4-Year Degree Program

BS Optometry

Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences Lahore

Eligibility F. Sc (HSSC) / Equivalent (Pre-medical) with Minimum of 60% Marks
Age Limit 25 Years
Hostel Facility Limited for far-flung applicants

Admission Schedule

Last Date to Apply 21st September 2026
PIO Test Date will be communicated to the Shortlisted candidates.
1st Merit List 6th October
Due date of fee submission 8th October
2nd Merit List 9th October
Due date of fee submission 12th October
Commencement of Classes Mon, 19th Oct 2026

Test & Merit Weightage

PIO Test Pattern (100 MCQs - 2 Hours)

English: 25
Biology: 25
Chemistry: 25
Physics: 25

Merit Calculation Weightage

Matric (SSC) / Equivalent 10%
F.Sc (HSSC) Pre-Medical 40%
PIO Admission Test Score 50%
Online Admission Portal
Applicants can submit their applications online through the official PIO Admissions Portal.

Steps for Online Application:

  1. Deposit Rs. 2,000/- application processing fee into Askari Bank Account No. 1811650000246.
  2. Visit the official PIO admissions portal link below.
  3. Fill in personal and academic qualifications details.
  4. Upload required scanned documents along with proof of fee deposit.
Physical / Manual Submission
Candidates may apply physically by submitting a completed hard copy of the application form along with required documents.
1. Application Form

Download form from the website or collect physically from the PIO Administration Office.

Download Form
2. Processing Fee

Attach Pay Order / Bank Draft of Rs. 2,000/- in favor of:
"Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi"

Required Documents:
  • All degrees and certificates of education mentioned on the application form.
  • All detailed marks certificates (DMC/Transcripts) of education.
  • Equivalence certificate from HEC/IBCC in case of 'A-Level' or foreign qualifications.
  • Domicile certificate of the candidate.
  • Character Certificate from the Institution last attended.
  • National Identity Card (CNIC / B-Form) of the Candidate.
  • National Identity Card (CNIC) of Candidate's Father / Parent / Guardian.
Submission Address (Latest by 21st September 2026):

Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology (PIO)

Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi.

Phone: 051-5487821-4 Ext: 364, 365, 373