The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, has issued Notification No. UHS/VC-73-2026, dated 24 July 2026, laying out the schedule and examination pattern for the Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET)–2026. The notification follows the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department’s letter SO(ME-I)-7/1/2026 (Level III PRP) and applies to admission into Level III Residency Programmes at teaching hospitals and institutions under SHC&MED, Government of the Punjab.
Test schedule
PGET will now be conducted twice a year: the first examination in March/April and the second in September/October.
For this cycle, PGET–2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Examination pattern
The test comprises two papers:
- Medical programmes: Paper-I carries 100 MCQs, is common to all candidates, and is based on the MBBS syllabus. Paper-II also carries 100 MCQs but is speciality-specific, conducted separately for Medicine & Allied, Surgery & Allied, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Anaesthesia, Radiology, Psychiatry, and Pathology.
- Dentistry programmes: Paper I covers Basic Medical Sciences, and Paper II covers Basic Dental and Clinical Sciences.
Eligibility and merit
Eligibility for appearing in PGET remains as prescribed by SHC&MED. Passing criteria and induction merit will be determined under the prevailing Residency Policy and criteria notified by the Department.
UHS has stated that the detailed syllabus, examination instructions, and further information will be made available on its website, and that the University reserves the right to amend the schedule or examination arrangements if required.
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