1. How do I complete the application process?
  2. What documents do I need to complete the process and where do I send them?
  3. How much is the application fee?
  4. How can I pay the application fee?
  5. How do I make changes to my application after it has been submitted?
  6. How long will it take to process my application?
  7. Do I need to write Entrance Test?
  8. What is the application deadline?
  9. When will I receive an admission decision?
  10. How will I know if my application is complete?
  11. How do I obtain my user name and password?
  12. How will I know if my application payment has been received?
  13. When I final Submit it does not save and gives an error message of “Not enough Information”
  14. How do I apply for both categories – foreign and local? (International Student)
  15. If I am applying on both categories than how much fee I have to pay? (International Student)
  16. How can I submit my SAT-II scores? Is there any university code to send scores online? (International Student)
  17. How can I prove my status of being an international student? (International Student)
  18. Is there any need to submit hard copies of documents?
  19. When NTS will send me Entrance Test Ticket / Roll number Slip?
  20. where will Entrance Test List will be published?


    1. How do I complete the application process?Applicant should complete the online application and submit the application fee            Click for HELP. Local applicant can pay the fees in any online branches of Habib bank and International applicant can pay online using a credit card.back to top 
    2. What Documents do I need to complete the process and where do I send them?Applicants are required to submit the application online, upload scanned documents, pay application fee to the bank and if results are pending, post or deliver by hand photocopies of documents to the admission office. Documents include: (where applicable).Detailed Marks Sheet of S.S.C. and F.Sc.
      Equivalence certificates of O-Levels and A-Levels
      Equivalence certificate of High School Diploma .

    3. How much is the application fee?The application fee, varies if you are a local or a foreign student. The cost of the application fee will be indicated on the completion sheet. The fee details are given here.
    4. How can I pay the application fee?The applicant applying from inside Pakistan will be able to print a bank voucher and can pay the fee in cash in any of the online branches of Habib bank. The International applicant can pay their fee online using a credit card
    5. How do I make changes to my application after it has been submitted?Once the application has been submitted changes are NOT ALLOWED. However, if there are areas that were left incomplete, like F.Sc. results, the applicant can request the Admissions Office to update his/her application.
    6. How long will it take to process my application?Shifa College of Medicine will begin processing applications soon after they are complete and it may take up to one week.
    7. Do I need to write Entrance Test ?Shifa Entrance Test (Conducted by NTS) is compulsory for all local applicants. Only international applicants are exempted that provide SAT II scores.
    8. What is the application deadline?Application deadlines are given here .
    9. When will I receive an admission decision?A limited number of applicants are called for an interview. The final decision will be sent to you after the interviews have been completed.
    10. After you submit an application and pay the fee, you will receive an email and SMS confirming your completion of application. Please keep in mind that it might take up to one week to verify your application and fee payment.
    11. How do I obtain my user name and password?After the initial registration you will receive your username and password via email. Every time you have to login to the system you will be required to enter this username and password. In case you forget your password, you can request a new password through this link.
    12. How will I know if my application payment has been received??As soon as the Admissions Office receives your fee payment, an email and SMS will be sent to you for confirmation
    1. When I final Submit it does not save and gives an error message of “Application is incomplete”Click on the relevant tab and complete areas that are left blank. Click save and go back to final Submit.
    1. How do I apply for both categories – foreign and local? (International Student);You can apply on both categories by clicking “For applying in another program” on home page after login.You will have to pay two separate respective fees.
    1. If I am applying on both categories than how much fee I have to pay? (International Student)If you are applying on International seat you need to submit US$: 200 (plus service charges) through online payment and in case of local seat you need to submit Rs: 6000 in any Online branche of Habib bank.
    1. How can I submit my SAT-II scores? Is there any university code to send scores online? (International Student)Yes, we have the university code.The code for submitting SAT II score is 7393
    1. How can I prove my status of being an international student? (International Student)Please provide any one of the following documents : – Copy of Passport – Proof of Dual Nationality – Overseas I.D Card – Proof of Intermediate equivalent qualification from outside Pakistan.
    1. Is there any need to submit hard copies of documents?If you have not submitted scanned copy of your documents than for verification purposes you have to provide hard copies of all documents to the Admissions Office. Documents can be submitted personally to the Admissions Office or by posting them to address given below: Shifa College of Medicine (Admissions Office) Pitras Bukhari Road, H-8/4, Islamabad Pakistan.
    1. When NTS will send me Entrance Test Ticket / Roll number Slip?NTS will confirm about the test details (Venue, Date & Time) and dispatch roll number slip to each candidate through courier service, 12 days prior to the Entrance Test.
    1. Where will Entrance Test List will be published?List of candidates, appearing in the entrance test will also be uploaded on National Testing Service (NTS) website (www.nts.org.pk), one week prior to the Entrance Test.