Okay, let us talk about a place that does not get enough attention outside Sindh. Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, or PUMHSW as everyone calls it, sits in Shaheed Benazirabad — yeah, Nawabshah — right in the middle of Sindh. It is not Karachi. It is not Hyderabad. It is a city that most people drive through on their way to somewhere else. But this university? It is a big deal.
Here is why. PUMHSW is Sindh’s first public-sector medical university exclusively for women. It started as Peoples Medical College in 1974, founded by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto himself. It got upgraded to a full university in 2010. And since then, it has produced over 6,000 female doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and physiotherapists who are working across Pakistan and beyond.
The main teaching hospital attached to it is the Peoples Medical University Hospital — a 1,000+ bed facility that handles everything from routine surgeries to cancer treatment at the attached NORIN Cancer Hospital.
So yeah. If you are a girl from Sindh who wants to study medicine without leaving the province, and you want a public university that will not bankrupt your family, PUMHSW deserves your attention.
PUMHSW at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women |
| Short Name | PUMHSW |
| Location | Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawabshah), Sindh |
| Type | Public Sector Medical University |
| Gender | Women Only (Undergraduate) |
| Established | 1974 (as college), 2010 (as university) |
| Founder | Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto |
| Recognized By | HEC, PMDC, PNC, PCP |
| Teaching Hospital | Peoples Medical University Hospital (1,000+ beds) |
| Affiliated Hospitals | NORIN Cancer Hospital, Khairpur Medical College, Maternity & Child Health Care Institute Benazirabad, Rising Star Institute of Nursing Hyderabad, Thar Institute of Nursing Umerkot, Naushahro Feroze Institute of Nursing |
What Can You Actually Study Here?
PUMHSW is not just an MBBS factory. They have built a full healthcare education ecosystem. Here is everything on offer.
Undergraduate Medical & Dental
| Program | Duration |
| MBBS | 5 Years + 1 Year House Job |
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | 4 Years + 1 Year House Job |
Pharmacy & Rehabilitation
| Program | Duration |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) | 5 Years |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | 5 Years |
Nursing & Public Health
| Program | Duration |
| BS Nursing (Generic) | 4 Years |
| BS Public Health (BSPH) | 4 Years |
Allied Health Sciences (AHS)
| Program | Duration |
| BS Medical Laboratory Technology (BS-MLT) | 4 Years |
| BS Anesthesia Technology (BS-AT) | 4 Years |
| BS Cardiovascular Technology (BS-CVT) | 4 Years |
| BS Critical Care & Respiratory Therapy (BS-CCRT) | 4 Years |
Postgraduate Programs
| Program | Duration |
| MD (Doctor of Medicine) | 2–4 Years |
| MS (Master of Surgery) | 2–4 Years |
| MPhil | 2 Years |
| MPH (Master of Public Health) | 2 Years |
| MSPH (Master of Science in Public Health) | 2 Years |
| MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) | 2 Years |
| PhD | 3–5 Years |
| FCPS-II | 4 Years |
| MCPS | 2–4 Years |
| Postgraduate Diplomas (DGO, DCH, D Card, DA) | 1–4 Years |
Heads up: Not every program runs every year. Always check pumhs.edu.pk for the current admission cycle before you start preparing documents.
The Money Talk: What Are You Actually Paying?
This is where PUMHSW shines. It is public sector, which means the government subsidizes most of the cost.
MBBS / BDS (Open Merit)
| Category | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Open Merit (Regular) | PKR 30,000 – 50,000 per year |
| Self-Finance / UDP | PKR 500,000 – 700,000 per year |
Yeah, you read that right. PKR 30,000 to 50,000 per year for open-merit MBBS or BDS. That is less than what some people spend on a single dinner in Karachi. The self-finance seats are expensive, but even those are cheaper than many private medical colleges.
DPT / Pharm-D
| Program | Estimated Per Semester Fee |
| DPT | PKR 50,000 – 60,000 |
| Pharm-D | PKR 50,000 – 60,000 |
BS Nursing / BS Public Health / Allied Health Sciences
| Program | Estimated Per Semester Fee |
| BS Nursing (Generic) | PKR 16,000 – 30,000 |
| BS Public Health | PKR 16,000 – 30,000 |
| BS-MLT / BS-AT / BS-CVT / BS-CCRT | PKR 16,000 – 30,000 |
These fees are genuinely cheap. A full 4-year BS Nursing degree at PUMHSW costs less than one semester at a private university.
Important Fee Rules
- All fees once deposited are non-refundable. Do not pay unless you are sure.
- First-year fee must be paid within 15 days of admission.
- Remaining years’ fees are paid at the start of each session.
- The university can revise fees anytime, but old students pay according to their admission year’s schedule.
- If you fail to pay on time, your exam form will not be forwarded and you cannot sit exams.
- Late payment penalty: Rs. 5,000/month for self-finance students, Rs. 3,000/month for regular students.
- Government advance tax of 5% applies on total fees exceeding Rs. 100,000 per annum.
Note: Hostel fees are separate. F-Block rooms are allotted on request subject to availability. An additional Rs. 4,000 hostel room rent is adjustable if paid earlier.
Can You Get In? Eligibility Breakdown
MBBS / BDS
- Minimum 60% aggregate in FSc Pre-Medical (or IBCC A-Level equivalence)
- Valid MDCAT score meeting PMDC and Sindh provincial cutoff rules
- Sindh domicile mandatory for open-merit seats
- Admissions are handled through the provincial centralized medical admission portal
DPT / Pharm-D
- Minimum 60% marks in FSc Pre-Medical
- Entry test may apply
BS Nursing / BS Public Health / Allied Health Sciences
- Minimum 50% aggregate in FSc Pre-Medical
- Entry test required for allied health programs (BS-MLT, BS-AT, BS-CVT, BS-CCRT)
- Interview required after entry test
Postgraduate Programs (MD / MS / MPhil / PhD / FCPS / MCPS / Diplomas)
- MBBS degree recognized by PMDC
- Completion of 1-year house job
- Valid PMDC registration
- Passing score on the PUMHSW Postgraduate Entry Test or FCPS Part-I
How to Apply (Step by Step)
For MBBS / BDS
- Apply through the Sindh provincial centralized medical admission portal
- Upload verified marksheets, domicile, CNIC/B-Form, and MDCAT result
- Pay the processing fee via designated bank challan
- Wait for the merit list
- If selected, report for document verification with original credentials
- Pay the first-year fee within 15 days to confirm your seat
For DPT / Pharm-D / BS Nursing / BS Public Health / Allied Health
- Go to pumhs.edu.pk and find the online admissions portal
- Fill out the application form
- Upload:
- Matric and FSc marksheets
- CNIC or B-Form
- Domicile (Sindh domicile mandatory for open merit)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Pay the application processing fee via bank challan
- Appear for the entry test (for allied health programs) and interview
- Check the provisional merit list
- If selected, submit original documents and pay the semester fee
Pro tip: Keep checking the PUMHSW website for circulars. They publish interview schedules district by district — Nawabshah, Larkana, Dadu, Sukkur, Ghotki, Qambar Shahdadkot, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Naushero Feroze, Khairpur. Do not miss your district’s schedule.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
PUMHSW offers several scholarship options:
- Need-Cum-Based Scholarship — For MBBS, DPT, Pharm-D, BSPH, and BS Nursing students from 2nd year onward
- Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship — For MBBS, Pharm-D, BSPH, and BS Nursing students
- HEC Need-Based Scholarships
- PEEF (Punjab Educational Endowment Fund) — For Punjab domicile holders (if applicable)
- Government stipends for nursing students
FAQs — The Stuff Everyone Actually Asks
Public. Fully government-funded. Chartered by the Government of Sindh. HEC-recognized. Your degree is legitimate.
Yes, for undergraduate programs it is women-only. Postgraduate programs may have different rules, but the undergraduate intake is exclusively for girls.
For open-merit students, roughly PKR 1.5 to 2.5 lakh total over 5 years. For self-finance, roughly PKR 2.5 to 3.5 million total. Compare that to private medical colleges charging PKR 1.5 million+ per year.
Sindh domicile is mandatory for open-merit seats. There may be reserved seats for other provinces or overseas Pakistanis, but those are limited. Check the current admission policy.
Yes. Hostel accommodation is available. F-Block rooms are allotted on request subject to availability. Hostel fees are separate from tuition.
The main one is Peoples Medical University Hospital (1,000+ beds). They are also affiliated with NORIN Cancer Hospital, Khairpur Medical College, Maternity & Child Health Care Institute Benazirabad, Rising Star Institute of Nursing Hyderabad, Thar Institute of Nursing Umerkot, and Naushahro Feroze Institute of Nursing.
Yes. BS-MLT, BS-AT, BS-CVT, and BS-CCRT all require an entry test. DPT, Pharm-D, BS Nursing, and BS Public Health may also have tests or interviews depending on the year.
You will be charged a penalty — Rs. 5,000/month for self-finance, Rs. 3,000/month for regular. Worse, your exam form will not be forwarded and you cannot sit exams. Do not mess around with deadlines.
No. All fees once deposited are non-refundable. Period.
Yes. MD, MS, MPhil, MPH, MSPH, MSN, PhD, FCPS-II, MCPS, and postgraduate diplomas (DGO, DCH, D Card, DA). These are well-established and recognized by PMDC and international bodies.
Yes. The university has received recognition from the British Medical Association, ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates), and other international bodies. This matters if you plan to work or study abroad later.
PUMHSW is a public university with public-sector fees. If you are from interior Sindh, it saves you the cost of relocating to Karachi. The clinical training at a 1,000+ bed hospital is solid. Karachi colleges like Dow and SMC have more prestige, but PUMHSW is significantly cheaper if you can get an open-merit seat.
My Honest Take (Not Sponsored, Obviously)
Look, if you are a girl from Sindh — especially from Nawabshah, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur, or anywhere in interior Sindh — and you want to study medicine without your family selling land, PUMHSW is basically built for you. It is Sindh’s first women’s medical university, it is public, it is affordable, and it has a 1,000-bed teaching hospital attached.
The MBBS open-merit fee is laughably cheap — PKR 30,000-50,000 per year. That is less than private tuition for a single month at some places. Even the self-finance seats, while expensive, are cheaper than many private medical colleges.
The allied health programs are where this university really shines for budget-conscious families. BS Nursing, BS Public Health, MLT, Anesthesia Tech — all at PKR 16,000-30,000 per semester. That is accessible for most Sindhi families.
The limitations? It is in Nawabshah, not Karachi. If you are a city girl who needs malls and cafes, you will be bored. The campus is functional, not luxurious. And the provincial centralized admission system for MBBS means you are competing with every girl in Sindh who wants a medical seat.
Bottom line: If you want a cheap, credible, women-only public medical education in Sindh, with proper hospital training and international recognition, PUMHSW is one of your best bets. The 6,000+ alumni working across Pakistan and abroad are proof that this place delivers.
Ready to apply? For MBBS/BDS, watch the Sindh provincial medical admission portal. For DPT, Pharm-D, Nursing, and Allied Health, go to pumhs.edu.pk, check the current admission circulars, and apply before the deadline. And remember — that fee is gone forever once you pay, so be sure before you commit.
