UHS PGET October 2026 Recalls, Exam Analysis & Merit Hub
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) conducted the Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) for Level-III residency induction on Sunday, October 25, 2026. According to the official UHS press release, 9,008 candidates (4,579 female, 4,429 male) appeared across four divisional centers: Lahore (4,107 candidates at BISE Halls), Multan (2,353 candidates at Nishtar Medical University), Rawalpindi (1,516 candidates at Rawalpindi Medical University), and Faisalabad (1,032 candidates at Faisalabad Medical University).
Candidates Appeared
9,008
4 Centers in Punjab
Negative Marking
Zero
1 mark per correct
Qualifying Cutoff
75th %ile
CIP Standard
Induction Weight
75%
Decisive Aggregate
Official UHS Result Timeline & Post-Exam Schedule
The timeline below incorporates official statements released by the University of Health Sciences examination department and Punjab Central Induction Policy (CIP) regulatory cycles:
| Milestone Event | Official / Projected Timeline | Authority / Reference | Notes & Candidate Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination Day | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | UHS Examination Department | 9,008 doctors appeared across Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad |
| Community Recalls & Review | October 25 - 28, 2026 | PGETExam Community Hub | Peer-review and rationale compilation for disputed MCQs |
| UHS Official Result Announcement | Following Week (Early November 2026) | UHS Portal (uhs.edu.pk) | Official UHS announcement states results will be declared the following week after OMR scanning |
| Punjab CIP Portal Registration | Mid-November 2026 (Projected) | SHC&MED (cip.punjab.gov.pk) | Eligible candidates submit hospital and specialty preferences |
| Next 2027 Session Official Notification | Late January / Early February 2027 | UHS Admissions Notice | No official date announced yet; expected testing in March/April 2027 |
In its official exam day press release, the University of Health Sciences stated that PGET results will be declared in the following week (early November 2026) following OMR bubble sheet scanning and verification. For candidates inquiring about the next 2027 intake, UHS has officially confirmed that no fixed date has been announced yet. Based on the established biannual schedule, the next session is expected in March/April 2027, with the official notification releasing around late January 2027. All official gazettes are released exclusively via uhs.edu.pk.
Paper 1 & Paper 2 Blueprint Verification
The October 25, 2026 examination adhered to the Table of Specifications (TOS) prescribed by the University of Health Sciences. Paper 1 basic science distributions follow the exact domain weighting:
20 MCQs
Gross, Neuroanatomy, Embryology, Histology
19 MCQs
CVS, Renal, Respi, Endocrine, Neurophysiology
13 MCQs
General, Hematology, Chemical, Systemic
13 MCQs
Autonomic, Antimicrobial, CVS, CNS, Tox
12 MCQs
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, EPI, Screening
11 MCQs
Molecular genetics, Inborn errors, Metabolism
7 MCQs
Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology
5 MCQs
Medical ethics, Communication, Autonomy
Flagship Representative Vignettes (UHS Exam Pattern)
While today's examination concludes and candidate recalls are verified by our faculty review team, review these representative clinical vignettes reflecting the core high-yield patterns tested in the UHS PGET examination.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist is brought to the emergency department following a collision. Examination reveals foot drop, loss of dorsiflexion of the ankle, inability to extend the toes, and loss of sensation over the anterolateral aspect of the leg and dorsum of the foot. Plantarflexion and ankle jerk are completely preserved. Which nerve has most likely sustained injury?
The common fibular nerve courses superficially around the neck of the fibula, making it exceptionally vulnerable to direct trauma and fractures. It divides into superficial and deep peroneal branches. Deep peroneal innervates anterior compartment muscles (dorsiflexors), causing foot drop when compromised. Preserved plantarflexion excludes the tibial nerve.
A 48-year-old female presents to the ICU with profound bradycardia (heart rate 34 bpm), hypotension (BP 72/40 mmHg), and altered mental status following an intentional overdose of propranolol. Despite 2 liters of normal saline boluses and intravenous atropine (3 mg total), she remains refractory with persistent cardiogenic shock. What is the definitive initial antidote of choice?
Glucagon is the first-line antidote for beta-blocker poisoning refractory to atropine. It stimulates glucagon-specific G-protein-coupled receptors in cardiac myocytes, bypassing beta-1 receptors to activate adenylate cyclase and generate intracellular cAMP, restoring inotropy and chronotropy. High-dose insulin euglycemic therapy (HIET) is the second-line strategy.
A screening test for early cervical carcinoma is evaluated in a cohort where the disease prevalence is 2%. If the identical diagnostic test is now applied to a tertiary referral clinic where disease prevalence is 20%, how will the test performance parameters shift?
Sensitivity and specificity are intrinsic properties of a diagnostic test and do NOT vary with disease prevalence. Predictive values (PPV and NPV) depend directly on population prevalence: as disease prevalence rises, Positive Predictive Value (PPV) increases, while Negative Predictive Value (NPV) decreases.
Calculate Your 75th Percentile Score & Aggregate Merit
Under official Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department (SHC&MED) rules, your PGET score contributes 75% toward induction merit. Evaluate your institutional placement probability across KEMU, AIMC, SIMS, RMU, and FJMU.
(Raw Score out of 200) / 200 × 75
(Overall MBBS %) / 100 × 20
Public hospital (3) + Papers (2)
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Preparing for the 2027 UHS PGET Intake: Official Date Status
Official News: The University of Health Sciences has confirmed that no official date has been announced yet for the 2027 PGET examination. Because UHS administers the PGET biannually (typically in March/April for mid-year induction and September/October for year-end induction), the 2027 circular is expected to be published in late January or early February 2027 on the official UHS portal (uhs.edu.pk). Testing is projected for March/April 2027.
House officers completing internships and repeat candidates seeking a higher percentile ranking can begin early preparation now. PGETExam provides 3,800+ peer-reviewed clinical vignettes calibrated to the official UHS Table of Specifications across all 8 basic science disciplines and 9 clinical specialties.