The FCPS Induction Policy 2027 of the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Peshawar has been published as an 11-point key rules summary for the January 2027 session. It explains who is eligible, how merit is calculated for the First and Second Fellowship, how the entrance test is weighted, the reserved seats, and the rules on stipend, change of specialty, resignation, rotation, leave, employment and fees.
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Entrance Test Weight
75%
🪑
Seats (Second Fellowship)
190
💳
Non-Refundable Fee
Rs. 6,000
⏸️
Training Break
Up to 6 months
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👤 Eligibility
KP domicile holders are eligible for open merit seats.
FCPS-I must be passed before the closing date.
Applicants awaiting their FCPS-I result may apply with the required CPSP documents.
Specific quotas exist for minorities, disabled persons, government servants, spouse quotas and foreign nationals.
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📊 Merit Formula
First Fellowship (FCPS-II)
PGMI Entrance Test75%
MBBS/BDS Marks20%
Experience5%
Second Fellowship
MBBS Marks20%
Post-fellowship Experience30%
Interview50%
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📝 Entrance Test
The subject distribution of the PGMI entrance test includes:
Basic Medical SciencesClinical SubjectsEnglishBiostatisticsCommunication Skills
Dentistry has a separate pattern.
The test is the most important component (75%) for the First Fellowship.
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👥 Quota & Reserved Seats
Category
Seats
Disabled persons
03
Minorities
03
Armed forces (Non-KP domicile)
08
Civil servants (Non-KP domicile)
03
Gilgit Baltistani (Non-KP domicile)
05
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Non-KP domicile)
05
Foreign nationals
03
Total seats (Second Fellowship)
190
A separate 50 seats are reserved for specified medical specialties (subject to conditions). Unfilled seats may be allocated as per policy.
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💰 Stipend Rules
The KP government stipend is provided to eligible trainees.
Non-KP candidates under the armed forces or civil servant spouse quota may also receive the KP government stipend (if eligible).
Training in a specialty not available in the province (NOC based) may be permitted without stipend.
No stipend is paid during an approved training break (up to 6 months).
⚠️ Refund rules apply in case of change of specialty, leaving training, or receiving a financial benefit from another employer.
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🔄 Change of Specialty
If a trainee has received stipend during a recognized training period and then changes specialty, refund of the previously received stipend may be required.
Joining another postgraduate programme after leaving an incomplete specialty also requires refund of the stipend received.
Exception: trainees who have completed training and change track through the CPSP exchange programme.
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📄 Resignation Policy
The resignation application must be submitted at least 1 month before the effective date.
Resignation is subject to an approval process, and minimum training period and financial recovery conditions apply.
Stipend refund may be required in cases of premature resignation.
Resignation is not effective until formally accepted.
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🏢 Rotation Rules
Rotation within the parent institute is as per the training director and institute approval.
Rotation outside requires PGMI permission and NOC.
The trainee must be in a CPSP-recognized department/unit and follow the approved rotation schedule.
⚠️ Unauthorized rotation may affect training recognition.
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📅 Leave & Break in Training
Type
Rule
Annual / regular leave
As per institute rules
Maternity leave
As per policy
Medical leave
With proper evidence
Training break
Up to 6 months (whole FCPS training)
Stipend during break
Not payable
Non-MTI residents
Additional restrictions if leave is more than 7 days
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🛡️ Employment & Disciplinary Rules
Trainees are not allowed to engage in employment or other income-generating activities contrary to the training policy.
Receiving salary or a financial benefit from another employer while on PGMI training is restricted.
⚠️ False information or forged documents can lead to cancellation of induction.
⚠️ Misconduct or violence during induction may lead to debarment/blacklisting.
Trainees must comply with the training agreement and surety bond requirements.
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🗓️ Important Dates & Fees
💳 Application processing fee
Rs. 6,000 (non-refundable)
📌 Policy applicable for
January 2027 session
🖥️ Apply online
As per PGMI notifications
🔔 Keep checking
PGMI website, Facebook and MIS dashboard
📍 Key Takeaway
The entrance test decides the largest part of merit for the First Fellowship, while stipend recovery, resignation, specialty changes, rotations and leave rules carry the greatest financial and training consequences.
What is the merit formula for the PGMI First Fellowship (FCPS-II) induction? The PGMI entrance test carries 75%, MBBS/BDS marks 20% and experience 5%.
How is merit calculated for the Second Fellowship? MBBS marks carry 20%, post-fellowship experience 30% and the interview 50%.
Can I apply if my FCPS-I result is awaited? Yes. Applicants awaiting the FCPS-I result may apply with the required CPSP documents, but FCPS-I must be passed before the closing date.
Is a stipend paid during a training break? No. A training break of up to 6 months is allowed during the whole FCPS training, but no stipend is payable during it.
How much is the application processing fee? Rs. 6,000, and it is non-refundable.
Where will further updates be announced? Applicants should keep checking the PGMI website, Facebook page and MIS dashboard.
ℹ️ Note: This post is based on the key rules summary published by PGMI Peshawar. Kindly verify the complete policy, dates and requirements directly with PGMI before applying. drimranaliarain.com shares this information for general awareness only and is not the admitting institution.
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