AKU Residency Programmes 2027 Selected Candidates & Waiting List – Specialty-wise Application Numbers, Key Dates & Analysis | Aga Khan University Karachi
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The AKU Residency Programmes 2027 selected candidates list has been released by the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office of Aga Khan University, Karachi, on 6 November 2026. The notification covers the Residency Programmes Induction Cycle for the academic year 2027 and names both the selected and waiting-list candidates for each specialty by Application Number. Below you will find the complete specialty-wise list, the key dates, the official notification pages, and a detailed analysis of how the seats and waiting lists are distributed.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Selected candidates list announced | 6 November 2026 |
| Internal Medicine (2-Year & 4-Year) and Paediatric Surgery (4-Year) results | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date to submit required documents to HR | 14 December 2026 |
Important Instructions from the AKU PGME Office
- Not a merit list: candidates are listed according to their Application Numbers, not in order of merit. Your serial number (S.#) does not indicate your rank.
- Onboarding conditions: selected candidates must submit all required documents to the Human Resources Department by 14 December 2026, including evidence of passing FCPS-I (where applicable), valid PMDC registration, and a valid AHA-certified BLS certificate.
- HR contact: only selected candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department regarding further formalities.
- Waiting list: waiting-list candidates will be contacted by HR only if a selected candidate declines the offer or fails to submit the required documents within the deadline.
- Pending results: Internal Medicine (2-Year and 4-Year) and Paediatric Surgery (4-Year) are not included in this list; their results will be announced on 16 November 2026.
AKU Residency 2027 – Specialty-wise Selected & Waiting List (Application Numbers)
| Programme | Selected (Appl #) | Waiting List (Appl #) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Cardiology | 145062, 145069, 145108, 147543 | 145067, 145074, 145081, 145099 |
| Anaesthesiology | 146156, 146193, 146833, 146836, 146908, 146993, 147734, 148242 | 146794, 146814, 146829, 146853, 146855, 146857, 146904, 147009, 147023, 147588, 147626, 147638, 147803, 147967, 148205, 148223, 148225, 148253, 148527 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery (6 Years) | 147295 | 147316, 147320, 147324 |
| Clinical Haematology | 145686 | 145689, 145694, 145705 |
| Community Medicine | 147284 | No waiting list announced |
| Dermatology | 145721, 145769, 145786 | 145780, 145788, 145897, 146045 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 146028, 146082, 146128, 146529, 146597, 146689, 147867, 148172, 148204 | 146020, 146527, 146582, 147890, 148190, 148195, 148209, 148241 |
| Emergency Medicine | 145514, 146258, 146272, 146317, 146463, 147688 | 145506, 145831, 145962, 146275, 146386, 146464, 147495, 147640, 147646 |
| Family Medicine | 147698, 147834, 148188, 148308, 148313, 148319 | 147685, 147827, 148132, 148236, 148314, 148316, 148324, 148328, 148329 |
| General Surgery | 147341, 147482, 148552 | 147318, 147868 |
| MCPS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 145297, 145347, 148663 | 145283, 146516, 148506 |
| Medical Oncology (5 Years) | 146131 | 146127 |
| Medical Oncology (3 Years) | 146209 | 146229 |
| Nephrology | 146713, 146719 | 146710, 146712, 146717, 146740 |
| Neurology (3 Years) | 145133, 145136, 145181, 145183 | 145138, 145144 |
| Neurosurgery (6 Years) | 147817, 147832 | 147775, 147887, 147892 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 148146, 148202, 148206 | 148131, 148161, 148191, 148279, 148551, 148575 |
| Operative Dentistry | 147597 | 147402, 147463, 147472 |
| Ophthalmology | 148366 | 147665, 148338, 148355, 148358, 148419 |
| Orthodontics | 145504, 145778 | 145644, 145735, 146005 |
| Orthopaedic Surgery (5 Years) | 145392 | 145415, 145437, 148136 |
| Orthopaedic Surgery (6 Years) | 147457 | 147348, 147409, 147447, 147577, 147593 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 145139, 145146 | 145049, 145209 |
| Paediatrics & Child Health | 145709, 146651, 146842, 146846, 146849, 146930, 147181, 147243, 147798, 147830, 148047, 148048, 148064, 148078, 148180 | 146634, 147246, 147782, 147826, 148028, 148036, 148037, 148056, 148086, 148089 |
| Pathology – Chemical Pathology | 148270 | No waiting list announced |
| Pathology – Haematology | 147277, 148271 | No waiting list announced |
| Pathology – Histopathology | 147275, 147276, 147280, 148269, 148272, 148273, 148274, 148461, 148651 | No waiting list announced |
| Pathology – Microbiology | 147274, 147281, 148275, 148276 | No waiting list announced |
| Plastic Surgery (4 Years) | 147365 | 145304, 147350 |
| Prosthodontics | 145443, 147197 | 145373, 145383, 145458 |
| Psychiatry | 146697 | 145853, 146675, 146731, 146878, 146927 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | 146776, 146841 | 146825, 146845, 148443 |
| Radiation Oncology | 147204 | No waiting list announced |
| Urology (4 Years) | 147027, 147033 | 147014 |
| Urology (6 Years) | 148454 | 145758 |
Analysis of the AKU Residency 2027 Selection List
The figures below are calculated directly from the official notification and are expressed as percentages and ratios. The waiting-to-selected ratio shows how many waiting-list candidates stand behind each selected candidate in a programme; a higher ratio means a deeper reserve pool and, for waiting-list candidates, a longer queue for any seat that becomes vacant.
1. Overall Picture
- Selected candidates make up 45.7% of all candidates named in the notification, while waiting-list candidates make up 54.3%.
- Across all programmes, the overall waiting-to-selected ratio is 1.19:1 — slightly more than one reserve candidate for every seat offered.
- No Application Number appears in more than one programme or list, i.e. the overlap between lists is 0%.
- 40.0% of programmes have a single seat on offer, and 17.1% of programmes have announced no waiting list at all.
2. Distribution by Specialty Group
| Specialty Group | Share of All Selections | Share of All Waiting-List Places | Waiting : Selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Allied | 28.0% | 33.9% | 1.43:1 |
| Surgery & Allied | 19.6% | 34.6% | 2.10:1 |
| Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics | 19.6% | 15.0% | 0.90:1 |
| Pathology & Laboratory Medicine | 15.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Diagnostics & Oncology | 11.2% | 7.9% | 0.83:1 |
| Dentistry | 6.5% | 8.7% | 1.57:1 |
- Medicine & Allied programmes take the largest share of selections (28.0%).
- Surgery & Allied programmes hold the largest share of waiting-list places (34.6%) and the highest group ratio (2.10:1), indicating the deepest reserve pools — driven mainly by Anaesthesiology and Orthopaedics.
- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine accounts for 15.0% of selections but 0% of waiting-list places — none of its four subspecialties (Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Microbiology) announced a waiting list.
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics together take 19.6% of selections with a ratio below 1:1, largely because Paediatrics offers a comparatively large intake.
3. Largest Intakes
| Programme | Share of All Selections | Waiting : Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrics & Child Health | 14.0% | 0.67:1 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 8.4% | 0.89:1 |
| Pathology – Histopathology | 8.4% | — |
| Anaesthesiology | 7.5% | 2.38:1 |
| Emergency Medicine | 5.6% | 1.50:1 |
| Family Medicine | 5.6% | 1.50:1 |
Paediatrics & Child Health alone accounts for 14.0% of all selections. Together, Paediatrics, Diagnostic Radiology, Histopathology and Anaesthesiology account for 38.3% of every seat offered in this list.
4. Deepest Waiting Lists (Highest Waiting-to-Selected Ratio)
| Programme | Waiting : Selected | Share of All Waiting-List Places |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 5:1 | 3.9% |
| Orthopaedic Surgery (6 Years) | 5:1 | 3.9% |
| Psychiatry | 5:1 | 3.9% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery (6 Years) | 3:1 | 2.4% |
| Clinical Haematology | 3:1 | 2.4% |
| Operative Dentistry | 3:1 | 2.4% |
| Orthopaedic Surgery (5 Years) | 3:1 | 2.4% |
| Anaesthesiology | 2.38:1 | 15.0% |
| Nephrology | 2:1 | 3.1% |
- Ophthalmology, Psychiatry and Orthopaedic Surgery (6 Years) show the steepest ratio at 5:1 — five reserve candidates for each seat.
- Taken together, the two Orthopaedic Surgery tracks (5-year and 6-year) have a combined ratio of 4:1.
- Anaesthesiology holds 15.0% of all waiting-list places in the notification — the single largest reserve pool — with a ratio of 2.38:1.
- Programmes with a ratio of 0.5:1 to 0.67:1 — Neurology (3 Years), Urology (4 Years), Paediatrics and General Surgery — have short waiting lists relative to their intake.
5. What the Numbers Mean for Waiting-List Candidates
Because AKU states that the list is arranged by Application Number rather than merit, the serial number beside a waiting-list Application Number should not be read as a queue position. Movement from the waiting list depends entirely on selected candidates declining the offer or failing to complete documentation by 14 December 2026. In programmes with a single seat and a high ratio, a vacancy is less likely to reach every waiting-list candidate; in programmes with low ratios, the reserve pool is small relative to the intake.
Programmes Not Yet Announced
The results for Internal Medicine (2-Year and 4-Year) and Paediatric Surgery (4-Year) are scheduled for 16 November 2026. This post will be updated, and a separate notification will be shared on our WhatsApp channel once those lists are released.
Official AKU PGME Notification (Original Pages)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the AKU Residency 2027 selected candidates list announced?
The list was issued by the PGME Office, Aga Khan University, Karachi, on 6 November 2026.
Is the AKU selected list arranged by merit?
No. AKU has clarified that candidates are listed according to their Application Numbers, not in order of merit.
What documents must selected candidates submit, and by when?
All required documents must reach the Human Resources Department by 14 December 2026, including evidence of passing FCPS-I (where applicable), valid PMDC registration and a valid AHA-certified BLS certificate.
I am on the waiting list. Will AKU contact me?
HR will contact waiting-list candidates only if a selected candidate declines the offer or fails to submit the required documents within the deadline.
Where are the Internal Medicine and Paediatric Surgery results?
They are not part of this list. AKU will announce the Internal Medicine (2-Year and 4-Year) and Paediatric Surgery (4-Year) results on 16 November 2026.
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Disclaimer: This information has been reproduced from the official notification issued by the PGME Office, Aga Khan University, Karachi, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should rely on official communication from AKU for confirmation of their status.
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