Neurology PG Induction Guide 2026-27: Training, Books, Hospitals and Cut-offs
Neurology covers stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease and headache. Only a few hospitals train neurologists, so seats are limited.
Training routes
FCPS-II Neurology usually takes five years: two years of medicine leading to the IMM, then three years in neurology.
Trainees sit the CPSP Intermediate Module (IMM) after the first two years and must pass it to continue.
Hospitals we know of that train in neurology: Diploma at 3 hospitals, FCPS-II at 22 hospitals, MCPS at 1 hospital, MD at 1 hospital, MS at 1 hospital. These counts come from the Programme Finder and update as new adverts are posted.
FCPS Part I
For CPSP training you need a pass in FCPS Part I in Medicine and Allied before you can register. Some hospitals and universities also run their own entry test, usually multiple-choice questions on basic and clinical sciences. Practise BCQs every day; our question of the day and the Path2Pass question banks are a good place to start.
Standard basic science texts for Part I: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology, Robbins Basic Pathology, Lippincott or Katzung Pharmacology, and Langman's Medical Embryology.
Books for training and the induction test
- Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology
- Clinical Neurology (Aminoff, Greenberg, Simon)
- Lindsay's Neurology and Neurosurgery Illustrated
- Oxford Handbook of Neurology
- Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine (neurology chapters)
CPSP publishes the official reading list with each curriculum. Check it on cpsp.edu.pk, since editions and lists change.
Hospitals offering neurology training
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU), Larkana Larkana FCPS-II · Diploma
- Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., Islamabad Islamabad FCPS-II
- Ziauddin University Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS · Diploma
- Postgraduate Medical Centre, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro Jamshoro Diploma
- Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi FCPS-II
- Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro FCPS-II
- Omar Hospital & Cardiac Centre Lahore FCPS-II
- Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro FCPS-II · MD
- Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi FCPS-II
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana FCPS-II
- Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women Nawabshah FCPS-II · MS
- Ziauddin Medical University Karachi FCPS-II
- Federal Medical and Dental College Islamabad FCPS-II
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad FCPS-II
- Liaquat National Medical College Karachi FCPS-II
- National Hospital & Medical Center Lahore FCPS-II
See all 23 hospitals and filter by city in the Programme Finder.
Trained in neurology? Review your hospital to help the next candidates.
Cut-offs and closing merits
At the JPMC January 2026 induction, Neurology had 4 expected slots. The last candidate within them scored 35 NTS marks and the top candidate 37. See the provisional list.
Work out your own score with the merit calculator. Selected this session? Share your merit.
Recent neurology inductions on this site
- SMBBMU Larkana Postgraduate Admission January 2027 – MS, MD, PhD, M.Phil, MSPH, MSN, Diplomas & FCPS-II Training Courses | Sindh Domicile | Last Date 23 November 2026 | Entry Tests 9 & 10 December 2026 4 Nov 2026
- Shifa International Hospitals Islamabad Residency & Fellowship Induction 2026 – 20 Residency & 9 Fellowship Programs | FCPS Part-I Required | Apply Online by 9 Nov 2026 2 Nov 2026
- Ziauddin University Postgraduate Training Admissions 2026-27 – FCPS-II, MD/MS, MCPS & Diploma (Last Date 14 Nov 2026) 25 Oct 2026
- LUMHS Postgraduate Admissions 2027 – PhD, M.Phil, Masters, Diploma & Ultrasonology Courses at Jamshoro (Last Date 16 Nov 2026) 24 Oct 2026
- FCPS-II Post Graduate Training at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi (Session 2026) 3 Feb 2026
- LUMHS (Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences), Jamshoro circulars regarding the Computer Based Entry Test for Postgraduate Courses for the Academic Session 2026 8 Jan 2026
- Omar Hospital & Cardiac Centre inviting applications for their postgraduate medical training program 3 Jan 2026
Most CPSP programmes start in January and July, and adverts usually appear two to three months before. Follow the hospitals you want on the Live Induction Tracker and check the induction calendar.
The interview
Know how to localise a lesion from the examination and the thrombolysis criteria for acute stroke.
See the questions panels ask, and share yours after your interview.
Frequently asked questions
How long is neurology training?
FCPS-II Neurology usually takes five years: two years of medicine leading to the IMM, then three years in neurology.
Which FCPS Part I do I need?
FCPS Part I in Medicine and Allied. Check the current CPSP list of disciplines before you apply, as groupings are revised from time to time.
Do I need to pass the IMM?
Yes. Trainees sit the CPSP Intermediate Module after the first two years of training.
Which hospitals train in neurology?
We know of 23 hospitals. The Programme Finder lists all of them with their city and programmes.
Rules, seats and durations change between sessions. Always confirm with CPSP, the university or the hospital advert before you apply.
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