Oncology PG Induction Guide 2026-27: Training, Books, Hospitals and Cut-offs
Oncology covers the treatment of cancer with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted drugs. Training happens mainly at cancer hospitals and units with radiotherapy, so seats are concentrated in a few centres.
Training routes
Training length depends on the route (clinical or radiation oncology, or medical oncology after medicine). Check the current CPSP regulations for your route, including the IMM.
Hospitals we know of that train in oncology: Diploma at 2 hospitals, FCPS-II at 23 hospitals, MCPS at 3 hospitals. 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 the group CPSP lists for your oncology route 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
- DeVita, Hellman and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology
- Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology
- Oxford Handbook of Oncology
- Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy
CPSP publishes the official reading list with each curriculum. Check it on cpsp.edu.pk, since editions and lists change.
Hospitals offering oncology training
- SIUT – Benazir Institute of Urology & Transplantation (BIUT), Shaheed Benazirabad Karachi FCPS-II
- Liaquat National Hospital Karachi FCPS-II
- Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Lahore Lahore FCPS-II
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Karachi Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS
- Ziauddin University Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS · Diploma
- Postgraduate Medical Centre, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro Jamshoro Diploma
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital Lahore FCPS-II
- Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH-NORI) Islamabad 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
- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre/hospital Karachi FCPS-II
- Sharif Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore FCPS-II
- Post Graduate Medical Institute Quetta FCPS-II
- Ziauddin Medical University Karachi FCPS-II
See all 24 hospitals and filter by city in the Programme Finder.
Trained in oncology? Review your hospital to help the next candidates.
Cut-offs and closing merits
At the JPMC January 2026 induction, Oncology had 4 expected slots. The last candidate within them scored 20 NTS marks and the top candidate 29. See the provisional list.
Work out your own score with the merit calculator. Selected this session? Share your merit.
Recent oncology inductions on this site
- SIUT-BIUT Shaheed Benazirabad FCPS Urology Training January 2027 – Eligibility, Entry Test & How to Apply | Last Date 23 November 2026 8 Nov 2026
- Liaquat National Hospital FCPS Residency Training Programs January 2027 – 21 Disciplines | Apply Online by 25 November 2026 8 Nov 2026
- Indus Hospital Residency 2027 – FCPS, IMM, MCPS & Second Fellowship Programs at Indus Hospital & Health Network Karachi | Apply by 23 Nov 2026 6 Nov 2026
- Shaukat Khanum Lahore Jobs November 2026 – Consultants, Medical Officer, Fellowships (Paediatric Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Palliative Medicine), Nursing & Paramedical Positions 1 Nov 2026
- SIUT Karachi Postgraduate Training Programs January 2027 – FCPS-II, IMM, MCPS & Second Fellowship | Apply by 16 Nov 2026 1 Nov 2026
- Fellowship in Gynaecologic Oncology 2026 – Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH&RC) Lahore (Last Date 5 Nov 2026) 31 Oct 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
- Residency Opportunities at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (Lahore) – July 2026 6 Jun 2026
- FCPS-II Residency Program 2026 at Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH-NORI), Islamabad 26 May 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
Expect questions on oncological emergencies: spinal cord compression, tumour lysis syndrome and neutropenic sepsis.
See the questions panels ask, and share yours after your interview.
Frequently asked questions
How long is oncology training?
Training length depends on the route (clinical or radiation oncology, or medical oncology after medicine). Check the current CPSP regulations for your route, including the IMM.
Which FCPS Part I do I need?
FCPS Part I in the group CPSP lists for your oncology route. Check the current CPSP list of disciplines before you apply, as groupings are revised from time to time.
Which hospitals train in oncology?
We know of 24 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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