Paediatrics PG Induction Guide 2026-27: Training, Books, Hospitals and Cut-offs
Paediatrics covers children from birth to adolescence, including neonatal care, which is in high demand across Pakistan. Most teaching hospitals have a children's unit and many have a separate nursery or NICU.
Training routes
FCPS-II Paediatrics usually takes four years. MCPS is a two-year route at many hospitals.
Hospitals we know of that train in paediatrics: Diploma at 5 hospitals, FCPS-II at 75 hospitals, MCPS at 48 hospitals, MD at 11 hospitals, MS 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 Paediatrics 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
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
- Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics (Lissauer)
- Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics
- Oxford Handbook of Paediatrics
- IMNCI and WHO pocket book of hospital care for children
CPSP publishes the official reading list with each curriculum. Check it on cpsp.edu.pk, since editions and lists change.
Hospitals offering paediatrics training
- Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Sindh MCPS · Diploma
- Liaquat National Hospital Karachi FCPS-II
- Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS
- Kharadar General Hospital, Karachi Karachi MCPS
- Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., Islamabad Islamabad FCPS-II
- National Institute of Blood Disease & Bone Marrow Transplantation (NIBD), Karachi Karachi FCPS-II
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Lahore Lahore FCPS-II
- National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi Karachi MCPS · Diploma
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Karachi Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS
- Patel Hospital, Karachi Karachi FCPS-II · MCPS
- Postgraduate Medical Centre, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro Jamshoro Diploma
- Bahria University Health Sciences Postgraduate Institute (BUHS-PGI) Karachi FCPS-II
- Baqai Medical University – Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Karachi Karachi FCPS-II · MS · MD · Diploma
- The Indus Hospital Muzaffargarh FCPS-II · MCPS
- Capital Hospital Islamabad FCPS-II · MS · MD
- Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry Karachi FCPS-II
See all 98 hospitals and filter by city in the Programme Finder.
Trained in paediatrics? Review your hospital to help the next candidates.
Cut-offs and closing merits
No cut-offs recorded yet for this specialty.
Work out your own score with the merit calculator. Selected this session? Share your merit.
Recent paediatrics inductions on this site
- SICVD Training & Fellowships January 2027 – FCPS Trainee, Post Fellow, Clinical Fellow & TRMO in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery & Anaesthesia | Apply Online by 30 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
- Kharadar General Hospital Postgraduate Residency Program January 2027 – FCPS (4 Years) & MCPS (2 Years) in Gynae & Paeds | CPSP Recognised | Last Date 21 November 2026 5 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
- NIBD Karachi Postgraduate Residency Training January 2027 – Clinical & Laboratory Haematology | Stipend from PKR 200,000 | Apply by 21 Nov 2026 1 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
- NICVD Karachi Training Positions January 2027 – 31 FCPS, Post Fellow, Clinical Fellow & TRMO Posts in 11 Departments | Apply by 16 Nov 2026 1 Nov 2026
- SIUT Karachi Postgraduate Training Programs January 2027 – FCPS-II, IMM, MCPS & Second Fellowship | Apply by 16 Nov 2026 1 Nov 2026
- Patel Hospital Karachi Residency Training Program January 2027 – FCPS, MCPS & Second Fellowship | Apply by 29 Nov 2026 1 Nov 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
Panels like growth charts, vaccination schedules, neonatal resuscitation and fluid calculation for a dehydrated child.
See the questions panels ask, and share yours after your interview.
Frequently asked questions
How long is paediatrics training?
FCPS-II Paediatrics usually takes four years. MCPS is a two-year route at many hospitals.
Which FCPS Part I do I need?
FCPS Part I in Paediatrics. Check the current CPSP list of disciplines before you apply, as groupings are revised from time to time.
Which hospitals train in paediatrics?
We know of 98 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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