The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi
The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a public-sector institute in Karachi, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Karachi |
|---|---|
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
About
The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi is a public-sector institute in Karachi, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
As a medical institution, The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation teaches within the health sciences — the MBBS, BDS, nursing, and allied-health family of qualifications rather than a broad multi-faculty catalogue.
Location and Address
The institution is based in Karachi, Sindh.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Audiology Speech Language Therapy | 4 years | Inter-science and/or A-levels with biology, minimum 60% marks or equivalent; entry test and interview (weightage 10% matric, 30% intermediate, 40% test, 20% interview). | 563,588 (2026) |
| BS Occupational Therapy | 4 years | Intermediate science (Pre-Medical) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent; entry test. | 563,588 (2026) |
| BS Prosthetics and Orthotics | 4 years | Intermediate science, Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering, with minimum 50% marks or equivalent; entry test. | 563,588 (2026) |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 5 years | Intermediate science (Pre-Medical) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent; entry test. | 710,000 (2026) |
Admissions
Admission to MBBS and BDS in Pakistan is controlled by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), not by individual institutions acting alone. Applicants must clear the MDCAT and meet the PMDC eligibility floor in HSSC or an equivalent qualification before an institution can enrol them. Allied-health and nursing programmes follow separate routes, with nursing governed by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council. Confirm with The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation which of its programmes are currently PMDC-recognised, since recognition is granted per programme and can lapse. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Sindh
Sindh institutions commonly use their own admission tests or accept NTS, with medical and dental admission governed by the national MDCAT. Karachi and Hyderabad concentrate most of the province’s higher-education capacity, and competition for public-sector seats there is correspondingly heavy. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For medical and dental programmes the operative approval is PMDC recognition of that specific programme.
Disciplines
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation private or government?
The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?
Medical and dental admission requires the national MDCAT conducted under PMDC rules. Allied-health and nursing programmes use separate criteria. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation located?
The Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is located in Karachi, Sindh.