Karachi University entry test, 6,669 candidates co...

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• KARACHI: More than 6,600 candidates appeared in the University of Karachi’s entry test for its 2027 morning admissions programme, competing for 1,402 seats across 20 academic disciplines, including Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D).
• The university administration said arrangements had been made to facilitate candidates and ensure the examination proceeded smoothly across all centres.
• With the entry test completed, candidates are now awaiting their results as the university moves towards the next stage of its 2027 admissions process.

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KARACHI: More than 6,600 candidates appeared in the University of Karachi’s entry test for its 2027 morning admissions programme, competing for 1,402 seats across 20 academic disciplines, including Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D).

The university reported a strong turnout on Sunday, with 6,669 candidates taking the examination at 20 centres across various departments, recording an attendance rate of 96.1 per cent.

According to the University of Karachi, a total of 7,265 candidates had submitted admission forms for the available seats. However, 270 candidates remained absent, while 23 applications were cancelled because the applicants had either failed their intermediate examinations or submitted incomplete admission forms.

The entry test began at 11am and covered admissions to 20 disciplines under the university’s 2027 programme, including Pharm-D courses offered in both morning and evening sessions.

The figures highlight the competition facing students seeking admission to one of Pakistan’s major public-sector universities, where available seats remain limited compared with the number of applicants.