2-Year Diploma Programs

Post-Matric Diploma Courses (Session 2026-28)

Affiliated with Punjab Medical Faculty, Lahore & Pakistan Nursing Council. Start your technical and medical healthcare career at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital.

Eligibility Matriculation (Science/Pre-Medical) with Minimum 50% Marks in Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Age Limit Maximum 25 Years
Hostel Accommodation Limited availability for candidates from far-flung areas

Key Admission Dates

Last Date for Submission 19th October 2026
Application Fee Rs. 1,000/-

Program Overview

All technical courses run for a duration of 2 years. Tuition fee for technical diploma courses is Rs. 4,500 per month.

Trainees enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 6,000 per month.

1. Ophthalmic Technician Course 2 Years
Equivalent to F.Sc/HSSC (Medical Technology) | Affiliated with Punjab Medical Faculty, Lahore
Fee: Rs. 4,500 per month Max Age: 25 Years
2. Dispensing Opticianry Technician Course 2 Years
Affiliated with Punjab Medical Faculty, Lahore
Fee: Rs. 4,500 per month Max Age: 25 Years
3. Operation Theater Technician Course 2 Years
Equivalent to F.Sc/HSSC (Medical Technology) | Affiliated with Punjab Medical Faculty, Lahore
Fee: Rs. 4,500 per month Max Age: 25 Years
4. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course 2 Years
Affiliated with Pakistan Nursing Council
Stipend: Rs. 6,000 per month Gender: Female Only Max Age: 25 Years
Application Process
Download the application form for your desired course under the Offered Courses tab or collect it in person from the PIO Administration Office.
1. Form Collection

Download the specific course application form from the Offered Courses tab or collect it directly from PIO Rawalpindi.

2. Pay Processing Fee

Attach Pay Order / Bank Draft of Rs. 1,000/- drawn in favor of "Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi".

Required Document Attestations

  1. Copies of Matriculation Certificate & Detailed Marks Sheet (DMC).
  2. Copy of CNIC or Form-B.
  3. Copy of Father's / Guardian's CNIC.
  4. Copy of Domicile Certificate.
  5. 4 Recent Passport Size Photographs.
  6. Pay Order / Bank Draft of Rs. 1,000/-.
Submission Address

Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology (PIO)
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Jhelum Road, Rawalpindi.
Phone: 051-5487821-4 Ext: 364, 365, 373