Welcome to NINSS
PBPN Program
The programme
Post Basic Paediatric Nursing (PBPN)
A one-year specialisation that prepares registered nurses to care for babies, children and adolescents in medical and surgical settings.
- 1-year specialisation
- Registered Nurses
- Approved by PNMC
- Session 2026-27
Who can apply
- 3-year General Nursing Diploma (RN)Registered with the Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council.
- Male & female, open meritFor male nurses, a post-basic clinical specialty can be taken in lieu of midwifery as the 4th year of the nursing diploma.
All candidates sit an entry test and interview conducted by NINSS, followed by a medical fitness examination.
Training hours
210theory hours
710clinical hours
Subjects
- Paediatric Nursing
- Paediatric Medicine
- Paediatric Surgery
At least 85% attendance is required to sit the final examination.
Investment · Session 2026-27
Fee structure
One-year programme fee
| Admission fee | Rs. 30,000 |
| Tuition fee (Rs. 5,000 × 12 months) | Rs. 60,000 |
| Library charges | Rs. 2,000 |
| Computer lab fee | Rs. 2,000 |
| Student welfare fund | Rs. 1,000 |
| Recreational activity fee | Rs. 3,000 |
| Professional activity fee | Rs. 3,000 |
| Identity card fee | Rs. 300 |
| Total | Rs. 99,300 |
Other PNMC / board fees are charged separately as announced. Clinical transport is not included — students travel to clinical placements on their own.
Tuition fee refund (HEC policy 2024)
| Up to the 10th day of classes | 100% refund |
| Up to the 15th day | 80% refund |
| Up to the 20th day | 60% refund |
| Up to the 30th day | 50% refund |
| From the 31st day | No refund |
The admission form fee and admission fee are non-refundable. Timelines include weekends.
Ready to apply?
Admissions are open for Session 2026-27. Apply online, or call 0322-1443406 for help choosing a programme.