PNMC Issues Warning: 38 Fake Nursing Colleges Declared Illegal Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) has released an official list of 38 unrecognized nursing colleges currently operating in Pakistan, warning students and parents not to seek admission in these institutions. The council made it clear that degrees from these colleges hold no legal recognition and will not be accepted for professional registration.
Breakdown of Fake Nursing Colleges
According to PNMC’s report:
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Punjab: 25 colleges
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Islamabad: 5 colleges
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Sindh: 5 colleges
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 2 colleges
Officials stated that delays in registration and inspection occurred due to a recent ordinance restructuring the PNMC, allowing some unauthorized colleges to continue admitting students.
The Bigger Problem
Pakistan currently has 755 officially registered nursing institutes, but despite this, the country faces a severe shortage of trained nurses. Authorities say that illegal colleges are exploiting this demand by enrolling students without meeting proper standards, leaving graduates with worthless degrees.
List of Unrecognized Nursing Colleges
Islamabad
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Capital College of Nursing and Medical Health
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Edward College of Nursing
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National Institute of Modern Languages and Sciences
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The Institute of Health Sciences
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Unique Technical and Professional
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Mardan College of Nursing
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The Orbit College of Nursing and Allied Sciences, Swabi
Sindh
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Aman Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing, Karachi
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Media Aid School of Nursing, Karachi
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Prey Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Karachi
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Hyderabad College of Nursing
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Kainat Institute of Nursing, Khairpur
Punjab
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Midcare College of Nursing, Attock
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Halal Nursing and Midwifery School, Faisalabad
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Professional Studies Institute of Nursing, Faisalabad
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Professional College of Nursing, Gujranwala
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Punjab Nursing Academy, Jhang
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Boston International College of Nursing, Lahore
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Muhammadan College of Nursing, Lahore
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Quaid-e-Azam Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore
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Brilliant Institute of Sciences and Technology, Rawalpindi
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City Institute of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi
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Edu Zone Education of Knowledge, Rawalpindi
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Falah Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Rawalpindi
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Institute of Professional and Technical Studies, Rawalpindi
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Marha Institute of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi
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Pearl Institute, Rawalpindi
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Sadozai Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Rawalpindi
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Saviour Institute of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi
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Best College of Nursing and Midwifery, Sahiwal
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Pak International College of Nursing, Sahiwal
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King Abdullah College of Nursing, Sargodha
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Iqra College of Nursing, Sialkot
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Mother and Child Home College of Nursing, Sialkot
PNMC’s Warning to Students
Despite multiple advisories and public notices, several of these colleges are still admitting students. PNMC has strongly advised families to verify institutions before enrollment to avoid financial loss and career setbacks.
