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PMF 2025 F.Sc Equivalent: Practical Exam Pattern & Marks Breakdown for Allied Health Diplomas (BMS, Applied Science, Dispensing, OTT, MLT)

Dr. Abdul Rehman Yousaf | Medical Study Notes Expert August 09, 2025

 Dear Students ..Hopefully you will be fine ....So lets Rock now here i am writing a complete updated article on the 2025 PMF (Punjab Medical Faculty) F.Sc-equivalent pattern, including the exact subjects you named (BMS, Applied Sciences, Dispensing Techniques, OT Techniques, etc.), the new marks/weightage structure, links to official downloadable PDFs, and practical/viva guidance tailored for All Allied Health Diploma students (Dispensing, OTT, MLT, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmic, Cardiac, Dental Hygiene and others).

Below is a complete,student-friendly  that can be understandable for each and every Students I’ve also added short Roman-Urdu summaries for key sections so it’s immediately useful for students who prefer bilingual notes.Or faces Difficulties to understand.

Practical Exams & New 2025 PMF F.Sc Pattern — Complete Guide for Allied Health Diploma Students (BMS, Applied Science, Dispensing, OT, MLT, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmic, Cardiac & Dental Hygiene)

By: Professor Dr. Abdul Rehman Yousaf — WA: 0343-6253247

Description (SEO): Updated 2025 PMF (Punjab Medical Faculty) guide subject list, marks distribution, practical & viva pattern, important viva questions, exam strategy and memory tricks for Dispensing, Operation Theater, MLT, Radiography, Physiotherapy and other allied health diplomas. Official PMF PDFs linked.

Quick summary (TL;DR)

  • PMF has aligned many 2-year allied health diplomas to an F.Sc (Medical Technology Group) equivalent; core course + technique papers now follow the F.Sc style and marks pattern.
  • The full diploma program is organized into papers and total marks = 600 for most two-year diplomas; practical / viva weightage = 50%.
  • Technique papers (Dispensing Tech, Operation Theatre Techniques, Radiographic Techniques, Physiotherapy Techniques, Ophthalmic Techniques, etc.) are commonly 100 marks each; Basic Medical Sciences and Applied Sciences common papers are often 50 marks per paper under the F.Sc scheme — detailed content weightages are published by PMF.
  • Official PMF reading material (BMS, Applied Sciences, Dispensing, OTT books and PDF downloads) is available on the PMF site — download links are listed in the official Books/Downloads page.

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1. What changed in 2025 — Big picture (PMF → F.Sc equivalence)

English: In recent PMF updates the core two-year diplomas for many allied health technologies have been made equivalent to F.Sc (Medical Technology Group). This means: the course structure, paper formats (MCQ + short questions + long questions), and marks weightages now closely follow an F.Sc-type pattern, while preserving the heavy practical emphasis that defines allied health diplomas.

Roman Urdu (short): PMF ne kai 2-saal ke allied health diploma ab F.Sc barabar kar diye hain ....... matlab k paper format aur marks ab F.Sc jaisa hai, lekin practicals ki ahmiyat barqarar hai.

Why this matters for students:

  • Formal academic recognition (better admission and job pathways).
  • Exam pattern clarity: you can prepare using F.Sc-style sample papers (MCQs + short/long questions) while spending equal time on practicals.

2. Which diplomas are now Equal to F.Sc (2025 list)

These PMF diplomas are explicitly listed as Equal to F.Sc (Medical Technology Group):
Dispenser / Dispensing Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Radiography & Imaging Technician, Operation Theater Technician (OTT), Physiotherapy Technician, Ophthalmic Technician, Cardiac Technician, Dental Hygienist.

Roman Urdu (short): Dispenser, MLT, Radiography, OTT, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmic, Cardiac, Dental Hygiene etc .....ye courses ab F.Sc barabar maane jate hain.

Note: Some other courses (e.g., Public Health Technician, Renal Dialysis Technician, Anesthesia Technician, Endoscopy Technician, CSSD, Mortuary Assistant) may follow the PMF scheme but are NOT listed under the F.Sc equivalency group ...... check PMF schemes page for each specialty.

3. Full updated marks structure (how the 600 marks are distributed)

PMF’s two-year diploma formula (standard) for many F.Sc-equivalent diplomas:

Overall (summary):

  • 1st Year: Core Course (Theory) — 100 marks
  • 1st Year: Core Course (Practical / Viva) — 100 marks
  • 2nd Year: Section I (Theory / Paper I) — 100 marks
  • 2nd Year: Section II (Theory / Paper II) — 100 marks
  • 2nd Year: Practical / Viva — Section I — 100 marks
  • 2nd Year: Practical / Viva — Section II — 100 marks
    Total = 600 marks; practicals/viva overall ~50% of total.

Detailed content weightage (how a single paper is structured under F.Sc scheme): PMF content weightage documents show format examples for F.Sc papers. Technique papers (e.g., Operation Theatre Techniques, Radiographic Techniques, Dispensing Technology, Physiotherapy Techniques, Ophthalmic Techniques) are typically 100-mark papers with a mixed format = MCQs + short questions + long questions. Common papers like Basic Medical Sciences and Applied Sciences are often 50-mark papers (MCQs + short/long questions). Exact breakdown (MCQ count, short Q count, long Q count) is given in PMF “Content Weightages” documents ----Use those for exam practice.

Roman Urdu (short): Har diploma ka total aam tor pe 600 marks hai ....... 50% practical/viva. Technique papers aksar 100 marks hote hain; Basic Medical Sciences aur Applied Sciences jaise aam papers 50 marks ke ho saktay hain. Official weightages PMF ne publish ki hain.

4. Subject structure (per diploma) * what to expect (BMS, Applied Science, Technique papers)

PMF bundles a Core Course (common to many streams) plus specialized technique papers. Below are common subject sets for major diplomas .... official PMF books for each paper are downloadable on PMF Books page (linked).

A. Dispensing / Dispenser (Dispensing Technology)

  • Year 1: Basic Medical Sciences-I (Anatomy & Physiology), Dispensing Technique-I, Applied Sciences-I (Physics & Chemistry).
  • Year 2: Basic Medical Sciences-II (First Aid & Public Health), Dispensing Technique-II, Applied Sciences-II (Computer & Patient Safety).
    (Reading materials and practical lists are available in PMF Dispensing PDFs).

B. Operation Theatre Technician (OT / OTT)

  • Year 1: Basic Medical Sciences-I, Operation Theater Technique-I, Applied Sciences-I.
  • Year 2: BMS-II, Operation Theater Technique-II, Applied Sciences-II.
    (Practical focus: sterilization, instrument handling, patient prep, anesthetic assistance).

C. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

  • Year 1: Elementary Anatomy & Micro Technique, Microbiology-I, Chemistry & Chemical Pathology (practicals heavy).
  • Year 2: Clinical Pathology & Serology, Hematology & Blood Bank, Microbiology-II.

D. Radiography & Imaging

  • Year 1: Basic Medical Sciences, Radiographic Technique-I (Physics, Radiological anatomy), Applied Sciences-I.
  • Year 2: Radiographic Technique-II, BMS-II, Applied Sciences-II.

E. Physiotherapy, Ophthalmic, Cardiac, Dental Hygiene

  • All follow similar two-year split: BMS, Applied Sciences, Technique I & II for the specialty, plus practical/viva components. PMF provides a book/pdf for each Technique-I & II.

Roman Urdu (short): Har course mein BMS (Anatomy/Physiology) aur Applied Sciences common hain; specialist technique papers (Dispensing, OT, Radiography, Physiotherapy etc.) Paper-I aur Paper-II ke roop mein 2 saal mein padhaye jate hain. PMF ki official books site par mil jati hain.

5. Official downloadable resources .... where to get the PDFs (PMF)

PMF publishes reading materials and full syllabi (Core Course, BMS, Applied Sciences, Technique-I & II PDFs) ..... recommended downloads: PMF Books / Downloads page and specific course PDFs (Example: Dispensing Technique I/II, Operation Theatre Technician book, Radiographic Technique, etc.). Use the PMF Books/Downloads section to download the official PDFs and sample/past papers.

Why download official PDFs?

  1. Exact syllabus and practical lists (what instruments/skills the examiners may ask).
  2. Official sample papers and content weightages (know MCQ/short/long question counts).
  3. Official reading material ensures you practise with the correct level & learning outcomes.

6. How PMF F.Sc paper pattern looks (practical + theory format)  concrete example

From PMF Content Weightages (F.Sc scheme): technique papers typically use:

  • MCQs (set number)
  • Short questions (to be attempted subset)
  • Long questions (partial attempt)
    Total adds up to 100 marks for technique paper. Basic Medical Sciences & Applied Sciences common papers typically total 50 marks with proportionate MCQ/short/long parts. See PMF content weightages official table for each specialty.

Example :: Dispensing / Technique paper shape (sample):

  • MCQs: 20 (20 marks)
  • Short Questions: 33 (attempt 25 for 50 marks)
  • Long Questions: 5 (attempt 3 for 30 marks) → Total 100 marks. (This is the typical PMF model for dispensing & technique papers as indicated in the PMF weightage PDF).

7. Practicals & Viva :: what examiners look for (and how marks are awarded)

Practical/Viva assesses:

  • Correct sequence & technique (sterilization cycles, specimen handling, radiographic positioning, dispensing preparations)
  • Aseptic technique & safety (infection control, PPE, radiation safety)
  • Documentation & record keeping (logbooks, instrument checklists, patient charts)
  • Understanding of why (explain the principle .... viva Qs probe underlying knowledge)
  • Professionalism & communication (patient handling, ethics)

Marks rubric (generalized and examiner-friendly):

  • Procedure accuracy & technique: 40%
  • Time & efficiency: 15%
  • Documentation & infection control: 15%
  • Viva knowledge (why/how): 20%
  • Professional behavior & communication: 10%

*(Exact marking schemes may vary by paper/center; PMF policy states practical/viva together form 50% of program assessment ...... check the examination policy or local examiners for rubric details). *

8. Practical performance: step-by-step checklists (to get full marks)

A. Operation Theatre Practical (example)
Before start:

  1. Confirm case & patient identity (2 identifiers)
  2. Hand hygiene, PPE donning
  3. Prepare sterile trolley 🛒 arrange instruments according to SOP
  4. Confirm instrument counts & functioning (suction, cautery, lights)
  5. Assist in patient positioning & draping safely
  6. Maintain aseptic field; avoid breaches
  7. Post-procedure: instrument decontamination, count, disposal & documentation

B. Dispensing Practical (example)

  1. Read prescription: confirm drug names, dose, route
  2. Check drug interactions & contraindications
  3. Prepare dose (calculations shown step-by-step) ... show formula on paper
  4. Label correctly & advise patient for administration & side effects
  5. Record in dispensing register

C. MLT Practical (example)

  1. Prepare smear / mount / staining (timing & technique critical)
  2. Use proper labeling & chain of custody for samples
  3. Calibrate instrument or show QC record
  4. Interpret results with normal ranges & note next steps

Pro tip: When performing any practical, narrate every step (short sentences), e.g., “I will now check instrument sterility indicator, then load the autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.” This shows you know what you are doing and WHY 👈 examiners reward the “explain as you do” approach.

9. Viva: most important questions (subject-wise lists)

Below are high-yield viva questions that PMF examiners commonly ask for allied health technique practicals. Memorize concise, correct answers.

Common viva for ALL techs:

  • Define the job role of your diploma (1-line).
  • List 3 major complications of your procedure and how to prevent them.
  • How do you maintain infection control in your station? (show checklist)
  • Explain PPE selection for X procedure.

Dispensing viva:

  • How do you calculate dose for pediatric patient? (show calculation)
  • What are the essential components of a prescription? (patient, drug, dose, route, frequency, duration, signature)
  • Drug storage conditions for insulin / vaccines.

Operation Theater viva:

  • Explain instrument sterilization methods and indicators.
  • Give steps to manage a patient with anaphylaxis in OT.
  • How to prevent surgical site infection?

Radiography viva:

  • Explain ALARA principle (radiation safety).
  • Give positioning for AP chest vs lateral chest.
  • Safe use of contrast agents and allergic reactions.

MLT viva:

  • Steps in preparing a peripheral blood smear.
  • Explain normal range of Hb and common errors in estimation.
  • How do you handle a leaking sample?

*(For full lists couple this section with PMF past papers and Book technique PDFs 🧿 download from PMF Books page). *

10. How to study and memorize practicals 🩺 evidence-backed methods that work

These are practical learning techniques especially useful for PMF F.Sc style diplomas:

1) See–Do–Teach (Triad)

  • See demonstration → Do under supervision → Teach a peer. Teaching forces clarity and the Feynman effect improves long-term memory.

2) 20/5 Practice Blocks (spaced repetition)

  • 20 minutes active practice of a procedure → 5 minutes note/review (repeat throughout day). Spacing helps skill retention.

3) Flowcharts & Mnemonics

  • Make a one-page flowchart per procedure (e.g., OT instrument prep) and mnemonic for steps (e.g., “S-P-C-D”: Select, Prepare, Check, Document).

4) Flashcards for Viva

  • One question per card; short answer at back. Drill 30 minutes/day; simulate an examiner.

5) Logbook Mastery

  • Keep logbook updated and signed. Examiners check it 📖 missing or unsigned entries are red flags.

6) Mock Practicals & Timed Runs

  • Time yourself. Practicals are scored on efficiency. Simulate exam conditions and fix errors.

7) Active Note Format

  • Make “one-line why” beside each step 📝 e.g., “Autoclave 121°C for 15 min .... kills vegetative bacteria & spores.”

Roman Urdu (short tips): Dekho ..karna seekho ... dosre ko samjhao. 20 minute practice, 5 minute break. Flowchart banao. Logbook update rakho. Mock practicals karo.

11. How to write practical reports & exam answers (format that gets marks)

Writing style examiners love (concise + clinical):

  • Header: Name, Roll No., Date, Procedure
  • Objective: One line .... “To demonstrate safe packing and sterilization of a minor surgery tray.”
  • Materials: bullet list of instruments (short)
  • Method: numbered steps (1,2,3 .... clear)
  • Precautions: 2–3 bullet points
  • Result/Observation: If applicable .. temperature/indicator change
  • Conclusion: One-line learning/outcome
  • References/Logbook: entry number & signature

Why this works: Clarity, clinical sequence and evidence (logs/indicators) show you not only performed but understood the principle.

12. Time management & exam day strategy

  • Night before: Review one mini-flash sheet for each planned practical (10 minutes each).
  • Morning of exam: 20-minute timed rehearsal of your most important procedure.
  • At station: Read the task for 30 seconds, plan steps in head (or on paper), then perform.
  • During viva: If you don’t know an answer .... stay calm; say “I will check that but the immediate priority is patient safety” .... honesty + safety focus is valued.
  • After station: Log the steps you did in your notebook while memory fresh (for logbook signature).

13. Sample “Full marks” rubric - apply to any practical (checklist you must meet)

  1. Patient / Case identification — 2 marks
  2. Preparation & asepsis — 10 marks
  3. Correct technique & sequence — 20 marks
  4. Time efficiency — 5 marks
  5. Documentation & labeling — 8 marks
  6. Viva answers (WHY) — 20 marks
  7. Professionalism / Communication — 5 marks
  8. Post-procedure clean up & safety checks — 5 marks
  9. Logbook / signature — 5 marks
  10. Error handling / troubleshooting — 20 marks

(Total 100 — exemplifies where examiners may allocate marks; adapt per station)

14. How to use PMF PDFs to your advantage (download → practice → score)

Step-by-step:

  1. Download the technique book & content weightages for your course from PMF Books/Downloads.
  2. List every practical named in the PDF. Make a “must-practice” list of top 20 tasks (high probability in exams).
  3. Create a one-page mini-sheet for each task with materials, steps, pitfalls.
  4. Practice with peers until you can perform without notes.
  5. Hold mock viva sessions; use PMF sample questions to simulate exam environment.

15. Important PMF official links & resources (where to download)

  • PMF Schemes of Studies (F.Sc Equivalence list & policy) — PMF Schemes page.
  • PMF Books / Downloads (Core Course, BMS, Applied Sciences, Dispensing, OTT, Radiography, Physiotherapy tech books) — PMF Books page.
  • Content Weightages / Paper Pattern (F.Sc scheme) — PMF content weightages PDF for paper structure.
  • Specific course PDFs: Dispensing, OTT, Radiography, MLT (see PMF Downloads Books).

Use the PMF Books/Downloads page as your source of truth .... always download the latest PDF before an exam.

16. Common mistakes that cost marks (and how to avoid them)

  1. Not signing/maintaining logbook — keep it updated & signed by supervisors.
  2. Poor narration — don’t do silent steps; explain as you act.
  3. Skipping safety checks — auto-fail risk.
  4. Wrong labeling — especially in MLT, sample labeling errors lose marks.
  5. No backup plan for failure — if something breaks, explain troubleshooting steps.

17. Quick revision cheat-sheet (one-page checklist for exam day)

  • Bring: ID, Logbook (signed), uniform, PPE, basic calculator, notebook & pen.
  • Before entering: 2-minute mental run of steps.
  • Start: Read instruction, plan, narrate, perform, document.
  • After: Log actions, check with supervisor, breathe & reset.

18. Viva sample answers (short models you should memorize)

Q: “Why autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes?”
A: “121°C at 15 psi for 15 minutes ensures steam penetration to destroy bacterial vegetative forms and spores; it is standard for wrapped instruments.” (Add indicator/pack date).

Q: “How do you calculate pediatric medicine dose?”
A: “Dose = (child’s weight in kg) × standard mg/kg dose. Show calculation and round to practical dose where needed.”

Q: “How to prevent cross-infection in OT?”
A: “Strict asepsis, full PPE, separate clean & dirty areas, instrument counts & sterilization logs, hand hygiene compliance.”

19. Preparing for PMF paper pattern MCQs / short & long questions

  • MCQ practice: Use PMF sample papers & past papers (F.Sc scheme sample papers are published). Focus on fact recall and safety values.
  • Short questions: Practice concise 2–4 line answers for common tasks (e.g., “Steps of blood smear”).
  • Long questions: Structure answers ....definition, principle, step-wise method, complications & prevention, one concluding line.

20. Final checklist before you submit / sit for exam

  • Logbook complete & signed — CHECK.
  • All instruments/equipment known for your area — CHECK.
  • One mini-sheet per procedure printed — CHECK.
  • Mock viva done this week — CHECK.
  • Rested and hydrated — CHECK.

Disclaimer (AdSense & medical-education compliance)

This blog is educational and meant for exam preparation and professional study. For clinical patient care, always follow your supervising trainer, institutional SOPs, and PMF official instructions. This guide summarizes PMF published syllabi and content weightages; always verify final schedules/updates on the PMF official website.

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