Admissions

The Extension Services Management Academy (ESMA) is a prestigious institution that trains professionals in the field of extension services and community development. To gain admission, applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as agriculture, rural development, or social sciences from an accredited university. Additionally, ESMA requires applicants to have a minimum of two years of work experience in extension services, rural development projects, or related fields. The selection process is highly competitive, involving an entrance examination that tests candidates' knowledge of extension methodologies, communication skills, and their understanding of rural livelihood issues. Those who perform well in the written test are called for an interview round, where their motivation, aptitude, and overall suitability for the program are evaluated. Only a limited number of candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and a strong commitment to community development are offered admission to ESMA's rigorous training program.

Who can Apply:

  • The Candidates having domicile of any district of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and refugees of Jammu & Kashmir(1947/1989).

  • All Candidates from Pakistan who are willing to obtain admission against the seats for AJK nationals /refugees (1947/1989) whether in the Medical Colleges at AJK territory or reserved seats for AJK nationals in Pakistan, must have to take MDCAT as no other test will be valid to determine their merit for admission in MBBS or BDS.

  • Dual Nationals/Overseas  must take the MDCAT/MCAT Test (if they have not passed SAT II examination with minimum score of 550 marks in each science subject i-e Biology, Chemistry & Physics/ Mathematics for admission against seats reserved for them in AJK Medical Colleges).

  • Pakistan Medical & Dental Council has abolished age limit for admission in medical /dental Institution. There is no maximum age limit for appearance in MDCAT/MCAT Test.

  • Admission criteria for the public colleges is as under:-

  • MDCAT                                                                   50%

  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical)/HSSC/Equivalent             40%

  • SSC/Matriculation/Equivalent                          10%

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

  • The Candidate must have passed the Intermediate Science (HSSC/F.Sc) examination in Pre Medical Group securing at least 60%  (excluding the marks of Hifz-e- Quran) marks from any board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan

  • OR

  •  The candidate must have passed any other examination (eg. A-Level, 12th Grade) from a foreign University or examining body, which includes the following subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Maths) & must provide the Certificate of Equivalence from IBCC (Inter-Board Committee of Chairman) Pakistan.

  • In case of foreign Qualification, subject wise equivalence by IBCC shall be acceptable.