AHPC Registration in Pakistan: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your License (2026)

Introduction

If you are an allied health professional in Pakistan — a lab technician, radiology technician, physiotherapist, dental technician, or any other allied health worker — AHPC registration is the first legal requirement for practicing your profession. Many students and professionals don’t know how to get a license from the AHPC (Allied Health Professionals Council), which documents are required, or how the online application process actually works.

This guide explains the entire process step by step, in simple language, so you can complete your registration without confusion or wasted trips.

What Is AHPC and Why Is Registration Necessary?

The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) is the regulatory body for allied health disciplines in Pakistan. It registers qualified professionals and issues them a license to practice legally.

The main benefits of AHPC registration are:

• You can legally work in your discipline anywhere in Pakistan.
• Government and private institutions increasingly require an AHPC license for employment.
• It strengthens your professional credibility.
• It makes document verification easier when applying for jobs abroad.

Documents Required for AHPC Registration

Before starting your application, scan all of the following documents with a good-quality scanner and save them in PDF format. Poor scans are one of the most common reasons applications get delayed or rejected:

• Original diploma / degree (front side)
• Verified copy of the back side of your degree / diploma
• Verified (attested) photocopy of the degree / diploma
• Matric certificate
• FA / FSc, or Graduation / Masters / M.Phil / PhD certificates (if completed)
• CNIC — National Identity Card (front and back)
• Passport-size photograph with a white background

How to Apply for AHPC Registration: Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Check Whether Your Degree or Diploma Is Recognized

Visit the official AHPC website and open the “Our Disciplines“ page. Check whether your degree, diploma, or certificate is listed among the recognized AHPC disciplines. If your field appears on the list, you are eligible to apply.

Step 2: Get Your Degree or Diploma Verified

If you completed your diploma from a recognized faculty (for example, the Punjab Medical Faculty for lab technicians):

• Get your original diploma verified by the issuing faculty.
• Get a photocopy verified (attested) by the faculty as well.

This verification is the single most important step in the process, so complete it first.

Step 3: Prepare and Scan All Documents

Scan every document from the list above and save each one as a clear PDF. Name your files clearly (for example, CNIC-Front.pdf) so uploading later is quick and error-free.

Step 4: Create Your Online Account

Go to the AHPC accounts portal and click “Create Account”. You will need to enter:

• Full name
• CNIC number
• Mobile number
• Password

You will then receive an activation link by email. Click it to activate your account.

Step 5: Complete Your Profile

After logging in, click “User Profile” in the left-hand menu. Fill in your complete personal details, upload your white-background photograph, and click “Save”.

Step 6: Submit a New Application

Click “Create New Application” and provide the following:

• Application Type — for example, Diploma, 14 Years Education, etc.
• Discipline — for example, Lab Technician, Radiology, etc.
• Educational details — Institution Name, Campus Address, Degree/Diploma Title, Affiliated With (e.g., PMF), and Year of Passing
• Document uploads — Matric, FA/FSc/Graduation/Masters/PhD, original degree (front side), verified back side, verified photocopy, and CNIC (front and back)

Finally, click “Save” and then “Submit”.

Step 7: Application Review and Fee Payment

AHPC will review your application. If everything is in order, you will be notified by email or through the portal. After approval:

1. Log in to the portal again.
2. Print your application.
3. Pay the registration fee online.

Step 8: Send Your Documents by Courier

After paying the fee, collect your printed application along with all verified documents and send them to the AHPC office through TCS or another reliable courier service. Once the council reviews your file, it will issue your registration certificate.

Common Mistakes That Delay AHPC Registration

Most rejected or delayed applications fail for the same avoidable reasons:

• Uploading blurry, cropped, or low-quality document scans.
• Skipping the verification of the back side of the degree or diploma.
• Entering a name or CNIC number that doesn’t exactly match official records.
• Uploading a photograph without a white background.
• Paying the fee but forgetting to send the physical documents by courier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Conclusion

AHPC registration is not complicated — it simply requires the right sequence and complete, properly verified documents. Follow the eight steps in this guide and you can secure your license smoothly on the first attempt.

If you face any issue with your application, the Allied Health Organization is always available to guide you free of cost. For more information and support, visit alliedhealth.org.pk.

Your sincere supporter — Allied Health Organization