Academic Calendar

Semesters and examinations

The academic calendar for each program follows its affiliating body:

• Pharm-D follows the University of the Punjab semester system; semester examinations and results are conducted and announced by the University.
• DPT and BS Emergency & Intensive Care follow the scheme and examination schedule of the University of Health Sciences, Lahore.
• The Dispensing Technology and Medical Lab Technology diplomas follow the examination schedule of the Punjab Medical Faculty.

Class schedules, examination dates and holidays for the current session are announced by the institute at the start of each term and shared with students in class. Updates are also posted under News and Events.

Highlights of the ISSA year

• Orientation Day and oath — new students are welcomed and take the oath in their white coats (November 2025).
• Freshers' Party — senior students welcome the new batch (December 2025).
• Annual Sports Gala — competitions, trophies and celebrations (2026).
• World Pharmacists Day — pharmacy students marked 25 September with displays and activities (2026).