IRB Registration Portal is Now Live
NBC Pakistan has resumed the Institutional Review Board (IRB) registration process. Applications are accepted in three priority tiers, each with its own registration fee and closing date:
Find the tier that matches your institution and apply before its closing date to ensure timely processing. Full details remain available on this page.
IRB Registration with NBC
Register your institution's Institutional Review Board with the National Bioethics Committee. Apply online, track your status, and respond to NBC's queries, all in one place.
Next deadline: Tier 1 closes 15 September 2026 · 28 days left
Registration Fee & Priority Tiers
NBC Pakistan has resumed the Institutional Review Board (IRB) registration process. Applications are accepted in three priority tiers, each with its own registration fee and closing date. Find the tier that matches your institution below and apply before its closing date to ensure timely processing.
| Tier | Priority level | Eligible institutions | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Very High Priority | Clinical Trial Sites/Units registered with DRAP | Rs. 200,000/- | Closes 15 Sep 2026 |
| Tier 2 | High Priority | HEC-registered, ORIC Research Intensive Institutes, CROs, Consultancy firms | Rs. 100,000/- | Closes 30 Oct 2026 |
| Tier 3 | Priority | Independent research units within secondary-level healthcare establishments, etc. | Rs. 50,000/- | Closes 30 Nov 2026 |
The fee is payable as part of the registration process. For any query about tiers or payment, please contact the NBC.