Announcement 2: Basic Sciences (Olum-e-Paye) Examination – September 2025

Following the first NEWS update on August 10, 2025, please inform that the Basic Sciences (Olum-e-Paye) exam for international students will be held simultaneously at both Tehran and Kish campuses on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 09:00 AM (Tehran local time, GMT+4:30). This exam is mandatory for all medical and dentistry students.
Exam Locations:
- Tehran Campus Students: Medical School, TUMS Main Campus
- Kish Campus Students: Kish Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
As this is a national and centrally organized exam, the attendance of all eligible students is MANDATORY. Students must arrange their presence at the designated TUMS examination centers in advance. Any updates regarding the exam will be announced on the ICTUMS educational website.
Note 1:
All eligible international students must obtain their Examination Entry Card on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Tehran Campus: Please visit the ICTUMS educational office located at Flat B, Exam Office, 5th Floor, No. 25, Hujat Dust St., South Palestine Street.
- Kish Campus: Please collect your entry card from the Kish Education Office.
Note 2:
Registered students are required to bring a 3x4 cm photograph to receive their Examination Entry Card.
Note 3:
On the exam day, students must bring their Examination Entry Card, Passport (or receipt from the TUMS Consulate Office), and Student ID Card.
Exam Venues:
- Tehran: Medical School, Main Campus of TUMS
- Kish: Marjan Kish Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Important Notice for Kish Campus Students:
Students who pass the September 2025 Basic Sciences Exam and have completed all courses in the Basic Sciences phase are required to leave Kish Island and continue their education in Tehran.
In addition to obtaining a clearance form from the Kish office regarding dormitory matters, it is mandatory to secure an internal exit visa from Kish. Students must then apply for a new residence permit through the ICTUMS consular office in Tehran within 10 days of receiving this visa (please note that the internal exit visa expires after 10 days).
Further details will be provided by the consulate offices in Kish and Tehran.
Please be aware that any issues or consequences resulting from failure to obtain the internal exit visa after completing the necessary formalities are the responsibility of the students.