Punjab MBBS/BDS Admissions 2026–27 Policy Issued — Important Details for Students
Punjab has issued its admission policy for MBBS and BDS programmes in public and private medical and dental colleges for the 2026–27 academic session. According to the policy reported on 16 October 2026, the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, will serve as the admitting university and oversee the centralized admission process.
The policy outlines the merit formula, minimum academic eligibility, college preference requirements and admission procedures for aspiring medical and dental students. Candidates should read the official policy carefully and monitor UHS announcements for application dates, selection lists and further instructions.
MBBS and BDS Admissions 2026–27: Key Details
- Admission Session: 2026–27
- Programmes: MBBS and BDS
- Institutions: Public and private medical and dental colleges in Punjab
- Admitting University: University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore
- Policy Reported: 16 October 2026
- Application Schedule: Confirm through official UHS announcements
MBBS/BDS Merit Formula
According to the published policy, admission merit will be calculated using the following weightage:
| Assessment | Weightage |
|---|---|
| MDCAT | 50% |
| FSc/HSSC or equivalent | 40% |
| Matric/SSC or equivalent | 10% |
Passing MDCAT is mandatory for admission eligibility.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have an HSSC qualification, FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent Grade 12 qualification recognized in Pakistan, with at least 60% marks.
Candidates must have studied Biology and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Physics or Mathematics as an elective subject. Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide the required equivalence certificate issued by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on merit, available seats, college preferences and the applicable admission rules.
Important Application Instructions
Students planning to apply should pay particular attention to these requirements:
- Separate applications: Candidates must apply separately for MBBS and BDS. Applying for one programme does not automatically make them eligible for the other.
- College preferences: Applicants must submit their preferred colleges through the online admission portal.
- Public-sector colleges: Candidates must list all relevant colleges in their order of preference.
- Private-sector colleges: Candidates may select their preferred colleges without a specified numerical limit under the reported policy.
- Preference changes: Applications can be modified before the submission deadline, but the number and order of college preferences cannot be changed after the deadline.
- Admission fees: Selected candidates must deposit the prescribed college fee within three working days of the relevant merit list being displayed.
The policy also states that candidates admitted to private-sector institutions may waive their right to upgradation when joining. This decision is final and cannot subsequently be reversed.
Public-Sector MBBS/BDS Tuition Fee
The reported policy sets the annual tuition fee for open-merit admissions to public-sector medical and dental colleges at Rs. 50,000, excluding overseas and foreign quotas. Overseas Pakistanis selected on open merit will pay the same tuition fee as Pakistani students.
Applicants should confirm the applicable fee and any additional charges directly through UHS and their selected institution before making payments.
Official Admission Policy and Updates
Students should use official sources to confirm the application schedule, portal opening dates, deadlines and selection process.
UHS Official Website: https://www.uhs.edu.pk/
Official MBBS/BDS Admission Policy PDF: https://www.uhs.edu.pk/admissions/MBBS-BDS-Admission-Policy.pdf
News Report: https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40444423
The policy announcement is an important update for students preparing for medical and dental admissions in Punjab. Applicants are advised to begin preparing their documents, review their college preferences and monitor official UHS announcements rather than relying on unverified application dates.
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