Punjab MBBS & BDS Admission Policy 2026-27: New Fee & Merit Rules

Overview of the 2026-27 Admission Policy

The Punjab government has officially notified the admission policy for MBBS and BDS programs for the 2026-27 academic session. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore is mandated to conduct centralized admissions for all public and private medical and dental colleges across the province.

New Annual Tuition Fee Structure

A significant change for the current session is the adjustment of annual tuition fees for public-sector medical and dental colleges. The fee has been increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for newly admitted students. This represents an increase of approximately 233.3%.

It is important to note that this revised fee structure applies strictly to students admitted in the 2026-27 session. Students who were enrolled in previous years will continue to pay the old rate of Rs 15,000 per year.

Admission Merit Formula

Admissions are determined based on a fixed merit formula to ensure transparency. The criteria for the 2026-27 session are as follows:

• MDCAT: 50% weightage
• FSc (Pre-Medical): 40% weightage
• Matric: 10% weightage

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission, candidates must have studied Biology and Chemistry at the intermediate level. Additionally, applicants must have passed either Physics or Mathematics. When applying to public medical colleges, candidates are required to list all institutions in their order of preference. There is no limit on the number of preferences for private medical colleges.

Last Checked

Last checked: October 19, 2026. Students are advised to verify all fee structures and application deadlines through the official UHS Lahore admission portal or government notifications.