Punjab MBBS and BDS Admission Policy 2026-27 Issued

Punjab MBBS and BDS Admission Policy 2026-27 Overview

The Punjab government has officially notified the admission policy for MBBS and BDS programmes in public and private medical and dental colleges for the 2026-27 academic session. The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, will conduct the centralized admission process for all medical and dental institutions across the province.

What is the new merit formula?

Under the policy announced in Lahore, the merit for admissions will be calculated using a specific weightage framework:

• MDCAT: 50 percent
• FSc (Pre-Medical) / HSSC or equivalent: 40 percent
• Matric / SSC or equivalent: 10 percent

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet strict educational and testing criteria to qualify for admissions. Passing the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is mandatory. The required passing score is 55 percent for MBBS and 50 percent for BDS, and test scores remain valid for 3 years. Furthermore, candidates must have obtained a minimum of 60 percent marks in HSSC or an equivalent Grade 12 qualification recognized in Pakistan. Biology and Chemistry are mandatory subjects, while Physics or Mathematics serves as the third elective subject. Candidates holding foreign qualifications must provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

How do students apply?

Candidates must submit their college preferences through the online admission portal. Applicants targeting public sector colleges must list all available colleges in order of preference. Those applying to private sector institutions can select any number of colleges without restriction. Separate online applications are required for MBBS and BDS programmes. According to the policy rules, no additional marks will be awarded for Hifz-e-Quran. Once submitted, preferences cannot be modified after the last date, and no admissions or up-gradations are allowed outside the submitted preference list.

What are the fee and selection rules?

UHS will prepare selection lists digitally on a merit-cum-preference basis. Public colleges feature a fee of Rs. 50,000 per annum on open merit, and overseas Pakistanis on open merit will pay the same fee as local students. Selected candidates must deposit their fee within 3 working days after the merit list is released. Students admitted to private colleges who choose to forgo up-gradation will have their decisions marked as final.

Last checked: October 16, 2026. Students are advised to verify all application deadlines and updates directly from the official University of Health Sciences (UHS) portal.