UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LAHORE

MBBS & BDS Admissions – Public Sector Medical & Dental Colleges of Punjab

Session 2026-2027

Seats Categories: Open Merit, Under-Developed Districts, Cholistan, Students with Disabilities, Reciprocal, and Overseas Pakistani Seats

Issuing Authority: Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department (SHCSMED), Government of Punjab — Admission Policy notified on 14th October 2026

1. INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS

The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore invites online applications from eligible candidates for admission to first year MBBS and BDS programmes in public sector medical and dental colleges of Punjab for the academic session 2026-2027.

2. PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL COLLEGES (Alphabetical Order)

3. PUBLIC SECTOR DENTAL COLLEGES (Alphabetical Order)

Notes:

• • Subject to approval by the PM&DC (Pakistan Medical & Dental Council)

• ** Subject to PM&DC approval and fulfilment of all regulatory requirements by University of Rasul / Higher Education Department, Government of Punjab

4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

4.1 MDCAT Requirement

• MBBS: Minimum 55% marks in MDCAT (2026/2025/2024)

• BDS: Minimum 50% marks in MDCAT (2026/2025/2024)

• Overseas Pakistanis / Dual Nationals (Expatriates): May submit MDCAT scores OR SAT-II scores (minimum 550 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics) OR MCAT (International)/UCAT scores, with 50% marks in required subjects.

4.2 Qualification

• Passed HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent 12th-grade qualification recognized by IBCC with at least 60% marks, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics.

• Overseas Pakistani / Dual National (Expatriate) candidates: Intermediate/HSSC/A-Level qualifications from within or outside Pakistan with Biology and Chemistry as mandatory subjects (remaining subjects optional) are eligible for MBBS/BDS admission against reserved seats.

4.3 Domicile

• A Punjab domicile certificate (any district of Punjab) is mandatory.

• Exception: Overseas Pakistanis/Dual Nationals applying against their reserved seats.

4.4 Quota Seats

• Applicants seeking admission under quota/reserved seats must fulfil additional eligibility requirements and submit mandatory documents specified in the Prospectus for Session 2026-2027.

5. MERIT CALCULATION FORMULA

6. ADMISSION PORTAL

7. APPLICATION PROCEDURE (Step-by-Step)

1. Review the Prospectus and Admission Policy (Government of Punjab, Session 2026-2027) available at www.uhs.edu.pk.

2. Access the relevant UHS Online Admission Portal (separate portals for MBBS and BDS).

3. Register by providing: name, email address, CNIC/Passport/CRC number, cell phone number, and password.

4. Complete Profile Section: personal details including name, domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, date of birth, etc.

5. Select Seat Category/Categories for which you are eligible.

6. Enter Educational Qualifications: SSC and HSSC marks, year of passing, subjects studied, etc.

7. Provide MDCAT Score details.

8. Upload Scanned Documents in PNG or JPG format — each file must be clear, legible, and not exceed 500 KB.

9. Select Colleges in Order of Preference from the dropdown menu — all applicable options for the relevant seat category must be selected.

10. Review and Acknowledge the prescribed undertaking before submission.

11. Generate Fee Challan for the non-refundable, non-transferable application processing fee of Rs. 2,000/-. Deposit at Bank of Punjab (BOP) or National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) via:

    • Branch banking, OR

    • 1Bill Invoice facility only (the 1Bill top-up option must NOT be used).

    • Upload the paid challan/receipt on the same portal within the stipulated time.

12. Download, Print, and Review the application before final submission. Submit after confirming all information is accurate and complete.

13. Modifications are allowed until the application submission deadline. However, the number and order of college preferences become final and unchangeable after the deadline.

8. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Applicants must upload the following documents with their online applications. Failure to submit required documents shall render the application liable to rejection.

9. ADMISSION SCHEDULE

Please Note: The schedule is subject to directives issued by PM&DC and/or the Government of Punjab from time to time, including changes to the number of selection lists displayed.

10. ADMISSION PROCEDURE (After Selection)

10.1 Fee Payment

• Selected candidates shall download fee challans from the Admission Portal and deposit the prescribed fee in the designated account through BOP/NBP via branch banking or 1Bill Invoice facility (the 1Bill top-up option must NOT be used).

• Failure to pay within the specified period → forfeiture of admission and upgradation opportunity.

10.2 Overseas Pakistani Quota

• Selected candidates shall deposit the annual fee of US$10,000 (per PM&DC notification dated 21-03-2025) at the respective college.

• Must follow the same procedure as above to secure admission.

• Candidates admitted under this category must complete the entire programme under the same category and submit an undertaking/bond to this effect.

10.3 Confirmation of Admission

Admission is confirmed only upon fulfilment of both conditions:

• (a) Payment of prescribed college fee and dues by the due date, AND

• (b) Joining the respective college in writing by the due date per UHS procedure.

Failure to comply with either condition → cancellation of admission; no vested right to admission for that academic session.

10.4 Vacant Seats & Upgradation

• Vacant seats (due to non-joining) shall be filled in subsequent selection lists through upgradation, based on merit and preferences.

• Upgradation is mandatory — no exceptions.

• Upgraded candidates must report to their new college within the stipulated time, otherwise admission shall be cancelled.

• UHS will transfer the fee to the new college accordingly.

11. IMPORTANT PROVISIONS

1. Candidate Responsibility: Candidates are solely responsible for submitting complete online applications, paying the prescribed fee, and uploading all required documents. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications shall be rejected. Hard copies shall not be accepted.

2. Separate Applications: MBBS and BDS admissions are conducted separately. Each student must apply separately using the respective portal. No applicant is eligible without application submission on the relevant portal.

3. Forgery/Falsification: If a candidate submits forged, fabricated, or false documents/information → application or admission shall be cancelled, and disciplinary action may be taken per the Prospectus and applicable rules.

4. Merit Lists: All merit lists and selection lists shall be published on www.uhs.edu.pk. No separate call letters shall be sent. Candidates must regularly check the website and comply with deadlines/directions.

5. Updates: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UHS website and official social media platforms for detailed information and updates.

6. Other Provinces/Regions Quota: Admissions against quota seats reserved for students from other provinces/regions — including ICT, AJ&K, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan (Goodwill & HEC Scholarship), and Ex-FATA (Reserved & HEC Scholarship) — shall be advertised separately.

7. Queries & Complaints: Contact during office hours (09:00 AM – 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday):

   • 042-99231308-09

   • 042-99231078

   • 042-99231071

12. CONTACT & OFFICIAL CHANNELS

University of Health Sciences
Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore-54600

Issued by: Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences, Lahore