UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LAHORE

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

Session 2026-2027

(On Open Merit, Under-Developed Districts, Cholistan, Students with Disabilities, Reciprocal and Overseas Pakistani Seats)

1. Introduction

In compliance with the Admission Policy notified by the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab, on 14 October 2026, the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, hereby invites online applications from eligible candidates for admission into first year MBBS and BDS programmes in the following public sector medical and dental colleges in Punjab for the academic session 2026-2027.

2. Public Sector Medical Colleges (in alphabetical order)

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

3. Public Sector Dental Colleges (in alphabetical order)

*Subject to the approval by the PM&DC

4. Important Dates

5. Eligibility Criteria

i. MDCAT

• The candidate must have passed MDCAT (2026/2025/2024) with at least 55% marks for MBBS and 50% marks for BDS.

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

ii. Qualification

• Applicants must have passed HSSC (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent 12th-grade qualification recognised by IBCC, with at least 60% marks, including Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics.

• Provided that Overseas Pakistani/Dual National (Expatriate) candidates having passed Intermediate/HSSC/A-Level qualifications from within or outside Pakistan, with Biology and Chemistry as mandatory subjects and the remaining subjects as optional, shall be eligible for MBBS/BDS admission against the reserved seats.

iii. Domicile

• A domicile certificate issued for any district of Punjab is mandatory, except for Overseas Pakistanis/Dual Nationals applying against their reserved seats.

iv. Quota Seats

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

6. Merit Calculation Formula

7. Admission Portals

8. Application Procedure

1. Carefully review the Prospectus and the Admission Policy notified by the Government of Punjab for the session 2026-2027, available on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).

2. Access the relevant UHS Online Admission Portal (separate portals for MBBS and BDS programmes which shall open on specified dates).

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

4. Upon logging in, complete the Profile Section by providing your personal details, including name, domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, date of birth, etc.

5. In the second step, select the seat category/categories for which you are eligible.

6. Enter your educational qualifications, including SSC and HSSC marks, year of passing, subjects studied, etc.

7. Provide details of your MDCAT score.

8. Upload scanned copies of the required documents in PNG or JPG format, ensuring that each file is clear, legible and does not exceed 500 KB in size.

9. Select all colleges in order of preference from the dropdown menu. All available options applicable to the relevant seat category must be selected.

10. Review and acknowledge the prescribed undertaking before submission.

11. Generate a fee challan for the non-refundable, non-transferable application processing fee of Rs. 2,000/- and deposit the fee at the Bank of Punjab (BOP)/National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) through branch banking or via the 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 the online application after confirming that all information provided is accurate and complete.

13. Applications may be modified until the application submission deadline. However, the number and order of college preferences shall become final and unchangeable after the deadline.

9. Mandatory Documents Required

Applicants are required to upload the following documents, as prescribed in the Prospectus, along with their online applications. Failure to submit the required documents shall render the application liable to rejection.

10. Schedule

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

11. Admission Procedure

i. Fee Payment

Selected candidates shall download their fee challans from the Admission Portal and deposit the prescribed fee in the designated account through the Bank of Punjab (BOP)/National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), either through branch banking or via the 1Bill Invoice facility. The 1Bill top-up option must not be used. Failure to pay the fee within the specified period shall result in forfeiture of the admission and the opportunity for upgradation, in accordance with the applicable Admission Policy.

ii. Overseas Pakistani Quota

Candidates selected against Overseas Pakistani quota seats shall deposit the annual fee of US$10,000 in accordance with the PM&DC notification dated 21-03-2025 at the respective college. To secure the admission, the candidate selected on an Overseas Pakistani seat shall also follow the same procedure as given above in (i). Candidates admitted under this category shall complete the entire programme of study under the same category and shall submit an undertaking/bond to this effect.

iii. Confirmation of Admission

Admission shall be confirmed only upon fulfillment of both the following conditions:

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

• (b) Joining the respective college in writing by the due date, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by UHS.

Failure to comply with either condition shall result in cancellation of the admission, and the candidate shall have no vested right to admission for that academic session.

iv. Upgradation Process

Any vacant seats created due to non-joining of candidates shall be filled in the subsequent selection lists through the upgradation process, based on merit and preferences. The upgradation process is mandatory, and no exceptions will be entertained. Upgraded candidates must report to their new college within the stipulated time, otherwise their admission shall be cancelled. UHS will transfer their fee to the new college accordingly.

12. Important Provisions

i. Candidates shall be solely responsible for submitting complete online applications, paying the prescribed fee and uploading all required documents in accordance with the provisions of the Prospectus. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications shall be rejected. Hard copies of applications shall not be accepted.

ii. Admissions to medical and dental programmes shall be conducted separately, and each student shall be required to apply separately for medical or dental programme using separate portals. No applicant is eligible for admission without application submission to the respective programme on the relevant portal.

iii. If a candidate is found to have submitted forged, fabricated or false documents or information, the application or admission, as applicable, shall be cancelled, and disciplinary action may be taken against the candidate in accordance with the provisions of the Prospectus and applicable rules.

iv. All merit lists and selection lists shall be published on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk). The University shall not send separate call letters to candidates. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to regularly check the website and comply with the announced deadlines and directions.

v. For detailed information and updates regarding the admission process, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UHS website at www.uhs.edu.pk and its official social media platforms.

vi. Admissions against quota seats reserved for students from other provinces/regions, including Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Balochistan (Goodwill & HEC Scholarship), and Ex-Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Reserved & HEC Scholarship), shall be advertised separately.

vii. For queries and complaints, the applicants may contact the following phone numbers during office hours (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday):

• 042-99231308-09

• 042-99231078

• 042-99231071

13. Contact Information

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

Website: www.uhs.edu.pk

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