UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LAHORE

ADMISSIONS TO MBBS/BDS PROGRAMS

on Quota Seats for Candidates of Other Provinces/Regions in Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of Punjab — Session 2026-2027

1. INTRODUCTION

In pursuance of the Admission Policy notified by the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, Government of the Punjab, on 14 October 2026, the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, hereby invites online applications from eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programs against Quota Seats reserved for candidates belonging to other Provinces/Regions in Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of Punjab for the Session 2026-2027, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.

2. SEAT CATEGORIES AND DISTRIBUTION

(Note: The table as provided in the source document contains incomplete/merged entries for seat numbers under categories 3–7. Candidates are advised to consult the official Prospectus for the definitive seat distribution.)

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

3.1 MDCAT Requirement

The candidate must have passed MDCAT (2026/2025/2024) of his/her respective Province/Region with at least:

• 55% marks for MBBS

• 50% marks for BDS

3.2 Academic Qualification

The applicant must have passed HSSC (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent 12-year qualification, duly recognized by the IBCC, with at least 60% marks and subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics.

3.3 Domicile

A domicile certificate from the relevant Province/Region is mandatory.

Special provisions:

(a) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) candidates may provide any one of the following:

• State Subject Certificate (1st Class only), or

• Permanent Resident Certificate, or

• Refugee Card issued by the relevant Authority of the State.

(b) Balochistan candidates may submit a Local Certificate issued by the relevant district authority.

4. MERIT CALCULATION FORMULA

The weightage criteria for calculation of merit for admission shall be as follows:

5. ADMISSION PORTALS

Candidates must apply online at the following portals as per the given schedule:

6. 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 programs, which shall open and close 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 personal details, including domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, date of birth, etc.

5. 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 the application processing fee challan of Rs. 2,000/- (non-refundable, non-transferable) and deposit the fee at the Bank of Punjab (BOP)/National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) via 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.

7. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

Applicants shall upload the following documents with the online application as prescribed in the Prospectus. Failure to provide any of these shall render the application invalid:

1. Matriculation and HSSC (Pre-Medical) certificates/result cards or equivalent documents, verified by the relevant Boards.

2. Domicile certificate issued by the competent district authority of the concerned Province/Region.

3. CNIC of the applicant's father, mother, or legal guardian.

4. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), B-Form, or Passport of the applicant.

5. Recent color photograph of the candidate.

8. 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 displayed.

9. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Fee Payment: Selected candidates must download their fee challans from the Admission Portal and pay the fee in the designated account at the Bank of Punjab (BOP)/National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) via branch banking or 1Bill Invoice only (top-up option may not be used). Failure to pay within the specified time will result in forfeiture of the admission and the opportunity for upgradation.

2. Confirmation of Admission: Admission is confirmed only upon fulfillment of two conditions:

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

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

3. Cancellation: Failure to comply with either condition shall render the admission CANCELLED, and that candidate shall have no vested right of admission in that year.

4. Vacant Seats & Upgradation: 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. UHS will transfer their fee to the new college accordingly.

10. IMPORTANT PROVISIONS

1. The applicant shall be solely responsible for submission of a duly completed online application, payment of the prescribed fee, and upload of requisite documents in accordance with the Prospectus. Hard copies shall not be entertained. Incomplete, improperly submitted, or invalid applications shall be rejected.

2. Admissions to medical and dental programs shall be conducted separately, and each student shall be required to apply separately for the medical or dental program using separate portals. No applicant shall be eligible for admission to a program without submission of an application on the relevant portal.

3. Submission of forged, fake, or false documents/information shall result in immediate cancellation of the admission and may lead to disciplinary or legal action as per the provisions of the Prospectus.

4. Merit lists and selection lists shall be published on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk). The University shall send separate call letters to candidates. It shall be the responsibility of candidates to check the website regularly.

5. Domicile certificates shall be vetted by the respective Provincial Governments, the HEC, or any other competent authority.

6. Applicants are advised to visit the official UHS website and its social media platforms regularly for updates regarding the admission process.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information regarding the admission process, please contact:

University of Health Sciences
Punjab, Lahore-54600

Phone: 042-99231308-09, 042-99231078, 042-99231071
Office Hours: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Website: www.uhs.edu.pk
Social Media: /uhsJhrofficial (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube)

Vice Chancellor
University of Health Sciences, Lahore