The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, has officially opened the admission cycle for 252 reserved medical and dental seats in Punjab's public-sector medical and dental colleges for the 2026–27 academic session. This quota allocation offers an essential pathway for high-achieving candidates from federally administered areas and other provinces to pursue subsidized medical education in Punjab.
The admission process is being conducted under the policy notified by the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab, on October 14, 2026.
According to an official public notice, 214 seats have been allocated to MBBS and 38 to BDS, covering candidates from Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan and the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), including specified Higher Education Commission (HEC) scholarship categories.
Application Timetable and Deadlines
Online applications for MBBS will begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 26, and close at 5:00 PM on November 9, 2026. BDS applications will follow a separate schedule, opening on December 14 and closing on December 28, 2026.
For MBBS applicants, UHS will release the provisional order of merit on November 13, 2026, followed by the final order of merit on November 17. The first college-wise selection list will be issued on November 27, 2026, with MBBS classes scheduled to commence on February 1, 2027. For BDS candidates, the provisional merit list will be published on January 4, 2027, with classes beginning on March 1, 2027.
Key Quota Allocations & Eligibility Overview
| Region / Category | MBBS Seats | BDS Seats | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) | 55 | 5 | 60 |
| Former FATA (Regional & HEC Scholarship) | 49 | 16 | 65 |
| Balochistan (Goodwill & HEC Scholarship) | 48 | 10 | 58 |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) | 36 | 3 | 39 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) | 26 | 4 | 30 |
| Total Allocated | 214 | 38 | 252 |
Eligibility Criteria and Merit Formula
Prospective students must meet strict academic, testing, and regional prerequisites before submitting applications:
- MDCAT Requirement: A valid MDCAT result from 2024, 2025, or 2026 from the applicant's respective province or region, with minimum qualifying scores of 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS.
- Academic Qualification: Minimum 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Medical) or an IBCC-recognized equivalent 12-year qualification comprising Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
- Regional Verification: A valid provincial or regional domicile is compulsory. AJ&K candidates may produce a first-class State Subject Certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate, or Refugee Card; Balochistan applicants may submit a certified Local Certificate.
- Merit Calculation: Aggregate scores are computed strictly as 50% MDCAT, 40% HSSC Pre-Medical, and 10% SSC/Matriculation.
Online Application Protocol and Regulations
All applications must be submitted digitally via the dedicated UHS portal; no physical or hard-copy forms are accepted. Candidates must upload verified, clear scanned copies (PNG or JPG under 500 KB) of their academic certificates, regional documentation, CNIC/B-Form, and parent identification. Applicants must prioritize all eligible institutions in order of preference during submission, as college rankings cannot be altered after the closing deadline.
A non-refundable application fee of Rs2,000 must be deposited via the Bank of Punjab or National Bank of Pakistan through physical branches or the official 1Bill Invoice system (1Bill top-up is strictly prohibited). Selected candidates must deposit college dues and formally join their allotted institution within the stipulated deadline; otherwise, seats are forfeited and reallocated through mandatory upward mobility.
Source: dentalnews.pk.
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