CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, located in Lahore Cantonment and affiliated with the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), is one of Pakistan's well-known medical colleges, operating under the Combined Military Hospital system. The college combines military discipline and organisation with a large teaching hospital, and its graduates are known for strong clinical training. CMH Lahore admits both civilian students and, through separate channels, students from military backgrounds, and it is a popular choice for students seeking a structured medical education in Lahore.
Programmes offered
CMH Lahore offers MBBS and BDS programmes, along with nursing, allied health sciences and postgraduate training in selected specialties. MBBS is the flagship programme, with teaching delivered through lectures, small-group learning and clinical rotations at the Combined Military Hospital, Lahore, one of the largest military hospitals in the country. The dental programme is delivered through the Institute of Dentistry with its own clinical facilities. Postgraduate residents train in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and other specialties, subject to the current CPSP and NUMS arrangements.
Fees and funding
CMH Lahore's MBBS and BDS fees follow the NUMS and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council framework for affiliated colleges, and are published each year — confirm the exact current fee on the college and NUMS websites, because fees are revised annually and differ for civilian and other categories. Students should also budget for hostel charges, examination fees, books and instruments. The college offers a limited number of scholarships and concessions under its own rules, and students should check the current policy at the time of application. Because the college is affiliated with NUMS, its degrees are awarded through NUMS, subject to PMDC recognition.
Admissions and merit guidance
MBBS and BDS admissions at CMH Lahore require MDCAT and follow the NUMS admission process for affiliated colleges — confirm the current year's schedule, eligibility and merit formula on the NUMS website before applying, because the process and weightages have changed between years. Closing merit for CMH Lahore MBBS is typically among the higher merit levels for NUMS-affiliated private-sector colleges, and it varies each year with the MDCAT result distribution and the number of seats. Applicants should apply to multiple NUMS-affiliated colleges, keep their MDCAT result and academic documents ready, and follow the NUMS merit-list schedule closely, because deadlines for document submission are strict.
Campus life and careers
CMH Lahore's campus in the cantonment offers hostels, sports facilities, libraries and a disciplined student environment, with clinical exposure at a busy tertiary-care hospital. Graduates work in military and civilian hospitals across Pakistan, and many pursue postgraduate training in Pakistan or abroad. Students considering CMH Lahore should verify the current PMDC recognition status, the NUMS affiliation, and the fee for their admission category before applying, and should be aware that the cantonment setting carries its own rules on residence, visitors and conduct.
Frequently asked questions
Is CMH Lahore affiliated with NUMS? Yes, CMH Lahore Medical College is affiliated with the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS).
Does MBBS admission require MDCAT? Yes, admissions follow the NUMS process including MDCAT; confirm the current year's rules before applying.
Where do CMH Lahore students train clinically? At the Combined Military Hospital, Lahore, one of the largest military hospitals in Pakistan.
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Sources and verification: CMH Lahore Medical College and NUMS official websites (current fees, merit and admission rules to be confirmed on cmhlahore.edu.pk and numspak.edu.pk).