Khyber Medical University (KMU) in Peshawar is the public medical university of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — and it is the institution that runs admission to the province's public medical and dental colleges. Founded in 2007, KMU conducts the KMU-CAT entry test for MBBS and BDS admission in KP, and it runs its own MBBS, BDS, nursing and allied health programmes alongside a large postgraduate faculty. For a KP student aiming at a public-sector medical seat, KMU is the single most important address in the province.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Type | Public sector medical university |
| Role in KP | Runs admission (KMU-CAT) for public medical and dental colleges in the province |
| Best known for | MBBS, BDS, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Public Health |
| Fees and 2027 dates | To be confirmed on the university's website |
Programmes
- MBBS and BDS — admission through the KMU-CAT entry test and MDCAT under PMDC rules. KMU conducts KMU-CAT for admission to KP's public-sector medical and dental colleges; confirm on the university's website whether the current cycle uses KMU-CAT, MDCAT, or both, because the arrangement is set by PMDC and the provincial government each year.
- BS Nursing and Post-RN programmes — nursing degrees with clinical training at KMU's affiliated hospitals in Peshawar.
- Allied Health Sciences — Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), BS Medical Laboratory Technology, BS Radiology, BS Emergency Care and related programmes.
- Public Health and Health Professions Education — MPH, MHPE and related postgraduate programmes.
- Postgraduate programmes — MS, MD, MPhil and PhD across the medical and health sciences.
Admission and merit
MBBS and BDS admission in KP follows the PMDC framework: MDCAT is the national test, with a pass mark of 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS, and the aggregate is 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT. KMU additionally conducts KMU-CAT for the province's public colleges — the exact test arrangement for the 2027 cycle, the application dates and the closing merits are to be confirmed on the university's official website (kmu.edu.pk) before you apply, because the test authority and the schedule are fixed by PMDC and the KP government each year and this page will not be updated daily. As a public university, KMU's fees are low compared with private medical colleges — confirm the current schedule on the website.
FAQ
What is KMU-CAT? The entry test conducted by Khyber Medical University for admission to public-sector medical and dental colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Confirm on kmu.edu.pk whether the current cycle uses KMU-CAT, MDCAT, or both.
Do I need MDCAT for MBBS in KP? Yes — MDCAT is the national test under PMDC rules, with a pass mark of 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS, and an aggregate of 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT.
Is KMU a public university? Yes — a public-sector medical university in Peshawar, founded in 2007, and the admitting university for KP's public medical colleges.
What are the fees? Public-sector fees, low compared with private medical colleges. The current schedule is to be confirmed on kmu.edu.pk before applying.
Figures checked 2026-11-06: founded 2007, Peshawar, public sector medical university, conducts KMU-CAT for KP public medical and dental colleges — as published by the university. MDCAT pass marks (55% MBBS / 50% BDS) and aggregate 10/40/50 per PMDC. Fees, 2027 admission dates, the current test arrangement and closing merits are to be confirmed on kmu.edu.pk before applying.
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Sources and verification: Khyber Medical University (kmu.edu.pk); PMDC MDCAT rules.