The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, is the admitting university for MBBS and BDS admissions across Punjab. It does not just run its own medical college — it conducts the centralised admission process for all public and private medical and dental colleges in the province, sets the merit formula, and publishes the selection lists. If you want to study medicine in Punjab, UHS is the institution that decides your fate.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore, Punjab |
| Type | Public sector health sciences university |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Role | Admitting university for MBBS/BDS in Punjab (public + private) |
| Website | uhs.edu.pk |
The merit formula (2026-27 policy)
The Punjab government notified the MBBS/BDS admission policy for session 2026-27 on 14 October 2026, designating UHS as the admitting university. The merit formula is:
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| MDCAT | 50% |
| FSc Pre-Medical / HSSC (or equivalent) | 40% |
| Matric / SSC (or equivalent) | 10% |
Eligibility: at least 60% marks in HSSC Pre-Medical (or an IBCC-recognised equivalent), and a minimum MDCAT score of 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS. MDCAT results remain valid for three years. Note: the 2026-27 policy states that Hifz-e-Quran marks will not be granted for admission to medical and dental colleges.
Worked example: a student with 90% in MDCAT, 95% in FSc and 92% in Matric scores (90 × 0.50) + (95 × 0.40) + (92 × 0.10) = 45 + 38 + 9.2 = 92.2% aggregate. This is an illustrative calculation, not an official merit result.
Key dates (session 2026-27)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MBBS applications (public sector) | 16–30 October 2026 |
| MBBS quota seats (Islamabad, AJK, GB, Balochistan, ex-FATA) | Last date 9 November 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Provisional merit list | 13 November 2026 |
| Final merit list | 16–17 November 2026 |
| Private MBBS applications | 23 October – 6 November 2026 |
| First private selection list | 18 November 2026 |
| BDS applications | 15–30 December 2026 |
| MBBS classes begin | 1 February 2027 |
| BDS classes begin | 1 March 2027 |
Seats and fees (2026-27, reported)
For the public sector, the policy sets an indicative allocation of 3,981 open-merit MBBS seats, 410 quota seats and 123 over-and-above seats, subject to PMDC approval. Private medical colleges have 4,400 MBBS seats across 33 colleges and 1,100 BDS seats across 18 colleges. Reported fees: a Rs 2,000 application fee through the UHS portal, Rs 50,000 public-sector tuition (reported), and a Rs 600,000 private-sector deposit (reported). Confirm the exact fee on the UHS prospectus before paying — fees are revised in the official notification each year.
What UHS itself offers
Beyond its admitting role, UHS runs its own postgraduate and allied-health programmes — MPhil and PhD in basic medical sciences, nursing, physiotherapy, medical laboratory technology and public health — and affiliates more than 100 medical, dental, nursing and allied-health institutions across Punjab. Its own MBBS programme is run through affiliated teaching hospitals in Lahore.
Frequently asked questions
Is UHS the same as King Edward Medical University? No. UHS is the admitting and affiliating university; King Edward, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Services Institute of Medical Sciences and others are the teaching institutions whose admissions UHS conducts.
Which MDCAT counts for Punjab? Candidates domiciled in Punjab must appear in Punjab's MDCAT for admission under the provincial arrangements. The national PMDC MDCAT and the NUMS MDCAT are separate tests for different routes.
When will the 2027-28 admission cycle open? To be confirmed — UHS publishes the next cycle's policy and schedule in its annual admission advertisement, usually in the autumn. Watch uhs.edu.pk from September 2027.
What is the closing merit for MBBS in Punjab? To be confirmed — closing merits vary every year by college and category. UHS publishes the merit lists; use the previous year's lists as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Sources and verification: Punjab MBBS/BDS admission policy 2026-27, notified 14 October 2026 (Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department; UHS as admitting university; merit 50% MDCAT + 40% FSc + 10% Matric; MDCAT pass 55% MBBS / 50% BDS; MBBS applications 16–30 October 2026; classes from 1 February 2027), as reported by MedicalNews.pk, The Nation and Business Recorder. Confirm current figures on uhs.edu.pk.