Last updated: 16 October 2026 — based on the Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission Policy 2026-27 notified this week. Application dates will be added as soon as UHS announces them.
The UHS MBBS admission 2026 process for the 2026-27 session has formally begun with the Punjab government’s new admission policy for public and private medical and dental colleges. The policy, reported on 15 October 2026, confirms that the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore will run one central online admission process for MBBS and BDS seats in both sectors, using a merit formula of MDCAT 50%, FSc 40% and Matric 10%. Public-sector open merit students will pay an annual tuition fee of Rs. 50,000. UHS has not yet announced the application start date, last date or merit list schedule. This guide explains everything the policy confirms so far — eligibility, the aggregate formula with worked examples, the college preference rules that catch many students out, fees, and what to prepare now so you can apply on the first day the portal opens.
UHS MBBS admission 2026 — what has been confirmed so far
The table below separates what is already official from what is still awaited. Only the first group should be treated as final.
| Item | Status (16 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| MDCAT 2026 (Punjab, UHS) | Held 20 September 2026; result announced 24 September 2026 |
| MDCAT 2026 qualified | 37,708 of 47,475 (79.43%) for MBBS; 40,457 (85.22%) for BDS |
| Admission policy 2026-27 | Notified — UHS to run central admissions for public and private colleges |
| Merit formula | MDCAT 50% + FSc/HSSC 40% + Matric/SSC 10% |
| Minimum MDCAT score | 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS |
| Minimum FSc/HSSC marks | 60% |
| Public college tuition (open merit) | Rs. 50,000 per year |
| Fee deposit after selection | Within 3 working days of the merit list |
| Hafiz-e-Quran extra marks | Not given |
| Online application dates | Not announced yet — will be published by UHS |
| Merit list dates | Not announced yet |
If you have not yet seen your score, start with our MDCAT result 2026 page, which covers the UHS result figures and how to check your scorecard. You can read more about the admitting university on the University of Health Sciences, Lahore Wikipedia page.
Eligibility for UHS MBBS and BDS admission 2026-27
To be considered for a public or private MBBS or BDS seat in Punjab in the 2026-27 session, the policy sets these conditions:
- MDCAT pass: passing the MDCAT is mandatory. The minimum score is 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS. Reports on the policy state that an MDCAT score remains valid for three years.
- HSSC / FSc: at least 60% marks in FSc Pre-Medical, HSSC or an equivalent 12th-grade qualification recognised in Pakistan.
- Subjects: Biology and Chemistry are compulsory, with Physics or Mathematics as the third subject.
- Foreign qualifications: A-level and other foreign certificates need an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
- Separate applications: MBBS and BDS need separate applications. If you do not apply for a programme, you cannot be considered for it — so apply for both if you would accept a BDS seat.
The policy also confirms that no additional marks will be given for Hifz-e-Quran. This follows the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s 2025 undergraduate admission regulations and a 2023 judgment, so Hafiz candidates should calculate their aggregate without any bonus.
UHS MBBS merit formula 2026 — how your aggregate is calculated
The UHS MBBS admission 2026 merit is a weighted aggregate. Each component is first converted to a percentage, then weighted:
Aggregate = (MDCAT % × 0.50) + (FSc % × 0.40) + (Matric % × 0.10)
Three worked examples show how the weights behave:
| Student | MDCAT % | FSc % | Matric % | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00 | 83.33 | 87.50 | 40.00 + 33.33 + 8.75 = 82.08% |
| B | 90.00 | 90.00 | 95.00 | 45.00 + 36.00 + 9.50 = 90.50% |
| C | 85.00 | 75.00 | 92.00 | 42.50 + 30.00 + 9.20 = 81.70% |
Two things stand out. First, MDCAT carries half the weight, so every 1% of MDCAT is worth 0.5% of aggregate — five times as much as 1% of Matric. Second, FSc marks still matter a lot: student C scored higher in MDCAT than student A but ends up lower because of a weaker FSc. Use our MDCAT aggregate calculator 2026 to work out your own figure to two decimal places, because closing merits at popular colleges are often separated by fractions of a percent.
If your FSc Part 2 result came out on 23 September 2026 and you are using final marks rather than Part 1 marks, make sure the marks you enter on the UHS portal match your board’s DMC exactly.
College preferences — the rule that decides where you land
For many students the preference list matters as much as the aggregate. The 2026-27 policy sets strict rules:
- Public colleges: applicants must list all public medical (or dental) colleges in their order of preference.
- Private colleges: there is no limit — you may list as many private colleges as you wish.
- Locked after the deadline: preferences can be edited until the last date of application. After that, neither the number nor the order of preferences can be changed.
- No admission outside your list: a college you did not list will not be considered for your admission or for upgradation.
- Private seat upgradation: a student admitted to a private college may waive upgradation at the time of joining, and that decision is final.
UHS prepares college-wise selection lists digitally from merit and preferences. In practice, this means you should rank colleges in the order you genuinely want them, not in the order you think you can get. If your aggregate is not enough for your first choice, the system simply moves to your next preference — ranking a “safe” college too high can lock you into it when a better seat was within reach.
UHS MBBS admission fee 2026-27
The policy fixes the annual tuition fee for open-merit MBBS and BDS seats in public medical and dental colleges at Rs. 50,000. Overseas Pakistanis who are admitted on open-merit seats pay the same tuition as other Pakistani students. Overseas and foreign quota seats have separate arrangements that will be given in the UHS prospectus.
The most important fee rule is the deadline: selected candidates must deposit the college fee within three working days of the merit list being displayed. Missing it can cost you the seat, so keep the funds ready before the first list is published. Private college fees are set under PMDC rules and will appear in the UHS prospectus and on each college’s notice — check the official figure there before paying anything.
UHS MBBS admission 2026 schedule — what to expect
UHS has not yet published the 2026-27 application window, so any specific “last date” you see elsewhere should be treated with caution until it appears on uhs.edu.pk. Based on the policy, the sequence will be:
- Online application on the UHS portal — separate applications for MBBS and BDS, with academic details and college preferences.
- Application deadline — after this, preferences are locked.
- Merit lists — college-wise selection lists prepared by UHS from merit and preferences.
- Fee deposit — within three working days of each list.
- Joining and upgradation — later lists fill vacated seats by moving candidates up on merit and preference.
We will update this page with the exact dates as soon as UHS announces them. Until then, check uhs.edu.pk regularly and do not pay any agent or website that claims to “register” you early — applications are made only on the official UHS portal.
What to prepare now before the UHS portal opens
You can save days of stress by preparing these before applications open:
- MDCAT 2026 roll number and result card from the UHS result portal.
- Matric and FSc/HSSC DMCs — check that your name, father’s name and marks match across documents.
- IBCC equivalence certificate if you studied O/A levels or abroad. Apply early, as it can take time.
- CNIC/B-form and domicile — your domicile decides which quota and seat categories apply to you.
- A draft preference list of all public colleges, plus any private colleges you would accept, ranked honestly.
- Fee arrangement — with only three working days to deposit, arrange the first payment in advance.
If your aggregate is not enough for MBBS
Not every qualified student gets an MBBS seat. If your aggregate is below the range you need, consider applying for BDS as well (it has a lower MDCAT pass mark of 50%), keeping private colleges in your list, or looking at allied health degrees. Our guides on the scope of MBBS in Pakistan and Pharm-D scope in Pakistan can help you compare options. Because MDCAT scores are reported to stay valid for three years, some students also choose to retake MDCAT to improve their score — weigh this carefully against a year’s delay.
Frequently Asked Questions — UHS MBBS Admission 2026
When will UHS MBBS admission 2026 start?
UHS has not yet announced the start date for online applications for the 2026-27 MBBS and BDS session. The Punjab admission policy was notified in mid-October 2026, and UHS will publish the application schedule, last date and merit list dates on uhs.edu.pk. Until the official notice appears, treat any date shared on social media as unconfirmed. Prepare your documents and preference list now so you can apply as soon as the portal opens.
What is the UHS MBBS merit formula for 2026-27?
The UHS merit formula for MBBS and BDS admission 2026-27 is MDCAT 50%, FSc/HSSC 40% and Matric/SSC 10%. Each component is converted to a percentage and multiplied by its weight. For example, 80% in MDCAT, 83.33% in FSc and 87.5% in Matric gives an aggregate of 40 + 33.33 + 8.75 = 82.08%. No extra marks are given for Hifz-e-Quran under the 2026-27 policy.
What is the minimum MDCAT score for MBBS in Punjab 2026?
The minimum MDCAT score is 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS. In the UHS MDCAT 2026, 37,708 of 47,475 candidates (79.43%) reached the MBBS pass mark and 40,457 (85.22%) reached the BDS pass mark. Passing MDCAT only makes you eligible to apply — actual admission depends on your aggregate, your college preferences and the number of seats in each college.
What is the MBBS fee in Punjab public medical colleges for 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 policy, the annual tuition fee for open-merit MBBS and BDS seats in Punjab’s public medical and dental colleges is Rs. 50,000. Overseas Pakistanis admitted on open-merit seats pay the same amount. Selected candidates must deposit their fee within three working days of the merit list. Overseas and foreign quota seats, and private college fees, follow separate rules published by UHS and PMDC.
Do I have to list all public medical colleges in my preferences?
Yes. For public-sector admission, the 2026-27 policy requires candidates to list all public colleges in their order of preference. For private colleges there is no limit on the number you can list. Preferences can be changed until the application deadline but are locked after it, and a college you did not list cannot admit or upgrade you. Rank colleges in the order you truly prefer them.
Can I apply for both MBBS and BDS through UHS?
Yes, but you must submit separate applications for MBBS and BDS. The policy states that a candidate who does not apply for a programme is not eligible for it, so if you would accept a BDS seat, apply for BDS as well. The BDS pass mark in MDCAT is 50%, compared with 55% for MBBS, and the same 50-40-10 merit formula applies to both programmes.
Are Hafiz-e-Quran marks added in UHS MBBS admission 2026?
No. The Punjab MBBS/BDS admission policy 2026-27 does not award any additional marks for Hifz-e-Quran. This follows the PMDC undergraduate admission regulations of 2025 and a 2023 judgment by a six-member bench. Hafiz candidates should calculate their aggregate using only MDCAT, FSc and Matric marks with the 50-40-10 weights when comparing with closing merits. The same rule applies to both MBBS and BDS, and to public and private colleges.
How long do I have to pay the fee after the UHS merit list?
Selected candidates must deposit the college fee within three working days of the merit list being displayed. This is a short window, so arrange the money and check your bank challan details before the first list is published. If you miss the deadline, you risk losing the seat. Keep the paid challan and follow the joining instructions issued by UHS and your allotted college.
Is an IBCC equivalence needed for A-level students?
Yes. Candidates with foreign qualifications such as A levels must provide an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), and the equivalent must meet the 60% minimum with Biology and Chemistry plus Physics or Mathematics. Because equivalence processing can take time, A-level students should apply to IBCC well before the UHS application window opens, and keep both the original and the equivalence certificate ready for the portal.
Conclusion
The UHS MBBS admission 2026 rules are now clear even though the dates are not: UHS will run central admissions for public and private colleges, merit is MDCAT 50% + FSc 40% + Matric 10%, you need at least 55% in MDCAT (50% for BDS) and 60% in FSc, public open-merit tuition is Rs. 50,000 a year, and the fee must be paid within three working days of selection. Prepare your documents, calculate your aggregate, and draft an honest preference list now. We will add the official application and merit list dates here as soon as UHS publishes them.
