UHS Announces MBBS and BDS Admission Schedules for Punjab

What was announced

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the admission schedules for the 2026–27 academic session for both public and private medical and dental colleges in Punjab [2]. Admissions follow the Punjab government’s policy notified by the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department on October 14, 2026 [2].

For MBBS programs in public colleges, online applications began on October 16, 2026, with a deadline of October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM [2]. The schedule includes:

• Medical Board for Students with Disabilities: November 3–5, 2026 [2]
• Provisional merit list: November 13, 2026 [2]
• Final merit list: November 16, 2026 [2]
• First college-wise selection list: November 17, 2026 [2]
• Second selection list: November 23, 2026 [2]
• Third selection list: December 1, 2026 [2]
• Classes commence: February 1, 2027 [2]

For BDS programs in public colleges, online applications begin December 15, 2026, with a deadline of December 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM [2]. The schedule includes:

• Medical Board for Students with Disabilities: January 3–5, 2027 [2]
• Provisional merit list: January 6, 2027 [2]
• Final merit list: January 9, 2027 [2]
• First college-wise selection list: January 11, 2027 [2]
• Second selection list: January 15, 2027 [2]
• Third selection list: January 21, 2027 [2]
• Classes commence: March 1, 2027 [2]

Private medical and dental college admissions will use a centralised system [1].

For MBBS in private colleges:

• Online applications: October 23 to November 6 [1]
• First selection list: November 18 [1]

For BDS in private colleges:

• Online applications: December 18 to January 1, 2027 [1]
• First selection list: January 13, 2027 [1]

There are 34 private medical colleges with 4,500 MBBS seats and 18 private dental colleges with 1,100 BDS seats in Punjab [1].

Applicants must meet academic, entrance-test, and documentation requirements [2].

• MDCAT: Candidates need at least 55% marks for MBBS and 50% for BDS from the 2024 or 2025 tests [2]. Overseas Pakistani or Dual National candidates may use SAT-II (minimum 550 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics) or ACT scores [2].
• Academic: HSSC (Pre-Medical) or IBCC-recognised equivalent with at least 60% marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics [2].
• Merit Calculation: 10% Matriculation, 40% FSc/HSSC, and 50% MDCAT [2].
• Categories: Admissions are available via open merit and designated categories such as under-developed districts, Cholistan, students with disabilities, reciprocal seats, and overseas Pakistani seats [2].