Admission policy

Admission Policy

MBBS & BDS for the Session 2024-25

1. Introduction:

Admissions to both the MBBS and BDS programs are governed by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) in alignment with the Medical and Dental Undergraduate Education guidelines, as well as by the University of Health Sciences (UHS), following Notification No. SO (ME-II)2-1/2024 dated 10th October 2024. Our campus, a hub for integrated medical and dental education, hosts two esteemed institutions that collaboratively shape the future of healthcare professionals:
  • Amna Inayat Medical College (MBBS): Providing an enriched, hands-on learning environment for MBBS students, equipping them with the skills to excel in medicine.
  • Faryal Dental College (BDS): Offering a comprehensive and innovative approach to dental education, fostering expertise and professionalism in future dental practitioners.
Together, these colleges provide an interdisciplinary ecosystem, preparing students to lead with knowledge, compassion, and excellence in the fields of medicine and dentistry.

2. Definitions:

  • Admitting University: Amna Inayat Medical College and Faryal Dental College are both affiliated with the University of Health Sciences Lahore, which is the Admitting University of Punjab as per PF-1-C-PM&DC/Notification/2024/529 dated 23rd August 2024 by Pakistan Medical And Dental Council.
  • Pakistani Student: A student who is a Pakistani national and has completed FSc/HSSC or an equivalent qualification in Pakistan will be considered a local applicant. All other candidates who do not meet these criteria will be treated as foreign students (holding foreign nationality) for admission purposes.
  • Foreign Student: “Foreign student” means a student who is not a Pakistani Student and holds foreign/dual nationality and overseas Pakistani as elaborated under Regulation 4(7) of PM&DC Medical and Dental Undergraduate Education (Admission, Curriculum and Conduct) Policy and Regulations 2023 notified 13th July, 2023.
  • Overseas Pakistanis: Candidates who completed HSSC (12th grade) or equivalent qualification from abroad and hold Pakistani nationality.
  • MDCAT: “Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test” or “MDCAT” means the medical and dental college’s admissions test throughout Pakistan.

3. Admission Policy:

3(a): Admission Process
The admissions for the academic session 2024-2025 of Amna Inayat Medical College (MBBS) and Faryal Dental College (BDS) will be conducted centrally by the University of Health Sciences as per Notification No. SO(ME-II)2-1/2024 dated 10th October 2024 in pursuant to the approval of the Government of Punjab/ Provincial Cabinet in its 15th meeting held on 16-09-2024. The candidate applying for MBBS /BDS should select from the list and give preference for:
  • MBBS: Amna Inayat Medical College
  • BDS: Faryal Dental College
The candidates can apply through the portal provided by the UHS. Please visit www.uhs.edu.pk for further information. Note: The candidate will have to apply for MBBS and BDS programs separately on the UHS portal provided by the UHS for private medical and dental college admissions.
3(b): Eligibility Criteria
The candidate has passed the MDCAT Examination held by the admitting Universities of Pakistan as per PF-1-C-PM&DC/Notification/2024/529 dated 23rd August 2024 by Pakistan Medical And Dental Council.
MDCAT Pass Percentage and Validity Period:
  • MBBS: 55% (110/200) – Valid for three years from the date of MDCAT.
  • BDS: 50% (100/200) – Valid for three years from the date of MDCAT.
Note: Candidates may also use their MDCAT-2023 results for admission to the 2024-25 session on local and foreign/overseas seats. If a candidate has taken both MDCAT-2023 and MDCAT-2024, he/she can use the better scores.
For Foreign Candidates (having foreign nationality) and Overseas Pakistanis:
  • MDCAT scores
  • SAT-II scores with a minimum of 550 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics
  • MCAT (USA) or UCAT (UK) scores with at least 50% in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics
3(c): Merit Percentage Calculation:
  • MDCAT (SAT/MCAT/UCAT in case of foreign/overseas Pakistanis): 50% weightage
  • F.Sc (Pre-Medical)/HSSC/Equivalent: 40% weightage
  • Matriculation/ SSC/Equivalent: 10% weightage
Merit Calculator: The candidate can use the following link for determining tentative marks/percentage: Merit Calculator.

4. Application Schedules:

  • Private Medical Colleges (MBBS): Start Date: 5th November 2024, End Date: 19th November 2024.
  • Private Dental Colleges (BDS): Start Date: 5th December 2024, End Date: 19th December 2024.

5. Procedure for Applying

Application Procedure Screenshot

6. Submission of Fees & Documents:

  • Candidates selected by UHS will receive admission offers via email. Candidates should check emails regularly following the declaration of the merit list by UHS.
  • Candidates on the merit list will have three days to submit fees in the form of a Demand Draft or Pay Order for the first year of session 2024-2025:
  • Original results/certificates for Matric/O-Levels and F.Sc/A-Levels (attested by IBCC)
  • Three sets of copies of all academic records
  • Eight photographs
  • Three copies of CNIC (student and Father/Mother/Guardian)
  • Passport/Visa (for foreign students)
  • Domicile certificate
  • MDCAT result
  • Matric/O-Level result/certificate (attested by IBCC)
  • F.Sc/A-Level result/certificate (attested by IBCC)
  • Board Migration Certificate (for non-Punjab candidates)

7. Commencement of Classes:

  • Amna Inayat Medical College (MBBS): 1st February 2025
  • Faryal Dental College (BDS): 1st March 2025
For further updates, visit the UHS website at www.uhs.edu.pk and check your email regularly after admission confirmation.
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