The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has announced admissions against 252 reserved MBBS and BDS seats in public-sector medical and dental colleges across Punjab for the 2026-27 academic session.
According to the university’s admission notice, 214 seats have been allocated for MBBS and 38 for BDS for eligible candidates from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
The admission process follows the policy notified by the Punjab Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department on October 14, 2026.
Online applications for MBBS quota seats are scheduled from October 26 to November 9, 2026, while BDS applications will be accepted from December 14 to December 28, 2026.
Candidates must apply through the relevant UHS admission portal and meet the prescribed academic, MDCAT, and domicile requirements.
How Many MBBS and BDS Quota Seats Are Available
| Province/Region and Quota | MBBS | BDS |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Capital Territory | 26 | 4 |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | 36 | 3 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 55 | 5 |
| Balochistan (Goodwill) | 20 | — |
| Former FATA | 21 | 6 |
| Balochistan (HEC Scholarship) | 28 | 10 |
| Former FATA (HEC Scholarship) | 28 | 10 |
| Total | 214 | 38 |
Who Is Eligible for MBBS and BDS Admissions
According to UHS, applicants must have passed MDCAT 2026, 2025, or 2024 from their respective province or region.
Candidates seeking admission to MBBS must have secured at least 55 percent marks in MDCAT, while those applying for BDS need a minimum of 50 percent marks.
Applicants must also have passed FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent 12-year qualification recognized by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC).
The university requires at least 60 percent marks in FSc or an equivalent qualification, with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics among the required subjects.
Candidates must also provide proof that they belong to the province or region under whose quota they are applying.
Domicile Requirements for Applicants
UHS has made a domicile certificate from the relevant province or region mandatory for admission under the reserved-seat categories.
However, the university has provided alternative documentation options for candidates from AJK.
Applicants from AJK may submit a First Class State Subject Certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate, or Refugee Card issued by the relevant state authority.
Candidates from Balochistan may provide a Local Certificate issued by the relevant district authority.
Applicants should ensure that their documents match the regional quota for which they are seeking admission.
How to Apply for MBBS and BDS Quota Seats
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the relevant UHS admission portal.
Students applying for MBBS can use quotambbs.uhs.edu.pk, while BDS applicants must use quotabds.uhs.edu.pk.
Applicants should first review the admission policy and prospectus available on the official UHS website.
They must then register on the relevant portal by entering their name, email address, CNIC, passport or CRC number, mobile number, and password.
After creating an account, candidates must complete their profile by providing personal information, including domicile, contact details, address, nationality, gender, and date of birth.
Applicants must also select the seat category for which they qualify.
The next stage requires candidates to enter their academic qualifications, SSC and HSSC marks, examination years, subjects studied, and MDCAT results.
They must then upload scanned copies of the required documents in PNG or JPG format, with each file not exceeding 500 KB.
MBBS Admission Schedule 2026-27
According to UHS, the university will open online applications for MBBS quota seats on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM, and close the application process on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
UHS will publish the provisional merit list on November 13, followed by the final merit list on November 17.
The university will announce the first college-wise selection list on November 27, 2026, followed by the second selection and upgradation list on December 4 and the third selection list on December 10.
Medical colleges will begin MBBS classes on February 1, 2027, according to the announced schedule.
BDS Admission Schedule 2026-27
The online application process for BDS quota seats will begin on December 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Candidates will have until December 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM to submit their applications. UHS will issue the provisional order of merit on January 4, 2027, and the final order of merit on January 7.
The first college-wise selection list will be announced on January 18, 2027.
The second selection and upgradation list will follow on January 25, while the third list is scheduled for February 1.
UHS has stated that the admission schedule may change in accordance with directions issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) or the Punjab government.
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