The Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics (DND) is a health science program which is among the most popular and fastest growing programs in Pakistan. With the growing awareness of health, fitness and balanced nutrition, an ever-growing number of students are making this field their profession in healthcare and wellness. The DND Merit Lists 2025 are crucial in the selection of admissions in this esteemed degree in all the universities in Pakistan. These merit lists are done according to the performance of the students in terms of academics, in terms of the entry tests results, and the aggregate scores.
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Introduction to the DND Merit Criteria
The Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program in Pakistan is a competitive one particularly in the government universities. The merit is usually computed as a sum of the marks attained in FSc Pre-Medical or other similar qualifications, the entry test result and in some cases, interview or aptitude test result. The formula used to compute merit depends on the university, although most of them have a common pattern which includes:
- 50% weightage to FSc marks
- Entry test marks should be weighted 40%
- Interview or matriculation marks weightage 10%
Those students who have a good background in science and those who have high grades in biology, chemistry and physics are generally likely to get into the institution.
The Schedule of Merit List Announcement
The presentation of DND Merit Lists 2025 is normally in stages 1st, 2nd and 3rd merit list, which varies with the available seats. Universities, such as Punjab University, University of Lahore, Kinnaird College and University of Science and Technology affiliated with UHS publish first merit list in two weeks following the entry test results. The 2nd and 3rd merit lists are later published when the remaining seats are to be filled by the unsuccessful applicants who have not affirmed admission. The lists of private university are published later and they as well can take direct admissions based on merit percentage.
Expected Merit Range for 2025
The Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics (DND) has a range of merit which differs in terms of the university and type of merit (open merit, self-finance, and reserved seats). The projected merit range of 2025 of a public university should be 82 to 90, and that of a private university should be 60 to 75. For example:
- University of Punjab, Lahore: 88% - 90%
- University of Lahore: 75% - 80%
- Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi: 85% -88%
- Liaquat University of medical and health sciences (LUMHS): 80%- 85%
These percentages indicate the competitive world of this field with the focus being on academic excellence and consistency.
Reviewing of the DND Merit List Online
PDPA In Pakistan, the majority of universities are now posting their DND merit lists on their official websites. To check the merit list:
- Go to the official site of the university.
- Go to the section of Admissions or Merit List.
- Choose your program - Doctor of nutrition and dietetics (DND).
- You can enter roll number, CNIC or application number.
- Look and get the merit list to confirm your name and merit position.
The university portals are recommended to be checked on a regular basis by the students as the results of merit lists and waiting lists are time-sensitive after the results of the entry test.
Merit List Public/Private University
The tuition fee and restricted number of places in universities ensure that public universities have a more competitive merit-based admission system. They also tend to carry out entrance tests with some established examination agencies such as UHS, NTS or in-house testing system. On the other hand, the private universities tend to have direct admissions on the basis of FSc results or interviews but their quality standards in the academic infrastructure may vary. Even some of the well known non-government institutions offer scholarships to students with high merit and this way talented students can easily access the DND program.
What to Do After Selection
After your name is announced in the merit list, the next thing is to make sure that you are admitted. Students have to pay the necessary admission fee, provide the original academic documents, and make the required registration within the allotted deadline. Any default on these steps would lead to losing your seat which is subsequently given to the next candidate in the next merit list. Thus, in case of a merit list announcement, it is necessary to reply as soon as possible.
Value of Merit in Nutrition and Dietetics
Merit system makes sure that only academically good and committed students get themselves into this specific area of healthcare. Nutrition and Dietetics specialists have a significant role in the hospitals, research institutions, fitness centers, and government health institutions. It is important to keep up the merit-based admissions to ensure that the field remains attractive to competent individuals who would be useful in the health sector of Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the exact time of merit lists for Doctor of nutrition and Dietetics?
Ans: The merit lists by are announced shortly after the deadline of admissions and the intermediate examination results are also available by that time which is usually between August and October.
Q: What is the place to check the merit list of my university?
Ans: On the official site of the university, normally in merit lists section. Also, some websites such as IlmKidunya make lists on behalf of numerous universities.
Q: What is contained in the merit list?
Ans: Merit list typically displays the name of the candidate, name of his father, application / form number, Matric and Intermediate marks, merit score and entry test marks (in some cases).
Q: What happens to me in case my name is in the merit list?
Ans: In case you are selected, you are expected to pay the necessary fees before the deadline, give all the original documents, and do whatever you are instructed to confirm your admission in the university.