We are here to announce few important updates for medical students in Punjab! First of all the University of Health Sciences UHS has officially announced the first selection list for MBBS admissions in government medical colleges in Punjab and the private medical colleges in Punjab have also agreed upon centralized admissions under the support of UHS. The UHS Lahore is always upfront of managing transparent and merit-based admission process in Punjab for the wishful students. You can find further details regarding these important UHS announcements from this page. Also stay tuned to our website for more important updates like these.
Centralized Admissions for Private Medical Colleges
Private medical colleges in Punjab have agreed to a centralized admission system under the University of Health Sciences Lahore. This important decision was made during the meeting of heads and principals of private medical colleges and was presided by the Vice Chancellor UHS, Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore.
The following are the key points of this meeting:
- These centralized private medical college admissions will start from 21st January 2025.
- The goal of this centralized admission system is to improve transparency and support the merit-based selection process.
- All private medical colleges in Punjab have collectively agreed to adopt the UHS-managed system.
- Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore highlighted that the process will be made smooth and efficient for all candidates.
First Selection List for Govt. Medical Colleges Released
The UHS first selection list for MBBS admissions to government medical colleges in Punjab has been released officially. Candidates can access this UHS first selection list for government medical colleges easily from here. For your convenience we have provided the top colleges and their merits in the following table:
Medical College | Merit (%) |
King Edward Medical College, Lahore | 96.0727 |
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore | 95.6091 |
Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore | 95.2773 |
Nishtar Medical College, Multan | 95.1591 |
Rawalpindi Medical College | 94.8091 |
Ameer-ud-din Medical College, Lahore | 94.8091 |
Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore | 94.7318 |
Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad | 94.6409 |
Highlights of Government College Admission Process:
- The minimum merit for government medical colleges was 3621%.
- All selected candidates must deposit their program fee by 23rd January 2025.
- The annual fee for government medical colleges is 18,000 and can be paid online through Bank of Punjab.
- After submitting the fee, candidates need to provide written joining confirmation to the respective college.
- Only those students who will submit the fee and provide written joining confirmation will be eligible for admission.
Upcoming Selection List
For students who are waiting for further opportunities, the second selection list will be released on 24th January 2025. This assures that more candidates still have a chance to secure admission based on the updated availability of the seats.
With this centralized admissions system for private medical colleges and the merit-based selections for government colleges, the UHS Lahore is confirming a fairer and more efficient process for future medical students in Punjab. Doesn’t matter if you are applying to private or a government college, staying updated with the admission schedule and requirements is important to get an admission.