In a significant development, Khyber Medical University (KMU) has recently announced the allocation of seats for undergraduate MBBS and BDS programs for the session 2023 – 2024 across public medical and dental colleges in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province. This move is poised to have a substantial impact on aspiring medical and dental students within the region.
The KMU MBBS seats distribution is a meticulous process that takes into account several factors, including merit, provincial quotas, and reserved categories. KMU, as the overseeing body for medical education in KPK, is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent allocation process.
Each year, a large number of students from the KPK province as well as from other regions of Pakistan aspire to secure admission to these esteemed MBBS and BDS programs. KMU also has reserved seats for foreign medical candidates. With this announcement, the path to pursuing a medical or dental degree in KPK becomes clearer for these dedicated students.
Moreover, the availability of these seats plays a crucial role in addressing the healthcare needs of the province. By producing well-trained medical and dental professionals, KPK aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services for its residents.
KMU MBBS/BDS Allocations 2023 - 2024:
Following is the table containing total number of KMU MBBS and BDS seats distribution for the academic session 2023 – 2024:
Categories |
MBBS Seats |
BDS Seats |
Total Seats |
Open Merit |
825 |
196 |
1021 |
General Self Finance (GSF) Seats |
114 |
35 |
149 |
General Self Finance Seats (GSF) (reserved for Minorities only) |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Foreign Self Finance (FSF) Seats |
40 |
11 |
51 |
Reciprocal for N.M.C (Multan) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Minorities |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Disabled Candidates |
3 |
2 |
7 |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Backward Areas |
35 |
7 |
42 |
Merged Area Districts(MADs) |
254 |
36 |
290 |
Afghan National Seats |
10 |
2 |
12 |
Army Public Seats (Victims/sibling) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Merged Area Districts/Balochistan Project |
91 |
22 |
113 |
AJK |
33 |
1 |
34 |
Gilgit Baltistan (Northern Area) |
7 |
0 |
7 |
Technical Assistance Program Seats |
5 |
1 |
6 |
Overseas Pakistanis of KPK Seats |
5 |
4 |
9 |
Indian Occupied Kashmir Seats |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Grand Total |
1435 |
319 |
1754 |