New Admission Policy for Medical and Dental Colleges in Punjab!

The Punjab government has issued a revised admission policy for medical and dental colleges throughout the Punjab province. This decision follows the provincial cabinet's approval and was formally announced via a notification from the Specialized Healthcare Department on Friday (11^th October 2024). Students can get all the information regarding this revised admission policy for medical and dental colleges from this page. From changes in the merit based seats in the medical and dental colleges to latest admission schedule, you can get everything related from this page easily. Also stay tuned to this page for the more medical and dental admission updates like this.

Changes in Merit Based Seats

A notable aspect of the new policy is its impact on students from Islamabad. Under the revised guidelines, only three seats have been reserved for these students in medical colleges of Punjab. Which means students with an Islamabad domicile will no longer be able to apply for MBBS admissions on open merit based system. This change effectively removes their eligibility for open merit admissions in MBBS programs, leading to widespread disappointment among the students from the federal capital who previously had greater access to the merit based admission opportunities.

Increased Capacity at Narowal Medical College

In a positive development for medical education in Punjab, Narowal Medical College has received approval to admit 100 students for the current academic year. This expansion is expected to enhance the availability of medical education and training within the Narowal division.

Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Schedule

The application process for government medical colleges in Punjab will commence on 21^st October 2024. Students are advised to apply for their respective program by keeping the admission deadlines in mind. For your convenience have provided a table below that contain the latest medical and dental admission process schedule in Punjab:

Commencement of Classes

Classes for MBBS programs in Punjab are scheduled to begin from 1^st February 2025, while the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses will commence on 1^st March 2025. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) will oversee the admissions process for both medical and dental colleges across Punjab, ensuring a simplified approach for interested students. This new medical and dental colleges admission policy marks a significant shift in the admission landscape for medical education in Punjab.