The University of Health Sciences Lahore opened admissions for 252 reserved medical and dental seats across Punjab for the 2026-27 academic session. University notices show that 214 slots are set aside for MBBS candidates and 38 slots for BDS applicants originating from Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
Admissions follow the official policy released by the Punjab Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department on October 14, 2026. Online forms for MBBS quota positions run from October 26 to November 9, 2026, while dental applications open from December 14 to December 28, 2026. Interested persons must apply through designated university portals while fulfilling specific domicile, academic, and MDCAT criteria.
Quota Seat Distribution for MBBS and BDS
Islamabad Capital Territory holds 26 MBBS and 4 BDS slots. Azad Jammu and Kashmir is allocated 36 MBBS and 3 BDS positions. Gilgit-Baltistan receives 55 MBBS and 5 BDS slots. Balochistan has 20 Goodwill MBBS positions, plus 28 MBBS and 10 BDS slots under an HEC Scholarship. The former FATA region accounts for 21 MBBS and 6 BDS slots, alongside 28 MBBS and 10 BDS positions through the HEC Scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Candidates must possess a valid MDCAT score from 2026, 2025, or 2024 taken in their home region. MBBS applicants require at least 55 percent in MDCAT, whereas BDS applicants need a minimum of 50 percent. Furthermore, candidates must have completed FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent 12-year qualification verified by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission with a minimum of 60 percent marks in relevant sciences.
Domicile Documentation Rules
Proof of regional domicile is mandatory. Applicants from Azad Jammu and Kashmir can present a First Class State Subject Certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate, or Refugee Card. Balochistan applicants must supply a Local Certificate from their local district authority.
Application Procedure
Submissions take place at quotambbs.uhs.edu.pk and quotabds.uhs.edu.pk. Applicants must register with personal details, create an academic profile, and upload scanned documents under 500 KB in PNG or JPG format.
MBBS Timeline for 2026-27
Online applications for MBBS start on October 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM and close on November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The provisional merit list drops on November 13, followed by the final merit list on November 17. Selection lists are scheduled for November 27, December 4, and December 10, with classes beginning on February 1, 2027.
BDS Timeline for 2026-27
BDS applications begin on December 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM and end on December 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Provisional and final merit lists arrive on January 4, 2027, and January 7, 2027. Selection lists are slated for January 18, January 25, and February 1, subject to potential updates from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council or Punjab government.
