Scholarship Overview
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, has announced admissions for 252 reserved MBBS and BDS seats in public medical and dental institutions across Punjab for the 2026–27 academic session. Formulated under the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department policy, these quota allocations—which include Higher Education Commission (HEC) scholarship categories—offer educational opportunities to qualified students from designated provinces and territories outside Punjab.
Who Can Apply
Candidates residing in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and the former FATA may apply under their respective quota seats. Eligible candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
- Academic Qualification: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC Pre-Medical) or an equivalent 12-year IBCC-recognized qualification with at least 60% total marks, covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
- MDCAT Requirement: A valid MDCAT result from 2024, 2025, or 2026 taken in the candidate's respective province/region, achieving a minimum score of 55% for MBBS or 50% for BDS.
- Domicile Documents: A valid local domicile certificate. Region-specific alternatives include an AJ&K State Subject Certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate, or Refugee Card, as well as a Balochistan Local Certificate.
Benefits
The program grants reserved entry into public-sector medical and dental programs across 214 MBBS and 38 BDS seats distributed as follows:
- Gilgit-Baltistan: 55 MBBS and 5 BDS seats.
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 36 MBBS and 3 BDS seats.
- Islamabad Capital Territory: 26 MBBS and 4 BDS seats.
- Balochistan: 48 MBBS and 10 BDS seats in total (20 goodwill MBBS seats alongside 28 MBBS and 10 BDS HEC scholarship seats).
- Former FATA: 49 MBBS and 16 BDS seats in total (21 MBBS and 6 BDS general seats alongside 28 MBBS and 10 BDS HEC scholarship seats).
Financial stipend amounts or tuition waiver coverage details are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their forms through the official online admission portals within the established deadlines. Admissions are decided using a weighted merit formula: 50% for MDCAT scores, 40% for HSSC Pre-Medical marks, and 10% for Matriculation/SSC results.
Key application and list schedules include:
- MBBS Online Registration: Opens October 26, 2026 (9:00 AM) and closes November 9, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- BDS Online Registration: Opens December 14, 2026 and closes December 28, 2026.
- MBBS Merit & Selection Dates: The provisional merit order will be published on November 13, followed by the final merit order on November 17, 2026. Selection lists will be released on November 27 (1st list), December 4 (2nd list), and December 10, 2026 (3rd list).
Source: hec scholarship pakistan - BingNews · Published October 25, 2026 · Photo by Kojo Kwarteng on Unsplash
Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.