News & Events








REVISED DATE OF ENTRY TEST

LIAQUAT UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), Islamabad Has Announced The Date Of Entry Test On 15th September, 2019 For Sindh Province.
For more details please visit:
Notice Revised Date
www.lumhs.edu.pk
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------

LIAQUAT UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

Online Submitions of Application for MDCAT 5th August, 2019
Last Date for Online Submitions of Application 26th August, 2019
Entry Test will be heald on 8th September 2019
LUMHS Admission Notice
For more details please visit:
www.lumhs.edu.pk
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------

Extend Last Date

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LAHORE EXTEND LAST DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTARATION

Online Submitions of Application for MDCAT 1st August, 2019
Entry Test will be heald on 25th August 2019
For more details please visit:
www.uhs.edu.pk
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LAHORE

Admission Open
Online Submitions of Application for MDCAT 19th July, 2019 to 29th July, 2019
Entry Test will be heald on 25th August 2019
UHS Admission Notice
For more details please visit:
www.uhs.edu.pk
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------

KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, PESHAWAR

KMU / ETEA Entrance Teast 2019
Admission Open
Online Submitions of Application for MDCAT 17th July, 2019 to 31st July, 2019
Entry Test will be heald on 25th August 2019
ETEA Notice
For more details please visit:
www.kmu.edu.pk
www.kmuadmissions.edu.pk
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------







read more news

Frequently Asked Questions



Q. Can an Overseas Pakistani apply as a local student? Is there any other opportunity?

In Pakistani Medical Institutions, Overseas Pakistanis can avail more opportunities than any other type of student. In fact, they can apply against all the student categories if they fulfill certain criterion.
They can apply as:
  1. A Local Pakistani Student against open merit/regular seats,
  2. Local student against Self finance basis,
  3. An overseas Pakistani (if reserved seats are available in the particular institution)
  4. A Foreign National if holds foreign nationality as well.


Q. If an Overseas Pakistani student applies as local student, does the institution accept the application same as that of local student or there is a difference?

The admission process will be the same as that of a local student. There is no difference. The student will be treated exactly as a local student and fee structure will also be the same. Admission application will be submitted to the institution directly before the deadline. The whole process will be dealt by the institution and there is no other authority or ministry involved in this process.

 


Q. What is the admission process if a student is applying against overseas seats?

This may not be the same for Students applying against the seats reserved for Overseas Pakistanis. Some of the institutions accept the direct application submitted by the student whereas some of the institutions offer admissions to the students referred by different Governmental Organizations.


Q. If a student is applying against the overseas Pakistani seat; does he need to take entry test?

In all Medical Colleges, student applying against overseas seats has to take entry test.
Overseas Pakistanis can also apply as a Foreign National if they fulfill the pre-Requisites. In this particular situation they will have to follow the procedure as that of as prescribed by HEC for foreign nationals.


Q. Why study in Pakistan and what are the opportunities for the students in Pakistan?

Pakistan is the only country in the world where you (being a student) have free access to more than 20,000 e-journals. You can also listen to the lectures of scientist, Nobel Prize holders and professors form the top universities of the world through video conferencing, video CD’s and video cassettes. You will find libraries and advanced laboratories in which you can search for and acquire knowledge. With sports and cultural facilities and student clubs you will enjoy being a student in Pakistan. Above all, the quality of education will make you ready for the future.


Q. Is the environment conducive for foreign student in Pakistan?

Pakistani Medical College has always welcomed international students. Hospitality has been embedded in the culture of Pakistan. You will not be a foreigner in Pakistan. You will experience both modernity and tradition as it is one of the safest and most stable countries in the region.


Q: Who is eligible for study in Pakistan?

Practically everyone with the minimum required academic qualifications like 10+2, Graduation or Post Graduation is eligible for pursuing higher education in Pakistan. What you also need is the basic aptitude for the intended course of study and professional guidance and planning to succeed with your plans to study.


Q: what is it going to cost for study in Pakistan at bachelor or master level?

Education in Pakistan has become increasingly good value over the last few years. Education in Pakistan is not very costly. In fact it is the lowest in the region and other countries of the world. For detailed information please contact our education counseling service Islamabad.


Q. Does foreign student need to appear in entry test?

No, foreign students are exempted from entry test in most of the institutions.


Q. what is the medium of instructions in Pakistani educational institutions?

The medium of instructions is English all over the country and the environment is very supportive for foreign students.


Q. What is the scope of Medical education in today’s world?

Medical field is one the fields those are considered to be the status-symbol world wide. This field is sacred on the basis of humanity and money-spinning as well. The main drawback is that it requires total devotion at matric and FSc level and at least another five years of full concentration and hard working. Similarly surgery does also require the same level of devotion, concentration and hard working. Sharp mentality, Intelligence, dexterity and hard working are the key elements to success in this field.


Q. Is MBBS the only choice in medical education?

No, Medical means MBBS to everyone in spite of the fact that there are 14 sub-fields available in Medical after FSc in Pakistan and every field of them is of utmost importance including MBBS. At this time 10 degrees in 14 subjects at graduate level including Medicine (MBBS) Dentistry (BDS), Pharmacy (Pharm. D) and Nursing and 36 degrees in 118 subjects at postgraduate level are being offered in Pakistan in the field of Medical.


Q. Which subjects are required for admission in Medical in Pakistan?

In order to get admitted in any of the medical college of Pakistan one must have passed HSSC Pre-medical or its equivalent exam (A’level, 12th grade) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as major subjects irrespective of the education system.

The second thing needs to be kept in consideration is regarding Urdu, Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies. It is not necessary to take the exam of these subjects if the student has taken his/her exams outside the Pakistan physically but if he/she has appeared in the exams from Pakistan then it is necessary to take exam of these subjects also whether the student is studying in Pakistani education system or any other system (A’ level etc).


Q. How many options, in terms of seats, are available for overseas Pakistanis in medical education?

Admission in public sector can be got on 3 options:
  1. Local students
  2. Local self Finance
  3. Foreign National

Q. Is there any authority to regulate medical education in Pakistan?

Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) cares for concerns of medical education in Pakistan. Basic criteria for admission, admission dates and pre-requisites are defined by PMDC.


Q. How many medical colleges are operating in Pakistan and are they of the same type?

There are 103 medical and Dental colleges operating in Pakistan. These are of two types: Government institutions and Private institutions.


Q. When does the admission process start in medical colleges?


Admission schedule is different for every province but usually it starts in July and ends in November except Aga Khan Medical University and NUST. These two institutions open their admission in May/June.


Q. What are the pre-requisites for admission in medical [MBBS/BDS]?


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  1. Age limit is abolished for admissions in medical education.
  2. Foundation Of Science [Pre-Medical].
  3. Higher Secondary School Certificate.
  4. Equivalent Certificate & Marks HSSC [If Foreign Qualification e.g. A’Level, 12Grads etc..].
  5. Subject Combination [English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology].
  6. Marks Min 660/1100 [Unadjusted] Or Equivalent.
  7. Application Form Prescribed [3 Copies].
  8. Attested Photo Copies Of Documents.
  9. 12 Photographs.
LOCAL STUDENT REGULAR [OPEN MERIT]
  1. Secondary School Certificate.
  2. Certificate of Domicile.
  3. NIC Of Father/Mother.
  4. Applicant's NIC / B From.
  5. Character Certificate Last Attended Institution.
  6. Entry Test.
  7. Undertaking.
LOCAL STUDENT [SELF-FINANCE]
  1. Secondary School Certificate.
  2. Certificate of Domicile.
  3. NIC Of Father/Mother
  4. Applicant's NIC / From B.
  5. Character Certificate of Last Attended Institute.
  6. Entry Test.
  7. Undertaking.
OVERSEAS PAKISTANI
  1. NOC From Concerned Department.
  2. Entry Test.
  3. Applicant's Pakistani Nationality.
  4. NIC Of Father/Mother.
  5. Nomination Letter From Concerned Authority.
  6. Applicant's Pakistani Passport/NIC/Registration.
  7. HIV Status From Prescribed Laboratories In Pakistan.
  8. HIV Status If Positive Shell Be Repatriated At Own Cost.
FOREIGN NATIONAL [PAKISTANI ORIGIN]
  1. NOC From Concerned Department.
  2. Applicant's Foreign Nationality.
  3. Applicant's Pakistani Nationality.
  4. Applicant's Parents Foreign Nationality. [Any One]
  5. Applicant's Parents Pakistani Nationality. [Any One]
  6. NIC Of Father/Mother.
  7. Nomination Letter From Concerned Authority.
  8. Applicant's Foreign Passport/Nationality Certificate.
  9. Applicant's Pakistani Passport/Nic/Registration.
  10. Applicant's Parent Foreign Passport.
  11. Applicant's Parent Pakistani Passport.
  12. English Proficiency.
  13. HIV Status From Prescribed Laboratories In Pakistan.
  14. HIV Status If Positive Shell Be Repatriated At Own Cost.

PAKISTAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
[Foreign National – Pakistani Origin]

  1. Applicant's Foreign Nationality.
  2. Applicant's Pakistani Nationality.
  3. Applicant's Parents Foreign Nationality. [Any One]
  4. Applicant's Parents Pakistani Nationality. [Any One]
  5. Nomination Letter From Concerned Authority.
  6. Applicant's Foreign Passport/Nationality Certificate.
  7. Applicant's Pakistani Passport/NIC/Registration.
  8. Applicant's Parent Foreign Passport.
  9. Applicant's Parent Pakistani Passport.
  10. HIV Status From Prescribed Laboratories In Pakistan.
  11. HIV Status If Positive Shell Be Repatriated At Own Cost.

AFGHAN REFUGEES
  1. NOC From Concerned Department.
  2. Applicant's Afghan Nationality.
  3. Nomination Letter From Concerned Authority.
  4. Applicant's Foreign Passport/Nationality Certificate.
  5. HIV Status If Positive Shell Be Repatriated At Own Cost.

FOREIGN NATIONAL [Self Financing Scheme]

  1. NOC From Concerned Department.
  2. Applicant's Foreign Nationality.
  3. Nomination Letter From Concerned Authority.
  4. Applicant's Foreign Passport/Nationality Certificate.
  5. English Proficiency.
  6. HIV Status From Prescribed Laboratories In Pakistan.
  7. HIV Status If Positive Shell Be Repatriated At Own Cost.