UHS Extends MBBS & BDS Admission Deadline for Public Sector Medical & Dental Colleges in Punjab (Session 2025-2026)
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UHS Extends MBBS & BDS Admission Deadline for Public Sector Medical & Dental Colleges in Punjab (Session 2025-2026)
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has issued an important corrigendum regarding MBBS and BDS admissions for public sector medical and dental colleges across Punjab for the academic session 2025-2026. This announcement includes two key updates: an extension in the application submission deadline and revised eligibility criteria for Overseas Pakistani / Dual National (Expatriate) seats.
This update is significant for thousands of applicants who are finalizing their admission requirements and planning their next steps. The amendments aim to provide maximum facilitation and ensure fairness, clarity, and uniformity in the admissions process.
1. Extension in the Application Submission Deadline
The Provincial Admission Committee (PAC), in its meeting held on 19 November 2025, has approved an extension in the closing date for submitting online applications for MBBS and BDS programs. The revised deadlines and activity schedule are as follows:
Revised MBBS Admission Timeline
- Online Application Closing Date: 30 November 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
- Medical Board for Students with Disabilities: 1–3 December 2025
- Provisional Order of Merit: Friday, 5 December 2025
- Final Order of Merit: Monday, 8 December 2025
- First College-wise Selection List: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
- Second Selection / Up-gradation List: Friday, 12 December 2025
- Third Selection / Up-gradation List: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
- Commencement of Classes: Monday, 2 February 2026
Revised BDS Admission Timeline
- Online Application Closing Date: 31 December 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
- Medical Board for Students with Disabilities: 1–3 January 2026
- Provisional Order of Merit: Monday, 12 January 2026
- Final Order of Merit: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- First College-wise Selection List: Friday, 16 January 2026
- Second Selection / Up-gradation List: Friday, 23 January 2026
- Third Selection / Up-gradation List: Monday, 2 February 2026
- Commencement of Classes: Monday, 2 March 2026
This extension provides applicants additional time to prepare and complete their documentation without last-minute pressure.
2. Amendment in Eligibility Criteria for Overseas Pakistani / Dual National (Expatriate) Seats
UHS has also revised eligibility criteria under the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s “Medical and Dental Undergraduates Education (Admissions, Curriculum and Conduct) Policy and Regulations 2025.”
A candidate will be eligible for Overseas / Dual National seats only if all of the following conditions are met:
- The candidate does not hold a permanent foreign nationality.
- The applicant is an Overseas Pakistani, defined as a Pakistani citizen permanently residing abroad, or a Green Card Holder, Iqama Holder, or Maple Card Holder.
- The applicant has successfully completed Intermediate / FSc / HSSC (12th Grade) or an equivalent qualification inside or outside Pakistan, duly equivalated by IBCC.
- Chemistry and Biology must be compulsory subjects, and the candidate must have achieved at least 60% aggregate marks in intermediate or an equivalent qualification.
These clarified criteria ensure a transparent and consistent merit-based process for expatriate applicants seeking admission in public sector medical and dental institutions.
Conclusion
All previously announced terms and conditions remain unchanged. UHS has issued these amendments to streamline the admission process and ensure equitable access for all candidates, including Overseas Pakistanis and Dual Nationals.
Students are strongly advised to follow the updated schedule, gather their documents timely, and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. For official updates, applicants should continue to monitor UHS announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions — MBBS & BDS Admissions (UHS) Corrigendum — Session 2025-2026
1. What are the revised closing dates for online applications?
MBBS: 30 November 2025 (by 5:00 PM).
BDS: 31 December 2025 (by 5:00 PM).
2. When will the Medical Board for Students with Disabilities convene?
MBBS: 1–3 December 2025 at UHS City Campus.
BDS: 1–3 January 2026 at UHS City Campus.
3. When will provisional and final orders of merit be published?
MBBS: Provisional order — Friday, 5 December 2025; Final order — Monday, 8 December 2025.
BDS: Provisional order — Monday, 12 January 2026; Final order — Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
4. When are the college-wise selection lists and up-gradation lists scheduled?
MBBS: First selection — Tuesday, 9 December 2025; Second (up-gradation) — Friday, 12 December 2025; Third (up-gradation) — Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
BDS: First selection — Friday, 16 January 2026; Second (up-gradation) — Friday, 23 January 2026; Third (up-gradation) — Monday, 2 February 2026.
5. When do classes commence for successful candidates?
MBBS: Monday, 2 February 2026.
BDS: Monday, 2 March 2026.
6. What are the amended eligibility criteria for Overseas Pakistani / Dual National (Expatriate) seats?
A candidate for Overseas / Dual National seats must meet all of the following:
- Not hold a permanent foreign nationality.
- Be an Overseas Pakistani (Pakistani citizen permanently residing abroad) or hold a Green Card, Iqama, or Maple Card.
- Hold Intermediate / FSc / HSSC (12th Grade) or equivalent qualification (inside or outside Pakistan) with IBCC equivalence where applicable.
- Have studied Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects and obtained at least 60% aggregate marks in the intermediate or equivalent qualification.
7. Are other previously published terms and conditions still valid?
Yes. All other terms, conditions, and provisions contained in previously published advertisements remain unchanged and continue to apply unless specifically amended by the corrigendum.
8. Where can I find official updates and contact UHS for queries?
University of Health Sciences, Lahore — Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore-54600.
Phone: 042-99231305-09.
Official website: www.uhs.edu.pk. (Also monitor official UHS announcements for any further updates.)
