# KMU admission 2026-27: MBBS and BDS public last date 21 October, private 9 November

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/education/kmu-admission-2026-27-mbbs-and-bds-public-last-date-21-october-private-9)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 5 Oct 2026
Updated: 5 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 5 Oct 2026

> Khyber Medical University's private college portal opens on 6 October. Dates, the 10-40-50 merit formula with a worked example, and who qualifies.

**KMU admission 2026-27 for MBBS and BDS is open on two tracks.** Khyber Medical University's portal for **private** medical and dental colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa opens on **6 October 2026** and closes on **9 November**, [ProPakistani reported](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/05/kmu-opens-private-mbbs-and-bds-admissions-for-2026-27/) on Monday. Applications for the **public-sector** colleges, open since 29 September, close earlier, on **21 October**, according to [Eduvision](https://www.eduvision.edu.pk/edu_news/kmu-announces-mbbs-bds-admissions-2026-27-news-4543).

*This is our living page for KMU MBBS and BDS admissions. Newest updates go at the top.*

## Update, 5 October 2026: private college portal opens tomorrow

### Key dates

| Stage | Public colleges | Private colleges |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 29 September | 6 October |
| Last date to apply | **21 October** | **9 November** |
| Provisional merit list | 30 October | not announced |
| Final merit list | 12 November | 24 November |
| Placement | 16 to 21 November | 8 to 12 December |

If you want both public and private seats, you need to apply on both tracks: the public deadline comes almost three weeks before the private one.

## Who can apply

- **MDCAT:** a pass in **MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026**.
- **MBBS:** at least **55%** in MDCAT.
- **BDS:** at least **50%** in MDCAT.
- **Private colleges:** FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent with at least **60%** marks.
- **Public colleges:** Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or merged districts domicile, as reported by Eduvision.

## How KMU works out merit

KMU's aggregate gives **10% to Matric (SSC), 40% to FSc (HSSC) and 50% to MDCAT**.

**Worked example:** Matric 1,000 out of 1,100 (90.9%), FSc 950 out of 1,100 (86.4%), MDCAT 160 out of 200 (80%).

- Matric: 90.9 x 0.10 = 9.09
- FSc: 86.4 x 0.40 = 34.55
- MDCAT: 80 x 0.50 = 40.00
- **Aggregate: 83.64%**

Our [MDCAT aggregate calculator](/tools/education/mdcat-aggregate-calculator) does the arithmetic for other formulas; check which weights it is set to before comparing.

## Which colleges are covered

- **Public:** nine public-sector medical colleges and four dental colleges in KP, reciprocal seats in Punjab and Azad Kashmir medical colleges, plus KMU's own institutes in Kohat (KIMS and KIDS).
- **Private:** ten medical colleges, including Abbottabad International Medical College, Frontier Medical College and five in Peshawar, and five dental colleges in Abbottabad and Peshawar.

## How to apply

1. Apply online only. KMU has moved private college admissions to its central portal and does not accept printed forms. The public-sector portal is **cas.kmu.edu.pk**.
2. Keep scans of your Matric and FSc certificates, MDCAT result card, CNIC or B-Form and domicile ready.
3. Check every figure before submitting: KMU says it will not accept incomplete or deficient applications and can cancel an admission if a fake document turns up later.

## Related

- [MDCAT 2026 result and aggregate](/news/education/mdcat-2026-result-date-and-aggregate-calculation)
- [KMU CAT 2026 test](/news/education/kmu-cat-2026-register-by-28-september-for-the-4-october-test-16-centres)
- [Medical colleges and universities in Peshawar](/businesses/universities/peshawar)

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the last date for KMU MBBS admission 2026?**

21 October 2026 for public-sector medical and dental colleges in KP, and 9 November 2026 for private colleges, whose portal opens on 6 October.

**What MDCAT score do I need for KMU MBBS and BDS?**

At least 55% in MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026 for MBBS and at least 50% for BDS.

## Sources

- KMU Opens Private MBBS and BDS Admissions for 2026-27 (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/05/kmu-opens-private-mbbs-and-bds-admissions-for-2026-27/
- KMU Announces MBBS/BDS Admissions 2026-27 (Eduvision): https://www.eduvision.edu.pk/edu_news/kmu-announces-mbbs-bds-admissions-2026-27-news-4543

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