# Private MBBS admission 2026 in Punjab opens: apply on the UHS portal by 6 November for 4,500 seats

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/education/private-mbbs-admission-2026-in-punjab-opens-apply-on-the-uhs-portal-by-6)
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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 23 Oct 2026
Updated: 23 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 25 Oct 2026

> UHS is taking applications for 34 private medical colleges until 5pm on 6 November, with the first merit list on 18 November. Here are the dates, the minimum marks and how merit is calculated.

**Private medical college admission 2026 in Punjab is open: the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore started taking MBBS applications for private colleges on Friday 23 October, and the last date to apply is Friday 6 November 2026 at 5pm.** The first merit list comes out on 18 November. Applications go through one central portal, [privatembbs.uhs.edu.pk](https://privatembbs.uhs.edu.pk/), not through individual colleges.

About **4,500 MBBS seats at 34 private medical colleges** are on offer this year, [ProPakistani reported](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/23/punjab-opens-mbbs-admissions-for-private-medical-colleges/). BDS admissions for **1,100 seats at 18 private dental colleges** open later, on 18 December.

## Key dates for private MBBS and BDS admissions

| Step | MBBS (private) | BDS (private) |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 23 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 November 2026, 5pm | 1 January 2027 |
| First selection list | 18 November 2026 | 13 January 2027 |
| Portal | privatembbs.uhs.edu.pk | privatebds.uhs.edu.pk |

Once your name is on a list, you get **three days to pay the fee and join** the college. Miss that window and the seat moves to the next candidate, so have the fee arranged before the list is out. The portal itself warns that incomplete applications will not be considered after the deadline.

## Who can apply

Candidates from every province and overseas Pakistanis can apply, as long as they meet the minimums:

- **MBBS:** at least **55% in MDCAT** and at least **60% in FSc pre-medical** or an equivalent.
- **BDS:** at least **50% in MDCAT** and at least **60% in FSc pre-medical** or an equivalent.

If you are unsure whether your MDCAT score clears the bar, our guide to [MDCAT passing marks and merit](/guides/education/mdcat-passing-marks-and-merit-calculation) explains the 55% and 50% lines.

## How merit is worked out

UHS ranks applicants on a weighted aggregate:

| Part | Weight |
|---|---|
| Matric (or equivalent) | 10% |
| FSc pre-medical (or equivalent) | 40% |
| MDCAT | 50% |

Put your own marks into our [MDCAT aggregate calculator](/tools/education/mdcat-aggregate-calculator) to see where you stand before you rank colleges. Merit and selection lists will be published on the UHS website.

## How to apply, step by step

1. **Create an account** on privatembbs.uhs.edu.pk with your email and CNIC, B-Form or passport number.
2. **Read the prospectus 2026-27** linked on the portal for the documents and the college list.
3. **Fill in your marks** and upload documents exactly as they appear on your certificates.
4. **Rank your colleges.** Look at each college's fee, location and hospital before you put it high on your list; private fees differ widely and are set by each college.
5. **Submit before 5pm on 6 November.** Do not leave it to the last hour, when the portal is busiest.

## What this means for you

With roughly 4,500 private seats and far more MDCAT passes than that, the order in which you rank colleges matters as much as your aggregate. A strong student who lists only the most expensive Lahore colleges can miss out, while one who adds good colleges in Faisalabad, Multan or Gujranwala gets placed in the first list. Keep the three-day joining window in mind and keep your fee ready.

Applying for public colleges or in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well? See our report on [KMU admissions 2026-27](/news/education/kmu-admission-2026-27-mbbs-and-bds-public-last-date-21-october-private-9) and the [UHS 2027 exam schedule](/news/education/uhs-2027-mbbs-and-bds-exam-schedule-first-professional-in-january).

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the last date for private MBBS admission in Punjab 2026?**

Friday 6 November 2026 at 5pm, on the UHS portal privatembbs.uhs.edu.pk. The first selection list is due on 18 November.

**What MDCAT score do I need for private MBBS in Punjab?**

At least 55% in MDCAT and 60% in FSc pre-medical for MBBS; at least 50% in MDCAT and 60% in FSc for BDS.

## Sources

- UHS admission into private sector MBBS 2026-27 (portal, last date 6 November 2026) (University of Health Sciences Lahore): https://privatembbs.uhs.edu.pk/
- Punjab Opens MBBS Admissions for Private Medical Colleges (23 Oct 2026) (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/23/punjab-opens-mbbs-admissions-for-private-medical-colleges/

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