Federal Medical & Dental Colleges in Pakistan: Complete Admission Guide 2024
Are you aspiring to join Pakistan's prestigious federal medical colleges? Understanding the competitive admission landscape and closing aggregates is crucial for your medical career journey. Let's explore Pakistan's top federal medical institutions and their admission requirements.
How to Calculate Your MDCAT Aggregate Score
The first thing to do once you have your MDCAT result is to calculate your MDCAT aggregate score. Seats in public medical and dental colleges are secured on the basis of students’ aggregate scores. You can calculate your aggregate score using this formula:
You can use this MDCAT aggregate calculator to easily calculate your MDCAT merit score.
Closing Aggregates for Public Medical and Dental Colleges for the Year 2023
Public Medical Colleges
Federal Medical College, Islamabad
Federal Medical College is the constituent medical college of SZABMU and offers 100 MBBS seats each year. The seat distribution and closing merit for 2023 are given below.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical and Dental College, Lahore
Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical and Dental College, Lahore has 100 seats for MBBS. The seat distribution and closing merits for the year 2023 are given below.
Public Dental Colleges
School of Dentistry, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
SZABMU School of Dentistry offers 50 seats for BDS. The seat distribution, along with closing merits for the year 2023, is given below.
Note: as per direction of Ministry Of National Health Services Regulations And Coordination quota for the next year (2025) for Sindh (R) will be 5, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be 5, Balochistan will be 2 and Federal Government Employee will be 4. This roster will continue for subsequent year
List of Private Medical and Dental Colleges
Given below are lists of private medical and dental colleges in the federal territories, along with the number of seats available in each.
Private Medical Colleges
Al Nafees Medical College - 100
Fazaia Medical College - 100
Foundation University Medical College - 150
HBS Medical and Dental College - 100
Islamabad Medical and Dental College - 100
NUST School of Health Sciences - 100
Rawal Institute of Health Science - 100
Shifa College of Medicine - 100
Private Dental Colleges
Dental College, Islamabad Medical and Dental College - 50
Dental College, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences - 50
Foundation University College of Dentistry - 50
HBS Dental College - 50
Islamic International Dental College - 75
Shifa College of Dentistry - 50
Key Takeaways
Federal medical colleges maintain consistently high merit standards. Understanding closing aggregates helps in realistic goal setting. Focus on strong academic performance and MDCAT preparation for successful admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for SZABMU?
Students who give the MDCAT exam and have a good MDCAT aggregate score are elgiible for MBBS and BDS admissions in SZABMU.
Is SZABMU recognized by HEC?
Yes, degrees awarded by SZABMU are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
How can I predict my chances of admission in MBBS?
You can use Maqsad's MBBS admission predictor tool to find out which universities you are eligible for.
