Expected Closing Aggregates for KPK Medical and Dental Colleges
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province, has several notable medical and dental colleges that play a crucial role in educating healthcare professionals in the region. These institutions are essential for developing a skilled medical workforce to address the healthcare needs of the province and the country at large.
These colleges offer programs such as MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery). They are recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and follow a curriculum that meets national and international standards.
Admission to these colleges is highly competitive, typically based on merit determined by entrance exams and academic performance in intermediate (FSc) or equivalent qualifications. The colleges also provide clinical training through affiliated teaching hospitals. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of private medical and dental colleges in KPK, expanding opportunities for aspiring medical professionals in the region.
With the PMDC MDCAT 2024 done, and KMU results out, admissions are now open for public and private universities in KPK. KMU is the central admitting university for KPK and is now admitting applications online. This article will help you calculate if you meet the eligibility criteria for MBBS/BDS admission in KPK, and which university you can make it to with your aggregate score.
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.
Public and Private Medical Colleges in KPK
Public Medical Universities in KPK
We have compiled for you a list of all public medical colleges in KPK and their closing merits for open merit and general self finance seats for 2023. You can use this list to assess your chances of making it to one of these universities, given your MDCAT aggregate.
Public Dental Colleges of KPK
Given below is the list of all public dental colleges in KPK, along with their closing aggregates for both open merit and general self finance seats in 2023. You can check your MDCAT aggregate against these numbers to estimate whether you’ll make it to the merit list this year.
Private Medical Universities in KPK
Given below is a list of all private medical colleges in KPK, along with the number of seats in college for MBBS and the closing aggregates for 2023.
Private Dental Universities in KPK
We compiled a list of all private dental colleges in KPK, along with the number of BDS seats available in each.
Seat Distribution for Public Universities for 2024-25
Given below is the university-wise seat distribution for public medical universities in KPK divided by admission categories. For open merit and general self-finance seats, students need to have a KPK domicile. For all other categories, students need specific documents as proof of eligibility for that category.
Each column in this table represents a public university offering either an MBBS or a BDS degree. Initials of the university name are given as the column header, with its full form given at the end of the table. For example, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar is represented by the initials KMC.
For each university you can check each row to see how many seats are on offer against each admission category. For example, in KMC, there are 176 open merit seats, 34 self finance seats and so on.
KMU offers admission in the following Quotas/Seats
- Open Merit
- Self Finance
- Reciprocal
- Disabled Candidates
- Backward Areas
- Newly Merged Area District (NMTD)
- OPF (Overseas Pakistan Foundation)
- Minorities
- General Self Finance Minorities
- Army Public School Victims and Siblings
- Afghan Nationals
- Foreign Self Finance
Conclusion
Understanding the closing merit scores of medical and dental colleges in KPK is crucial for aspiring medical students. With public medical colleges requiring aggregates ranging from 90% to 92% for open merit and private institutions accepting scores from 80% to 86%, students can strategically plan their applications based on their aggregate scores. The competition remains fierce, particularly for prestigious institutions like Khyber Medical College and Ayub Medical College. However, with multiple public and private options available across the province, students have various pathways to pursue their medical education dreams. It's essential to calculate your aggregate score accurately and compare it with these closing merits to make informed decisions about your medical education future in KPK.
FAQs
What is the merit criteria for KMU?
The following eligibility criteria is given on the KMU website:
- Candidates who have passed F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or Equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks for BS Programs and 60 % marks for DPT/Pharm-D Admission.
- Candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA/PATA/FATA-IN/Baluchistan can apply for admissions.
- Both male/female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Moreover, 5% each for General Self Finance, Foreign Self Finance and Merged Districts, 02% minority, 02% disable, 02% Swat Domicile holders (only in KMU IHS-Swat), 60% Kurram Domicile Holders (only in KMU IHS-Kurram) and 4% KMU Employees wards’ quota shall be observed in each discipline (subject to documentary proof).
- Admissions shall be granted on merit-cum- quota basis only.
What is the seat distribution for KMU 2024 MBBS?
This is the seat distribution for KMU for the 2024 session:
- Total open MBBS seats: 888
- Total open BDS seats: 221
- Total Self Finance MBBS seats: 193
How can I predict my chances of admission in MBBS?
You can use Maqsad's MBBS admission predictor to understand what your university options are based on your scores.
