Latest Updates - KMU Public Sector MBBS and BDS Admissions 2024-25
KMU has released the provisional merit list for MBBS and BDS admissions in public sector medical universities and colleges in KPK, along with updated seat distributions and admission timelines. You can find the KMU 2024 merit list here.
The expected closing merit score for MBBS is 91.35 with the cutoff rank being 960, and the expected KPK BDS closing merit 2024 is 90.72 with cutoff rank being 1330. The following video from the official KMU website explains how estimate the closing merits for different universities using the KMU merit list 2024.
According to KMU, the following timeline will be followed for KPK public sector MBBS and BDS admissions 2024.
The updated seat distribution is also given below.
KMU Merit List 2024 - How to Get Admission in KPK Public Medical University
Khyber Medical University (KMU) was the test conducting university for PMDC MDCAT 2024. KMU MDCAT 2024 was conducted on 22nd September and KMU MDCAT 2024 results were released on 25th September 2024. Students can now calculate their MDCAT aggregate and are waiting for KMU admissions 2024 announcement and the release of KMU merit list 2024.
This article details the KMU admission process for all public medical universities in KPK and the process of generation of KMU merit list 2024, along with predicted KMU closing merits 2024.
We also have articles for results of all other MDCAT test universities as well as NUMS results.
KMU MDCAT Merit List 2024
With KMU MDCAT 2024 results having been released, students will now be waiting for the KMU MDCAT Merit Lists 2024. The KMU MDCAT Merit list will be announced after admissions to public universities in KPK close. While you are waiting for universities to announce admissions, it might be helpful to look at career options, future specialization areas, and avenues for university scholarship.
Expected KMU closing merits 2024 are around 90% for both MBBS and BDS. The KMU MDCAT closing merits 2023 are also given at the end of this article to help you estimate closing merits for different admission categories.
Public Medical Universities in KPK
KMU is the admitting university of KPK public medical and dental universities, and will soon open admissions for MBBS and BDS in public sector medical and dental colleges in KPK. A list of government medical and dental universities is given below.
Medical Colleges of KPK
- Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
- Bacha Khan Medical College
- Bannu Medical College, Bannu
- Gajju Khan Medical College, Swabi
- Gomal Medical College, D I Khan
- Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
- Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar
- KMU Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat
- Nowshera Medical College, Nowshera
- Saidu Medical College, Swat
Dental Colleges of KPK
- Bacha Khan Dental College, Mardan
- Dental College, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
- Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar
- KMU Institute of Dental Sciences, Kohat
- Saidu College of Dentistry, Swat
Reciprocal Seats in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir
- Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College, Mirpur
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir Medical College, Muzaffarabad
- Poonch Medical College, Rawlakot
- Nishtar Medical College, Multan
Students who have scored at least 60% in their pre-medical intermediate exams (or equivalent), and have the KPK domicile will be eligible to apply to these universities. In addition, students must also have scored a minimum of 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS in MDCAT. Students will be offered admissions on the basis of their MDCAT aggregate.
Seat Distribution
Given below is a table that details the number of seats for each category in each public medical and dental university in KPK for the year 2023. Students can use this to estimate the number of seats for their category for KMU admissions 2024.
How to Calculate the KMU MDCAT Aggregate
KMU follows the merit generation criteria give by the PMDC. KMU MDCAT aggregate calculation formula is as follows:
- Secondar School Certificate (SSC) / or equivalent: 10%
- Intermediate Pre-medical (HSSC) / or equivalent: 40%
- MDCAT: 50%
You can find details on how to calculate your MDCAT 2024 aggregate in this article.
If you’re an A level student, this article can help you find out how to get you equivalence certificate from IBCC.
How to Apply for MBBS in KPK
To apply to any public medical and dental university in KPK, students need to apply through KMU since KMU is the admitting university of KPK. The application process is now completely online and students have to apply through the online portal in the KMU admission website. The step-by-step 2024 medical university admission process (based on last year) is given below.
Step 1:
Go to the KMU admissions website and create an account.
Step 2:
Enter your details and select category of seats for which you are eligible:
- Open merit
- General self finance
- Foreign self finance
- NMTD/Ex-FATA
- Overseas Pakistanis Foundation
- Disabled Candidates
- Backward Areas
- Reciprocal Seats
- APS victims/siblings
- Minorities
- Other
Note that separate admission form and fee shall be submitted for open merit and self finance MBBS and BDS
Step 3:
Upload readable scanned copies of the required documents.
Step 4:
Generate fee slips and print them out. Visit any branch of Bank of Khyber (BoK) and deposit application processing fees. Note that this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and students have to pay a separate fee for MBBS open merit and MBBS self finance and BS open merit and BDS self finance.
Step 5:
Login to verify payment details and submit application.
Important Instructions KMU Admissions 2024
- Make sure the application form is complete with all required details and documents.
- Applications are online only.
- Students from certain categories will also need to submit certificates of location.
- Students will need to list their preferences for colleges for admission in order in the forms.
- Applicants will be given a deadline of 3 days to submit their admission fees after receiving an admission offer. If applicants do not submit their fee on time, their seat will offered to the next candidate on the list.
- All information will be available on the official KMU admissions website. For timely updates, you can follow the Maqsad MDCAT Blog.
KMU Admission Schedule 2024
KMU has not released the admission schedule or the KMU MDCAT admission advertisement for 2024 yet. We have compiled a tentative table for the KMU admission dates 2024 below. As soon as KMU calls for medical university admissions 2024, we will update this table with the actual dates.
KMU MDCAT Merit List 2023
We have compiled a list of final closing merits for last year. You can use these to estimate final KMU MBBS Closing Merits 2024 and final KMU BDS Closing Merits 2024.
Final KMU MBBS Closing Merits 2023
- Open Merit: 89.0455
- General Self-Finance: 88.3636
- NMTD/ Ex-FATA
- Adam Khel (FR Kohat): 65.9636
- Bajaur: 66.1106
- Bettani (FR Lakki Marwat): 70.9182
- Darazand (FR DI Khan): 72.8409
- Hassan Khel (FR Peshawar): 71.3727
- Jandola (FR Tank): 72.3273
- Khyber: 67.6818
- Kurram: 71.3136
- Mohmand: 65.1182
- North Waziristan: 70.6455
- Orakzai: 66.0273
- South Waziristan: 67.3546
- Wazir (FR Bannu): 68.0955
- Backward Areas
- Allai: 71.1364
- Amazai: 63.3273
- Balakot: 75.7000
- Battagram: 67.9439
- Buner: 70.1182
- Chitral: 74.5091
- Gadoon: 74.3227
- Hangu: 68.5091
- Kalam: 70.6470
- Kohistan: 76.8955
- Lower Dir: 70.7955
- Shangla: 74.3136
- Tank: 76.4591
- Tor Ghar Kala Dhaka: 68.9242
- Upper Dir: 76.4015
- Upper Tanawal: 70.1500
- Disabled Candidates: 69.7136
- Minorities: 69.9773
- APS Victims and Siblings: 73.0818
- Overseas Pakistanis Foundation: 88.0227
- Foreign Self Finance: 64.1909
- Afghan National Seats: 58.0037
- General Self Finance (Minority): 69.9773
Final KMU Closing Merits BDS 2023:
- Open Merit: 89.4318
- General Self-Finance: 87.4773
- NMTD/ Ex-FATA
- Adam Khel (FR Kohat): 65.9636
- Bajaur: 65.9000
- Bettani (FR Lakki Marwat): 70.9182
- Darazand (FR DI Khan): 63.9636
- Hassan Khel (FR Peshawar): 69.8773
- Jandola (FR Tank): 61.7546
- Khyber: 64.9046
- Kurram: 67.0106
- Mohmand: 65.1182
- North Waziristan: 62.7000
- Orakzai: 66.0273
- South Waziristan: 72.6409
- Wazir (FR Bannu): 68.0955
- Backward Areas
- Amazai: 67.0091
- Chitral: 74.5091
- Gadoon: 67.5909
- Kohistan: 76.8955
- Shangla: 82.9288
- Disabled Candidates: 69.7136
- Overseas Pakistanis Foundation: 87.3409
- Foreign Self Finance: 63.2091
- Afghan National Seats: 65.3455
- General Self Finance (Minority): 67.4091
We hope this list will help you make the right decisions for public medical and dental university admissions in KPK.
FAQs
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
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.
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.
