Punjab Opens Quota Admissions for Medical Colleges

The Punjab government has announced that applications for quota-based admission to medical and dental colleges will begin on 1 December.

Officials said the University of Health Sciences will process all applications online to ensure a transparent and streamlined admissions system.

For the first time, candidates from other provinces will directly apply for quota seats rather than rely on earlier nomination-based arrangements.

The provincial cabinet approved this policy to create a fairer framework for students seeking MBBS and BDS seats in Punjab.

Reserved seats have been allocated for Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan and former FATA under multiple admission categories.

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Applicants must possess valid domicile documents and meet the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s eligibility criteria for both programmes.

The online MBBS portal is available at quota-mbbs.uhs.edu.pk, while BDS applications can be submitted through quota-bds.uhs.edu.pk.

UHS has also established a help desk led by Deputy Registrar Yasir Sultan to guide applicants throughout the submission process.

Region / Category	MBBS Seats	BDS Seats

Islamabad

26

4

Azad Jammu & Kashmir

36

3

Gilgit-Baltistan

55

5

Balochistan (Goodwill Category)

20

0

Former FATA

21

6

Balochistan (HEC Scholarship)

28

10

Former FATA (HEC Scholarship)

28

10