Medical Colleges in Punjab: Complete List of Public and Private MBBS Colleges
A complete guide to medical colleges in Punjab province — public colleges (King Edward, Fatima Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Rawalpindi Medical) and private colleges with fee structures, merit, and admission requirements.
Punjab has the most medical colleges in Pakistan, with 18+ public and 20+ private institutions. Top public medical colleges include King Edward Medical College (Lahore, PKR 20,000/year), Fatima Jinnah Medical College (Lahore, PKR 25,000/year), Allama Iqbal Medical College (Lahore), Rawalpindi Medical College, Nishtar Medical College (Multan), and Services Institute of Medical Sciences (Lahore). Top private colleges include FMH College, Lahore Medical & Dental College, and CMH Lahore. Public college merit requires 88-95% FSc marks and 75-90% MDCAT score.
How Many Medical Colleges Are in Punjab?
Punjab has 18 public sector medical colleges and over 20 private medical colleges recognized by PMDC. Public colleges offer MBBS at PKR 20,000-100,000 per year. Private colleges charge PKR 1-3 million per year. Admission to all medical colleges is through the centralized MDCAT-based system.
Top Public Medical Colleges in Punjab
King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore — the oldest and most prestigious medical college in Pakistan. Annual fee: PKR 20,000. Admission merit is among the highest in the country (95%+ FSc, 85%+ MDCAT). Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore — public women's medical college. Annual fee: PKR 25,000. Very competitive merit.
Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC), Lahore — public co-education medical college affiliated with Jinnah Hospital. Annual fee: PKR 30,000. Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU), Rawalpindi — major public medical college serving northern Punjab. Nishtar Medical University (NMU), Multan — the largest medical college in southern Punjab.
Other notable public colleges: Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Lahore; Punjab Medical College (PMC), Faisalabad; Sargodha Medical College; Sahiwal Medical College; and Gujranwala Medical College. All follow the same centralized admission process.
Top Private Medical Colleges in Punjab
FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore — considered the best private medical college in Punjab. Fee: PKR 2.5-3 million per year. Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC) — one of the oldest private medical colleges. CMH Lahore Medical College — run by the Pakistan Army, strong clinical training at CMH hospital.
Other private options: University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD), Shalamar Medical and Dental College (Lahore), Rashid Latif Medical College (Lahore), Azra Naheed Medical College (Lahore), HITEC Medical College (Taxila), and Mohi-ud-Din Medical College (Mirpur AJK, but admits Punjab students).
Merit Requirements for Medical Colleges in Punjab
| College | Type | Annual Fee (PKR) | Required FSc % | Required MDCAT % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Medical College | Public | 20,000 | 95%+ | 85%+ |
| Fatima Jinnah Medical College | Public (Women) | 25,000 | 93%+ | 83%+ |
| Allama Iqbal Medical College | Public | 30,000 | 92%+ | 80%+ |
| Rawalpindi Medical University | Public | 25,000 | 90%+ | 78%+ |
| Nishtar Medical University | Public | 20,000 | 88%+ | 75%+ |
| FMH College Lahore | Private | 2.5M+ | 80%+ | 65%+ |
| CMH Lahore | Private | 2M+ | 80%+ | 65%+ |
How to Apply for Medical Colleges in Punjab
All medical college admissions in Punjab are centralized through the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore. After MDCAT results, students fill out an online preference form listing their preferred colleges. Seats are allocated based on aggregate merit. The formula is 50% FSc marks + 50% MDCAT score. Hafiz-e-Quran gets 20 bonus marks.
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