National University of Medical Sciences Admissions Open MBBS BDS 2026

NUMS MBBS & BDS Admissions 2026-2027 

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University Introduction – NUMS Rawalpindi

The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, is a prestigious public-sector university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC). NUMS is the admitting university for its Constituent, Affiliated, and Armed Forces Administered Medical and Dental colleges, responsible for conducting centralized admissions to MBBS and BDS programs under PM&DC Admission Regulations 2026.

◆ A public-sector university recognized by HEC and PM&DC.
◆ Check latest admissions in Islamabad for more opportunities.
◆ NUMS conducts centralized admissions for MBBS and BDS programs for session 2026-27.
◆ Open to Pakistani citizens, Dual Nationals, and Overseas Pakistanis.
◆ Offers admissions on Open Merit and Foreign Seats.

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Participating Medical & Dental Colleges

Affiliated Medical Colleges

◆ CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur Cantt
◆ CMH Kharian Medical College, Kharian Cantt
◆ CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore Cantt
◆ CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, Multan Cantt
◆ HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences, Taxila Cantt
◆ Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences, Malir Cantt
◆ Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta Cantt
◆ Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt

Armed Forces Administered Medical Colleges

◆ Bahria University College of Medicine, Islamabad
◆ Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi
◆ Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad
◆ Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Karachi
◆ Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad
◆ NUJST School of Health Sciences, Islamabad

Constituent / Affiliated Dental Colleges

◆ Dental Section Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
◆ Dental College, HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences
◆ CIMS Dental College, Multan Cantt
◆ CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore Cantt
◆ Quetta College of Dentistry, Quetta Cantt

Armed Forces Administered Dental Colleges

◆ Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi
◆ Foundation University College of Dentistry, Islamabad

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Eligibility Criteria for NUMS MBBS & BDS

For Open Merit Seats

◉ Pakistani citizens (including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan), Dual Nationals, and Overseas Pakistanis can apply for admission in all above mentioned colleges on open merit seats.
◉ MDCAT Requirement: Passed NUMS MDCAT-2026 (held on Sunday, 13th September 2026) with minimum 55% marks for admission in MBBS Program and 50% marks for BDS Program.
◉ Academic Qualification: Minimum 60% aggregate marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent (Equivalence certificate issued by IBCC for A-Level/12th Grade) having minimum twelve years of education in at least three subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

For Foreign Seats

◉ Candidates who hold a permanent foreign nationality or are an overseas Pakistani, Green Card Holder, Iqama Holder, Maple Card Holder can apply for admission on foreign seats.
◉ Candidate must have studied and passed HSSC/12th grade examination or equivalent from inside or outside Pakistan and possess a certificate from the institution last attended to this effect.
◉ Minimum 60% aggregate marks in HSSC (Pre-Medical)/12th grade or equivalent (Equivalence certificate issued by IBCC for A-Level/12th Grade) having minimum twelve years of education with mandatory subjects of Chemistry and Biology and the rest as optional subjects.
◉ Passing NUMS MDCAT-2026 (held on Sunday, 13th September 2026) with minimum 55% marks for admission in MBBS Program and 50% marks for BDS Program OR SAT-II with minimum score of 550 in each subject OR MCAT (USA) or UCAT (UK) with 50% marks in the subjects as prescribed in PM&DC Admissions Regulations 3(C).

◆ For complete eligibility details, please visit the official NUMS website.

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Merit Determination Formula

The weightage formula for merit determination is as follows:

◆ Entrance Test (MDCAT NUMS – 2026 / Valid MCAT (USA) / Valid UCAT (UK)): 50%
◆ HSSC / FSc (Pre-Medical) / Equivalent (A-Level / 12th Grade): 40%
◆ SSC / Matric / Equivalent (O Level / 10th Grade): 10%

Use the PakAdmissions Aggregate Calculator to calculate your aggregate instantly. For last year's closing merits, visit PakAdmissions Med Merit .

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Entry Test Details for NUMS

◆ NUMS MDCAT 2026: Held on Sunday, 13th September 2026.
◆ Minimum Marks: 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS.
◆ Alternative Tests: SAT-II with minimum 550 in each subject OR MCAT (USA) or UCAT (UK) with 50% marks (for Foreign Seats only).
◆ You may check MDCAT practice tests for preparation.
◆ For complete test information, please visit the official NUMS website.

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Admission Schedule for NUMS 2026-27

★ Online Registration for Admissions Starts: Tuesday, 13th October 2026
★ Online Registration with Regular Fee (Rs. 8,500 for Open Merit / Rs. 50,000 for Foreign Seat – Non-Refundable) Ends: Wednesday, 11th November 2026 by 1600 hours
★ Online Registration with Late Fee (Rs. 9,500 for Open Merit / Rs. 55,000 for Foreign Seat – Non-Refundable) Ends: Wednesday, 25th November 2026 by 1600 hours
★ Display of Provisional Merit List (MBBS / BDS): Thursday, 10th December 2026
★ Display of 1st Selection List (MBBS): Thursday, 17th December 2026
★ Display of 1st Selection List (BDS): Thursday, 21st January 2027
★ Commencement of Classes (MBBS): Monday, 15th February 2027 (Tentative)
★ Commencement of Classes (BDS): Monday, 15th March 2027 (Tentative)
★ Check public sector admissions for similar opportunities.

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Application Fee Details

◆ Regular Fee (Open Merit): Rs. 8,500
◆ Regular Fee (Foreign Seat): Rs. 50,000
◆ Late Fee (Open Merit): Rs. 9,500
◆ Late Fee (Foreign Seat): Rs. 55,000

Note: Application fee is non-refundable.

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How to Apply for NUMS MBBS & BDS

1. Visit the official NUMS website: www.numspak.edu.pk .

2. Access the online admission portal: mbbsbdsadmissions.numspak.edu.pk .

3. Register your account with a valid CNIC/NICOP/Passport and email address.

4. Fill out the online application form with accurate details.

5. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.

6. Pay the application processing fee as specified (Regular or Late Fee).

7. Submit your online application before the deadline.

8. Download your roll number slip (if applicable).

9. Check the merit list on the announced dates.

10. If selected, complete the admission process within the due date.
    → For complete application guidelines, please visit the official NUMS website.

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Important Instructions for Applicants

◆ CNIC/NICOP/Passport: Mandatory for students aged 18 and above at the time of admission.
◆ Form-B/Juvenile Smart National Identity Card: Mandatory for candidates below 18 years.
◆ Foreign Qualifications: Candidates having foreign qualifications, such as O/A Level or 10th/12th Grade etc., shall upload the equivalence certificate issued by IBCC at the time of submission of online application, otherwise their application shall be rejected.
◆ Application Responsibility: It shall be the sole responsibility of the candidate to submit a complete application along with the required documents. Application once submitted cannot be changed by the applicant.
◆ Final Submission: Applications once submitted shall be considered final and cannot be changed by the applicant. Preferences of colleges will not be changed at any stage, once the application is submitted. Applications which are incomplete in any way or those received by post shall be rejected.
◆ Provisional Admission: The university shall cancel any provisional admission where the credentials of a student cannot be verified.
◆ Hard Copies: Applications shall be submitted through the online portal only. Hard copies are not acceptable. No application shall be accepted after the last date of submission.
◆ IBCC Attestation: Matric/SSC and FSc/HSSC issued by BISE must be IBCC attested at the time of submitted academic documents in respective college. However, it is not mandatory while submitting the online application.
◆ Improvement Cases: Applications for improvement of FSc/HSSC/A-Level/12th Grade results will be accepted by or before 7th December 2026. Candidates must send their submissions from their registered email address to the NUMS official email. No requests will be entertained for the subject purpose after the mentioned date.
◆ Merit Lists: NUMS will make admissions on allocated seats while adhering strictly to merit cum candidate preference and inform each applicant who are in merit list (as per their preference) through NUMS Website/email/telephone.
◆ Paying Cadets: Candidates applying as Paying Cadets to W&R Dte, GHQ must apply on Open Merit through online application portal for admissions in NUMS Affiliated & Armed Forces Administered Medical & Dental Colleges available on NUMS Website.

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Required Documents for NUMS

✓ Recent Passport size color photograph of the applicant with blue/white background.
✓ Valid CNIC/NICOP/Passport of the applicant.
✓ Matriculation (SSC) Certificate or Transcript issued by concerned board.
✓ HSSC (Pre-Medical) Certificate or Transcript issued by concerned board.
✓ Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC (for A-Level/12th Grade).
✓ Domicile Certificate of the applicant.
✓ NUMS MDCAT Result Certificate.
✓ Scanned copy of application processing paid fee challan.
✓ Foreign Nationality Proof (for Foreign Seats).
✓ IBCC Equivalence Certificate (for Foreign Qualifications).
✓ Any additional documents specified on the admission portal.

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Scholarships at NUMS

◆ Scholarship information is not specified in the advertisement.
◆ Contact the respective college administration for financial assistance options.
◆ Merit-based scholarships may be available for high-achieving students.
◆ For complete scholarship details, please visit the official NUMS website.

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Contact Information for NUMS

❖ Website: National University of Medical Sciences Official Site
❖ Admission Portal: mbbsbdsadmissions.numspak.edu.pk
❖ Email: mbbsbds.admissions@numspak.edu.pk
❖ UAN: 051-111-686-711 (Ext: 222)
❖ Phone: 051-9270686
❖ Address: NUMS, 1 Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
❖ Admission Office Hours: 0900 – 1400 hrs (Monday to Friday)
❖ For any assistance, contact the admission office during working hours.

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