Prospectus for Admission to MBBS/BDS Program in Public ...

1 1 MBBS/BDS Prospectus , Session 2021-2022 Printer Friendly Version Prospectus for Admission to MBBS/BDS Program in Public Sector Medical/Dental Institutions of Punjab, Session 2021-2022 2 MBBS/BDS Prospectus , Session 2021-2022 Printer Friendly Version FOREWORD Welcome to the world of healing, care and compassion. Medicine and Dentistry are the noblest of professions and attract the most brilliant of students. These outstanding students demand a system of selection that is duly probing, robust, transparent and fair.

2 University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has always strived to make the whole process of admissions structured and transparent and that is why it is regularly reviewed to ensure that only suitable and capable candidates are admitted. We believe that all candidates should have an equal opportunity to show their suitability for the undergraduate course and entry to the medical and dental profession based on the principles of Merit, Justice, Equity and Transparency. Students joining medical and dental institutions should be ready to accept the challenges that time has brought to and will continue to bring to the fields of medicine and dentistry.

3 It is an exciting time for undergraduate medical and dental education, and the passions, beliefs and enthusiasm of those who will embark on a satisfying and challenging career are well placed to positively influence and advance the undergraduate learning environment in our institutions. If you enjoy helping people Medicine and Dentistry are the most rewarding careers you can choose. As a doctor, you will be involved in diagnosing and treating illness and providing advice and reassurance to your patients.

4 It requires an enquiring mind, the capacity to acquire and maintain high levels of knowledge and the ability to relate to individuals each with their own health needs. The Prospectus has been drafted to facilitate the applicants. It has been written in a simple language to give a better understanding of selection process and Admission policies. Much of this document focuses on rules and regulations for selection and Admission of candidates. Furthermore, it also outlines the courses of study and examination pattern for both MBBS and BDS students.

5 Congratulations! Reading this Prospectus is the first step towards a fulfilling career in Medicine or Dentistry. We wish you success in future as well. Prof. Javed Akram MRCP(UK), FRCP(London), FRCP(Glasgow),FRCP(Edin), FACC(USA), FACP(USA), FASIM(USA) Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences, Lahore 3 MBBS/BDS Prospectus , Session 2021-2022 Printer Friendly Version Table of Contents 1. Abbreviations .. 7 2. Definitions .. 8 3. General .. 10 4. Admitting University: University of Health Sciences Lahore.

6 12 5. Introduction of Medical and Dental Institutions of the Punjab (in alphabetical order)..13 a. Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore .. 13 b. Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore .. 14 c. de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore .. 15 d. Dental Institute Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad .. 16 e. Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan .. 17 f. Fatima Jinnah Medical University (for women), Lahore .. 18 g. Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala .. 19 h. Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot.

7 20 i. King Edward Medical University, Lahore .. 21 j. Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat .. 22 k. Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan .. 23 l. Nishtar Medical College, Multan .. 24 m. Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad .. 25 n. Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur .. 26 o. Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi .. 27 p. Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal .. 28 q. Sargodha Medical College, University of Sargodha .. 29 r. Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore .. 30 s. Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan.

8 31 6. Seat Allocation for Session 2021-2022 .. 32 7. Categories of Seats .. 33 Category A: Punjab-Domicile-Based Seats: .. 33 i. Open Merit Seats .. 33 ii. Seats for Students with Disabilities .. 33 iii. Under Developed Districts Seats .. 34 iv. Cholistan Seat .. 35 v. Seats for Overseas Pakistanis/Dual Nationality Holders of Pakistani Origin .. 35 vi. Seats for Punjab-domiciled Students in other Provinces/Regions (Reciprocal Basis) 36 Category B: Nomination-Based Regular Seats .. 37 Category C: Nomination-Based Over & Above Foreign Seats.

9 38 8. Basic Eligibility Criteria for Admissions .. 40. A. Qualification .. 40 B. Domicile .. 41 C. Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) .. 41 D. Age Limit .. 41 4 MBBS/BDS Prospectus , Session 2021-2022 Printer Friendly Version 9. Procedure and Conditions of Admission .. 42 A. Merit Calculation .. 42 Merit Calculation Formula Explained with Examples .. 42 B. Admission Procedure: .. 45 1. Online Application Process .. 45 Order of Preference for Colleges .. 47 2. Submission of Processing Fee.

10 48 3. Special Provision for Candidates Awaiting HSSC Special Examination Or A-Level (November 2021 Series) Result .. 48 4. Display of Provisional and Final Merit List .. 50 5. Preparation and Display of selection Lists .. 51 6. Joining at Respective Colleges .. 51 7. Upgradation Process .. 52 C. Mandatory Documents to be Submitted .. 52 1. Basic Mandatory Documents for all Categories of Seats .. 53 2. Additional Mandatory Documents for Students with Disabilities Seats .. 54 3. Additional Mandatory Documents for Under-Developed Districts 54 4.