Aga Khan University (AKU)

Aga Khan University Admission 2027, MBBS Fee and AKU Test

How to get into AKU in Karachi: the open deadlines for the Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences, how the AKU test and interviews work, MBBS and BScN eligibility, the 2027 fees for each programme and how AKU’s financial assistance works.

Private university
Karachi
HEC recognised
Founded 1983

Admissions open: Early Bird Application Acceptance: open until 10 Dec 2026.

Apply online MBBS fee 2027 AKU test

Checked against official AKU pages on 20 October 2026. StudentPath is independent and not part of AKU.

Aga Khan University campus, Stadium Road, Karachi. Photo: Aga Khan University

Arts and Sciences deadline: 12 Jan 2027early bird fee until 10 December
AKU test: 30 Jan 2027Arts and Sciences and B.Ed
MBBS tuition and university fee: Rs 3,576,000per year, 2027
MBBS minimum: 70%HSSC pre-medical, plus MDCAT
Students on aid: Almost 50%needs-sensitive assistance

Aga Khan University admission 2027: what is open now

AKU runs a separate admission cycle for each programme. Open now: the Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences (deadline 12 January 2027, cheaper application before 10 December) and the Bachelor of Education (deadline 5 January 2027). Later: BScN and dental hygiene applications open on 15 February 2027. For MBBS, AKU says the next cycle’s dates are under review; the last MBBS deadline was 13 May 2026.

Upcoming admission dates

Event	Dates	Details	Status
Early Bird Application Acceptance	6 Sep 2026 to 10 Dec 2026	Karachi	Open now
B.Ed Application Acceptance	4 Oct 2026 to 5 Jan 2027	Karachi	Open now
Regular Application Acceptance	11 Dec 2026 to 12 Jan 2027	Karachi	Upcoming
AKU Admission Test	30 Jan 2027	Karachi	Upcoming
B.Ed Admission Test	30 Jan 2027	Karachi	Upcoming
BScN and ASDH Early Bird Applications	15 Feb 2027 to 29 Apr 2027	Karachi	Upcoming
SAT I Score Submission Deadline	19 Mar 2027	Karachi	Upcoming
BScN and ASDH Regular Applications	30 Apr 2027 to 13 May 2027	Karachi	Upcoming
BScN and ASDH AKU Admission Test	3 Jul 2027	Karachi	Upcoming

Source: Key Admission Dates | The Aga Khan University (Pakistan, Undergraduate)

Key dates by programme (Pakistan)

Programme	Applications	AKU test	Interviews
Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences	6 Sep 2026 to 12 Jan 2027 (early bird to 10 Dec)	30 Jan 2027, or SAT I by 19 Mar 2027	March 2027
Bachelor of Education	4 Oct 2026 to 5 Jan 2027	30 Jan 2027	March 2027
BScN and Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene	15 Feb to 13 May 2027 (early bird to 29 Apr)	3 Jul 2027	Aug to Sep 2027
MBBS	Dates under review	Not announced	Not announced

Source: Key Admission Dates, Pakistan undergraduate

Application fee for applicants from Pakistan and other AKU residential countries: Rs 9,000 in the early bird window and Rs 15,000 after it (Rs 9,000 for B.Ed). AKU does not process late applications.

AKU test and selection process

AKU does not publish a closing merit or cut-off. Every programme uses a two stage process: an application plus the AKU test (or its accepted equivalent), then two independent interviews for shortlisted candidates. Final selection looks at academic record, test, interviews and leadership potential. There are no quotas, reserved seats or admissions against donations.

MBBS test

Multiple choice, based on the Pakistani HSSC curriculum: a science achievement section (physics, chemistry, biology) plus science reasoning and mathematical reasoning. Everyone in Pakistan must take it; no equivalent test is accepted. You also need a valid PMDC MDCAT score.

Arts and Sciences test

The Accuplacer test (English as a Second Language, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics). You can submit the SAT I instead with at least 600 in each section, taken between February 2025 and February 2027.

Stage two (MBBS)

Shortlisted candidates submit Application Form II, two teacher references and their MDCAT result, then attend two interviews.

Attempts

You can apply to MBBS at most twice. AKU test scores count only in the year you take them.

Source: MBBS Admission Information 2026-2027; Faculty of Arts and Sciences Admission Information

Aga Khan University fee structure 2027

AKU publishes fees per programme for Pakistani (residential) students. Tuition and university fees are annual; hostel charges are monthly. AKU says all fees except tuition and university fees are tentative.

MBBS fees for Pakistani students, 2027

Item	How often	Amount
Tuition fee	Every year	Rs 1,704,000
University fee	Every year	Rs 1,872,000
Admission fee	Once	Rs 255,000
Student health fee	Every year	Rs 32,000
Student activity fee	Every year	Rs 5,000
Security deposit (refundable)	Once	Rs 19,000
Physical examination	Once	Rs 23,000
Student immunisation	Once	Rs 11,000
Hostel	Every month	Rs 45,000 plus Rs 19,000 air-conditioning

Source: Fee Structure, Academic Year 2027, Medical College

Other programmes: main yearly charges for Pakistani students

Programme	Year	Tuition per year	Hostel per month
Arts and Sciences	2027	Rs 2,336,000 (tuition and university fee)	Rs 45,000 + Rs 19,000 AC
BScN	2027-2028	Rs 936,000	Rs 53,000 + Rs 21,000 AC
BScN	2026-2027	Rs 854,000	Rs 48,000 + Rs 19,000 AC

Source: Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences fees, 2026 and 2027; BScN fees, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028

MBBS tuition and university fees rise every year of the programme: Rs 3,576,000 combined in 2027, Rs 3,936,000 in 2028 and Rs 5,244,000 in 2031, according to AKU’s published schedule. One-time admission fees: Rs 109,000 for Arts and Sciences (2027) and Rs 120,000 for BScN (2027-2028). AC means hostel air-conditioning charges.

AKU eligibility criteria by programme

Minimum requirements (latest published cycle)

Programme	Pakistani system	O and A-Levels
MBBS	HSSC pre-medical with 70%	Six O-Levels including English, biology, chemistry and physics, plus A-Level B in biology, chemistry and physics or mathematics
Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences	SSC and HSSC each with 70%, and at least 65% in English in both	IBCC equivalence of 70% for O and A-Levels combined; no specific subjects required
BScN	HSSC pre-medical with 50%, SSC science with biology, chemistry and physics; age 14 to 35 on 1 January 2027	IBCC equivalence of 50% to HSSC pre-medical
Bachelor of Education	16 years of education in any discipline, HEC attested	Not applicable

Source: MBBS Admission Information 2026-2027; Faculty of Arts and Sciences Admission Information; BScN admissions page; Bachelor of Education admissions page

MBBS also follows PMDC rules: you need biology, chemistry and physics or mathematics at HSSC, and a valid MDCAT score.
For MBBS, A-Level grades must be real A-Level grades: IBCC equivalence, AS levels, SAT II or Advanced Placement do not replace them.
US and Canadian diploma for MBBS: CGPA 3.25 or 85%; International Baccalaureate: 32 points.
Students finishing HSSC this summer can apply provisionally and submit results by AKU’s dates.

Source: MBBS Admission Information 2026-2027

Need your MDCAT or IBCC numbers?

Check how MDCAT works alongside AKU’s own test, or work out your O and A-Level equivalence.

MDCAT aggregate calculator →IBCC equivalence calculator →

Aga Khan University scholarships and financial assistance

Needs-sensitive aid

Students who are selected but cannot pay can apply. AKU says almost 50% of its students have received financial assistance.

Grant plus loan

Aid is a mix of grant-in-aid and an interest-free student loan. The loan carries a 5% annual administrative charge from the award, and both are repaid after graduation.

Needs-blind selection

Arts and Sciences admission is decided without reference to financial need, so applying for aid does not affect selection.

Source: Financial Assistance, Pakistan; Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences admissions page

AKU expects every student to contribute something towards the cost and advises exploring other sources of support too.

AKU admission office contacts

Address: Office of the Registrar, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800.

Source: MBBS admissions page; BScN admissions page; Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences admissions page; Bachelor of Education admissions page

AKU FAQs

What is the Aga Khan University MBBS fee per year?

For 2027, the MBBS tuition fee is Rs 1,704,000 and the university fee Rs 1,872,000 a year, Rs 3,576,000 together. The one-time admission fee is Rs 255,000, and hostel costs Rs 45,000 a month plus air-conditioning charges.

When is AKU MBBS admission 2027?

AKU says the dates for the next MBBS cycle are under review. The last MBBS deadline was 13 May 2026. Check the key dates page before applying.

What is the AKU test date?

The AKU Admission Test for the Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences and the B.Ed is on 30 January 2027. The BScN and dental hygiene test is on 3 July 2027.

Is MDCAT required for AKU MBBS?

Yes. You must take the AKU test and also submit a valid PMDC MDCAT score. SAT II and the international MCAT are not accepted in place of MDCAT.

What percentage is required for AKU MBBS?

At least 70% in HSSC pre-medical, or A-Level B grades in biology, chemistry and physics or mathematics. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee selection.

Does AKU publish a merit list or closing merit?

No. AKU selects through its test, two interviews and a review of your record and leadership potential, and does not publish closing merit figures.

What is the AKU BScN fee?

BScN tuition is Rs 854,000 a year in 2026-2027 and Rs 936,000 in 2027-2028, plus a one-time admission fee of Rs 109,000 or Rs 120,000.

Does Aga Khan University give scholarships?

AKU offers needs-sensitive financial assistance as a mix of grant and interest-free loan. Almost 50% of its students have received assistance.

Official sources

Every figure on this page comes from these AKU and HEC pages, checked on 20 October 2026. Fees and dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you pay. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.