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NUMS MBBS and BDS Admission 2026-27
NUMS runs one central admission for MBBS and BDS at the Armed Forces medical and dental colleges and its affiliated private colleges, such as CMH, Fazaia, Bahria and Foundation. Here are the 2026-27 dates, fees, the NUMS MDCAT pattern, the merit formula and every college, from NUMS's own notices.
Admissions open: NUMS Centralized MBBS/BDS registration: open until 11 Nov 2026.Checked against official NUMS pages on . StudentPath is independent and not part of NUMS.
- Merit formula
- 50 / 40 / 10NUMS MDCAT / FSc / Matric
- Registration fee
- Rs 8,500open merit; late Rs 9,500
- Pass mark
- 55%MBBS; 50% for BDS
- Minimum FSc
- 60%Pre-Medical or equivalent
- NUMS MDCAT
- 13 Sep 2026the only test accepted on open merit
NUMS MBBS and BDS admission 2026-27: dates
NUMS is the admitting university for the Armed Forces administered medical and dental colleges and its affiliated colleges. Open-merit admission needs the NUMS MDCAT 2026 (held on 13 September 2026), not the provincial PMDC MDCAT.
Upcoming admission dates
| Event | Dates | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUMS Centralized MBBS/BDS registration (regular fee) | 13 Oct 2026 to 11 Nov 2026 | NUMS centralized admissions; separately named teaching colleges | Open now |
| NUMS Centralized MBBS/BDS registration (late fee) | 12 Nov 2026 to 25 Nov 2026 | NUMS centralized admissions; separately named teaching colleges | Upcoming |
| Provisional merit list (MBBS / BDS) | 10 Dec 2026 | Upcoming | |
| MBBS first selection list | 17 Dec 2026 | Upcoming | |
| BDS first selection list | 21 Jan 2027 | Upcoming | |
| MBBS classes start (tentative) | 15 Feb 2027 | Tentative | Upcoming |
| BDS classes start (tentative) | 15 Mar 2027 | Tentative | Upcoming |
Source: NUMS Centralized Admissions MBBS / BDS Session 2026-27
Army Medical College
Army Medical College, Rawalpindi MBBS is for Army Medical Cadets only, so it is not part of the civilian open-merit list. AMC's Dental Section admits BDS students.
Source: NUMS MDCAT 2026 portal
NUMS MDCAT pattern
Paper I
150 MCQs
Biology 55, Chemistry 40, Physics 40 and English 15.
Paper II
50 MCQs
A psychological test worth 5% of the result.
Scoring
No negative marking
Wrong answers do not lose marks.
Pass mark
55% / 50%
55% to qualify for MBBS and 50% for BDS.
Source: NUMS MDCAT 2026 portal; Centralized Admissions MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27
GuideMDCAT vs NUMS: which test do you need?Compare NUMS MDCAT with the PMDC MDCAT →NUMS merit formula
Foreign-seat applicants can use a valid MCAT or UCAT for the 50% test share.
Worked example: NUMS MDCAT 75%, FSc 1000 / 1100, Matric 1050 / 1100
| NUMS MDCAT 75% | 75 × 0.50 | 37.50 |
|---|---|---|
| FSc 90.91% | 90.91 × 0.40 | 36.36 |
| Matric 95.45% | 95.45 × 0.10 | 9.55 |
| Aggregate | 83.41% | |
NUMS eligibility: open merit and foreign seats
Who can apply
| Seat | Who | Test | FSc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open merit | Pakistani citizens, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan | NUMS MDCAT 2026: 55% MBBS, 50% BDS | 60% in Pre-Medical (Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Maths) |
| Foreign seats | Foreign nationals, overseas Pakistanis, Green card, Iqama or Maple card holders | NUMS MDCAT 2026, or SAT-II (550 in each subject), MCAT or UCAT | 60% in HSSC with Chemistry and Biology |
A-Level and other foreign qualifications need an IBCC equivalence certificate.
NUMS admission fees
Registration fee, session 2026-27 (non-refundable)
| Seat | Regular (until 11 Nov) | Late (until 25 Nov) |
|---|---|---|
| Open merit | Rs 8,500 | Rs 9,500 |
| Foreign seat | Rs 50,000 | Rs 55,000 |
The NUMS MDCAT 2026 test fee was Rs 7,500 (late Rs 8,500). Tuition is set by each college, so check the college's own fee notice before choosing preferences.
Colleges admitted through NUMS
These colleges take open-merit students through NUMS centralized admissions in 2026-27, from NUMS's official notice. Pick a city to filter.
Medical colleges (MBBS)
NUMS MDCAT 55%- Bahria University College of MedicineIslamabad
- Bahria University Medical and Dental CollegeKarachi
- CMH Institute of Medical SciencesBahawalpur Cantt
- CMH Kharian Medical CollegeKharian Cantt
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of DentistryLahore Cantt
- CMH Multan Institute of Medical SciencesMultan Cantt
- Fazaia Medical CollegeIslamabad
- Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical CollegeKarachi
- Foundation University Medical CollegeIslamabad
- HITEC Institute of Medical SciencesTaxila Cantt
- Karachi Institute of Medical SciencesMalir Cantt
- NUST School of Health SciencesIslamabad
- Quetta Institute of Medical SciencesQuetta Cantt
- Wah Medical CollegeWah Cantt
Dental colleges (BDS)
NUMS MDCAT 50%- Bahria University Medical and Dental CollegeKarachi
- CIMS Dental CollegeMultan Cantt
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of DentistryLahore Cantt
- Dental College, HITEC Institute of Medical SciencesTaxila Cantt
- Dental Section Army Medical CollegeRawalpindi
- Foundation University College of DentistryIslamabad
- Quetta College of DentistryQuetta Cantt
No programmes in this city.
Source: NUMS colleges list 2026-27; Centralized Admissions MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27
How to apply to NUMS colleges
- Pass the NUMS MDCAT 2026 (held 13 September 2026) with at least 55% for MBBS or 50% for BDS.
- Register on the NUMS MBBS/BDS admission portal between 13 October and 11 November 2026.
- Fill the form following NUMS's instructions PDF, choose open merit or foreign seat, and list your college preferences.
- Pay the Rs 8,500 registration fee (Rs 9,500 late until 25 November).
- Check the provisional merit list on 10 December 2026 and the selection lists after that.
Source: Centralized Admissions MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27; Instructions to apply for MBBS/BDS 2026
NUMS FAQs
When is the last date for NUMS MBBS admission 2026-27?
Registration with the regular fee closes on 11 November 2026 at 4:00 pm. Late registration with the late fee runs until 25 November 2026.
What is the NUMS merit formula?
50% NUMS MDCAT, 40% FSc Pre-Medical and 10% Matric.
What is the NUMS registration fee for MBBS?
Rs 8,500 for open merit (Rs 9,500 late) and Rs 50,000 for a foreign seat (Rs 55,000 late). It is not refundable.
Can I apply to NUMS colleges with the PMDC MDCAT?
No. Open-merit seats need the NUMS MDCAT 2026, held on 13 September 2026.
What is the passing mark of the NUMS MDCAT?
55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS. There is no negative marking.
Is Army Medical College open to civilians?
No. AMC Rawalpindi MBBS is for Army Medical Cadets only. AMC's Dental Section admits BDS students.
When will the NUMS merit list come out?
The provisional merit list is due on 10 December 2026. The first MBBS selection list is due on 17 December 2026.
Official sources
Every figure on this page comes from these NUMS and HEC pages, checked on 18 October 2026. Fees and dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you pay. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.