Top 20 Private Medical Colleges in Pakistan: Admissions, Fees, and Financial Aid

Private medical colleges stand out as institutions offering excellent academic programs, modern facilities. Each college varies in its admission criteria, eligibility requirements, fee structures, and financial aid options. Swipe for an in-depth look at some of the top private medical colleges in Pakistan.

1. Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi

• Admission Criteria & Eligibility:

- Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent with at least 60% marks.

- Mandatory subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics.

- Candidates have to pass the Medical College Admission Test (MDCAT) and Aga Khan University's admission test.

• Fee Structure:

https://www.aku.edu/admissions/Documents/fee-structure-MBBS.pdf

- Admission Fee: About PKR 211,000.

- Annual Tuition and University Fee: Approximately 33 lac per annum

- Other charges may include the cost of a physical examination and health insurance.

• Scholarships:

- AKU offers need-based financial assistance and interest-free loans. Students are requested to apply for the same at the time of admission.

2. Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi

• Admission Criteria & Eligibility:

- HSSC or equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks.

- Pass MDCAT as per Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) regulations.

- Must pass the interview conducted by the college.

• Fee Structure:

- Tuition fee: 17 to 26 lac per annum.

- Financial Aid: - Inquire directly from the college's administration. Need-based assistance may be available.

3. Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad

• Admission Criteria & Eligibility:

- HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 60% marks.

- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

- MDCAT passed under the rules of PMDC.

• Fee Schedule:

- Admission Fee: 46,000 PKR

- Annual tuition fee at the time of commencement: starting with PKR 2,345,964 for the first year and subsequent years.

- Total Fixed Fee & Charges: approximately PKR 13,673,196.
[Optional Hostel charges for Rs.375,000 in an academic session.]

-Financial aid: IMDC provides limited merit-based scholarships for top-performing students

4. Baqai Medical University, Karachi

• Admission criteria & Eligibility:

- 65% in F.Sc./A-level (Pre-Medical Group).

- A-level students must have Biology and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, with Physics or Mathematics as the third subject.

- Aggregate marks must meet 65% as per the IBCC equivalency certificate.

- MDCAT by the Pakistan Medical Commission is mandatory, with a minimum score of 65%.

• Fee structure:

- Tuition fee: 17 lac(MBBS) and 15 lac(BDS) for the first year.

• Scholarships/Grants:

- The Financial Assistance Policy shall be applicable from 2nd year of the undergraduate programs. No financial assistance shall be granted or considered in the First Year of the studies.

- For more info:

https://baqai.edu.pk/bmu/policy/BMU-Finan-Assistance-Policy.pdf

5. Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

• Admission Criteria & Eligibility:

- HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 60% marks.

- Mandatory subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

- MDCAT passed according to the rules of PMDC.

• Fee Structure:

- Tuition fee: 20-26 lac PKR per annum.

• Scholarships

- Scholarship for deserving candidates at university discretion and as the need arises.

- For more info: https://stmu.edu.pk/admissions/financial-assistance/

6. FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore

• Eligibility & Merit Conditions

- Intermediate HSSC Pre-Medical with minimum 60% marks or equivalent qualification.

- Biology, Chemistry and Physics

- Qualification as per the guidelines issued by the PMDC of the MDCAT examination

• Fee Structure:

- Tuition fee: 2,300,000 PKR for the first year.

• Scholarship & Financial Aid:

- Merit and need-based.
- FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry (FMHCMD) offers financial assistance to students in the form of scholarships and fee discounts. The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) at FMHCMD manages scholarships and other financial assistance programs.

7. Riphah International University, Islamabad

• Admission Criteria & Eligibility:

- HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 60% marks.

- Compulsory subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

- Qualification of students through MDCAT according to PMDC.

• Fee Structure:

- Tuition fee: 1,900,000 PKR per annum

• Scholarship/Frankship:

- Scholarships and Financial Assistance are awarded to the students under various schemes at Riphah International University including Talent, Mumtaz, Ta’meer scholarships.

- For more info: https://riphah.edu.pk/scholarships/

8. Ziauddin University, Karachi

• Eligibility & Entry Requirements

- Pre-Medical HSSC or equivalent degree with 60% marks and above.

- Mandatory Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

- Pass MDCAT as given by the policies of PMDC.

- Students with GCE Cambridge/London ‘Advanced Level’ (A level), American High School Diploma, or equivalent certificates must provide an IBCC equivalence certificate for Pre-Medical.

• Tuition Charges:

- Approximately a year's Total Tuition charge: PKR 2,600,000.

- Miscellaneous Labs, Exam Charges, etc

• Scholarship:

- Need-based tuition fee assistance: Available to students after their first year of study. The amount of assistance can range from 10% to 50% of tuition fees.

9. Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi

• Eligibility & Admission Criteria:

- Have passed HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks.

- Have cleared the MDCAT test according to PMDC rules and regulations.

Fee Structure:

- Annual Tuition Fee: around PKR 2,100,000

- Admission Fee: PKR 50,000 (Non-refundable)

• Scholarships:

- Seldom scholarships and merit-based need-based financial aids

- Annual exam merit scholarships: Awarded to MBBS and BDS students based on their annual exam results.

10. Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore

• Admission Criteria & Eligibility

- HSSC Pre-Medical or equivalent with a minimum of 60%.

- Clears MDCAT with PMDC criteria.

• Fee Structure:

- Yearly Fee: PKR 2,000,000–2,200,000 nearly.

• Scholarship:

- Scholarship schemes are provided for the deserving students.

11- Other Note-worthy Institutions

• Other top private medical colleges are:

- Fatima Jinnah Medical University (Private Sector Recognition), Lahore

- Pak Red Crescent Medical College, Lahore

- Azra Naheed Medical College, Lahore

- Continental Medical College, Lahore

- Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore

- Khyber Medical University (Private Affiliation), Peshawar

- Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore

- Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi

- Dow International Medical College (DUHS Private Wing), Karachi

- Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt

- Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad

- Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Karachi

- Avicenna Medical College, Lahore

All these colleges have their eligibility criteria and charges. Students can log on to the respective sites or contact the admission offices directly for up-to-date information. Several of these colleges also offer financial aid and scholarships to help those who need them the most to achieve quality medical education.