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UHS Punjab MBBS Final Merit Lists Show High Cut Offs for 2025 26

The University of Health Sciences UHS, Lahore has officially Announcemented the final closing merit percentages for MBBS and BDS programs in public sector medical and dental colleges across Punjab for the 2025–26 academic year. This declaration comes after the issuance of the sixth and final merit list 2026, bringing the annual admission process to a close. While competition for top government institutions remained intense, the overall data has exposed an unexpected contrast—hundreds of MBBS seats in private medical colleges have remained vacant, indicating a notable shift in student attitudes toward the medical profession. The students can get latest updates regarding Punjab MBBS Admissions 2025–26: Merit Peaks at 94.88% as Private Medical Seats Go Unclaimed.

Top Govt Medical Colleges Maintain Exceptionally High Cut-Offs

As expected, King Edward Medical University KEMU, Lahore once again emerged at the top, recording the highest closing merit at 94.8838% for MBBS admissions. The closely contested rankings placed Allama Iqbal Medical College AIMC, Lahore in second position with 94.4636%, followed by Services Institute of Medical Sciences SIMS, Lahore at 94.2379%.

Other leading public sector institutions also posted remarkably high closing merits, reflecting the continued demand for limited government seats:

Nishtar Medical College, Multan: 94.1667%
Ameer ud Din Medical College, Lahore: 94.0253%
Rawalpindi Medical College: 93.9525%

Medical colleges located in cities such as Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Sargodha also reported final cut-offs exceeding 93%, underlining the intense academic standards required for admission into public medical education.

Reserved Quotas Still Competitive Despite Lower Thresholds

UHS additionally disclosed the closing merits for various reserved categories, which, while lower than open merit, remained highly competitive:

Reciprocal quota: 93.5636%
Cholistan Development Authority quota: 93.2293%
Disabled candidates: 89.9414%

For applicants from underdeveloped districts of Punjab, the closing merit was set at 75%, ensuring improved access for students from less developed regions. Other special quotas showed closing percentages slightly above this level.

Private Medical Colleges Face an Unusual Shortfall of Students

One of the most striking outcomes of this admission cycle is the unusually high number of vacant MBBS seats in private medical colleges. Official figures indicate that 426 private sector MBBS seats remained unfilled after the completion of all merit lists.

A closer look at the numbers reveals:

109 candidates declined admission despite being offered seats.
317 students withdrew after initially securing admission.

This development has drawn attention from education analysts, as it contrasts sharply with previous years when nearly all medical seats—regardless of cost—were filled by the end of the admission process.

Why Students Are Rethinking Medical Careers

Experts attribute this trend to increasing concern about employment prospects for doctors in Pakistan. Education analysts note that the long-held perception of an MBBS degree as a guaranteed route to financial stability is being reassessed.

With reports suggesting that tens of thousands of qualified doctors are unemployed, underpaid, or struggling to secure house jobs and postgraduate placements, students and families are becoming more cautious. Limited job creation in the public health sector and stiff competition in the private sector have further intensified these concerns.

Additionally, the high tuition fees of private medical colleges—often exceeding PKR 1.5 million annually—have led families to question whether the investment is justified. As a result, many high-achieving students are now opting for alternative disciplines such as computer science, engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and fintech, which are viewed as offering quicker career entry and better international mobility.

What This Means for the Future of Medical Education

The UHS MBBS 2025–26 closing merit data sends a clear message to policymakers and medical education authorities. The assumption that demand for medical seats will always exceed supply no longer holds true, particularly in the private sector.

For private medical colleges, these vacancies may trigger a reassessment of fee structures, educational quality, and clinical training opportunities. For regulators and the healthcare system, the data highlights the urgent need for better workforce planning and sustainable career pathways for young doctors.

Ultimately, this year’s admission outcome is more than a statistical update—it reflects a broader transformation in how Pakistan’s youth evaluate career choices. Whether the medical education system can adapt to these evolving priorities will shape the future of healthcare in the country.

UHS Punjab MBBS Final Merit Lists Show High Cut Offs for 2025 26

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