The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the admission schedule for private medical and dental colleges across Punjab for the upcoming academic session.
According to the schedule released on October 22 (today), admissions to MBBS and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programmes will be conducted through a centralised online system.
The process will follow the admission policy approved by the Punjab government.
Students planning to join private medical or dental colleges have been advised to complete their applications before the announced deadlines.
MBBS admissions to begin on October 23
Online applications for MBBS admissions to private medical colleges in Punjab will open on October 23, 2026.
Candidates will have time until November 6, 2026, to submit their applications.
UHS will publish the first MBBS selection list on November 18, 2026.
Punjab has 34 private medical colleges, offering around 4,500 MBBS seats.
Applicants to prepare their educational documents and other required information before starting the online application process.
The centralised system is designed to manage admissions under a common policy and provide a more organised selection process.
BDS admission dates and available seats
For students interested in dentistry, the online application process will begin on December 18, 2026.
The last date to apply for BDS admission will be January 1, 2027.
The first BDS selection list will be announced on January 13, 2027.
Punjab currently has 18 private dental colleges, with approximately 1,100 seats available for BDS programmes.
The separate admission schedules will allow medical and dental applicants to complete their applications according to their respective deadlines.
Students are advised to carefully review the eligibility conditions, required documents and application instructions before submitting their forms.
They are also advised to avoid incorrect or incomplete applications, which may create difficulties during the admission process.
UHS has advised prospective candidates to follow official announcements for further details about admission requirements and selection procedures.
Applicants can visit the university’s official website for updates and guidance.
