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STARS NMDCAT PREPRATION 2021

Introduction

NMDCAT stands for National Medical & Dental College Admission Test, which is mandatory to

take by those who want to get admission in MBBS or BDS in any medical or dental college or

university of all Provinces. This test is compulsory to secure admission in both the private and

public sector institutes. The primary purpose of the test is to check the ability of candidates who

wish to go into the field of bachelor of medicine and surgery (MBBS) or just want to opt for

bachelor of dental surgery (BDS). Every year, PMC conducts this test all over the Pakistan.

Without taking the test, aspirants’ admission applications will be nullified.

Stars Entry Test Preparation Stars Academy Lahore offers NMDCAT Entry Test 2021 As Follow…

Regular NMDCAT Session

STARS ACADEMY E-LEARNING APP

Regular NMDCAT Session

Regular Classes will conduct next after FSC Exams. It’s a Planning of 90

Days. In which students can prepare his/her for University Entry Test,

by following Steps:

Comprehensive Lectures

Daily Test System According to PMC Pattern

Follow-up Discussion Lectures

Crash and Grand Test Session

Home Assignment of Every Subject

Test Evaluation

Stars Academy E-Learning App

Pakistan's biggest E-Learning program. Comprehensive Study & Entry

Test Prep

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Welcome to Pakistan's biggest online learning program,

the Stars Academy - E Learning App!

The app is a great mix of engaging video lessons and personalized

learning, built

to help students practice, learn and appreciate concepts in an in-depth

and easy-to-grasp way.

The app covers Math, Physics, Chemistry, English, Urdu and Biology for

classes 9–12 But that’s not all — through the app, students can prepare

for competitive exams like ECAT, NMDCAT, NUST, and ETEA.

Stars Academy E-Learning App is a Platform to those students who

wants to achieve their goal with great Marks. Students can prepare

themselves for University Test simultaneously FSC Exams.

Feature

Features:

Recorded Lectures

Live Teacher Support

Counseling Session

Group Discussions

Topic wise Notes

Home Assignments

Understanding of Topics by Animations

Assessment Analysis

More Helpful than traditional learning

Long Questions Practice

Short Questions Practice

Fortnightly Subject Tests

Q & A Sessions with Subject Specialists

MCQs Practice

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Past Paper Solutions

Online Test Marking

Eligibility Criteria For NMDCAT

Pakistan Medical Commission also comes with the latest general eligibility criteria for NMDCAT.

All the interested candidates will go through the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for

NMDCAT:

• Candidates have to secure at least 65% marks in the intermediate level of education.

• Candidates must show their national identity card or B form for being eligible.

• Result awaiting students are also encouraged to apply for NMDCAT.

NMDCAT Registration Process

The registration process for NMDCAT has also been finalized by PMC. Candidates are advised to

follow the below-given process to get registered for NMDCAT:

Step 1: During the first step applicants will log in and fill the application form through the official

website of PMC. Candidates will put their personal, contact details, and educational details and

submit the application form.

Step 2: During step 2 applicants will print fee challan and pay the registration fee. The registration

application fee is 1500/- PKR.

Step 3: Step 3 of registration is comprised to upload the fee challan form and submit the final

application.

Step 4: Now print the application and send a signed application to the authority through courier.

General Documents Required For NMDAT

Applicants are required to show the below given general documents to get registered for

NMDCAT:

• Matric result card

• Intermediate or equivalent study result card

• Recent photographs

• Domicile

• CNIC or B Form

New Merit Formula for Medical Studies

The revised MBBS merit formula to get admissions in the medical and dental colleges is given

below:

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S#. Category Marks

01. Matric 10%

02. Intermediate 40%

03. NMDCAT (with negative marking) 50%

Test Pattern

Biology has 80 No. of MCQ's. Physics has 40 No. of MCQ's. Chemistry has 60 No. of MCQ's. English has 20 No. of MCQ's.

Total marks of test 200

Medical Fields in Pakistan

5 Top medical fields besides MBBS in Pakistan

Hons in doctor optometry: ...

Hons in dental technology: ...

Doctor of pharmacy: ...

Doctor of physiotherapy: ...

Veterinary Doctor:

Public Medical Colleges list of Pakistan Top 20 Public Medical Colleges in Pakistan 1. King Edward Medical College, Lahore 2. Nishtar Medical College, Multan 3. Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women, Lahore 4. Army Medical College, Rawalpindi 5. Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore 6. Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad 7. Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur 8. Rawalpindi Medical College 9. Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore 10. Sargodha Medical College

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11. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical College, Lahore 12. Federal Medical and Dental College, Islamabad 13. Ameer-ud-din Medical College, Lahore 14. Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Gujrat 15. Faisalabad Medical University 16. Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College 17. Gujranwala Medical College 18. Dow Medical College, Karachi 19. Sahiwal Medical College 20. Ghazi Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan

King Edward Medical University

King Edward Medical University (KEMU) was established during the British Raj in 1860. It is among the best medical institutions of Lahore.

KEMU is affiliated with Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC) and World Health Organization (WHO).

302 seats are reserved for open merit out of a total of 325 seats selected for the MBBS program each year in different categories.

This esteemed institution has been ranked by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan at 6th place in the medical category.

Among the 7 attached hospitals, Mayo Hospital is the preliminary teaching hospital.

Type: Public

Location: Neela Gumbad, Anarkali, Lahore

Programs

1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

o B.Sc. Vision Sciences

o B.Sc (Optometry) 2. B.Sc (Investigative Ophthalmology)

3. B.Sc (Orthoptics)

4. B.Sc (Orthotic & Prosthetics Technologist)

5. B.Sc (Speech Therapy Technologist)

6. B.Sc (Psychological Sciences Technologist)

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7. B.Sc (Cardiac Perfusion Technologist)

8. B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Technologist)

9. B.Sc (Imaging Technologist)

10. B.Sc. (Radiotherapy Technologist)

11. B.Sc (Anesthesia Technologist)

12. B.Sc (Operation Theater Technologist)

13. B.Sc (Renal Dialysis Technologist)

14. B.Sc. (Hearing Sciences Technologist)

15. B.Sc (Dental Technologist)

16. Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

B.Sc. [Hons] - Neuro Electrophysiology Admission 4 Years 54000

B.Sc. - Nursing Admission 2 Years 54000

B.Sc. [Hons] - Optometry Admission 4 Years 54000

Nishtar Medical College(Multan)

Nishtar Medical University (formerly Nishtar Medical College) is a public sector health sciences university located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest medical institutions established after the creation of Pakistan. It offers degree programs in medicine, dentistry, allied health sciences and nursing. It is named after Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar, Pakistan movement leader, and then Governor of Punjab, Pakistan. Allama Iqbal

Undergraduate program;

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): a 5-year degree program

Postgraduate programs;[1]

Medical residency and fellowship training in different specialties of medicine and surgery in

affiliation with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.

Nishtar Institute of Dentistry

Undergraduate program;

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS): a 4-year program.

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Postgraduate programs;

Residency and fellowship training in different specialties of dentistry in affiliation with College

of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.

Nishtar College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): a 4-year nursing degree program.

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

BDS - Dentistry Admission 4 Years 15650

BS (HONS) - Human Diet & Nutrition Admission 4 Years NA

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

B.Sc. - Nursing Admission 4 Years NA

Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore

Covering a vast area of 105 acres, AIMC is considered one of the best medical schools in Pakistan. Allama Iqbal Medical College was founded in May 1975.

It has about 7 hostels, a large sports complex, a massive auditorium and up to date laboratories. 2,000 students are enrolled at AIMC currently. The attached teaching hospital is the Jinnah Hospital of AIMC.

Type: Public

Location: Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani Road, Faisal Town Lahore

Programs

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission

B.Sc. - Nursing Admission

B.NURS - Nursing Admission

B.Sc. - Physiotherapy Admission

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Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

B.Sc. - Nursing Admission 2 Years NA

B.NURS - Nursing Admission 4 Years NA

B.Sc. - Physiotherapy Admission 4 Years NA

Army Medical College

Army Medical College was founded in 1977 and has become a constituent college of NUST since 1998. This residential institution provides bachelor and postgraduate degrees in the field of medical sciences.

It consists of a total of 7 hostels, well-furnished labs, spacious lecture and seminar halls, and a modern auditorium.

This military institute admits students on the basis of the NUMS entry test for civilian students, Medical Cadet Course for cadets who are reticent to join the Pakistan Army and SAT Subject Test for foreign students.

Type: Military Institute

Location: Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi

Programs

BDS - Dentistry Admission

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

BDS - Dentistry Admission 4 Years 220000

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 220000

Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women, Lahore

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Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore announced admission 2021 for

Undergraduate Programs

Date: 07 January, 2021

Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore has announced admission for session 2021. Applications are invited for following BACHELOR degree Programs.

MBBS - Medicine - MBBS

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are informed that Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore admissions are open and you can submit the application at the earliest time. Detailed Application Process, Eligibility criteria, Admission schedule and Contact details are mentioned in the institute's official advertisement below.

FJMU Lahore Admission 2021 Deadline

Last date to apply for FJMU Lahore admission is 22 January, 2021

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad

Punjab Medical College (PMC) was formed in 1973 but rebranded as Faisalabad Medical University in 2017. The clinical training institutes associated with PMC are District Headquarters Hospitals, GM Abad Hospital, and Allied Hospital.

Graduate and Postgraduate courses in medicine are offered twice a year in the sessions of Spring and Fall at PMC. This institute covers a land of 158 acres.

It has several hostels, seminar rooms, laboratories, and sports grounds. Type: Public Location: Sargodha Road, Faisalabad, Punjab

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16. Ayub Medical College

Ayub Medical College was formed in 1979. It is affiliated with Khyber Medical University. The medical students are provided clinical training at Ayub Teaching Hospital. Ayub Medical College covers an extensive area of 130 acres.

There are several departments under the faculty umbrella of Medical Section, Clinical Sciences and Dental Section at Ayub Medical College. About 1500 students are currently enrolled at various stages of MBBS and BDS degree programs at Ayub College with an experienced teaching faculty of more than 200.

Type: Public

Location: Main Mansehra Road, Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

It emphasizes the subjects of medicine, hematology, neurosurgery, obstetrics, and gynecology, pediatrics. Bolan Hospital is the immediate training ground of Bolan Medical College.

Type: Public

Location: BMCH Complex, Brewery Road, Quetta, Balochistan

Programs MBBS.

BDS.

B.Sc. ( Hons.) Medical Imaging Technology.

DOMS.

MS Neurosurgery.

MS Urology.

Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur

Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QAMC) was founded in December 1971 by the Governor of Punjab. Admissions open for the Spring and Fall sessions for the MBBS program at QAMC. There are currently more than 1600 students studying at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College at various medical degree stages.

The associated teaching hospitals are to Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Civil Hospital and Jubilee Female Hospital in Bahawalpur, for the practical training of medical students. QAMC is affiliated with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP), the University of Health Sciences, SEPLAA Foundation and International Network for (Cancer Treatment and Research).

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QAMC covers a vast land of 200 acres. This institute provides adequate transportation, an extensive library, separate hostels and numerous sports facilities.

In addition to this, there are many societies and clubs dedicated to recreation and acknowledgment of students.

These include Quaidians Athletics and Sports Club, Quaidians Arts and Photographic Society, and Quaidians Dramatics Club And Movie Society.

Type: Public

Location: Bahawalpur Cantt, Bahawalpur, Punjab

Programs & Fee Structure:

BSc Audiology Hons

Fee N/A

BSc Medical Laboratory Technology Hons

Fee N/A

BSc Optometry & Orthoptics Hons

Fee N/A

Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT

Fee N/A

Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS

Fee N/A

Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical College,

Lahore

The Sheikh Zayed Medical and Hospital (SZMC) was founded in 2003 as a self-financed institution by the Punjab Government. The Sheikh Zayed Hospital is the practical teaching ground for the students of SZMC.

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It is the biggest hospital in Rahim Yar Khan district comprising up to 1700 beds. Sheikh Zayed Medical College was named after the Royal Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. SZMC is a prestigious and among the best medical colleges of Pakistan.

It is affiliated with the Pakistan Nursing Council and the University of Health Sciences. Admissions are conducted through the entrance exam of UHS. About 150 students are enrolled here each year on the basis of open merit.

Type: Public

Location: Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab

PROGRAMS & Fee Structure:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Doctor of Medicine MD MBBS

Tution Fee Rs.400,000/-

Health insurance including vaccination (Medical cover up to Rs. 100000/= per year) Rs. 10,000/-

Miscellaneous Rs 5,000/-

Sports and extracurricular activities Rs. 5,000/-

Ameer-ud-din Medical College, Lahore

Program & Fee Structure:

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs 5 Years 15630

Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Gujrat PROGRAM & Fee Structure:

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Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs 5 Years 63696

Faisalabad Medical University

Programs

Programs offered by the university

MBBS.

BDS.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Medical Imaging Technology

Fee Structure MBBS

Fee Rs 15650/-

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Fee Rs 15650/-

khawaja muhammad safdar medical college

Programs:

Bachelor / Undergraduate Courses by KMSMC, Sialkot Fee Structure 2021 and Last Merit

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

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Services Institute of Medical Sciences

The Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) was founded in 2003 by Dr. Faisal Masud. It is attached to the Service Hospital as its training bases.

This is the third biggest hospital in Lahore. About 190 students are granted admission to this institute every year on the basis of merit. SIMS is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS). The admission test of SIMS is conducted by UHS.

Type: Public

Location: Jail Road, Shadman, Lahore

Programs Programs Offered by Services Institute of Medical Sciences

B.B.S

BSc. ( Hons.) Medical Imaging Technology.

BSc. ( Hons.) Medical Laboratory Technology.

BSc. ( Hons.) Operation Theatre Technology.

Services Institute of Medical Sciences Lahore Fee Structure

Bachelors Programs and Courses Fee Structure

BSc Medical Imaging Technology (Hons) Fee N/A

BSc Operation Theatre Technology (Hons) Fee N/A

BSc Medical Laboratory Technology (Hons) Fee N/A

BSc Operation Theatre Technician (Hons) Fee N/A

MBBS Fee N/A

Sargodha Medical College

Programs offered

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

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Bachelor of Science (B.S. Hons) in Allied Health Sciences (AHS)

Doctor of physical therapy (DPT)

Nutrition Sciences (DhnD)

Federal Medical and Dental College, Islamabad

Programs & Fee Structure:

Bachelor / Undergraduate Courses by FMDC, Islamabad Fee Structure 2021 and Last Merit

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

BDS - Dentistry Admission 4 Years 24000

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 24000

Gujranwala Medical College

Bachelor / Undergraduate Courses by GMC, Gujranwala Fee Structure 2021 and Last Merit

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

DND - Medical Laboratory Sciences Admission 5 Years 74220

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 73720

PHARM.D - Pharmacy Admission 5 Years 74220

DPT - Physiotherapy Admission 5 Years 74220

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Dow University of Health Sciences

Sir Hugh Down formed the Dow University of Health Sciences in 1945. It is among the prominent medical universities of Pakistan. The Dow University of Health Science has been repeatedly recognized among the top medical institutions by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan from 2010 to 2014.

Dow University has recently been ranked in 3rd place in the medical category by HEC. The attached teaching hospital is the Down University Hospital. It is also accredited with Pakistan Health Research Council.

Type: Public

Location: Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi

Programs

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

The MBBS Program is offered in the following colleges of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS). Dow Medical College Dow International Medical College

Bachelors In Dental Surgery

Doctor of Pharmacy

BS Generic Nursing, Post RN Nursing

Doctor of Physiotherapy

BS Occupation Theory

BS Prosthetics & Orthotics

BS In Dental Care Professional -Dental hygiene -Dental technology

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BS Medical Technology

Specialties of DIMT

Bachelors of Business Administration

BS Nutrition Sciences

BS Biotechnology

Degree – Course Duration Fee/Year

BS - Clinical Laboratory Sciences Admission 4 Years 100000

BS - Dental Hygienist Admission 4 Years 100000

B.Sc. [Hons] - Dental Technology Admission 4 Years 140000

B.Sc. - Nursing Admission 4 Years 140000

Sahiwal Medical College

Programs & Fee Structure

Degree - Course Duration Fee/Year

MBBS - Medicine 5 Years 15630

Ghazi Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan

Program & Fee Structure

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Bachelor / Undergraduate Courses by DGKMC, D.g.khan Fee Structure 2021 and Last Merit

Degree - Course Duration Fee/Year

B.Sc. [Hons] - Medical Laboratory Technology Admission 4 Years NA

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 15630

B.Sc. [Hons] - Operation Theater Technology Admission 4 Years NA

Army Medical College

Army Medical College was founded in 1977 and has become a constituent college of NUST since 1998. This residential institution provides bachelor and postgraduate degrees in the field of medical sciences.

It consists of a total of 7 hostels, well-furnished labs, spacious lecture and seminar halls, and a modern auditorium.

This military institute admits students on the basis of the NUMS entry test for civilian students, Medical Cadet Course for cadets who are reticent to join the Pakistan Army and SAT Subject Test for foreign students.

Type: Military Institute

Location: Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi

Degree - Course Duration Fee/Year

BDS - Dentistry Admission 4 Years 220000

MBBS - Medicine - Mbbs Admission 5 Years 220000

Private Medical Colleges in Pakistan

Top 15 Private Medical Colleges in Pakistan

1. CMH Medical College, Lahore 2. Shifa College of Medicine

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3. FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry 4. Isra University 5. Lahore Medical and Dental College 6. Baqai Medical University 7. Ziauddin University 8. Islamabad Medical and Dental College 9. Fazaia Medical College 10. Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi 11. Gandhara University, Peshawar 12. Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore 13. Wah Medical College 14. Multan Medical and Dental College

. CMH Medical College, Lahore

CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry was established in 2006. National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) is the parent institute of this medical college.

CMH Lahore is supervised by the Pakistan Army Medical Corps. After completing the 5-year course of MBBS, you can be recruited as a Captain in the Pakistan Army and serve as a doctor. This happens after being enlisted in the Short Service Commission.

The courses of MBBS and BDS are both taught at CMH College.

Highly experienced teaching faculty is appointed which teaches the latest advancements and techniques in the medical area.

The Combined Military Hospital, Lahore is the attached medical training hospital of CMH Medical College. Army Cardiac Centre is deemed as one of the best in Pakistan where both civil and military doctors practice.

The annual total fee of 1st-year students of MBBS and BDS is around 1003,000 Rupees for local students.

Address: Abdur Rehman Road, Lahore City, Punjab

Shifa College of Medicine

The Shifa College of Medicine located in Islamabad. This college comes under the umbrella of the Tameer-e-Millat University of Islamabad. It was founded in 1998.

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Other medical-related courses are also taught at Shifa College of Medicine other than MBBS, are Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).

The affiliated teaching hospitals are Shifa International Hospital Ltd. It is the only hospital in Pakistan other than Aga Khan Hospital that has the accreditation of Joint Commission International.

Although the number of beds are limited at this medical institute, it overcomes this by having the modern and latest approaches to medical science.

The annual tuition fee of MBBS for local students is PKR 950,000 and USD 18,000 for foreign admissions.

ADDRESS : NCBMS Tower Sector H-8/4, Services Road, Islamabad Capital Territory

FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry

FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry was established in 2000 in Lahore. This private-sector medical college is famous for its outstanding dental program (BDS).

The FMHCMD departments of Anatomy and Histology are mainly prominent for quality education and good research.

Every year 150 students are enrolled in MBBS and 75 students in BDS programs in FMH College.

The discipline, facilities and medical educational and practical training is of topnotch and exceptional.

Fatima Memorial Hospital is the attached clinical training hospital for FMH College.

The estimated annual fee for Pakistani students at FMH College is around Rupees 600,000 and USD 12,000 for foreign students.

ADDRESS : Shadman Rd, Lahore City, Punjab

Isra University

Isra Islamic Foundation established Isra University in 1997. This notable institute of Hyderabad is approved by the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy.

Isra University offers MBBS, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Bachelor of Science (Nursing). The Faculty of Dentistry at Isra University awards degrees in Bachelor and Master of Dental Surgery.

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The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has ranked Isra University at 6th place in the medical category due to its remarkable teaching practices.

The annual tuition fee for the MBBS and BDS program of Isra University is about PKR 687,000.

The annual tuition fee for the nursing program is around PKR 125,000 and PKR 220,000 for the DPT program.

ADDRESS: New Hala, Mirpur Khas Road Link, Hyderabad, Sindh

Lahore Medical and Dental College

The Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC) was established in 1997 over a vast land of 120 kanals. This prestigious medical institute was the first private medical college to be formed in Punjab.

Due to its modern facilities and advanced teaching procedures of the medical field, the graduates of LMDC can appear for professional exams globally. LMDC is accredited by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the General Medical Council of the UK.

The affiliated clinical training hospitals of LMDC are Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, and Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital.

To be eligible for BDS and MBBS admissions in this reputable private institution, you must have passed the MDCAT entrance exam.

The annual fee of MBBS and BDS at LMDC is estimated to be around Rupees 950,000.

ADDRESS: Talspura, Canal Rd, North, Lahore City, Punjab

7. Baqai Medical University

Baqai Medical University is located at Deh Tor, Gadap Road in Karachi. This degree-granting institution was founded in 1988.

It has been ranked at 13 by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in the medical category.

Along with MBBS and BDS, Baqai Medical University also teaches the programs of Doctor of Veterinary Sciences (DVM), Pharm-D, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine (DPTRM) and Nursing.

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Every year about 100 students are given admission in the medical program and 75 students in the dental program.

The estimated fee of the MBBS and BDS program is around Rs. 410,000/- per year and 10,200 US Dollars.

ADDRESS: 51 Deh Tor, Gadap Rd, Near Toll Plaza, Super Highway, Karachi

Ziauddin University

Established in 1995, Ziauddin University is situated at Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6, Clifton,

Karachi.

It is affiliated with the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and Pakistan Nursing Council. This prestigious institute has also been ranked by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) among the top medical institutes of Pakistan.

A number of hospitals by the Ziauddin Group are attached to the Ziauddin University for the medical training of the students.

This institute is famous for conducting research-based studies, especially in the biomedical engineering field.

The medical students at Ziauddin University are taught by self-directed learning and problem-based learning strategies.

The yearly tuition fee of MBBS and BDS programs is around Rs. 950,000/- for local students and USD 18,000/- for foreign students. While the amount of Rs. 50,000 is the admission fee for the first time only.

ADDRESS: 4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Clifton Rd, Karachi city, Sindh

Islamabad Medical and Dental College

Formed in 2007, Islamabad Medical and Dental College is located at the foothills of the Margalla hills.

This is almost 7.5 acres of land that teaches Medical Science, Nursing, Dental Surgery, and Physical Therapy.

Every year 100 students are enrolled in the MBBS program, 4 in MDS program and 50 students conducted in the BDS program.

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At any given time, there are about 500 MBBS and 250 BDS students at this top institution.

Islamabad Medical and Dental College is part of the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University. This college has earned its good repute by teaching the latest advances in the medical community and pragmatic training.

The Ministry of Health of Pakistan has approved this college and it is accredited by the WHO Directory of Medical Schools and the International Medical Education Directory (IMED).

There are a number of clinical institutes attached to Islamabad Medical and Dental College for clinical practice.

Islamabad Dental Hospital(IDH) Social Security Hospital Ahmed Medical Complex St Joseph's Hospice, Rawalpindi Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital(DANTH)

ADDRESS: Main Murree Road, Bhara Kahu, Islamabad city, Federal Capital

The estimated fee for the MBBS program is around Rs. 665000 per annum and Rs. 650000 for BDS.

. Fazaia Medical College

Fazaia Medical College was established in March 2015. Although a new institute, it was quick to carve a niche for itself in the medical field due to its sheer academic records and good facilities.

Although a new institute, it was quick to carve a niche for itself in the medical field due to its sheer academic records and good facilities.

It is affiliated with the Air University and is situated on the grounds of Air University at PAF Complex E-9 in Islamabad.

Both the programs of MBBS and BDS are taught at this college. There are three main faculties of Science at Fazaia Medical College. Namely, Faculty of Basic Science, Clinical Science, and Medical Education.

The open merit fee for MBBS is around Rs. 950,000/- per year and the US $16,530/- for overseas students. While the admission fee is set at Rs. 50,000/-.

ADDRESS: PAF Complex, E-9, Islamabad city, Federal Capital

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Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi

Jinnah Medical and Dental College was formed in 1998 and is affiliated with the University of Karachi, Jinnah Sindh Medical University and the World Health Organization.

Along with MBBS and BDS, you can also apply for the courses of DPT, Pharm-D, and BSN.

Every year 75 students in the BDS and 100 students in the MBBS program are enrolled in Jinnah Medical College.

Due to great competent and proficient teaching methods, the students of this institution have brought over 550 distinctions in the MBBS subjects and over 340 laudable distinctions in the BDS sphere in the Professional Examinations.

For effective clinical training the attached hospitals are:

Jinnah Medical College Hospital Medicare Dental Hospital Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital LRBT Eye Hospital

The annual tuition fee for local students for the MBBS program is about Rs. 995,000/- to 1,220,000/-.

The annual BDS tuition fee is around Rs. 930,000/- to Rs. 1,140,000/- for local Pakistani students.

While the overseas have to pay USD 15,000/- to USD 16,500/- for both MBBS and BDS programs.

Address: 22-23 Shaheed-E-Millat, Behar Muslim Society, Sharafabad, Karachi City, Sindh

Gandhara University, Peshawar

Formed in 2002, Gandhara University is among the best medical institutions in Pakistan with being ranked at 9th place the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in the medical category.

This promising university of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa focuses on research and advanced teaching practices of the medical field.

Various programs and experienced faculty at Gandhara University is dedicated to teaching medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and paramedical technologies.

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The attached clinical teaching institutes are:

Answer Teaching Hospital Kabir Medical College Sardar Begum Dental College Gandhara College of Pharmacy

The total fee for the first year of MBBS and BDS is Rs. 672,000/- at Gandhara University.

ADDRESS: Canal Road, University Town, Peshawar City, KPK

Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore

Formed in 2009, Shalamar Medical and Dental College is part of the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences.

This is one of the top private medical institutes in Punjab with noteworthy accreditations with WHO Avicenna Directory of Medical World Schools and Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research.

The attached hospitals for effective clinical training are Shalamar Hospital and Fauji Foundation Hospital in Lahore.

The admission fee for all students is Rs. 50,000/- which is to pay one time only. The yearly MBBS tuition fee is Rs. 950,000/- for local students. The foreign or overseas students have to pay USD 16,000/- per year as tuition fee.

ADDRESS: Shalimar Link Road, Shalimar Larechs Colony, Lahore city, Punjab

Wah Medical College

Wah Medical College is among the top private medical colleges of Punjab. It was established in 2002.

Covering a vast land of 200 Kanals, Wah Medical College is administered by the Pakistan Ordnance Factories Welfare Trust.

The attached teaching hospital is the POF Hospital. It provides appropriate grounds and excellent facilities for learning and practicing medicine and medical techniques.

This institute is accredited by the World Directory of Medical Schools and the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi.

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The total fee for the first year of MBSS in open merit is Rs. 1,050,000/- and Rs. 1,284,500/- for hostel boarding students.

While the first-year total fee for overseas or foreign students is USD 16,510/- and for such hostel boarders is USD 18,000/-.

ADDRESS: North Road, Wah, Rawalpindi city, Punjab

Multan Medical and Dental College

Established in 2008, Multan Medical and Dental College is a top private medical college of Punjab.

The Ministry of Health of Pakistan has approved this institute. 150 students are enrolled in the MBBS program and 50 students in the BDS program every year at Multan Medical and Dental College.

The attached teaching hospital is Ibn-e-Siena Hospital for the constructive clinical training of the students.

The MBBS fee for the local students is at Rs. 978,600/- to Rs. 1,015,350/- while the foreign students have to pay USD 18,900.00.

ADDRESS: Rohtak House, Bosan Road, Multan city, Punjab

These colleges are a boon in a sense of their education level and their accessibility, not only for the people in Pakistan but also the foreigners who want to experience the life of a medical student under a hefty umbrella in Pakistan.

For such an aspirant, this opportunity is just a few steps away. The fee structure and the acceptability is the same as that for the citizens of Pakistan.