Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, has opened SZABMU MBBS BDS admission 2026-27 at its affiliated private medical and dental colleges. Candidates can apply online until 27 November 2026, according to Associated Press of Pakistan. The university posted its admission notice on 4 November 2026.
Key details
| Organisation | Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Programmes | MBBS and BDS, session 2026-27 |
| Colleges | Private-sector medical and dental colleges affiliated with SZABMU |
| Test required | MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Merit formula | MDCAT 50%, FSc 40%, Matric 10% |
| Last date | 27 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online, on the SZABMU private admission portal |
| Official website | admission.szabmu.edu.pk/private |
Colleges and programmes offered
For MBBS, seats are offered at Islamabad Medical and Dental College, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences and HBS Medical and Dental College.
For BDS, you can apply to the dental colleges of Islamabad Medical and Dental College, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences and HBS, and to Bashir College of Dentistry. The number of seats in each college is not given in the notice.
Eligibility and merit criteria for MBBS and BDS
You must have appeared in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) conducted in 2024, 2025 or 2026. The SZABMU portal also lists these basic conditions under the PM&DC regulations:
- At least 60% marks (660 out of 1,100) in HSSC Pre-Medical or an equivalent 12th grade qualification.
- Minimum MDCAT marks of 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS.
Merit is worked out with 50% weightage for MDCAT, 40% for FSc (Pre-Medical) and 10% for Matric. Pakistani citizens, including those from AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, can compete for open merit seats. Quota seats need a supporting document such as a domicile certificate.
How to apply online
- Open the SZABMU private admission portal at admission.szabmu.edu.pk/private and click Register.
- Create an account with a valid email address, password and CNIC date of issue.
- Log in and fill in your personal, MDCAT and academic information.
- Upload the required documents as clear scans.
- Apply separately for the medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) programmes if you want both.
- Print the fee challan shown on the portal, pay it and submit before 27 November.
The portal says a submitted form cannot be changed, so check every entry first. No hard copy is sent to the university.
Documents to keep ready
The portal asks for a passport size photograph, CNIC or B-Form, SSC and HSSC certificates and transcripts, the MDCAT result certificate and the paid fee challan. Domicile and quota documents are needed only if you apply on those seats. IBCC attestation of documents is required at the time of admission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for SZABMU private college admission 2026-27?
The last date to apply online is 27 November 2026.
Can I apply with an MDCAT result from 2024 or 2025?
Yes. SZABMU says candidates who took MDCAT in 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply, subject to the admission criteria.
Do I need to apply separately for MBBS and BDS?
Yes. The portal says medical and dental programmes are handled separately, and each needs its own application.
Related: see our post on MBBS quota seats 2026-27 and the NUMS MBBS BDS merit list dates, or browse all admission news.
Note: Always confirm details on the official website before you apply or pay any fee. Great Pak Times is not affiliated with any government body.
Source: SZABMU Private Online Admissions Portal and APP via UrduPoint. Checked 6 November 2026.