Punjab Approves New Rules for Admission to Medical Colleges
The Punjab government has approved a new admission policy for public and private medical colleges across the province. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, as part of broader health sector reforms.
🔹 Key Highlights of the New Policy
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MDCAT Made Mandatory
Passing the MDCAT exam is now compulsory for admission to all government medical and dental institutions in Punjab. -
Fee for Overseas Pakistanis
For the children of overseas Pakistanis, the MDCAT fee has been fixed at $10,000. -
Private Colleges Admission Process
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Once a student’s name appears on the merit list, one-third of the tuition fee will be deposited with the University of Health Sciences (UHS).
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After the final merit list is announced, UHS will transfer the fee to the concerned college.
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The remaining fee will be paid directly to the institution by students.
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Training and Specialization
Trainee doctors completing postgraduate training in private hospitals will now be sent for specialization at private medical colleges to meet the rising demand for specialists. -
Infrastructure Reforms
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New medical blocks will be set up within existing public universities instead of building separate colleges.
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Work on Nawaz Sharif Medical City will be expedited.
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🔹 Healthcare Milestones
CM Maryam Nawaz also expressed satisfaction over the first successful angioplasty at Sahiwal Cardiac Centre. She directed Mayo Hospital to ensure transparent patient care at its Ablation Centre and emphasized enhanced facilities for cancer patients.