University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD)
MBBS seats
150
Recognized seats
Annual fee
PKR 17 lakh
Estimated from fee ceiling
Closing merit
86.70%
2025, Self-finance
Clinical beds
700
University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Overview
University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD) is a private medical and dental college in Lahore. It works as a constituent college of The University of Lahore on Defence Road. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore runs its admission for the private sector. 12
The college teaches the MBBS and BDS courses. The 2025-26 prospectus records 150 MBBS seats and 75 BDS seats. 3 Our dataset records the same seat counts and an estimated annual fee of PKR 1,700,000 for MBBS.
The PMDC private medical college list carries the college with a seat allocation of 150. 5 The prospectus records a fully paid house job for graduates and subsidised medical services for students. 3
The attached hospital in our dataset holds 700 beds. The prospectus counts five teaching hospitals with more than 1,000 beds in the group. 3
The website states that UCMD is a constituent college recognized by the Pakistan Medical Commission. 2
At a Glance
private Sector
UHS Lahore
University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
700 Beds
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
Accreditations & Global Listings
Data verified for Session 2025-2026 admissions. Source: PMDC gazette, UHS Lahore admission prospectus, official merit notifications, and university admissions office.
History and milestones
Our dataset dates the college to 1998. The 2025-26 prospectus gives the establishment year as 2001 for the college on Defence Road. 3
The prospectus marks the college years as 2001 to 2025 and calls UCMD a constituent college of The University of Lahore. 3 The parent university was established in 1999, and the prospectus lists it as HEC recognised in the W4 category. 3
The website records a long teaching record. It reports 20 batches of doctors and 21 batches of dentists trained by the college. 2
The training model uses early clinical exposure. Students meet patients in the early years and practise skills in the simulation and skills lab before they reach the wards. 3 The prospectus records a fully paid house job that moves students into professional practice after the degree. 3
The teaching network grew around the University of Lahore Hospital. The prospectus states that the hospital opened in 2014 with 436 beds and runs postgraduate training in 15 specialties. 3
The network also includes the Social Security Teaching Hospital and the Al-Khidmat Mansoorah Hospital as affiliated training sites. 3
The group runs the University Dental Hospital on Raiwind Road for dental training. 3
The prospectus describes five teaching hospitals and two primary healthcare centres in the training network. 3
In 2025, the first batch of 28 Palestinian dental students finished the final year BDS course at UCMD. 3
The university also runs a medical and dental college in Masaka, Uganda with Equator University of Science and Technology. 3
The simulation programme grew in stages. The prospectus records two skill labs and one simulation centre, with a hospital-based lab for clinical skills. 3
E-learning and online assessments run alongside classroom teaching at the college. 3
The prospectus records an electives programme and a research module that runs across the years of the course. 3
The prospectus records more than 350 faculty members across the medical and dental programmes. 3
MBBS program
5 yearsRecognized seats
150
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
PKR 17 lakh
Estimated from the UHS private sector fee ceiling
Closing merit (latest)
86.70%
Self-finance (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not published | 86.70% |
| 2024 | Not published | 83.50% |
| 2023 | Not published | 83.95% |
| 2022 | Not published | 82.40% |
BDS program
4 yearsRecognized seats
75
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
PKR 15 lakh
Estimated from the UHS private sector fee ceiling
Closing merit (latest)
84.00%
Self-finance (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not published | 84.00% |
| 2024 | Not published | 80.90% |
Fee structure
Annual tuition in PKR. Public colleges charge a single nominal rate; private colleges run a separate self-finance schedule that is several multiples higher than the public rate.
| Program | Open merit fee | Self-finance fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | PKR 17 lakhest. | Not published | 5 years |
| BDS | PKR 15 lakhest. | Not published | 4 years |
Closing merit history
Aggregate percentage for the last candidate admitted in each year. Public colleges report open-merit; private colleges report the self-finance pool.
What the merit trend shows
The recorded closing aggregates belong to the self-finance quota. The MBBS value moved from 82.40% in 2022 to 83.95% in 2023. It then moved to 83.50% in 2024 and to 86.70% in 2025. The rise runs across all four recorded sessions.
The BDS value moved from 80.90% in 2024 to 84.00% in 2025.
Our dataset records an estimated annual fee of PKR 1,700,000 for MBBS at the college. Private college fees in Punjab sit in the PKR 1.2M to 2.4M band.
UHS builds the aggregate from 10% SSC, 40% HSSC and 50% MDCAT. 1 Compare sessions with care. The MDCAT scale moved from 210 marks in 2021 to 200 marks in 2022 and to 180 marks in 2025. 6
Admission process (MBBS and BDS via UHS)
UHS conducts the private-sector admission for this college. The steps below follow the UHS 2025-26 private-sector notification and the college admissions page. 14
- Check eligibility: at least 60% in HSSC Pre-Medical and at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS. 34
- For BDS, the MDCAT requirement is at least 50%. 3
- Sit MDCAT in 2023, 2024 or 2025. UHS accepts any of these three results for the 2025-26 cycle. 1
- Register on private-mbbs.uhs.edu.pk for MBBS or private-bds.uhs.edu.pk for BDS. 1
- Name every college you want in order of preference. At least one preference is required to submit. 1
- Upload scanned documents of at most 1 MB each: result cards, domicile, CNIC or B-Form and the guardian CNIC. 1
- Generate the Rs. 2,000 processing fee challan, pay it at Bank of Punjab or National Bank of Pakistan, and upload the receipt. 1
- Submit before the deadline. The preference list becomes final once the deadline passes. 1
- On selection, deposit Rs. 600,000 in the UHS account within three working days, then pay the remaining college fee to the college. 1
Teaching hospitals and clinical training
Clinical training runs in the hospital network of the university. Our dataset records 700 beds at the attached University of Lahore Teaching Hospital.
The prospectus counts five teaching hospitals with more than 1,000 beds in total. The University of Lahore Hospital opened in 2014 with 436 beds and trains doctors in 15 specialties. It runs an accident and emergency department, a coronary care unit, and intensive care for adults, newborns and children. It also holds a cath lab, modular operation theatres and live surgery broadcast. 3
The Social Security Teaching Hospital adds 450 beds for industrial workers. It runs an intensive care unit, a coronary care unit, a haemodialysis unit, 10 operation theatres and 24-hour accident and emergency cover. 3 The Al-Khidmat Mansoorah Hospital is a trust-run facility with 190 beds. It runs a busy accident and emergency department with obstetric and neonatal services. 3 Two primary healthcare centres join the network for community training. 3
MBBS students rotate through medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology units. BDS students train at the University Dental Hospital on Raiwind Road. 3
The two Sehat Medical Complex centres run the primary healthcare arm in Hanjarwala and Lake City. They offer family medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, mental health support and preventive care. 3
Campus and facilities
The campus stands on Defence Road in Lahore. It holds the college buildings, the skills simulation lab and the student hostels. 23
Five hostels serve male and female students. The central library holds about 150,000 books and 35,000 digital books across four library sites. Eleven cafeterias serve the campus, and college transport covers the city. 3
Two skill labs and one simulation centre give students hands-on practice. The hospital-based lab uses manikin models for clinical skills and OSCE tests. 3
The university runs an on-campus gym with separate facilities for boys and girls, indoor games and a swimming pool. 3 IT labs with links of up to 100 Mbps and wireless service run at the Defence Road campus. 3
A student centre holds four floors of self-service cafeteria for the campus community. 3
Recognition and standing
The website states that UCMD is a constituent college of The University of Lahore and is recognized by the Pakistan Medical Commission. 2
Our dataset also lists WHO WDOMS listing, ECFMG eligibility and CPSP accreditation for the college. The website reports AMEE ASPIRE Awards for its medical education work. 2
The PMDC private medical college list carries the college with a seat allocation of 150. 5 The prospectus records an electives programme and pathways for international licensing exams that support graduates abroad. 3
UHS Lahore runs the private-sector admission for the college, and the merit lists for the session publish on its admission portal. 17
Student life
Five hostels give male and female students an on-site place to live. 3
Eleven cafeterias serve the campus, and college transport runs across Lahore. 3
Students use the skills simulation lab for clinical practice before they reach the wards. The central library supports study with print and digital collections. 3
The university runs more than 50 clubs and societies, and its student network holds about 30,000 learners. 3 Students from more than 22 nationalities study in the network. 3
Campus life includes sports arenas, student-run events, cultural festivals, music nights and academic competitions across the year. 3
The college runs a student development programme with a mentoring scheme. Dedicated mentors guide students through group and one-to-one sessions. 3
Contact and official links
- Address
- University College of Medicine and Dentistry, Defence Road, Lahore
- Telephone
- +92 42 111 865 865 (ext 2501, 2600)
- General queries
- [email protected]
- Website
- ucmd.uol.edu.pk
- Admission portal
- private-mbbs.uhs.edu.pk
Common questions
How do I apply to UCMD?
You apply through the UHS private admission portal. Register online, name the college in your preference list, upload documents and pay the Rs. 2,000 processing fee. The preference list becomes final once the deadline passes, so order the colleges with care. 1
What marks do I need?
You need at least 60% in HSSC Pre-Medical and at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS. The BDS course asks for at least 50% in MDCAT. UHS accepts MDCAT results from 2023, 2024 or 2025 for the 2025-26 cycle. 134
How many seats does the college hold?
The 2025-26 prospectus records 150 MBBS seats and 75 BDS seats. The PMDC private college list also carries an allocation of 150. Open merit fills most seats, and a small share goes to foreign candidates. The seat table sits in the UHS private-sector notification for the session. 135
What do I pay after selection?
You deposit Rs. 600,000 in the UHS account within three working days of the merit list. You then pay the remaining college fee directly to the college. The Rs. 2,000 processing fee is separate and is paid at the application stage. 1
Does the college offer a hostel?
Yes. The prospectus lists five hostels for male and female students at the Defence Road campus. Students also use the central library, the eleven cafeterias and the on-campus sports facilities. The university network runs an on-campus gym and a swimming pool for students. 3
Other colleges in Punjab
- King Edward Medical UniversityLahore, public, 325 MBBS, 50 BDS94.87%
- Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical and Dental CollegeLahore, public, 100 MBBS, 50 BDS94.75%
- Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeLahore, public, 325 MBBS94.45%
- Services Institute of Medical SciencesLahore, public, 220 MBBS94.23%
- Nishtar Medical UniversityMultan, public, 300 MBBS, 65 BDS94.15%
- Ameer-ud-Din Medical CollegeLahore, public, 110 MBBS94.01%
- Rawalpindi Medical UniversityRawalpindi, public, 350 MBBS, 50 BDS93.93%
- Fatima Jinnah Medical UniversityLahore, public, 300 MBBS93.81%
Sources
Page research verified 2026-10-07. Every numbered marker in the text links to the matching entry below.
- [1] UHS — Private sector MBBS and BDS admissions 2025-26 (PDF), admitting university, accessed 2026-10-07
- [2] University College of Medicine and Dentistry — official website, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [3] UCMD Prospectus 2025-26 (PDF), prospectus, accessed 2026-10-07
- [4] UCMD — Admissions, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [5] PMDC — Private medical colleges list, pmdc, accessed 2026-10-07
- [6] Wikipedia — Medical and Dental College Admission Test, wikipedia, accessed 2026-10-07
- [7] UHS — Private admission merit and selection lists 2025-26, admitting university, accessed 2026-10-07
PMDC (pmdc.pk/colleges) for the current recognition status. UHS Lahore admission prospectus for the latest published seats and fees. Individual college websites and fee notifications for any figure not in the prospectus. Wikipedia "List of medical schools in Pakistan" for cross-checking seat counts.
MDCAT test score scales changed over time (210 in 2021, 200 in 2022, 180 from 2025). The MDCAT weightage in the aggregate formula (typically 50% MDCAT, 40% HSSC, 10% SSC) has stayed stable across cycles we cover. Closing merit numbers between cycles may not be directly comparable.