Watim Medical and Dental College
MBBS seats
Not published
Not published
Annual fee
Not published
MBBS tuition
Closing merit
84.20%
2025, Self-finance
Clinical beds
450
Teaching hospital
This college currently admits on a court order rather than a standing PMDC recognition. Status can change between admission cycles. Check the latest PMDC gazette before applying.
Overview
Watim Medical and Dental College is a private medical and dental college at Main G.T. Road, Rawat, Rawalpindi. The college states that the Punjab centralised admission policy applies to it and that students apply at the UHS admissions portal. 21
The college teaches the five-year MBBS course and the four-year BDS course. Our dataset records 50 BDS seats, and the college records PM&DC approval for 100 MBBS students. 3
The attached hospital in our dataset holds 450 beds. The college website names Watim General Hospital and Watim Dental Hospital as its hospitals. 58
The college runs postgraduate training for residents and publishes the Journal of Watim Medical and Dental College. 23 The website describes a campus with modern facilities, active student societies and a supportive atmosphere. 2
Our dataset lists PMDC recognition, WHO WDOMS listing, ECFMG eligibility and CPSP accreditation for the college.
At a Glance
private Sector
NUMS
Affiliated Hospital
450 Beds
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
Accreditations & Global Listings
Data verified for Session 2025-2026 admissions. Source: PMDC gazette, NUMS admission prospectus, official merit notifications, and university admissions office.
History and milestones
Our dataset dates the college to 2010. The college website states that Watim Medical and Dental College was established in 2015-2016. 3
The website tells the story in three phases. The dental wing came first, the MBBS wing in 2019 and the paramedics school in 2021. 3
The dental wing moved first. The website records that Watim Dental College gained recognition from the PM&DC in 2016-2017. 3
The medical wing followed. PM&DC approval for 100 MBBS students at Watim Medical College, Rawat, came in 2019. 3
A third wing opened later. The Watim School of Paramedics and Allied Health Sciences won approval from the Punjab Medical Faculty and began classes in 2021. 3
Future plans cover nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation sciences and postgraduate studies. The website records partnerships with international institutions for student and faculty exchange and research collaborations. 3
The stated mission is to build a modern educational and training institute committed to health care, research and community service. 3 The vision keeps graduates ready for global health challenges through changing teaching methods and new technology. 3
The college trains students to become life-long learners, critical thinkers, leaders, health promoters and evidence based practitioners. 3
The group runs Watim General Hospital, which the website dates to 2015. 5 The group also runs Watim Dental Hospital for dental services. 8
Pre-registration for the 2026-27 session opened on the website, and applicants are directed to the UHS portal. 2
Prof. Dr. Abdur Rasheed Mian chairs the Board of Management of the college and serves as Dean of Postgraduate Studies. 3 His career spans medical education and leadership in forensic medicine and clinical practice. 3
MBBS program
5 yearsRecognized seats
Not published
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
Not published
Public fee
Closing merit (latest)
84.20%
Self-finance (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not published | 84.20% |
| 2024 | Not published | 81.10% |
BDS program
4 yearsRecognized seats
50
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
Not published
Public fee
Closing merit (latest)
82.00%
Self-finance (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not published | 82.00% |
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 81.10% in 2024 to 84.20% in 2025. The rise is 3.10 percentage points across the two recorded sessions. The recorded BDS value for 2025 is 82.00%, which sits 2.20 points below the MBBS value of that session.
The fee page of the college lists an annual MBBS fee. That fee sits at the top of the Punjab private band of PKR 1.2M to 2.4M. 6
The college admission policy builds the aggregate from 10% Matric, 40% FSc and 50% MDCAT. 4 The UHS 2025-26 private-sector notification uses the same 10% SSC, 40% HSSC and 50% MDCAT split. 1 Compare sessions with care. The national MDCAT scale moved from 210 marks in 2021 to 200 marks in 2022 and to 180 marks in 2025. 9
Admission process (MBBS and BDS via UHS)
The college follows the Punjab centralised admission policy and directs applicants to the UHS portal. The steps below follow the UHS 2025-26 private-sector notification and the college admission policy. 214
- Check eligibility: at least 60% in FSc or A-Levels and at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS. 4
- For BDS, the MDCAT requirement is at least 50%. 4
- Apply at the UHS admissions portal for the session announced by the government. 2
- 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
- Pay the Rs. 2,000 processing fee challan at Bank of Punjab or National Bank of Pakistan, then upload the receipt. 1
- Cancel any earlier college admission in writing before you accept a later offer, as PMDC rules demand. 4
- On selection, deposit Rs. 600,000 in the UHS account within three working days, then pay the remaining college fee. 1
Teaching hospitals and clinical training
Clinical training runs at the hospitals of the college. Our dataset records 450 beds, and the website describes Watim General Hospital as a 500-bed facility established in 2015. 5
The hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services as a fully equipped facility. All departments are led by qualified and experienced consultants. 5
The hospital leads with critical care units. It runs an ICU, a CCU, a PICU, modern operation theatres, 12 labour rooms and full outpatient departments. 5
A blood bank and an emergency service support the wards. A 24/7 pharmacy and a pathology laboratory back the departments. 5
The hospital runs free medical camps on campus and in nearby and peripheral villages. OPD cards, diagnostic tests and essential medicines stay free of cost for patients. 5
Watim Dental Hospital handles the dental training of the BDS students. 8
Campus and facilities
The campus stands at Main G.T. Road, near T-Chowk, Rawat, in Rawalpindi. 8 Our campus record lists the G.T. Road campus, a digital learning lab, a medical library and student hostels.
The website states that the campus holds modern facilities, active student societies and a supportive atmosphere. 2 The college also runs postgraduate training programmes for residents. 2
Separate hostels for male and female students follow a first-come, first-served rule inside the college premises. They offer furnished private and shared rooms with meals, laundry and 24/7 security. 7
Transport runs on pre-designated routes between Rawalpindi and Islamabad for students, faculty and staff. 7
The college keeps the Watim Dental Hospital beside the general hospital for dental services. 8
Recognition and standing
The website records the recognition path of the college. Watim Dental College gained PM&DC recognition in 2016-2017, and PM&DC approved 100 MBBS students in 2019. 3
The UHS 2025-26 private-sector notification lists the college and notes that admission for the session stays subject to PM&DC approval. 1 Our dataset also lists WHO WDOMS listing, ECFMG eligibility and CPSP accreditation.
The college records partnerships with international institutions for student and faculty exchange and research collaborations. 3 It publishes the Journal of Watim Medical and Dental College. 23
UHS Lahore runs the private-sector admission for the college and publishes the merit lists for the session. 1
Student life
Separate hostels for male and female students give learners from outside Rawalpindi a place to live. 7
Hostel life includes indoor and outdoor sports areas, weekly market trips, annual tours and extracurricular activities. 7 The website reports active student societies and a supportive atmosphere on campus. 2
Transport on pre-designated routes links the campus with Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Students also join the free medical camps that the hospital runs on campus and in nearby villages. 75
Postgraduate residents also train at the college, and the website reports their achievements. 2
The medical library and the digital learning lab give students places to study on campus.
The website answers common student questions on hostel and transport services in its FAQ section. 2
Contact and official links
- Address
- Watim Medical and Dental College, Main G.T. Road, Near T-Chowk, Rawat, Rawalpindi
- Watim General Hospital
- +92 51 4610425
- Watim Dental Hospital
- +92 51 3757577
- Admissions office
- +92 51 3757575, [email protected]
- Website
- watim.com.pk
- Admission portal
- private-mbbs.uhs.edu.pk
Common questions
How do I apply to Watim Medical and Dental College?
You apply at the UHS admissions portal, because the college follows the Punjab centralised admission policy. Register online, name the college in your preference list and pay the processing fee. The college website shows pre-registration for the 2026-27 session and points applicants to the same portal. 21
What marks do I need?
You need at least 60% in FSc or A-Levels and at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS. The BDS course asks for at least 50% in MDCAT. The college admission policy states these thresholds. The policy page of the college carries the full rules. 4
How many seats does the college hold?
Our dataset records 50 BDS seats. The college records PM&DC approval for 100 MBBS students since 2019. Check the UHS prospectus of your session for the seat count in force. The seat count for your session stays in the UHS notification of that year. 31
What does the MBBS course cost?
The fee page lists an annual fee of PKR 2,220,325 for the 2025-2030 batch, plus a one-time admission fee of PKR 50,000. Tuition rises with the consumer price index each year. The hostel fee sits separate from the tuition. 6
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] Watim Medical and Dental College — official website, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [3] Watim Medical and Dental College — About us, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [4] Watim Medical and Dental College — Admission policy, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [5] Watim General Hospital, hospital, accessed 2026-10-07
- [6] Watim Medical and Dental College — MBBS fee structure, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [7] Watim Medical and Dental College — Hostels and transport, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [8] Watim Medical and Dental College — Contact us, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [9] Wikipedia — Medical and Dental College Admission Test, wikipedia, accessed 2026-10-07
PMDC (pmdc.pk/colleges) for the current recognition status. NUMS 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.
The court-ordered admission tag reflects the latest reported PMDC / court notice at the time of capture. Always re-check with the college admission office before applying.