Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry
MBBS seats
Not published
Not published
Annual fee
PKR 15 lakh
Estimated from fee ceiling
Closing merit
83.70%
2025, Self-finance
Clinical beds
500
Tabba Kidney Institute / Hamdard University 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
Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry sits at Madinat al-Hikmah in Karachi. 1 The home page names the main campus on Hakim Mohammed Said Road. 1 The college belongs to Hamdard University. 1 Our dataset records a private college established in 1994 and the affiliation as Hamdard University.
The programs page lists an MBBS course of five years. 2 It lists a BDS course of four years. 2 The MBBS course carries 6,200 teaching hours and the BDS course 5,000. 2 Both courses run in the spring session. 2 Our dataset records the same course lengths in the program row.
The PMDC private medical colleges register we checked does not list the college. 5 The PMDC private dental colleges register carries no entry either. 6 Our dataset marks the recognition status as court-ordered and records no seat count for either course.
The programs page states that PM&DC accredits both courses. 2 Our dataset records estimated annual fees of PKR 1,500,000 for MBBS and PKR 1,300,000 for BDS. The fee page carried no MBBS or BDS figures when we checked. 4
The fee page lists first-semester fees for other programmes. 4 Pharm-D costs PKR 223,000, DPT PKR 227,000 and BS Nursing PKR 234,000. 4
At a Glance
private Sector
Hamdard University
Tabba Kidney Institute / Hamdard University Hospital
500 Beds
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
Accreditations & Global Listings
Data verified for Session 2025-2026 admissions. Source: PMDC gazette, Hamdard University admission prospectus, official merit notifications, and university admissions office.
History and heritage
Hamdard University started in 1991 as a private research university. 1 Hakim Mohammed Said founded it. 1 The home page remembers him as Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said, 1920 to 1998. 1 Our dataset records the college founding in 1994 at Madinat al-Hikmah.
The home page names Mrs. Sadia Rashid as chancellor. 1 It names Prof. Dr. Engr. Imran J Amin as vice-chancellor. 1 The university runs seven faculties. 1
The university holds campuses in Karachi and Islamabad. 1 The Karachi addresses include a city campus in P.E.C.H.S and two sites in North Nazimabad. 1 The Islamabad campus sits at 04 Park Link Road, Chak Shahzad. 1
The programs page lists MBBS, BDS, DPT, BS Nursing and BMT. 2 The fee page lists Pharm-D as well. 4 The medicine and dentistry courses run in the spring session. 2
MBBS program
5 yearsRecognized seats
Not published
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
PKR 15 lakh
Estimated from the UHS private sector fee ceiling
Closing merit (latest)
83.70%
Self-finance (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not published | 83.70% |
| 2024 | Not published | 80.50% |
| 2023 | Not published | 81.50% |
| 2022 | Not published | 80.10% |
BDS program
4 yearsRecognized seats
Not published
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
PKR 13 lakh
Estimated from the UHS private sector fee ceiling
Closing merit (latest)
81.20%
Self-finance (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not published | 81.20% |
| 2024 | Not published | 78.10% |
| 2023 | Not published | 78.30% |
| 2022 | Not published | 77.00% |
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 15 lakhest. | Not published | 5 years |
| BDS | PKR 13 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
Our dataset records four self-finance MBBS closing aggregates for the college. The closing aggregate moved from 80.1% in 2022 to 81.5% in 2023. It then moved to 80.5% in 2024 and 83.7% in 2025.
Our dataset records four self-finance BDS closing aggregates too. They moved from 77% in 2022 to 78.3% in 2023, then to 78.1% in 2024 and 81.2% in 2025.
The MBBS series dips in 2024 and rises again in 2025. The BDS series dips in 2024 too. Our dataset records both dips. Our dataset labels every entry in both series as self-finance and records no open-merit entry.
The checked pages publish no closing-merit list. 134 PMDC set the 2025 MDCAT at 180 MCQs with no negative marking. 7 Compare sessions with care. The same percentage does not mean the same raw score. The 2025 MBBS entry sits 3.2 points above the 2024 entry.
Admission process
Hamdard University runs admission through its own portal at admission.hamdard.edu.pk. 3 The process includes a pre-admission entrance test. 3 The how-to-apply page gives twelve steps. 3 PMDC conducts the MDCAT for medical admissions in Pakistan. 7 Merit lists appear on the website on the announced schedule. 3 The how-to-apply page asks candidates to keep one account only. 3
- Create one account with your email and phone number. 3
- Register at admission.hamdard.edu.pk for the entrance test. 3
- Fill all sections of the online application form. 3
- Upload your photograph on the form. 3
- Print the fee voucher from the last page of the form. 3
- Pay the voucher at the bank. 3
- Download the admit card within three working days after you pay. 3
- Carry the printed admit card to the entrance test. 3
- Watch the website for the merit list on the announced schedule. 3
Teaching hospitals and clinical training
Our dataset records 500 clinical beds and names Tabba Kidney Institute and Hamdard University Hospital as the attached hospitals. The home page lists Naimat Begum Hospital, Shifa-Ul-Mulk Hospital and Taj Medical Complex instead. 1 Our dataset names the hospital at Taj Complex in the campus facility list.
Our dataset records rotations at the 500-bed Hamdard University Hospital at Taj Complex and at Naimat Begum Mother and Child Care Hospital. The home page gives the web address of Naimat Begum Hospital. 1 Our dataset records clinical pathology and community medicine training in the rotations.
The home page lists three hospitals among the university facilities. 1 Our dataset records 500 clinical beds for the college. The two records name different hospitals. Ask the admission office which hospitals take students for training. 3
Campus and facilities
The main campus sits at Madinat al-Hikmah on Hakim Mohammed Said Road in Karachi. 1 The home page lists campuses in Karachi and Islamabad. 1 The Islamabad campus sits at 04 Park Link Road, Chak Shahzad. 1 Our dataset lists the main campus in the facility list.
Our dataset lists the Bait al-Hikmah Central Library, hostels on campus and a herbal medicine research center among the campus facilities. The home page places the main campus at Madinat al-Hikmah. 1
The dental site sits at Block L in North Nazimabad. 1 The second North Nazimabad site sits at Block F. 1 The city campus sits at 159-P Block 3 in P.E.C.H.S. 1 Our dataset records hostels on campus.
Recognition and listing
The PMDC private medical colleges register we checked on 7 October 2026 carries no entry for the college. 5 The PMDC private dental colleges register carries no entry either. 6 Our dataset marks the recognition status as court-ordered.
The programs page states that PM&DC accredits the MBBS and BDS courses. 2 Our dataset lists PMDC recognition, a WHO directory listing, ECFMG eligibility and CPSP accreditation. PMDC is the national regulator for medical and dental colleges in Pakistan.
Check the current status with PMDC before you pay a fee. 56 Our dataset records the recognition status as court-ordered. The registers we checked carried no entry for the college. 56
Student life
Our dataset lists hostels on campus, the Bait al-Hikmah Central Library and a herbal medicine research center. The home page lists seven faculties. 1
The how-to-apply page gives the admissions email as [email protected]. 3 The admission office answers from 9:00am to 3:30pm. 3 Candidates send questions to that address. 3
The home page carries a UAN and a WhatsApp number. 1 The university email is [email protected]. 1 Merit lists appear on the website on the announced schedule. 3
Contact and official links
- Address
- Madinat al-Hikmah, Hakim Mohammed Said Road, Karachi
- UAN
- (021) 111-102-030
- (92) 331 1160109
- University email
- [email protected]
- Admissions email
- [email protected]
- Fax
- (92-21) 36440045
- Website
- www.hamdard.edu.pk
- Admission portal
- admission.hamdard.edu.pk
Common questions
Is the college on the PMDC register?
The PMDC private medical colleges register we checked on 7 October 2026 carries no entry for the college. 5 The PMDC private dental colleges register carries no entry either. 6 Our dataset records the recognition status as court-ordered. The programs page claims PM&DC accreditation for both courses. 2 Our dataset lists a WHO directory listing, ECFMG eligibility and CPSP accreditation.
How many seats does the college offer?
Our dataset records no seat count for either course. The PMDC registers we checked carry no entry for the college. 56 The programs page lists the MBBS and BDS courses without seat numbers. 2 Ask the admission office for the current seat count. 3 The programs page states that both courses run in the spring session. 2
What does the course cost?
Our dataset records an estimated annual fee of PKR 1,500,000 for MBBS and PKR 1,300,000 for BDS. The fee page carried no MBBS or BDS figures when we checked. 4 It links an MBBS fee structure document for 2026-27 on Google Drive. 4 Ask the admission office for the current fee. 3
How do I apply?
Register one account at admission.hamdard.edu.pk with your email and phone number. 3 Fill the form, upload your photo and print the fee voucher. 3 Pay the voucher at the bank and download the admit card. 3 The admit card appears on the portal within three working days after you pay. 3
Where is the college?
The main campus sits at Madinat al-Hikmah on Hakim Mohammed Said Road in Karachi. 1 The home page lists campuses in Karachi and Islamabad. 1 The Islamabad campus sits at 04 Park Link Road, Chak Shahzad. 1 Our dataset lists hostels on campus. The city campus sits at 159-P Block 3 in P.E.C.H.S. 1
Which tests do I need?
The how-to-apply page describes a pre-admission entrance test run by the university. 3 PMDC conducts the MDCAT for medical admissions in Pakistan. 7 PMDC set the 2025 MDCAT at 180 MCQs with no negative marking. 7 The university posts merit lists on the website on schedule. 3 The how-to-apply page gives the full process in twelve steps. 3
Other colleges in Sindh
- Liaquat University of Medical and Health SciencesJamshoro, public, 350 MBBS88.50%
- Dow Medical CollegeKarachi, public, 350 MBBS87.44%
- Dow International Medical CollegeKarachi, public, 150 MBBS86.90%
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (Chandka)Larkana, public, 250 MBBS85.60%
- Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical CollegeSukkur, public, 100 MBBS84.90%
- Sindh Medical CollegeKarachi, public, 350 MBBS84.75%
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College, LyariKarachi, public, 100 MBBS84.21%
- Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences (PUMHS)Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad), public, 250 MBBS, 50 BDS84.20%
Sources
Page research verified 2026-10-07. Every numbered marker in the text links to the matching entry below.
- [1] Hamdard University — Home, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [2] Hamdard University — Programs offered, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [3] Hamdard University — How to apply, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [4] Hamdard University — Fee structure, college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [5] PMDC — Private Medical Colleges register, pmdc, accessed 2026-10-07
- [6] PMDC — Private Dental Colleges register, pmdc, accessed 2026-10-07
- [7] PMDC — Public Notice Regarding MDCAT-2025, pmdc, accessed 2026-10-07
PMDC (pmdc.pk/colleges) for the current recognition status. Hamdard University 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.