Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (Chandka)
MBBS seats
250
Recognized seats
Annual fee
PKR 18,000
MBBS tuition
Closing merit
85.60%
2025, Open merit
Clinical beds
1,200
Chandka Medical College Hospital, Larkana
Overview
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University is a public medical university in Larkana, Sindh. 4 The university carries the name of Benazir Bhutto, who served twice as Prime Minister of Pakistan. 6 The university contact page lists its offices and telephone numbers. 3
The university started as Chandka Medical College on 20 April 1973. 15 Our dataset records the foundation year 1973 and 1,200 beds at the teaching hospital. Our dataset history note calls the university the chief healthcare citadel for upper Sindh and the Balochistan borders.
The Sindh prospectus lists seven constituent and affiliated bodies, from Chandka Medical College to the Larkana Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy. 1 The university offers MBBS, BDS, Pharm-D, nursing and the Doctor of Physiotherapy. 1
The prospectus keeps 250 MBBS seats across its medical colleges. 1 Our programme record lists 250 MBBS seats at Rs. 18,000 a year.
At a Glance
public Sector
JSMU Karachi
Chandka Medical College Hospital, Larkana
1,200 Beds
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
Accreditations & Global Listings
Data verified for Session 2025-2026 admissions. Source: PMDC gazette, JSMU Karachi admission prospectus, official merit notifications, and university admissions office.
History
In the early 1970s, Sindh held only two medical colleges, one in Karachi and one in Jamshoro. 2 Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announced a medical college for Larkana, and the college started work on 20 April 1973. 25
The Prime Minister gifted the college a 200-bedded Civil Hospital at its start. 1 Professor Ali Mohammad Ansari became the first principal, and the first batch held 150 students. 5
On 29 March 1989, graduates of the college asked for a university. 2 Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah announced the university at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on 12 April 2008. 12
The Sindh Assembly passed the university bill on 12 September 2008, and the act took assent and notification on 18 October 2008. 1 President Asif Ali Zardari held the groundbreaking on 30 December 2009. 1 Wikipedia records the university start on 9 July 2009, with Professor Dr. Sikandar Ali Sheikh as the first Vice Chancellor. 65
A team from the Higher Education Commission and medical experts visited the university and accredited it. 1 The prospectus records recognition by the HEC, PM&DC, GMC and CPSP. 1
Chandka Medical College works as the chief medical institution of northern Sindh. 1 The prospectus records about 15,000 graduates in 53 years of service. 1
Prof. Dr Nusrat Shah leads the university as Vice Chancellor. 4 Prof. Dr. Zameer Ahmed Soomro leads Chandka Medical College as principal. 5
MBBS program
5 yearsRecognized seats
250
Open merit seats
Annual tuition
PKR 18,000
Public fee
Closing merit (latest)
85.60%
Open merit (2025)
| Year | Open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85.60% | Not published |
| 2024 | 79.40% | Not published |
| 2023 | 81.55% | Not published |
| 2022 | 80.10% | Not published |
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 18,000 | Not published | 5 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 SMBBMU MBBS open-merit aggregates of 80.10% for 2022, 81.55% for 2023, 79.40% for 2024 and 85.60% for 2025.
Every aggregate follows the Sindh formula: 50% MDCAT, 40% HSSC and 10% SSC. 1 The MDCAT scale moved from 210 marks to 200 marks and then to 180 marks across these years. 8 One percentage point is not one raw mark in every row.
The last column moves up 6.2 points from 2024 to 2025. Read the 2025 row with care, because the test and the syllabus changed with the session. Read the four rows as a range of about six points, not as one cut-off.
Admission process (MBBS via the Larkana portal)
SMBBMU works as the processing university for the Larkana region. 17 Its portal carries the form for the tagged districts of the university. 7
- Pass HSSC or FSc Pre-Medical with at least 60% marks, or an unadjusted 60% IBCC equivalence. 1
- Sit MDCAT 2025 by IBA Sukkur and score at least 55% for MBBS. 1
- Hold a PRC Form-C and the domicile of your tagged district. 1
- Check your district tag: Larkana, Dadu, Shikarpur, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Jacobabad and Naushero-Feroze. 1
- Enter the form at admissions.smbbmu.edu.pk and use a separate form for BDS. 17
- Pay the Rs. 3,500 processing fee for each programme. 1
- Send the printed form, the paid voucher and the attested documents by Leopard Courier Service. 1
- Include the MDCAT admit card, the IBA result card, the IBCC certificates and the CNIC or B-Form. 1
- Track the merit lists on the portal and accept the offer within three working days. 1
Teaching hospital
Chandka Medical College Hospital works as the main teaching hospital of the university. 5 The prospectus records a 1,600 bedded teaching hospital with CPSP recognition. 1
Our hospital record lists 1,200 beds for the same hospital.
The hospital grew from the 200-bedded Civil Hospital gifted to the college in 1973. 1 The early wards served the northern part of Sindh. 1
Wikipedia records that the hospital gives tertiary care to upper Sindh and to half of Balochistan. 5 The prospectus records the MBBS clinical rotations at the teaching hospital of the university. 1
Campus and facilities
The campus sits in Larkana city, beside the teaching hospital. 5
The prospectus records state of the art laboratories, a conventional and digital library, an IT department and a video conference facility. 1
Our facilities record lists the Chandka Medical College Hospital complex, the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Digital Library and the anatomy museum. The record also lists the student residential hostels and the auditorium.
The fee table holds a hostel fee of Rs. 20,000 a year and a transport fee of Rs. 5,000 a year. 1
Recognition
The prospectus records recognition by the HEC, PM&DC, GMC and CPSP, with a teaching hospital accredited by the CPSP. 1
Wikipedia records affiliations with the PMDC, the Pakistan Nursing Council, the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and the CPSP. 6
Our recognition record holds PMDC recognition, a WHO World Directory listing, ECFMG eligibility and CPSP accreditation. Our dataset marks the recognition status of the university as active.
Student life
The prospectus records sports, conferences, talent shows, quiz programmes, debate competitions and study tours through the year. 1
Students live in the residential hostels on the university dues. 1 The fee table adds sports, library and identity card charges for each year. 1
The university holds convocations, poster competitions and training workshops on its news pages. 4 A notice for freeship scholarships appears on the portal for the 2026 session. 4
Wikipedia records more than 100 full time faculty at the medical college. 5
Contact and official links
- Address
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana 77150, Sindh, Pakistan
- Vice Chancellor Secretariat
- +92-74-9410724, +92-74-9410908
- Directorate of Admissions
- +92-74-4752760
- Registrar Office
- +92-74-9410907
- Website
- smbbmu.edu.pk
- Admission portal
- admissions.smbbmu.edu.pk
Common questions
When did the university start?
Chandka Medical College started work on 20 April 1973. 1 The Sindh Assembly passed the university bill on 12 September 2008, and the act took notification on 18 October 2008. 1 Wikipedia records the university start on 9 July 2009 with Dr. Sikandar Ali Sheikh as first Vice Chancellor. 6
How many seats does it hold and what is the fee?
The prospectus keeps 250 MBBS seats across the medical colleges of the university. 1 Our dataset records the same 250 seats at Rs. 18,000 a year. The prospectus fee table for district merit seats shows Rs. 25,000 admission and Rs. 52,800 tuition in the first year. 1
Which districts apply here?
Chandka Medical College holds the tags Larkana, Dadu, Shikarpur, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Jacobabad and Naushero-Feroze. 1 Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College under the same university holds Sukkur, Khairpur and Ghotki. 1 A candidate needs the PRC and domicile of the tagged district. 1 The prospectus states that no seat sits outside the tagged quota. 1
How big is the teaching hospital?
The prospectus records a 1,600 bedded teaching hospital with CPSP recognition. 1 Our hospital record lists 1,200 beds. The hospital grew from the 200-bedded Civil Hospital given to the college in 1973. 1 Wikipedia records tertiary care for upper Sindh and half of Balochistan from the hospital. 5
What can I study at SMBBMU?
The university offers MBBS and BDS, plus Pharm-D, nursing degrees and the Doctor of Physiotherapy. 1 Its bodies include Chandka Medical College, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, Bibi Aseefa Dental College and the Institute of Pharmacy. 1 The nursing and physiotherapy bodies work under the university as well. 1
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%
- 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%
- Gambat Medical CollegeGambat, public, 100 MBBS83.60%
Sources
Page research verified 2026-10-07. Every numbered marker in the text links to the matching entry below.
- [1] Government of Sindh — Prospectus MBBS and BDS, session 2025-26, all Sindh public sector (PDF, SMBBMU section), prospectus, accessed 2026-10-07
- [2] SMBBMU Larkana — About (history and vision), college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [3] SMBBMU Larkana — Contact us (offices and telephone), college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [4] SMBBMU Larkana — Home (Vice Chancellor and campuses), college website, accessed 2026-10-07
- [5] Wikipedia — Chandka Medical College, wikipedia, accessed 2026-10-07
- [6] Wikipedia — Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, wikipedia, accessed 2026-10-07
- [7] SMBBMU — Admission portal (processing university for the Larkana region), admitting university, accessed 2026-10-07
- [8] Wikipedia — Medical and Dental College Admission Test, wikipedia, accessed 2026-10-07
PMDC (pmdc.pk/colleges) for the current recognition status. JSMU Karachi 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.