Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Islamabad Admissions 2026-27 | skillup900
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad as the Admitting University invites online applications for admission to First Year MBBS and BDS Programs (Session 2026-27) in Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges under the Administrative Control of Federal Government, with institutions located in Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan.
The admission process is strictly online through the portal https://admission.szabmu.edu.pk/public/. Online application registration opens on 11th October, 2026 and closes on 30th October, 2026.
Participating Colleges & Eligibility Criteria
| Program Category | Participating Institutions | Eligibility Criteria (PM&DC Policy 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Institutes (MBBS) |
1. Federal Medical College, Islamabad 2. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical & Dental College, Lahore |
• HSSC / 12th Grade Qualification: Minimum 60% marks in HSSC Pre-Medical or equivalent 12th grade (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics) certified by IBCC. • MDCAT Result: Passed MDCAT (2026, 2025, or 2024) of SZABMU, UHS, KMU, BUMHS, or IBA Sukkur with minimum 55% marks for MBBS and 50% marks for BDS. |
| Dental Institute (BDS) | 1. School of Dentistry, Islamabad |
Merit Determination Formula & Processing Fee
Merit Weightage Weighting Formula:
- Matriculation / SSC / Equivalent: 10%
- F.Sc (Pre-Medical) / HSSC / Equivalent: 40%
- MDCAT Test Score: 50%
Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable):
- MBBS Application Fee: Rs. 3,000/-
- BDS Application Fee: Rs. 3,000/-
- Note: Separate application and fee challan are required if applying for both MBBS and BDS programs.
Admission Schedule (Session 2026-27)
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration of Online Application Start Date | 11-10-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 30-10-2026 |
Mandatory Scanned Documents Required
- Recent Passport size color photograph of the applicant with blue or white background.
- Valid CNIC / NICOP / Passport of the applicant.
- Matriculation (SSC) Certificate or Transcript / IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
- HSSC (Pre-Medical) Certificate or Transcript / IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate of the applicant (with proof of residence/property/education in domicile region).
- MDCAT Result Certificate.
- Scanned copy of application processing fee paid challan.
- For Foreign Seats: Permanent Foreign Nationality / Overseas Pakistani document, 12th grade passing proof from abroad, and valid Iqama / Residence Permit / Foreign Passport.
- For Quota Seats: Disability Certificate from Federal/Provincial Board or Parent Employment Certificate for Federal Govt Employees quota.
How to Apply Step-by-Step
Online Application Submission Instructions:
- Visit the official SZABMU online admission web portal: https://admission.szabmu.edu.pk/public/.
- Register on the portal using CNIC/NICOP/Passport, email ID, and a password.
- Log in and complete the personal information, MDCAT details, and academic profile.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in JPEG/JPG format (file size must not exceed 512KB per document).
- Give order of preference for Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges.
- Print the application processing fee challan, deposit fee in the bank, and upload the paid fee slip.
- Submit the application online on or before 30th October, 2026. No physical / hard copy is required to be sent to the university.
GPO, Postal & University Address Details:
Chairman Admission Committee / Vice Chancellor:
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU),
5th Floor, School of Dentistry, Ravi Road, Sector G-8/3,
Islamabad GPO Post Code: 44000, ICT, Pakistan.
Phone: 051-9107689 | Email: admissions2026@szabmu.edu.pk
Official Web Portal: www.szabmu.edu.pk
Official Admission Notice Image
Official SZABMU MBBS & BDS Admission Notice 2026-27
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date for online form submission is 30th October 2026.
No, the entire application process is strictly online. Do not send hard copies to the university.
Minimum 55% marks for MBBS and minimum 50% marks for BDS in MDCAT (2026, 2025, or 2024).