King Edward Medical University Lahore 2024-25: Admission, Courses, Fees, Ranking etc.

King Edward Medical University Lahore is a Pakistan-based public clinical college. It is a recognised university to pursue an MBBS in Pakistan. Established in 1860, the college is named after King Edward VII and laid out by the British Raj, Lahore Medical School, after Pakistan’s freedom. King Edward Medical University turned into the central clinical school in the area and, in 2005, turned into a sanction to grant degrees by its own doing. It has since expanded and administers seven tertiary reference emergency clinics, including the Lady Willingdon Hospital.

Hey Students, here we have tried to keep you updated and informed about one of the Best Medical Colleges in Pakistan, King Edward Medical University Lahore, and its features such as Admission Procedure, Courses Offered, Eligibility Criteria, Fee Structure, Required Documents, Syllabus, Ranking, Reviews, Contact Number, etc.

College Summary

Before we review the detailed information about the King Edward Medical University Lahore, let’s look at the college’s essential details.

Name of Institute	King Edward Medical University Lahore
King Edward Medical University Year of Establishment	1860
Location	Lahore, Pakistan
Language of Teaching	English
Approved by	Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC)
Courses offered	MBBS, BDS, MD/MS/MDS, DPT, B.Sc, PhD
King Edward Medical University Lahore Ranking	Country Rank: 62 World Ranking: 8388 (Sources: 4icu.org/)
Admission Process	National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)
Official Website	https://kemu.edu.pk/
Category	Medical Colleges in Pakistan

Facilities

Medical	Library
Auditorium	Hostel
Computer labs	Sports
Cafeteria	Laboratory

Courses Offered

The King Edward Medical University Lahore courses offer quality medical programs under highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The College is famous for its medical programs.

S.No	Courses
1.	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
2.	BDS
3.	MD/MS/MDS/Mphil
4.	Doctor of Physiotherapy (DBT)
5.	Allied Vision Science (AVS)
6.	Allied Health Science (AHS)

MBBS Seat Distribution

The details of MBBS seats in First Year MBBS class in King Edward Medical University Lahore.

Category	No. of Seats
Open Merit Seats	310
Disabled Students Seats	2
Azad Jammu & Kashmir	1
Northern Areas	3
Foreign Students/ Dual Nationality Holders under Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme (PTAP)	5
Children of Overseas Pakistanis and Dual Nationality holders of Pakistani Origin	4
Total	325

Admission Procedure

To be admitted in King Edward Medical University Lahore, you must qualify for the National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). One must remember that you only have to be eligible for the exam.

Merit Calculation:
i. The merit for admissions shall be calculated as an Aggregate Percentage of marks determined by giving the following weightage to the obtained marks of the candidate in different exams:

1. Matriculation/SSC/Equivalent – 10%
2. F.Sc./HSSC Pre-Medical / equivalent – 40%
3. MDCAT – 50%

ii. The Merit Calculation Formula is explained in detail with examples at the end of the
Prospectus (Annexure-IV).
iii. The final percentage calculation will be rounded up to four decimal points.
iv. No marks will be deducted for the candidate’s extra attempts in the HSSC/equivalent examination beyond two years after passing the SSC/ Matriculation annual examination.

Online Application Process:

The application process shall be entirely online, and no manual or hard copies shall be accepted. Applicants will be considered candidates for admission when they complete and submit the Online Application Form and pay the non-refundable Processing Fee per the procedure.

The following steps must be followed to apply for admission successfully:

Step 1: Carefully review the Prospectus, Session 2024-25, available on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
Step 2: Visit the Online Admission Portal for Government Medical and Dental Colleges on the UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk).
Step 3: Create an account by providing your name, your father/guardian’s name, your email ID, and your password.
Step 4: First, indicate your preference for the MBBS and BDS programs. You can choose either MBBS or BDS, or both. If you select both MBBS and BDS, you will need to specify your preference for each program. After choosing a program, select the category or categories of seats you wish to apply for.
Step 5: Complete the application form with your details, including your name, domicile, contact information, address, nationality, gender, date of birth, etc.
Step 6: Enter your qualifications, such as your SSC and HSSC marks, passing year, subjects/study group, etc.
Step 7: Provide details about your MDCAT or other admission test scores.
Step 8: Determine the order of preference for medical and dental colleges. You can select as many colleges as you wish to enter, depending on the seat category. You can edit your application until the closing date, but the number and order of preference will be final and unchangeable after the submission deadline. Colleges not included in your preference list will not be considered for admission.
Step 9: Upload scanned documents, ensuring each document is within a maximum size of 2 MB, as specified in the advertisement published in national newspapers on 5th October 2023 (also available on UHS website: www.uhs.edu.pk).
Step 10: Read and acknowledge the Undertaking/Affidavit. Verify the provided information and attachments before submission.
Step 11: Submit the online application. You will receive a confirmation notification via your email address and primary mobile number. Download and print both the submitted application
and the bank challan for the processing fee.
Step 12: Visit the nearest branch of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) with the fee challan to deposit the non-refundable Admission Processing Fee of Rs. 2,000 per program. This fee can also be
deposited through online banking. Your application process is now complete. 48 Government Medical & Dental Colleges in Punjab MBBS/BDS Prospectus, Session 2024-2025

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistan is one of the top preferred destinations for international students who want to pursue their medical degree courses. Check the eligibility criteria below to study for an MBBS/MD at King Edward Medical University Lahore.

Age	There is no minimum or maximum age limit for medical and dental college admission.
Qualification	The applicant has passed, obtaining a minimum of 60 per cent marks, in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Pre-Medical Group or equivalent examination, having a minimum of twelve years of education.
Minimum Qualifying  (%)	60% in PCB
Qualifying Entrance	The University of Health Sciences Lahore conducts Entrance Exam MDCAT.
Medium of Teaching	English, Urdu
Duration of Course	5 Years

Documents Required

Before admission to King Edward Medical University Lahore, please do not forget to carry all these related documents.

• Matriculation (SSC) certificate or result card issued by concerned BISE/Equivalence Certificate of O-Level, etc., issued by the IBCC
• HSSC Pre-Medical result issued by concerned BISE /Equivalence Certificate of foreign examination (A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade, etc.) issued by the IBCC. The candidates having foreign qualifications shall also upload their original results issued by the foreign university/board/school showing their grades in science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics);
• The candidates having foreign qualifications equivalent to Pakistani HSSC (e.g., A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade, etc.) shall have to submit, along with their Equivalence Certificate, a Letter of Equivalence of Grades in Science Subjects (i.e., Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics), issued separately by IBCC. This is mandatory because, per the Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) directions, the merit shall be calculated using the marks in science subjects only on the HSSC/equivalent exam.
• The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) issued the MDCAT result card. Repeating candidates can use their MDCAT-2024 result; however, in their applications, they will enter the score as equated by the PMC for this year.
• Domicile certificate of the candidate (In the case of Overseas Pakistanis/Dual Nationality Holders category only, Punjab domicile of Overseas Father/Mother shall also be acceptable for candidates born outside Pakistan).
• Valid CNIC/CRC/NICOP/Passport of the candidate.
• Valid CNIC/NICOP/Passport of the candidate’s father/mother.
• A recent passport-size colour photograph of the candidate taken on a white or sky-blue background
• Specimen signatures and left thumb impression (LTI) of the candidate in blue/black ink on white paper.
• The Wafaq ul Madaris issued the hifz-e-Quran Certificate for Pakistani candidates and the relevant national authority for overseas candidates (only for candidates claiming to be Huffaz-e-Quran).

Fee Structure 2024-25

This section shows King Edward Medical University Lahore’s tuition fees for the course. The stated data is given below:-

Courses	Fees (1st Year)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery	89,130/-
MD/MS/MDS	25,500/-
Mphil	113,000/-
Doctor of Physiotherapy (DBT)	109,800/-
B.Sc, AHS	69,800/-
PhD	80,000/-
Diploma	63,000/-

NOTE: The mentioned fee is approximate and will be subject to change.

MBBS Syllabus in Pakistan

Before going to King Edward Medical University Lahore, studies compared the MBBS in the Pakistan Syllabus of some of Pakistan’s top-ranked medical universities.

Name	Semester	Subjects
Pre Clinical	Semester 1 – 2	Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology
Para Clinical	Semester 3 – 5	Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical postings, OPDs
Clinical	Semester 6 – 9	Community medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry,  Dermatology), Obstetrics and Gynecology,  Pediatrics, Surgery, and allied subjects, Clinical postings

12 Months Rotatory Internship

Subject Name*	Duration
Medicine	1.5 Months
Ophthalmology	15 Days
Surgery	1.5 Months
Anaesthesiology	15 Days
Pediatrics	1 Month
Obstetrics and Gynaecology	1 Month
Rural	3 Months
Casualty	1 Month
Elective	2 Months

The course structure and topics are subject to change from university to university.

Country Summary

Population	22.09 crores
Area	881,913 km²
Capital City	Islamabad
Language	Official Languages: Urdu/ English
Climate	cool, dry winter from December through February; a hot, dry spring from March through May;
Literacy Rate	59.13%
Time Zone	(GMT+5) Pakistan Standard Time
Currency	Pakistani Rupee
Religion	96.47% are Muslims, 2.14% Hindus, 1.27% Christians, 0.09% Ahmadis and 0.02% others.

About Lahore City

• Lahore is the largest city in Punjab and one of Pakistan’s wealthiest cities, with an estimated GDP (PPP) of $84 billion.
• Lahore is Pakistan’s 2nd largest city after Karachi.
• In Lahore City, the summers are short, sweltering, humid, and clear, and the winters are short, cool, dry, and mostly clear. 
• Situated on the banks of the River Ravi, Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, is the country’s historical, cultural and educational capital.

Contact Details

King Edward Medical University Lahore
Address: Nila Gumbad Chowk، Neela Gumbad Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan

Reference:

1. https://kemu.edu.pk, King Edward Medical University’s official website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)