The Punjab government has formally notified its admission policy for MBBS and BDS programs for the 2026-27 academic session, with the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore set to conduct centralized admissions for both public- and private-sector medical and dental colleges across the province. Under the policy, merit will be calculated using a weighted formula: MDCAT scores will count for 50 percent, FSc marks for 40 percent, and Matric marks for 10 percent of a candidate's aggregate. Candidates must meet minimum MDCAT thresholds to be eligible, 55 percent for MBBS and 50 percent for BDS, and their MDCAT score will remain valid for three years, allowing students to use the same score across multiple admission cycles within that period. On fees, the policy sets the annual charge for public-sector medical and dental colleges at Rs. 50,000 for students admitted on open merit, with overseas Pakistanis on open merit paying the same rate as local students rather than a separate overseas fee. By centralizing admissions under UHS, the provincial government aims to standardize the process for MBBS and BDS seats across Punjab's medical and dental colleges, rather than leaving it to individual institutions. Prospective applicants are advised to consult the UHS prospectus and official notifications for full eligibility details and application timelines once released.