PF-5-Adr-Council/PM&DC/2024/785
13-May-2025
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
PMDC Announces One-Time Merit Relaxation for MBBS and BDS Admissions 2024-25 – Latest Notification:
In a major move to address the issue of unfilled seats in private sector medical and dental colleges, the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) has approved a one-time merit relaxation for MBBS and BDS admissions for the academic session 2024-25. This government notification comes in response to a formal request by Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, which highlighted the alarming number of vacant seats due to high merit thresholds.
According to the PMDC, private colleges are now allowed to admit students with a minimum of 50% marks for MBBS and 45% for BDS, strictly to fill the remaining vacant seats. However, this relaxation is a one-time concession and will not apply in future admission cycles. PMDC has clearly instructed that these admissions must be finalized within three days from the date of issuance of this directive.
This decision offers a second chance for aspiring medical and dental students who could not previously meet the merit cutoff but are otherwise eligible. Please find notification:
PAKISTAN
MEDICAL & DENTAL COUNCIL
G-10/4, MAUVE AREA
ISLAMABAD
PF-5-Adr-Council/PM&DC/2024/785 Dated: 13th May 2025
To
Vice Chancellors
Admitting Universities (All)
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO DECREASE MERIT PERCENTAGE FOR ADMISSION IN MBBS AND BDS TO FILL THE VACANT SEATS IN PRIVATE SECTOR MEDICAL/DENTAL UNIVERSITIES/ COLLEGES FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2024-25:
Dear Sir,
Pursuant to request dated 16th April 2025, received from Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, on above noted subject, conveying that substantial number of seats have remained vacant in various private medical and dental colleges due to the high merit threshold. To address this concern and to ensure that eligible and deserving candidates are not deprived of their right to higher education in medicine and dentistry, the Council vide decision dated 13th May 2025 has approved a one-time relaxation in the minimum eligibility criteria. Accordingly, private colleges are permitted to admit candidates with a minimum of 50% marks for MBBS and 45% marks for BDS, strictly to fill the remaining vacant seats.
Please note that this dispensation is granted solely for the 2024-25 academic session, in the interest of public good and to prevent the wastage of available seats. It is a one- time measure and shall not be treated as a precedent for any future admission cycle.
All such admissions must be completed within three (03) days from the date of this communication and must be conducted in full compliance with the PM&DC Admissions Regulations, 2023.
This is issued with the approval of the authority and in compliance of the decision of the Council.
Registrar
PM&DC
New Opportunity for Aspiring Doctors and Dentists – Take Action Before Deadline:
The PMDC’s latest admission policy update is a critical relief for thousands of students seeking careers in medicine and dentistry. By lowering the eligibility percentage to 50% for MBBS and 45% for BDS, the Council has paved the way for deserving candidates to secure admission in private medical and dental colleges without compromising regulatory compliance.
However, this is not a permanent change – it’s a one-time relaxation granted only for the 2024-25 academic session. All admissions must be completed within three days, and institutions are directed to follow all PMDC Admissions Regulations, 2023. It’s essential for students and guardians to act quickly and consult with colleges about remaining seats.
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