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MBBS Fee in Pakistan 2026-27 — Government & Private Medical Colleges
How much does MBBS cost? Government colleges charge a small yearly fee on merit seats, while private colleges charge lakhs per year. Here is a quick comparison with links to each college’s full verified fee page.
Government Medical Colleges — Fee by Province
| Province | Typical merit-seat fee | Full fee structure |
|---|---|---|
| Sindh | Rs 48,000 merit tuition per year (most colleges) | College-wise fee → |
| Punjab | Rs 53,030 first-year MBBS fee (2026-27) | College-wise fee → |
| KPK | About Rs 87,000 first-year merit fee (most colleges) | College-wise fee → |
| Balochistan | Rs 37,000 first-year MBBS fee | College-wise fee → |
Self-finance and foreign seats in government colleges cost much more than merit seats. The full college-wise breakdown (tuition, admission, security and hostel charges) is on each province page above.
Private Medical Colleges — Fee Examples 2026-27
Private colleges must stay within the PM&DC tuition cap (Rs 1.89 million per year for 2025-26, linked to inflation after that). Total cost for five years is usually between Rs 1 crore and Rs 1.5 crore. A few examples:
| College | City | Approx. fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aga Khan University Medical College | Karachi | About Rs 35.8 lakh per year (tuition + university) | Fee breakdown → |
| Ziauddin Medical College | Karachi | About Rs 1.31 crore (5 years) | Fee breakdown → |
| United Medical & Dental College | Karachi | About Rs 1.28 crore (5-year tuition) | Fee breakdown → |
| CMH Lahore Medical College | Lahore | Rs 26.25 lakh first year | Fee breakdown → |
| Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College | Multan | About Rs 1.54 crore (MBBS) | Fee breakdown → |
| Wah Medical College | Wah Cantt | Rs 20.24 lakh first year | Fee breakdown → |
| Shifa College of Medicine | Islamabad | Rs 22.7 lakh first year | Fee breakdown → |
| Jinnah Medical College | Peshawar | About Rs 1.15 crore (5 years) | Fee breakdown → |
| Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences | Quetta | About Rs 86.3 lakh (5 years) | Fee breakdown → |
See verified fee pages of more than 50 private medical and dental colleges in Sindh, Punjab, Islamabad, KPK and Balochistan on MBBS & BDS college fees 2026-27.
Ways to Reduce the Cost
- Aim for a government merit seat — a strong MDCAT score is the cheapest route to MBBS. Check last year’s closing merits.
- Apply for need-based scholarships offered by colleges and provincial governments — see scholarships for Pakistani students.
- Compare BDS — dental programmes are four years and usually cost less in total.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MBBS fee in government medical colleges?
Merit-seat fees are low: about Rs 48,000 per year in most Sindh colleges, Rs 53,030 first-year fee in Punjab (2026-27), about Rs 87,000 first-year fee in most KPK colleges and Rs 37,000 first-year fee in Balochistan.
What is the MBBS fee in private medical colleges in Pakistan?
Most private colleges charge within the PM&DC cap (Rs 1.89 million per year tuition for 2025-26). The total for five years is usually Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore.
Which private medical college is the most expensive?
Fees vary every year. Aga Khan University charges about Rs 35.8 lakh per year (tuition + university fee), among the highest in Pakistan.
Is BDS cheaper than MBBS?
Usually yes — BDS is a four-year programme, so the total cost in private colleges is lower than five-year MBBS.
More on MDCAT & MBBS
Last reviewed: 22 October 2026. Dates and fees change every year — always confirm on the official portal before applying.