ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an important announcement for all potential candidates seeking admission to MBBS/BDS programmes under the project “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA (Phase-III)” for Academic Session 2026-27. According to the announcement, for Session 2026-27 and subsequent academic sessions, admissions to MBBS/BDS under the project shall be undertaken directly by the respective admitting universities, strictly …
HEC announces new procedure for MBBS/BDS admissions 2026-27 for Balochistan, Erstwhile FATA students
ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an important announcement for all potential candidates seeking admission to MBBS/BDS programmes under the project “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA (Phase-III)” for Academic Session 2026-27.
According to the announcement, for Session 2026-27 and subsequent academic sessions, admissions to MBBS/BDS under the project shall be undertaken directly by the respective admitting universities, strictly in accordance with the seat allocations approved by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) and the applicable admission rules.
The HEC clarified that while it will provide scholarship funding to all those candidates who have been selected by HEC through its prescribed merit-based scholarships process, HEC shall not be responsible for admission, seat allocation or placement of candidates in medical colleges and universities.
All prospective applicants have been advised to apply directly through the admission portals of their desired admitting universities and to fulfill all applicable eligibility criteria, admission requirements and procedural formalities to secure admission.
Applicants will be responsible for completing the admission process with the respective university or college in accordance with its prescribed rules and deadlines.
HEC has urged aspiring candidates from Balochistan and erstwhile FATA to remain vigilant, follow official university announcements, and avoid relying on unauthorised sources for admission-related information.
