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RMU 2026 – Easy and Helpful Guide for Medical Applicants

This is the most complete and verified guide to Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU) Admissions 2026. RMU is one of Punjab’s top public medical universities offering MBBS, BDS, DPT, Allied Health Sciences and several clinical training programs. This blog covers admission dates, eligibility, MDCAT requirements, merit calculation, fee structure, required documents, seat distribution, hospitals affiliation, and step-by-step application process.

RMU has one main academic campus and three affiliated teaching hospitals: Holy Family Hospital (HFH), Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH), and District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ). All clinical rotations are conducted through these hospitals.

1. RMU Admission Schedule – 2026 (Expected)

The official RMU admissions schedule for 2026 will open after MDCAT 2026 results. Based on RMU’s 2025 timeline, the expected dates for 2026 are:

Event	Expected Date (2026)
Online Application Start	Late December 2026
Online Application Deadline	Early January 2027
1st Merit List	Mid-January 2027
2nd Merit List	Late January 2027
3rd Merit List	First Week of February 2027
Commencement of Classes	April 2027

Note: Final dates are announced by UHS & PMDC. RMU follows the centralized admission system of Punjab.

2. Programs Offered at RMU

A. Undergraduate Programs

MBBS (5 Years)
BDS (4 Years – via de’Montmorency College Lahore for Rawalpindi region)
DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy (5 Years)
BS Allied Health Sciences (4 Years)
BS Nursing (Generic)
BS Anaesthesia Technology
BS Medical Laboratory Technology
BS Optometry
BS Radiology/Imaging Technology

3. Eligibility Criteria – 2026

For MBBS

FSc Pre-Medical with 65% minimum
MDCAT 2026 score: Minimum 65% (as per PMDC)
IBCC equivalence required for A-Level/foreign students

For BDS

FSc Pre-Medical with 65%
MDCAT 2026 score: 60% minimum

For DPT & Allied Health Sciences

FSc Pre-Medical with 60%
No MDCAT required
Admissions through academic merit

4. Merit Formula (MBBS/BDS – PMDC 2026 Policy)

Component	Weightage
Matric (SSC)	10%
FSc (HSSC)	40%
MDCAT 2026 Score	50%

Merit lists are prepared by UHS for all Punjab medical colleges including RMU.

5. MDCAT 2026 Exam Structure

Subject	MCQs
Biology	68
Chemistry	54
Physics	54
English	18
Logical Reasoning	6

Total MCQs: 200
Time: 210 minutes (3.5 hours)
Negative Marking: No

6. Seat Distribution at RMU

Category	Seats
Open Merit (Punjab)	Approx. 80–90
Reciprocal Seats (Other Provinces)	Varies yearly
Foreign/Overseas Seats	Assigned by UHS
Disabled Quota	As per Punjab policy
Army/Ward of Shuhada Quota	Limited (via UHS)

7. Fee Structure (Expected 2026)

RMU is a public-sector university. The expected annual fee is:

Program	Annual Fee (PKR)
MBBS	~ 60,000 – 75,000
BDS	~ 60,000 – 75,000
DPT	~ 85,000 – 110,000
BS AHS Programs	~ 65,000 – 95,000

Exact fee varies yearly by Government of Punjab.

8. Affiliated Teaching Hospitals

Holy Family Hospital (HFH)
Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH)
DHQ Hospital Rawalpindi

All clinical training, clerkships, electives, and house job rotations are conducted here.

9. Required Documents

Matric Certificate + Transcript
FSc Certificate + Transcript
MDCAT 2026 Result Card
Equivalence (IBCC) for foreign students
Domicile Certificate
CNIC/B-Form
Parent/Guardian CNIC
Passport-size photographs

10. How to Apply for RMU (2026)

Appear in MDCAT 2026 conducted by PMDC.
Wait for UHS Punjab Admission Portal to open.
Register online and upload required documents.
Select RMU as your top preference during college selection.
Check merit lists on UHS portal.
If selected, submit original documents + fee at RMU.
Attend orientation and join classes in April 2027.

RMU does not run its own individual admission process—everything is managed by UHS.

11. Contact Information

Website: https://rmur.edu.pk
Email: info@rmur.edu.pk
Phone: +92 51 9290755
Address: Rawalpindi Medical University, Tipu Road, Rawalpindi