Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) Admissions 2026 – Complete Guide

(Source: Official STMU Website – Updated with 2025 Data and Expected 2026 Schedule)

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) Islamabad is one of Pakistan’s top-ranked private medical universities, known for its affiliation with Shifa International Hospital and high-quality medical education. This guide provides a complete and detailed breakdown of the STMU Admissions 2026 for MBBS, BDS, DPT, Nursing, AHS & Biomedical programs. Where official 2026 information is not yet published, it is clearly marked as tentative based on 2025 patterns.

1. Admission Schedule – 2026 (Expected)

Event	Expected Date (2026)
Online Applications Open	August 1, 2026
Application Deadline	September 30, 2026
Entry Test (STMU / Program-wise)	October 10–15, 2026
1st Merit List	October 20, 2026
Classes Begin	November 15, 2026

Note: Dates may change after the announcement of PMDC MDCAT 2026 results. Always confirm from official STMU links below.

2. Programs Offered at STMU

A. Medical & Dental Programs

Program	Duration
MBBS	5 Years
BDS	4 Years

B. Allied Health Sciences (AHS)

Program	Duration
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	5 Years
BS Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)	4 Years
BS Public Health	4 Years
BS Medical Imaging Technology (MIT)	4 Years
BS Anaesthesiology	4 Years
BS Respiratory Therapy	4 Years

C. Nursing Programs

Program	Qualification
BS Nursing (Generic)	4 Years
Post RN – BSc Nursing	2 Years

3. Eligibility Criteria

A. MBBS Program

• F.Sc/HSSC (Pre-Medical) with minimum 70% marks
• Mandatory subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• MDCAT 2026: 70% minimum (PMDC requirement)
• IBCC Equivalence mandatory for A-Level/foreign students

B. BDS Program

• F.Sc/HSSC (Pre-Medical) with minimum 65% marks
• MDCAT 2026: 60% minimum
• IBCC Equivalence required for foreign students

C. Allied Health Sciences & DPT

• F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 60% marks
• Admission based on academic merit (no entry test)

D. Nursing Programs

• F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 50%+
• For Post RN: Valid PNC registration

4. Merit Calculation (MBBS/BDS)

Component	Weightage
Matric / O-Level	10%
F.Sc / A-Level	40%
MDCAT Score	50%

Merit follows PMDC/UHS policy and may change if regulations are revised for 2026.

5. Required Documents

• Matric/O-Level certificates
• F.Sc/A-Level certificates
• IBCC Equivalence (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• CNIC/B-Form of student & parent
• MDCAT 2026 result
• 4 passport-size photographs

6. MDCAT 2026 – Expected Format

• Conducted by: PMDC
• Total MCQs: 200
• Duration: 3.5 hours

Subject Breakdown:

• Biology – 68 MCQs
• Chemistry – 54 MCQs
• Physics – 54 MCQs
• English – 18 MCQs
• Logical Reasoning – 6 MCQs

Passing Marks:

• MBBS – 70%
• BDS – 60%

7. STMU Campuses & Teaching Hospitals

Main Campus: H-8/4 Islamabad

• Shifa International Hospital – 500+ bed tertiary care hospital
• Shifa College of Medicine
• Shifa College of Dentistry
• Modern simulation labs
• Separate hostels for male/female students
• Skills labs, research labs, anatomy & pathology labs

8. Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the STMU Admission Portal: https://stmu.edu.pk
2. Fill the online admission form
3. Upload all required documents
4. Pay application fee – Rs. 3,000 (non-refundable)
5. Appear in STMU entry test (for MBBS/BDS only)
6. Wait for merit list
7. Submit fee within deadline

9. Contact Information

Address: Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, H-8/4, Islamabad
Website: https://stmu.edu.pk
Email: admissions@stmu.edu.pk
Phone: +92 51 846 4215

10. Internal Resources (ThinkStudyLearn)

• MDCAT Complete Preparation
• Past Papers – MBBS/BDS
• Entry Test Guides (All Universities)