Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) — Admissions, Fees & Merit 2026

Overview

Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences is a public medical institution in Jamshoro, Sindh. It admits MBBS students through the Sindh-MDCAT route.

• Roots back to 1881 — among the oldest in subcontinent
• Largest catchment outside Karachi in Sindh
• Both MBBS & BDS at university scale

Admission Criteria

Merit at LUMHS is computed under the standard PMDC weightage: Matric 10% + FSc/HSSC 40% + Sindh-MDCAT 50%. Minimum FSc 60% and MDCAT 55% are required to be eligible.

Closing Merit (Multi-Year)

Source: best-available 2024-cycle Sindh-MDCAT open-merit figure — approximate / unconfirmed pending the official list. Always confirm against the latest official list before relying on these figures.

What Aggregate Do You Need for LUMHS?

In the 2024 cycle, LUMHS closed at 82.5% (Open Merit). Closing merit drifts year to year, so aim to beat the most recent closing figure with a safety margin.

• Safe: above 82.5% aggregate.
• Borderline: within ~0.5% of 82.5% — depends on this cycle's applicant pool.
• Unlikely on open merit: below 81.50% — consider provincial quota or other colleges.

Not sure of your number? Calculate your aggregate first, then predict your MBBS chances across colleges. See MDCAT closing-merit data for the full picture.

Fees & Seats

• MBBS seats: 350
• BDS seats: 75
• Annual fee: PKR 320,000 – 350,000 (excl. hostel/mess)

Eligibility

• FSc Pre-Medical with at least 60% marks
• Qualifying Sindh-MDCAT score (≥55%)
• Domicile / provincial quota requirements as published by LUMHS
• Age, medical fitness & character certificate per PMDC

Application Process

1. Appear in Sindh-MDCAT and clear the cutoff.
2. Apply on the central admissions portal for Sindh-MDCAT.
3. Submit FSc, Matric, MDCAT, domicile and CNIC documents.
4. Wait for the merit list; confirm seat & deposit dues at LUMHS.

Important Dates 2026

Admission cycle typically opens after the Sindh-MDCAT result. Confirm exact dates on the official site.

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