Gujranwala Medical College

Overview

Gujranwala Medical College is a public medical institution in Gujranwala, Punjab. It admits MBBS students through the UHS-MDCAT route.

History & background

Established in 2010 by the Government of Punjab to expand medical education in the Gujranwala Division, with an approved annual intake of 100 students; the college was formally inaugurated on 17 January 2011 by the Chief Minister of Punjab. It is a constituent institution of the University of Health Sciences, Lahore.

Location

Gujranwala is a major industrial city in central Punjab, historically known as the birthplace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire, and today recognized for its manufacturing, sports goods and food industries.

Faculties & departments

Standard MBBS/BDS department structure — not independently confirmed for this specific college.

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Forensic Medicine
• Community Medicine
• Medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Psychiatry
• Radiology

Courses offered

• MBBS

Student body

Approved annual MBBS intake was 100 students at founding; current total enrollment figures are not publicly published.

Notable facts

• Established in 2010 to serve the Gujranwala Division
• Constituent college of the University of Health Sciences, Lahore
• Recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council

Admission criteria

Merit at Gujranwala Medical College is computed under the standard weightage: Matric 10% + FSc/HSSC 40% + UHS-MDCAT 50%. Minimum FSc 60% and a qualifying UHS-MDCAT score are required to be eligible.

What aggregate do you need?

• Safe: above 93.67% aggregate
• Borderline: within ~0.5% of 93.67% — depends on this cycle's applicant pool
• Unlikely on open merit: below 92.67% on open merit — consider provincial quota or other colleges

Eligibility

• FSc Pre-Medical (or equivalent) with at least 60% marks
• Qualifying UHS-MDCAT score, at or above the published cutoff
• Domicile / provincial quota requirements as published by the college
• Age, medical fitness, and character certificate per PMDC rules

Application process

1. Appear in the UHS-MDCAT and clear the cutoff.
2. Apply through the central admissions portal for UHS-MDCAT.
3. Submit FSc, Matric, entrance-test, domicile and CNIC documents.
4. Wait for the merit list; confirm your seat and deposit dues at Gujranwala Medical College.

FAQs

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