The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has announced the revised PMDC fee structure for private medical and dental colleges across Pakistan for the 2025–26 academic session. The council has set Rs. 1.89 million as the maximum annual tuition fee — marking a 5% increase from last year’s limit of Rs. 1.8 million.
PMDC Fee Structure 2025, 2026 MBBS, BDS For Public & Private Medical Colleges
According to the PMDC Act 2022, the 2024–25 annual fee cap of Rs. 1.8 million has now been raised by 5% for the upcoming session. Starting from 2026–27, annual tuition fees will be adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate, ensuring transparency and consistency in future fee revisions.
PMDC Fee Structure For Private Colleges
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Body | Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) |
| Academic Session | 2025–2026 |
| Programs | MBBS & BDS |
| Maximum Annual Fee | Rs. 1.89 million |
| Previous Limit (2024–25) | Rs. 1.8 million |
| Increase | 5% |
| Future Fee Adjustments | Based on CPI inflation (from 2026–27) |
| Legal Reference | PMDC Act 2022, Sections 20(7) & 33 |
| Penalty for Overcharging | Suspension or legal action |
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Fee
The PMDC new fee structure 2026 was finalized based on recommendations from the Medical Education Committee, established by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review concerns regarding rising medical education costs. The Senate Standing Committee on Health also addressed the issue after PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui repeatedly raised objections over steep tuition increases.
Fee Structure PMDC
Following a detailed review, the government initially capped the annual fee at Rs. 1.8 million for the 2024–25 session — a ceiling now adjusted upward for 2025–26.
PMDC’s Instructions To Colleges
The PMDC notification mandates that all private medical and dental colleges must:
- Publicly display their approved fee structures at least three months before admissions begin, as required by Section 20(7) of the PMDC Act.
- Strictly adhere to the approved fee limit of Rs. 1.89 million per year.
Any institution charging or advertising fees beyond this approved amount will face disciplinary actions, including:
- Suspension of accreditation
- Ban on student admissions
- Legal proceedings under Section 33 of the Act
PMDC Fee Structure 2025 For Private Colleges
The PMDC Fee Structure 2025–2026 aims to maintain affordability and transparency in medical education while allowing moderate inflation-based adjustments. Students and parents are advised to verify college fee details on official platforms before admission.
