The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a revised admission procedure for students seeking MBBS and BDS admissions for the academic session 2026-27 under its scholarship project for Balochistan and erstwhile FATA.
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According to an official announcement, students applying under the project titled “Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA (Phase-III)” must now apply directly to their preferred medical and dental universities.
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HEC clarified that the respective universities will handle admissions, seat allocations, and placements according to the approved Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) allocations and applicable admission rules.
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The commission will continue providing financial assistance to candidates selected through its prescribed merit-based scholarship process.
Although universities will handle admissions, HEC will continue providing scholarship funding under its Phase-III project.
The commission will offer financial assistance to candidates selected on merit through its prescribed scholarship selection process.
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However, selection for an HEC scholarship does not automatically guarantee admission to an MBBS or BDS program.
Students must independently secure admission to an eligible medical or dental institution and complete all requirements specified by the admitting university.
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Similarly, admission to a university does not automatically qualify a student for HEC scholarship funding.
DATE . 7/Nov/2026