Interim merit lists were issued on Saturday for admissions in Punjab’s medical colleges, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The University of Health Sciences issued merit lists for admissions in the province’s government and private medical colleges.
At least 93.3 per cent merit is expected on government medical colleges’ first selection list, while 76.7 per cent merit is expected on private medical colleges’ first selection list.
Candidates have been given the deadline of 48 hours to submit their objections or required documents.
Final merit lists of these colleges will be displayed on Monday, November 16.
Students will be admitted in the MBBS programme on the basis of these lists.
Government medical colleges’ first selection list will be displayed on November 17, while that of private medical colleges on November 18.
There are 3,696 seats for the MBBS programme in 19 government medical colleges, while 4,500 seats in 34 private colleges.
The merit lists mark a key stage in the annual admission process for medical education in Punjab, with thousands of candidates competing for a limited number of seats in government institutions, where merit is traditionally much higher than in private colleges.
Candidates are advised to check the interim lists carefully and to submit any objections or missing documents within the 48-hour window, so that their names are correctly reflected in the final lists.
The University of Health Sciences oversees admissions to medical and dental colleges across Punjab, publishing merit lists and selection lists as part of a centralised process.
Once the final merit lists are displayed on Monday, the first selection lists will follow over the next two days, after which successful candidates will be called to complete their admission formalities.
Admission to medical colleges in Punjab is highly competitive, with a large number of candidates applying every year for a limited number of seats. The gap between the expected merit for government and private colleges reflects the strong demand for government seats, which carry much lower fees than private institutions.
Candidates and parents have been advised to follow the University of Health Sciences announcements closely over the coming days, as the final merit lists on Monday will be followed quickly by the first selection lists. Any candidate who finds an error in the interim list should raise it within the 48-hour window, as corrections after the final lists are published may not be possible.
