Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) — Admissions, Fees & Merit 2026
Islamabad, Islamabad · Public · Established 2013 · Official site
Overview
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University is a public medical institution in Islamabad, Islamabad. It admits MBBS students through the SZABMU route.
- Federal-charter university running FMC + FMDC merit
- PIMS — largest tertiary care hospital in capital
- Strong PG residency pipeline
Admission Criteria
Merit at SZABMU is computed under the standard PMDC weightage: Matric 10% + FSc/HSSC 40% + SZABMU 50%. Minimum FSc 60% and MDCAT 55% are required to be eligible.
Closing Merit (Multi-Year)
| Year | Closing Aggregate | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.48% | Open Merit |
Source: official SZABMU merit list. Earlier-year rows can be added as historical data is published.
Fees & Seats
- MBBS seats: 100
- Annual fee: PKR 36,000 – 60,000 (excl. hostel/mess)
Eligibility
- FSc Pre-Medical with at least 60% marks
- Qualifying SZABMU score (≥55%)
- Domicile / provincial quota requirements as published by SZABMU
- Age, medical fitness & character certificate per PMDC
Application Process
- Appear in SZABMU and clear the cutoff.
- Apply on the central admissions portal for SZABMU.
- Submit FSc, Matric, MDCAT, domicile and CNIC documents.
- Wait for the merit list; confirm seat & deposit dues at SZABMU.
Important Dates 2026
Admission cycle typically opens after the SZABMU result. Confirm exact dates on the official site.
FAQs
What was the 2024 closing merit?
94.48% on Open Merit.
Which entry test is required?
SZABMU.
How many MBBS seats?
100.
What is the annual fee?
PKR 36,000 – 60,000.
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