MBBS at KEMU uses the national formula, 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT, and UHS runs admissions for all Punjab public medical colleges. KEMU had the highest MBBS open-merit closing in Punjab for 2025-26: 94.87%. KEMU’s own DPT and Allied Health admissions use a different formula, 10% Matric + 45% FSc + 45% MDCAT.
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Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the MDCAT score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
KEMU Merit Formula 2026: MBBS vs DPT and Allied Health
| Programme | Matric | FSc | MDCAT | Admitted by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS / BDS | 10% | 40% | 50% | UHS (central Punjab admission) |
| Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) | 10% | 45% | 45% | KEMU |
| BSc (Hons) Allied Health Sciences | 10% | 45% | 45% | KEMU |
| Allied Vision Sciences | 10% | 45% | 45% (MCAT/SAT) | KEMU |
MBBS and BDS: UHS Lahore runs admissions for all public medical and dental colleges in Punjab, including KEMU, using the PMDC formula. You apply to UHS, not directly to KEMU, and KEMU is one of your college preferences.
DPT and Allied Health: KEMU admits these students itself and gives FSc and MDCAT equal weight (45% each). This formula is printed on KEMU’s official merit lists.
How to Calculate Your KEMU Aggregate: Step-by-Step Guide
- Convert each result to a percentage. Matric and FSc obtained ÷ total × 100; MDCAT score ÷ 180 × 100.
- Multiply by the weightage for your programme.
- Add the three results. The total is your aggregate out of 100.
Worked example: MBBS
A student scores 1050/1100 in Matric, 1040/1100 in FSc and 170/180 in MDCAT.
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weightage | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDCAT | 170 / 180 | 94.44% | 50% | 47.22 |
| FSc | 1040 / 1100 | 94.55% | 40% | 37.82 |
| Matric | 1050 / 1100 | 95.45% | 10% | 9.55 |
| Total aggregate | — | — | 100% | 94.59% |
Enter the same numbers in the calculator above and you will get 94.59%. That falls just short of KEMU’s 2025-26 MBBS closing merit of 94.87%.
Worked example: DPT / Allied Health
The same marks under KEMU’s 10/45/45 formula: 95.45% × 0.10 + 94.55% × 0.45 + 94.44% × 0.45 = 9.55 + 42.55 + 42.50 = 94.59%. That is above the 2026 DPT closing merit of 92.53.
KEMU Closing Merit 2025-26 and 2026 (Official)
MBBS open merit, session 2025-26 (UHS final list)
| College | Open-merit seats | Closing aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Medical University, Lahore | 313 | 94.8677% |
| Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore | 314 | 94.4530% |
| Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore | 211 | 94.2273% |
| Nishtar Medical College, Multan | 268 | 94.1455% |
KEMU had the highest MBBS closing merit in Punjab. Its top-ranked open-merit student had 96.90%.
DPT and Allied Health, session 2026 (KEMU final merit)
| Programme | Open seats | Closing merit |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) | 44 | 92.53 |
| BSc (Hons) Anaesthesia Technology | 10 | 93.23 |
| BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology | 5 | 92.95 |
| BSc (Hons) Cardiac Perfusion | 5 | 92.58 |
| BSc (Hons) Neuro-Electrophysiology | 6 | 92.03 |
| BSc (Hons) Renal Dialysis Technology | 5 | 91.98 |
| BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics | 8 | 91.91 |
| BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy | 5 | 91.64 |
| BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging Technology | 10 | 91.63 |
| BSc (Hons) Medical Laboratory Technology | 15 | 91.55 |
| BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Pathology | 5 | 91.42 |
| BSc (Hons) Surgical Technology | 15 | 90.44 |
| BSc (Hons) Dental Technology | 8 | 90.07 |
| BSc (Hons) Audiology | 10 | 89.14 |
Reserved seats close lower: DPT closed at 89.03 for AJK, 82.04 for Balochistan and 90.36 for Gilgit-Baltistan.
KEMU Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Matric | FSc (Pre-Medical) | MDCAT | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS / BDS | As per PMDC / UHS | 60% (PMDC) | PMDC pass mark | Apply through UHS |
| Doctor of Physiotherapy | 60% | 60% | At least 60% | Punjab residents only |
| BSc (Hons) Allied Health Sciences | 60% | 65% (A-Level 65% via IBCC) | Valid result | Punjab domicile only |
| Allied Vision Sciences | 60% | 60% | At least 60% (MCAT) | Under 20 years old |
DPT and Allied Health each reserve one merit-based seat for AJK, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan. Allied Health also has 10% of seats for foreign and overseas candidates, who need SAT-II. KEMU’s DPT and Allied Health admissions usually open in October or November.
KEMU Merit Impact: How Much Is Each Mark Worth?
| Improvement | MBBS (10/40/50) | DPT / AHS (10/45/45) |
|---|---|---|
| +1 MCQ in MDCAT (out of 180) | +0.278 points | +0.250 points |
| +10 marks in FSc (out of 1100) | +0.364 points | +0.409 points |
| +10 marks in Matric (out of 1100) | +0.091 points | +0.091 points |
KEMU’s MBBS closing merit is so high that one MDCAT question (0.28 points) can decide whether you get in. For DPT and Allied Health, FSc counts slightly more, so a strong FSc result helps more there.
How to Improve Your Chances at KEMU
- For MBBS, aim for about 172 or more in MDCAT. With Matric and FSc around 95%, you need at least that to pass the 94.87% closing merit.
- Put KEMU first in your UHS preferences if it is your top choice, and add backup colleges such as AIMC and SIMS, which closed a little lower.
- Consider DPT and Allied Health. They close lower than MBBS and use the same MDCAT result.
- Check eligibility early. DPT and Allied Health need 60% in MDCAT and a Punjab domicile.
- Watch KEMU’s admission notices in October/November for DPT and Allied Health.
Common KEMU Aggregate Calculation Mistakes to Avoid
- Dividing MDCAT by 200 or 210. MDCAT is out of 180.
- Using 10/40/50 for DPT or Allied Health. KEMU uses 10/45/45 for those programmes.
- Applying for MBBS at KEMU directly. MBBS and BDS admissions go through UHS.
- Comparing with reserved-seat merit. Open-merit closing is higher than the AJK, Balochistan or GB closing.
- Treating the estimate as final. Only UHS and KEMU merit lists are official.
Frequently asked questions
What is the King Edward Medical University merit formula?
MBBS/BDS: 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT, through UHS. DPT, Allied Health and Allied Vision Sciences: 10% Matric + 45% FSc + 45% MDCAT, set by KEMU itself.
What was the KEMU MBBS closing merit for 2025-26?
94.8677% for open merit, according to UHS’s final selection list. This was the highest in Punjab, ahead of AIMC (94.45%) and SIMS (94.23%).
What was the KEMU DPT closing merit for 2026?
92.53 for open merit (44 seats), with a starting merit of 93.62.
How is the KEMU aggregate calculated?
For MBBS: Matric % × 0.10 + FSc % × 0.40 + MDCAT % × 0.50. For example, 1050/1100, 1040/1100 and 170/180 give 94.59%.
How many MDCAT marks do I need for KEMU MBBS?
With Matric and FSc around 95% (for example 1050/1100 and 1040/1100), you need at least 172 out of 180 to pass the 2025-26 closing of 94.87%. Use the required-score tool above with your own marks.
Does KEMU take its own entry test?
No. MBBS, BDS, DPT and Allied Health admissions all use the MDCAT. KEMU runs its own entry test only for Post RN BSN.
Who can apply for DPT at KEMU?
Punjab residents with at least 60% in Matric, 60% in FSc Pre-Medical and 60% in MDCAT.
Is this the official KEMU merit?
No. This is an independent estimator built from KEMU’s and UHS’s own published criteria and merit lists.
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Official KEMU and UHS Admission Links
These are KEMU’s and UHS’s own pages, including the ones this calculator’s formulas and closing merits come from. They open in a new tab.
KEMU
- KEMU Undergraduate AdmissionsMBBS, Allied Health, DPT, Allied Vision Sciences and Post RN BSN criteria.kemu.edu.pk/undergraduates-admissions
- KEMU DPT Merit ListsAll DPT merit lists and final merit scores.kemu.edu.pk/category/admissions/merit-lists/dpt-meritlists
- KEMU AHS Merit ListsAll Allied Health merit lists and final merit scores.kemu.edu.pk/category/admissions/merit-lists/ahs-meritlists
UHS (MBBS/BDS admissions)
- UHS MBBS/BDS Admissions 2025-26Selection lists and merit lists for Punjab public medical colleges.www.uhs.edu.pk/publicadmission2025.php
- Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)Sets the MBBS/BDS merit formula and MDCAT.pmdc.pk