HEC Changes MBBS and BDS Admission Route for Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA Students

In an announcement dated 5 November 2026, HEC said that for the 2026-27 session and later sessions, MBBS and BDS admissions under its higher education opportunities project for Balochistan and erstwhile FATA (Phase III) will be handled directly by the admitting universities, under the seat allocations and rules approved by PM and DC. HEC will still provide scholarship funding to candidates selected through its merit process, but it will not be responsible for admission or seat placement. Students should apply through the admission portal of their chosen university and follow that university's own dates.

Eligibility: MBBS and BDS candidates from Balochistan and erstwhile FATA applying under the Phase III project for session 2026-27.

Deadline: No single HEC deadline; each admitting university sets its own admission dates.

Official source: https://www.facebook.com/HECPakistan2002/posts/pfbid0pvHCTDqSsZC5DhCUCGc5dg8kkh5UuQ9a21bFfco7EbtHRQzYAWbahrikik2goDa5l

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