Medicine is a field of passion. Extensive study, hard work, skills, and knowledge are required to enter this field. The growing interest of Pakistan’s youth in this domain has prompted many colleges across Pakistan to offer MBBS degrees. Peshawar is no exception with multiple options available to enroll in an MBBS program.

Top Medical Colleges in Peshawar:

Here we have compiled a list of the top 12 medical colleges in Peshawar offering MBBS degrees.

Peshawar Medical and Dental college
Jinnah Medical College Peshawar
Khyber Girls Medical college
Khyber medical college
Kabir Medical College
Rehman Medical college
Post Graduate Medical Institute Peshawar
Pakistan International Medical College
Northwest School of Medicine
Muhammad College Of Medicine
Gandhara University
Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences

1. Peshawar Medical and Dental College

Peshawar Medical and Dental College is located on Warsak Road in Peshawar. It is affiliated with the Khyber Medical University as the admitting university. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in both medicine and dentistry domains. Graduate programs offered at the University include MBBS and BDS programs.

Eligibility:

SSC/Matriculation/Equivalent = 10%
F.Sc (Pre-Medical)/HSSC/Equivalent = 40%
Provincial/Regional Centralized Entrance Test/MCAT foreign/SAT-II = 50%

Postgraduate Programs include:

FCPS-II (PMC)
FCPS-II (PDC)
MCPS
Diploma
M.Phil (Dentistry and Basic Sciences)
MSc
PhD

Peshawar Medical and Dental College is affiliated with the following hospitals:

Mercy Teaching Hospital
Kuwait Teaching Hospital
Al-Khidmat Teaching Hospital

Hostel: Accommodation for female students is available on the college campus.

Fee Structure: Total Fee for 5 year program = 68,43,700 PKR

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5202191-94

Fax: (091) 5202195

Address: Peshawar Medical College, Warsak Road, Peshawar, KPK.

Postal Code: 25160

2. Jinnah Medical College Peshawar

Jinnah Medical College Peshawar is a private medical college in Peshawar. It is affiliated with the Khyber Medical University as its degree-awarding institution.

Eligibility:

MDCAT arranged by the PMC / SAT-II Score
Interview at JMDC

Hospitals attached with the University include:

Jinnah Teaching Hospital
GHQ Teaching Hospital Charsadda
Naseerullah Khan Babar Memorial Teaching Hospital Peshawar

Fee Structure: MBBS Program 8,50,000 PKR

Contact

Phone: (091) 2614419-20

Address: Budhai, Near Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza, Peshawar.

3. Khyber Girls Medical College

Khyber Medical College was established in 2004 keeping in view the cultural and traditional norms of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It offers a place for female medical students who might not be comfortable studying with their male counterparts. This college is affiliated with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)

Programs include:

MBBS
MPhil
Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME)

The M.Phil. program is affiliated with Khyber Medical University and recognized by PMDC. The MBBS program is affiliated with The Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) as its teaching hospital.

Facilities:

The campus includes:

Hostel for girls with a capacity of 800
State-of-the-art auditorium
Cafeteria
Examination Hall
Student-Teacher Center
Clinical Skill Center and
Medical Education Department.

Eligibility: Entry into the Postgraduate medical courses requires an admission test conducted by the college.

Fee Structure: Total student fee for the 5-year program: 1,16,850 PKR

Contact:

Phone: (091) 9217701

Address: PDA Building, Block No.4, Phase V, Hayatabad, Peshawar.

4. Khyber Medical College

Established in 1954, Khyber Medical College is the mother institute of all teaching hospitals in KPK. It offers programs in both clinical sciences and basic sciences.

Facilities include:

Advanced labs,
Smart campus,
Skills and Simulation Lab,
Self Learning Resource Center

Teaching Hospital: KMU has it’s own 1200 bedded teaching hospital Khyber Teaching Hospital.

Fee structure: For the 5-year MBBS program 1,10,000 PKR

Contact:

Phone: (091) 9221384-8

Address: Khyber Medical College University Road, Peshawar.

5. Kabir Medical College

Kabir Medical College is affiliated with the Gandhara University Peshawar. It has been recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), H.E.C, and enlisted in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) ECFMG (U.S.A).

Eligibility: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent in H.S.C. (Pre-medical). An aptitude test is conducted by Kabir University.

Hostel: Separate hostel facilities are also provided for boys and girls.

Teaching Hospital: Kabir Medical College is affiliated with the Naseer Teaching Hospital.

Fee Structure: MBBS 5 year program: 5,00,000 PKR

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5711151-2

Address: Canal Road University Town, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

6. Rehman Medical College

Rehman Medical College is located in Hayatabad, Peshawar, and is associated with the Rehman Medical Institute. It offers a 5-year MBBS program.

Eligibility: Admission to the MBBS program is based on merit. 45% weightage is given to HSSC or Equivalent, 45% weightage to MDCAT Marks, and 10% weightage to the assessment Interview conducted by the College.

Facilities include:

Girls Hostel (on college premises) with kitchen and laundry facilities. Boys Hostel is also available within walking distance.
Clinical Skills Center, Research lab, and IT lab.
189 seat Auditorium and Academic Council Hall.
Cafeteria
Student’s lounge with locker facility.
Sports complex and Gymnasium for males and females.
Transportation facility.
Separate Male and Female Student Lounges.
Central Library with IT labs.

Fee Structure: 13,15,000 PKR

Hospital: It is affiliated with the Rehman Medical Institute.

Contact:

Phone: 111 734 626

Address: Rehman Medical Institute, Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar, KPK.

7. Postgraduate Medical Institute Peshawar

Programs: Postgraduate degree programs include:

MCPS/DCPS
FCPS
Masters
M.Phil
Ph.D.
MD/MS
Observership
Diploma Courses: DCH, DGO, DO, DLO, DCP, and DA.

Eligibility:

Medical graduate from a PMDC recognized University
Completion of one-year House Job / Residency
Not be above the age of 45
Registered with PMDC as a Medical Practitioner.

Fee Structure:

PG Diploma: Rs. 30000/- per diploma (full course)
MCPS: Rs. 30000/- Per Annum.
Master: Rs. 20000/- Per Annum.
M Phil: Rs. 25000/- Per Annum.
Ph.D.: Rs. 30000/- Per Annum.
MD/MS: Rs. 30000/- Per Annum.
Observership: Rs. 10000/- Per Quarter.

Contact:

Phone: (091) 9217190

Address: Phase IV, Hayatabad, Peshawar, KPK.

8. Pakistan International Medical College

Pakistan International Medical College was established in 2009, it is recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and is affiliated with Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.

Programs offered:

MBBS
BSN

Eligibility:

MDCAT with more than 60% marks
F.S.C./H.S.S.C./equivalent with more than 65% marks
Interview

Facilities include:

Cafeteria
Library
Separate hostel facility for male and female students at the College premises.
Furnished rooms with heating and air conditioning facility.
Backup power source

Fee Structure: Fee for MBBS 5 year program, 6,248,250 PKR

Teaching Hospitals:

Fauji Foundation Hospital, Peshawar Cantt
Peshawar Institute of Medical Sciences

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5892730-5

Address: Plot No.2, Sector B-2, Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar.

9. Northwest School of Medicine

Northwest School of Medicine is a newly built, modern medical school located in Peshawar. It offers a 5-year MBBS program.

Eligibility:

FSc (or equivalent) grade: 30% weightage.
MDCAT: 50% weightage
Interview, 20% weightage

Facilities

Virtual Learning Environment
Library
College Management System

Affiliations:

North West School of Medicine is affiliated with the following institutes:

NATIONAL:

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Pakistan Medical Commission
Khyber Medical University
Higher Education Regulatory Authority, Govt. of KPK.
Postgraduate Medical Institute, Peshawar

INTERNATIONAL:

World Federation For Medical Education
Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates
World Health Organization

Fee structure: 6,716,641 PKR

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5838850

Address: North West School of Medicine Plot#8, Sector A-2, Phase- V, Hayatabad, Peshawar.

10. Muhammad College of Medicine

Located in Yaseen Abad Muhammad College of Medicine formerly known as Al-Razi Medical College Peshawar, is an established educational facility for medical students in Peshawar.

Eligibility:

HSSC – at least 65% marks – weightage 30%
MDCAT/SAT-II* – at least 60% marks – weightage 50%
Psychometric – weightage 20%

Facilities:

Library
Cafeteria

Teaching Hospital: Affiliated with Muhammad Teaching Hospital.

Fee Structure:

MBBS 5- year program : 85,88,000 PKR

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5886015

Address: Muhammad College of Medicine, Budhni Rd, Yaseen Abad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

11. Gandhara University

Gandhara University is a private university located on Canal Road in Peshawar. The university is chartered by the government of KPK. Gandhara University offers specialized training in health sciences. It is recognized by HEC and PMDC. They offer MBBS, BDS, and Postgraduate medical and dental courses.

Eligibility:

F.Sc (Pre-Medical)/HSSC/Equivalent = 65%
MDCAT Examination = 60%

The following programs are offered at the university:

MBBS
BDS
MPH
Nursing
Paramedics
Postgraduate Medical Courses
Dental Postgraduate Courses

Other universities attached with the Gandhara University include:

Kabir Medical College
Sardar Begum Dental College
Naseer Teaching Hospital
Gandhara College of Pharmacy
Wazir Muhammad Institute of Paramedical Tehnology
Farkhanda Institute of Nursing
Kabir Institute of Public Health

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5711151-2

Fax: (091) 5844428

Address: Canal Road University Town Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar

12. Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences

Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences offers quality education in Medical Sciences & Research Work. It is located on Abdara Road near University Road in Peshawar. They offer medical diplomas and BS programs in health sciences. This institute is registered with KPK Medical Faculty.

Eligibility:

The eligibility criteria for Medical Diploma include Matric in Science with 50% marks.
The eligibility criteria for BS Programs include 50% marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) and an age limit of 18 – 25 years.

The BS programs offered at the university include:

DPT – 5 YEARS
BS Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
BS Intensive and Emergency Care
BS Anesthesia
BS Radiology
BS Cardiology
BS Surgical
BS Dental

Contact:

Phone: (091) 5851972

Address: Abdara Road, Near University Road, Tahkal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.

Final Word:

This document provides a comprehensive list of Medical Colleges in Peshawar, their eligibility requirements, and fee structure. For those aspiring to be doctors, this article will provide valuable information helping them to determine their future institution.