Punjab University of Health Sciences (UHS) Public Sector University Est. 1860

King Edward Medical University (KEMU)

King Edward Medical University is the oldest and most competitive medical institution in Pakistan. It holds the highest closing merit in the country every admission cycle.

Lahore, Punjab Mayo Hospital, Lahore PKR ~42,000 / year (Government Subsidized)
94.8727%
2025 Closing
325
Total MBBS Seats
93.6818%
2024 Closing
93.12%
2023 Closing

Historical Closing Merits & Multi-Year Trends

Official qualifying cutoffs from University of Health Sciences (UHS).

Cycle Round 1 / Sectional Final Closing Status
2025 Cycle 95.12% 94.8727% Official Gazette
2024 Cycle 94.25% 93.6818% Archived
2023 Cycle 93.8% 93.12% Archived
2026 Expected 94.50% - 94.90% Benchmark

Seat Matrix & Quotas

Allocation of approved undergraduate MBBS seats.

Quota Category Seats
Open Merit (Punjab) 302
Underdeveloped Districts 4
Disabled Candidates 2
Reciprocal (Other Provinces) 17
Total MBBS Capacity 325 Seats

Frequently Asked Questions about KEMU

What was the final closing merit for KEMU in 2025?

The final open merit for King Edward Medical University (KEMU) in 2025 closed at 94.8727%.

How many MBBS seats are available in KEMU on open merit?

KEMU has a total of 325 MBBS seats, with 302 reserved strictly for Punjab open merit.

What MDCAT score is needed for KEMU admission?

With 93% in FSc and 95% in Matric, candidates generally require a minimum MDCAT score of 185+ out of 200.

Target Score Predictor

KEMU

Calculate your exact required MDCAT score for KEMU.

Required MDCAT Score for KEMU
182 / 200
91.00% in MDCAT Required

Achievable with disciplined 4-Tier QBank practice and daily FSRS reviews.

Formula: (Matric% * 0.10) + (FSc% * 0.40) + (MDCAT% * 0.50)

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