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By Amna Toufeeq | 08, October 2025
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is warning colleges about tough penalties, but will allow a 5% increase in fees for the 2025-26 academic year.
The PMDC is telling colleges they’ll be punished if they charge too much. Colleges can only raise fees by 5% for the 2025-26 school year. This is happening because people complained about fees being too high and having hidden costs.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has set the maximum yearly fee for MBBS and BDS programs at Rs1.89 million for the 2025-26 school year, The News reported on Wednesday. The PMDC has cautioned private medical and dental schools that they will face serious consequences, such as losing their accreditation and legal action, if they charge more than this approved amount.
On October 6th, the PMDC announced that the basic fee for MBBS and BDS programs will stay at Rs1.8 million. They may increase it by 5% for the 2025-26 school year. After that, yearly increases will match the inflation rate (CPI) starting in 2026-27, as advised by the Medical Education Committee.
All private medical and dental schools must show the approved fee structure publicly at least three months before admissions start. Schools charging more than the approved fee will face penalties under the PMDC Act 2022, including losing accreditation, stopping admissions, and other legal actions.
A PMDC official mentioned that this decision came after many complaints from students and parents about private colleges charging too much and having hidden fees. The official stated that the Rs1.8 million limit aims to protect students and ensure fair and affordable medical education.
Federal health ministry officials said that the decision was approved with input from the Medical Education Committee and the Ministry of National Health Services.
The Prime Minister’s Office received concerns from parliament members about private colleges charging unreasonable amounts for lab, library, or hostel fees. Parents and students have expressed concerns about private medical schools making excessive profits.
Some schools were accused of asking for extra cash payments or inflating extra charges beyond the set tuition fee. The Senate Standing Committee on Health also addressed this issue, asking the PMDC to ensure transparency and affordability in medical education.
The PMDC sent the notification to all recognized private institutions and universities, provincial health departments, and the Secretary of NHSR&C for enforcement. The PMDC’s IT and media departments were also asked to publish the updated fee structure on its website and promote public awareness.
