Aga Khan Medical College is a reputable institution in the field of medical sciences, offering a five-year MBBS program. The College admits 100 students annually. Admissions are strictly merit-based, with candidates assessed through an entry test and an interview. Final selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of applicants’ academic and scholastic achievements, as well as their co-curricular involvement and demonstrated leadership potential.

Stage I – Application Submission

• Candidates must submit an online application
• Candidates are required to take the AKU Test or submit its accepted equivalent, such as AAMC [MCAT] for overseas applicants.

Stage II – Shortlisting and Interviews

• Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on their performance in the applicable test or its equivalent.
• Shortlisted candidates are required to attend two independent interviews.

Documents Submission by the Shortlisted Candidates:

1. Application Form II: A detailed record of academic achievements, co-curricular activities, and other accomplishments.
2. Two Reference Letters from teachers on the University’s prescribed format.
3. MDCAT Results: Submission of valid MDCAT results, as mandated by PMDC. Candidates should refer to the PMDC website for detailed requirements. Note. SAT II and international MCAT results will not be accepted as a substitute for the MDCAT.

Final Selection

• Candidates are ranked based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, interview assessments, and other documented achievements.

Candidates possessing any one of the following qualifications shall be eligible for admission:
1. O-Level and Pakistani HSSC System

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Premedical with a minimum aggregate of 70%.
• O-Level with at least six subjects, including English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

2. British or Equivalent Advanced Level

• O-Level with at least six subjects, including English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
  Advanced Level (A-Level) with at least a “B” grade in: Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.

Note: SAT II, Advanced Placement (AP), IBCC equivalence, or grade conversions are not accepted as substitutes for A-Level grades. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level grades are not acceptable in place of full A-Level qualifications.
3. American and Canadian High School Diploma

• Completion of High School (Grades 9–12) with a minimum CGPA of 3.25/4.0 or an 85% overall average, or a minimum ‘B’ grade (as assessed by the home institution), with subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.

4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Completion of the IB Diploma with a minimum of 32 points. Candidates should have studied Biology and Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics at either the higher or the standard/subsidiary level.

Important Notes

• Candidates who will be writing their final year examinations in Summer 2026 can apply for admission. Such applications will be evaluated for admission on a provisional basis. However, these candidates will be required to provide their HSSC certificate meeting the minimum eligibility requirements by the deadline.
• Candidates from non-Pakistani education systems will provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), confirming that their High School qualification is equivalent to the HSSC qualification in Pakistan with a minimum aggregate achievement of 70%.
• Candidates must have studied Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics in their Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.

Admissions are advertised in leading newspapers. Applications for the 2026–27 academic session will be accepted from March 8 to May 13, 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

1. Apply for the entry test through the official website of Aga Khan University.
2. For online apply, the candidate is required to create an account on the AKU website and provide all required information, including personal details, educational background, preferred test and interview centers, and proof of payment of the application fee.
3. The application fee can be paid via a fee voucher at any branch of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) or through the AKU online payment portal. A copy of the paid receipt must be uploaded with the online application.
4. Upon submission of online application, a copy of your application will be sent to your email address.
5. After the application is reviewed by the Admissions Office, you will receive an admit card for the entry test.

The important dates for admission cycle 2026-2026 are given here to give students an idea.

• March 8 – May 13, 2026: Application Period.
  July 5, 2026: AKU Entry Test
  July 15, 2026: Last date for receipt of MCAT International Score Sheet (if applicable; refer to relevant section in this brochure)
• August 2026: Shortlisting of candidates and interviews
• August 17, 2026: Last date to submit attested copies of A-Level / High School / Equivalent examination results or Undergraduate final transcript (except Pakistani HSSC results)
• September 14, 2026: Last date to submit attested copies of Pakistani HSSC results (as released by PMDC). If applicable, submission of IBCC equivalence certificate
• January 2027: Commencement of classes

   AKU Entry Test Format

The AKU Entry Test is a 2-hour multiple-choice examination consisting of 100 questions divided into the following sections:

• Science Achievement (40 MCQs),
• Science & Mathematics Reasoning (60 MCQs),

The questions are based on the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) curriculum in Pakistan. The science achievement section, which includes physics, chemistry, and biology, is mandatory. In addition, the test includes separate sections on science reasoning and mathematical reasoning.

   APPLICATION FEE 2026

• Applicant from Afghanistan, Burundi, Kenya, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda = Rs. 9,000

• Applicant from countries other than above = US $ 160

   Test Centres

• Pakistan: Chitral, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi and Sukkur AKU
• Overseas: Chicago, Dar es Salam, Dubai, Edmonton, Houston, Iran, Kabul, Kampala, Khorog, London, Nairobi, Riyadh, Syria, and Toronto

 

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