UHS cautions students against unauthorised admissions
University of Health Sciences. PHOTO: FILE
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has warned that candidates opting for admission to medical colleges contrary to the centralised admission policy would be responsible for their own loss.
The university will release the first college-wise selection list for of admissions in private sector medical and dental colleges in Punjab on January 8.
The joint selection list for 49 private medical and dental colleges of the province will be released for 4,000 MBBS and 1,025 BDS seats. Upon appearing in the list, candidates are required to submit the prescribed fee within three days. Successful candidates must also provide written confirmation of joining at the respective colleges, a public alert notice read.
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It made clear that all private colleges would strictly adhere to the UHS rules and regulations in the fee collection. The colleges have been legally bound by an affidavit to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations outlined by the university and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council regarding fee refund or transfer. Colleges having submitted the affidavit are authorised by the UHS to collect the entire fee from admitted candidates. In cases where candidates upgrade in subsequent selection lists, colleges are obligated to transfer the candidate's full fee to the newly allotted college without any deduction.
A UHS spokesperson advised all candidates and their parents that, in accordance with the policies of the Punjab government and the decisions of courts, any private medical or dental college in Punjab was not empowered to independently admit students. “Only candidates admitted through the centralised admission system will be recognised,” the spokesman said.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 5th, 2024.