Medical and engineering university closing merits, aggregate cutoffs, and seat availability. Historical data and live community updates on ParhoPK.
Access Free Resources on ParhoPK →In Pakistani university admissions, closing merit (also called last merit, minimum merit, or closing aggregate) refers to the aggregate percentage of the very last student admitted to a specific program at a specific university in a given admission cycle. It represents the minimum eligibility threshold — any student with an aggregate at or above the closing merit is admitted; those below it are waitlisted or denied.
Closing merits fluctuate every year based on multiple factors: the total number of seats available, the quality of that year's applicant pool, the difficulty of the entry test (MDCAT or ECAT), and provincial or university-wide policy changes regarding seat allocation. A year with a harder MDCAT generally results in lower closing merits. A year with many high-scorers pushes closing merits upward.
Understanding closing merit helps you:
The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) mandates a single, standardized aggregate formula for all government and private MBBS/BDS admissions across Pakistan:
Medical Aggregate = (Matric / 1100 × 10%) + (FSc / 1100 × 40%) + (MDCAT / 200 × 50%)
Example: Matric 1060, FSc 1080, MDCAT 172
(1060/1100 × 10) + (1080/1100 × 40) + (172/200 × 50) = 9.64 + 39.27 + 43.00 = 91.91%
Note: Some private universities (Aga Khan University, Shifa, CMH) may use slightly modified weightages for their internal admissions. Always verify the specific formula with the university's admission office.
Engineering universities do not follow a single standardized formula — each sets its own weightage. Here are the major formulas:
| University | Matric % | FSc % | Entry Test % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UET Lahore (ECAT) | 10% | 50% | 40% | ECAT score out of 400 |
| NUST (NET) | 10% | 15% | 75% | Best NET score used |
| GIKI | — | 30–50% | 50–70% | Own test; formula varies by year |
| PIEAS | — | — | High test weight | Own test; merit list released annually |
| FAST-NUCES | — | 50% | 50% | Own NU test |
| COMSATS | — | 50% | 50% | NTS or own test |
| Air University | 10% | 40% | 50% | Own entry test |
The data below shows approximate closing merit ranges for open merit seats. Actual 2026 merit will be updated on parhopk.com as it is released.
| Medical University | City | Province | Approx. Closing Merit (Open) | MBBS Seats (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Medical Univ. (KEMU) | Lahore | Punjab | 93.5% – 95.2% | 250 |
| Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) | Lahore | Punjab | 92.0% – 94.0% | 250 |
| Rawalpindi Medical Univ. (RMU) | Rawalpindi | Punjab | 90.5% – 93.0% | 250 |
| Nishtar Medical University | Multan | Punjab | 88.5% – 91.0% | 250 |
| Khyber Medical University (KMU) | Peshawar | KPK | 87.0% – 90.5% | 200 |
| NUMS (National Univ. of Medical Sciences) | Rawalpindi | Federal | 89.0% – 92.5% | 200 |
| Liaquat University of Medical Sciences | Jamshoro | Sindh | 82.0% – 86.0% | 200 |
| Dow University of Health Sciences | Karachi | Sindh | 85.0% – 89.5% | 250 |
| Aga Khan University (MBBS) | Karachi | Private | Merit + Interview (94%+ typical) | 100 |
| Shifa College of Medicine | Islamabad | Private | 88.0% – 91.0% | 150 |
| CMH Lahore Medical College | Lahore | Private | 89.0% – 92.0% | 150 |
| Fatima Jinnah Medical Univ. (FJMU) | Lahore | Punjab | 89.0% – 91.5% | 250 (women) |
Red border: highly competitive (93%+). Yellow border: competitive (87–93%). Teal border: private/specialized admission criteria.
Engineering merit depends heavily on the specific program. Computer Engineering and Computer Science are typically the most competitive, followed by Electrical Engineering.
| University | Program | City | Approx. Closing Merit | Entry Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUST | Computer Engineering | Islamabad | 90% – 93% (NUST system) | NET |
| NUST | Electrical Engineering | Islamabad | 88% – 92% | NET |
| NUST | Civil Engineering | Islamabad | 82% – 87% | NET |
| PIEAS | Nuclear Engineering | Islamabad | Extremely competitive | PIEAS Test |
| GIKI | Computer Science | Topi, Swabi | Very high (own test) | GIKI Test |
| UET Lahore | Computer Engineering | Lahore | 88% – 92% (UET scale) | ECAT |
| UET Lahore | Electrical Engineering | Lahore | 86% – 91% | ECAT |
| UET Lahore | Civil Engineering | Lahore | 80% – 85% | ECAT |
| FAST-NUCES | Computer Science | Multi-campus | 75% – 82% (FAST scale) | NU Test |
| COMSATS | Computer Science | Islamabad | 70% – 80% | NTS/Own |
| UET Taxila | Electrical Engineering | Taxila | 78% – 84% | ECAT |
| NED University | Computer Engineering | Karachi | 80% – 87% (NED scale) | Own Test |
Follow these steps to determine whether you are competitive for your target university and program:
Closing merit is the aggregate percentage of the last student admitted to a specific program. Students with aggregates at or above this threshold receive admission. It varies each year based on the applicant pool, test difficulty, and available seats.
Standard PMC formula: Matric (10%) + FSc (40%) + MDCAT (50%). For example: Matric 1060/1100 × 10 = 9.64%, FSc 1080/1100 × 40 = 39.27%, MDCAT 172/200 × 50 = 43.0%. Total aggregate = 91.91%. Use the ParhoPK Merit Calculator for instant results.
King Edward Medical University (KEMU) Lahore is the most competitive medical college in Punjab with closing merits of 93.5–95.2%. To achieve 93%+ aggregate, you typically need MDCAT 175+, FSc 1070+, and Matric 1050+. Use the ParhoPK Merit Calculator to find your exact target.
UET Lahore aggregate = Matric (10%) + FSc (50%) + ECAT (40%). For example: Matric 1020/1100 × 10 = 9.27%, FSc 1060/1100 × 50 = 48.18%, ECAT 340/400 × 40 = 34%. Total = 91.45%.
Medical college merit lists are typically released in October–November 2026 after MDCAT results. Engineering university merit lists follow entry test results in August–September 2026. Monitor parhopk.com and official university portals for 2026 announcements.
No. NUST conducts its own test called NET (National Aptitude Test). NUST does not accept ECAT. The NET is conducted in multiple sessions throughout the year and the best NET score is used. NUST aggregate = NET (75%) + FSc (15%) + Matric (10%).
Aga Khan University (AKU) Karachi uses its own admission process. Applicants need a very high aggregate (typically 94%+) and must pass AKU's own written test and interview. AKU is Pakistan's highest-ranked private medical university. Fee structure is significantly higher than government institutions.
Some universities have gender-specific seats. Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) Lahore is a women-only institution. KEMU, AIMC, and others have separate open merit lists for male and female applicants in some quota categories. In general merit, however, male and female students compete in the same merit pool at most universities.
Yes. An 80% aggregate can secure admission in several private medical colleges and some regional government medical colleges, particularly in KPK, Balochistan, and Sindh where merit cutoffs can be lower than Punjab's top colleges. Use the ParhoPK merit database to identify colleges within your range.
ParhoPK at parhopk.com maintains a live community-updated merit database. Students who receive admission offer letters submit their aggregate data, giving real-time visibility into where 2026 merit is landing. This is Pakistan's fastest merit tracking community.