There are total 30 medical and dental colleges in KPK, which are recognized by Pakistan Medical Commission. Some new colleges are in process of recognition, which may join the list by next year or sooner. Currently we will only list those KPK Medical Colleges, which are recognized by PMC and are affiliated with any Public/Private Sector University.
The list of recognized medical colleges in KPK includes both public and private sector medical and dental colleges. These colleges are affiliated with different universities i-e
- Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
- Ghandhara University, Peshawar
- Bahria University, Islamabad
- Ripah International University, Islamabad
Among 30 KPK medical colleges, 14 are public sector and 16 are private section medical and dental colleges.
List of KPK Medical Colleges
Since we are going to list all medical colleges in KPK. So, let’s categorize them in public and private sector for your ease and will discuss one by one.
- Public Sector Medical & Dental Colleges
- Private Sector Medical & Dental Colleges
Note: The colleges are listed in Alphabetical order, it has nothing to do with its ranking by any parameter.
Also read: Seats Distribution in KPK Medical Colleges 2021
List of Public Medical Colleges in KPK
1. Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
Ayub Medical College is among one of the oldest medical college in KPK established in 1979. It is located on main Mansehra Road, Abbottabad. It is affiliated with Khyber Medical University, the only Public Sector Medical University in KPK.
As per latest seats distribution by KP Govt and PMC, there are 250 seats allocated to Ayub Medical College.
2. Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan
Bacha Khan Medical is named after the famous Pashto leader, Bacha Khan. Bacha Khan Medical College is established in 2010. It is located on main Nowshera-Mardan Road near sheikh maltoon town.
Bacha Khan Medical is affiliated with Khyber Medical University. Recently PMC has doubled its seats allocation to 100 seats, previously it was 50 since its establishment.
3. Bannu Medical College, Bannu
Bannu Medical College is established in 2006. It is among many other colleges affiliated with Khyber Medical University, Peshawar. Bannu Medical College is recognized by then PMDC (Now PMC) in 2011.
Bannu Medical College enrolls 100 students in every session as per seat distribution approved by KPK Govt and PMC.
4. Gajju Khan Medical College, Sawabi
Gajju Khan Medical College is established in 2014. It is located in Sawabi District on main sawabi-jehangira road.
As per lastest seat distribution, gajju khan medical college enrolled 55 students every session.
5. Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan
Gomal Medical College is established in 1998 and is now among one of well established KPK medical colleges. GMC is in Dera Ismail khan.
Gomal medical college enrolled 110 students for session 2020-21 as per the latest seat distribution provided by KP govt and PMC.
6. Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
Khyber Medical College is the Pioneer college among all KPK medical colleges. It is established in 1954 located inside Peshawar University. KMC admitted 275 students in MBBS for session 2020-21 as per KP govt. seat distribution.
7. Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar
In 2004 separate section for girls of KMC were established which later in 2005 became independent college named as Khyber Girls Medical College.
Khyber Girls Medical College is the only college among KPK medical colleges scored A+ in 2019 inspection of PMC. KGMC enrolled 150 seats as per latest seat distribution. It used to be 100 seats for last few years.
8. KMU Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat
KMU Institute of Medical Sciences is the only constituent institute of Khyber Medical University offers MBBS. KIMS was established in 2006, which later shifted to KMU as constituent institute in 2011. KIMS is in KDA Kohat.
KIMS enrolled 110 students for session 2020-21 as per latest seat distribution by KP govt.
9. Nowshera Medical College, Nowshera
Nowshera Medical College located at the bank of River Kabul, on Mardan-Nowshera Road. Nowshera Medical College is among well-established KPK medical colleges.
NMC enrolled 110 students in MBBS in session 2020-21 as per seat distribution by KPK govt.
10. Saidu Medical College, Swat
Saidu Medical College is one of the well-known public sector medical college in KPK. Saidu Medical college is in Saidu Sharif, District Swat. SMC was established in 1998 with 50 seats of allocation, later increased to 100 seats.
SMC enrolled 110 students in MBBS for session after latest seat distribution provided by KP govt and PMC.
11. Ayub College of Dentistry, Abbottabad
Ayub College of Dentistry is dental section of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. ACD has 25 seats of allocation for last couple of years, but this year Pakistan Medical Commission has doubled it seats.
ACD enrolled 50 students for session 2020-21 as per latest seats distribution provided by KPK govt and PMC.
12. Bacha Khan Dental College, Mardan
Bacha Khan Dental College is dentistry part of Bacha khan medical college, located on main Nowshera-Mardan Road near sheikh maltoon town Mardan.
BKCD enrolled 50 students after its seats are doubled in session 2020-21 admissions to adjust FATA students of doubled quota.
13. Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar
Khyber College Dentistry is one of the oldest and well settled dental college among all KPK medical and dental colleges. KCD resides in Peshawar University. It is dentistry part of Khyber Medical College.
KCD enrolled 100 students for session 2020-21 as per latest distribution by KPK government and PMC.
14. KMU Institute of Dental Sciences, Kohat
KMU Institute of Dental Sciences is constituent institute of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar. It is now well-established dental college of KPK.
KIDS enrolled 50 students for session 2020-21.
Also Read: Khyber Medical University Important Contact Numbers
List of Private Medical Colleges in KPK
There are currently 16 private medical colleges in KPK recognized by PMC. These numbers include both medical and dental colleges of KPK.
1. Abbottabad International Medical College, Abbottabad
Abbottabad International Medical College is located main on Mansehra Road, Abbottabad. AIMC is affiliated with Khyber Medical University, KMU.
AIMC is eligible to enroll 100 students in MBBS every year.
2. Frontier Medical College, Abbottabad
Frontier Medical College is located on Mansehra Road, Abbottabad. It is one of the oldest private medical college in KPK. It is affiliated with Bahria University Islamabad. FMC is eligible to enroll 100 students in MBBS every as per PMC allocation.
3. Kabir Medical College, Peshawar
Kabir is the pioneer private medical college in KPK established in 1995. It is located on Canal Road, University Town, Peshawar. Kabir Medical College is affiliated with Ghandara University, Peshawar.
Kabir Medical College is registered with PMC for 100 MBBS seats.
4. Muhammad College of Medicine, Peshawar (Old AL Razi Medical College)
Muhammad College of Medicine previously known as Al-Razi Medical College is located on Budhni Road, Yaseen Abad, Peshawar. MCM is affiliated with Khyber Medical University. MCM is registered with PMC and allowed to enroll 100 students in MBBS every year.
5. North West School of Medicine, Peshawar
North West School of Medicine is among the newly started colleges. It is in Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar. NWSM is affiliated with Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.
NWSM is registered with PMC and is allocated 100 seats of MBBS for every session.
6. Pak International Medical College, Peshawar
Pak International Medical College is in Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar. It is registered with PMC and affiliated with Khyber Medical University. PIMC can enroll 100 students in MBBS every year.
7. Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar
Peshawar Medical College is one of the best Private Medical College in KPK. Peshawar Medical College is affiliated with Ripah University, Islamabad. Peshawar Medical College enroll 150 students in MBBS every year.
8. Rehman Medical College, Peshawar
Rehman Medical College is in Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar. Rehman is among the best Private medical colleges in KPK. RMC is registered with Pakistan Medical Commission and affiliated with KMU.
9. Swat Medical College, Swat
Swat Medical College recently recognized by PMC, started its admission from 2019 batch. SMC is located on Marghuzar Road, Swat. Initially SMC were allowed to admit only 50 students, later on which is increased to 100 seats per year.
Swat Medical College is affiliated with Khyber Medical University.
10. Women Medical College, Abbottabad
Women Medical College is the only women college in KPK for MBBS. WMC is located on Murree Road, Abbottabad. It is recognized by PMC for 100 MBBS seats and is affiliated with Khyber Medical University.
11. Abbottabad International Medical College, Dental Section, Abbottabad
Abbottabad International College of Dentistry is dental section of AIMC. It is recognized by PMC and is affiliated with Khyber Medical University Peshawar.
Abbottabad International College of Dentistry can enroll 50 students in BDS.
12. Frontier Dental College, Abbottabad
Frontier Dental College is dental section of Frontier Medical College. It is located on Mansehra Road, Abbottabad. It is recognized by Pakistan Medical Commission. FDC is affiliated with Bahria University Islamabad.
13. Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar (Female Only)
Peshawar Dental College is dental section of Peshawar Medical College. It is one of best dental college in KPK. Peshawar Dental College is affiliated with Ripah International University, Islamabad.
Peshawar Dental College is recognized with Pakistan Medical Commission and can enrol 50 students in BDS every year.
14. Rehman College of Dentistry, Peshawar
Rehman College of Dentistry is considered the best college for Dentistry. RCD is located in Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar. It is dental section of Rehman Medical College.
RCD is recognized by PMC and is affiliated with KMU. RCD can enrol 50 seats in BDS every year.
15. Sardar Begum Dental College, Peshawar
Sardar Begum Dental College is one of the oldest Private Dental College in KPK. It is affiliated with Ghandhara University Peshawar. SBDC is recognized by PMC and allowed to enroll 75 students every year.
16. Women Medical College, Dental Section, Abbottabad
Women Dental College is dental section of Women Medical College Abbottabad. It is recognized by PMC and affiliated with Khyber Medical University. Women Dental College is allowed to enrol 50 students in BDS every year.
