UHS Lahore raises annual fees at public medical and dental colleges by 233%

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has announced a 233 per cent increase in annual fees at government medical and dental colleges with the revised charges applying to students admitted in the 2026–27 academic session.

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has announced a 233 per cent increase in annual fees at government medical and dental colleges with the revised charges applying to students admitted in the 2026–27 academic session.

According to a UHS spokesperson newly admitted students will be required to pay an annual fee of Rs50,000 under the revised admission policy.

The university said the fee had remained unchanged for the past 16 years. In 2010, the annual fee was fixed at Rs15,000, and no increase had been introduced since then according to the spokesperson.

The revised fee structure will apply to new admissions rather than all existing students as stated in the announcement.

The increase marks a substantial change in the annual amount payable by students entering public-sector medical and dental colleges. Under the new arrangement the fee will rise from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000, an increase of Rs35,000 per year.

UHS has linked the revision to its new admission policy. However, the announcement provided no further details about the reasons behind the specific percentage increase or whether additional changes to the fee structure are planned.

The decision affects prospective students seeking admission to government medical and dental colleges for the 2026–27 academic year. Applicants and their families will need to account for the revised annual charge when planning education expenses.

The university’s announcement comes after more than a decade without an increase in the stated annual fee. Further details about the implementation of the revised policy may be available through official UHS admission notices.