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King Edward Medical University — aggregate & merit guide

Estimate your King Edward (KEMU) MBBS aggregate using the UHS Punjab formula (10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT). See last 5-year merit & realistic chances.

Matric weight
10%
FSc weight
40%
MDCAT weight
50%
Open seats
≈ 350

KEMU is the most competitive open-merit MBBS in Pakistan

King Edward Medical University, Lahore is consistently the top closing merit for MBBS open seats in Pakistan — its 2025-26 final open-merit close was ≈94.9%, the highest in the country. Hitting that range requires a 1050+ Matric, 1050+ FSc and an MDCAT in the 168+/180 zone (the paper is 180 MCQs since the 2024 PMDC reform).

Aggregate formula (UHS Punjab)

  • Matric (SSC): 10% of obtained / total
  • FSc / HSSC Pre-Medical: 40% of obtained / total
  • MDCAT: 50% of obtained / total

References

Frequently asked questions

What is the realistic MDCAT score for KEMU open merit?

An MDCAT around 168+/180 with 1050+ Matric and 1050+ FSc puts you in the KEMU band (its 2025-26 open merit closed ≈94.9%).

Are there reserved KEMU seats outside Punjab?

Yes — small reciprocal seats exist for Federal areas and inter-provincial categories. Check UHS prospectus for the year.