Punjab has increased annual tuition fees for new students entering public-sector medical and dental colleges. Students starting MBBS and BDS programmes this year will now pay Rs50,000 annually. The previous annual fee was Rs15,000.
The revised fee represents an increase of Rs35,000 per year. This is an increase of more than 233% compared with the previous rate. The change will apply to newly admitted students in public-sector medical and dental institutions across Punjab.
Under the new fee structure, students pursuing Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) will pay Rs50,000 annually. The same annual fee will apply to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme.
However, the increase will not affect students who are already enrolled. They will continue paying the previous annual fee of Rs15,000. This arrangement means the revised charges will apply only to new students entering the programmes this year.
The decision marks a significant change in the fee structure for public-sector medical and dental education in Punjab. The annual tuition fee for new entrants has more than tripled under the revised arrangement.
Public-sector medical and dental colleges remain an important option for students seeking professional healthcare education. Their admission process attracts candidates from across the province. Changes in tuition fees can therefore affect the financial planning of students and their families.
For families preparing for medical and dental admissions, the new fee means an additional annual expense. New students will need to account for the revised tuition charges when planning their education budgets. Existing students, meanwhile, will continue under the earlier fee arrangement.
The distinction between new and continuing students is central to the revised policy. Students admitted before the change will retain their previous annual fee. Those entering MBBS and BDS programmes this year will pay the higher amount.
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The new fee structure will raise the annual tuition cost for incoming medical and dental students in Punjab. However, the provided announcement does not specify any further changes to admission criteria, additional charges, or other education-related expenses. Students should check official college or admission notices for any further details.
