Below is a comprehensive list of government/public dental colleges in Pakistan, along with the number of seats allocated to each, as recognized and accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). These institutions are part of Pakistan’s efforts to provide high-quality dental education and healthcare services across the country.
Each college meets the PMDC’s rigorous standards, ensuring that students receive a thorough education in dental sciences, enabling them to serve communities and advance in the dental profession.
Number of PMDC accredited Government/Public Dental Colleges in Each Province / Territory of Pakistan
- Baluchistan: 01
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 05
- Punjab: 05
- Sindh: 07
Total: 18
Number of Allocated Seats in Each Province / Territory
- Baluchistan: 54
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 319
- Punjab: 344
- Sindh: 500
Total: 1217
List of Government / Public Dental Colleges in Pakistan
The following institutions offer Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programs and meet PMDC accreditation requirements. Seat allocations may vary by province and institution, ensuring fair opportunities for students nationwide:
| S. NO. | PROVINCE | NAME OF INSTITUTE | CITY | ALLOCATED SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baluchistan | Dental Section, Bolan Medical College | Quetta | 54 |
| 2 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Bacha Khan Dental College | Mardan | 55 |
| 3 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Dental College, Ayub Medical College | Abbottabad | 55 |
| 4 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Khyber College of Dentistry | Peshawar | 100 |
| 5 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | KMU Institute of Dental Sciences – KIDS | Kohat | 59 |
| 6 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Saidu Dental College | Swat | 50 |
| 7 | Punjab | De’Montmorency College of Dentistry | Lahore | 110 |
| 8 | Punjab | Dental Section, Punjab Medical College | Faisalabad | 65 |
| 9 | Punjab | Dental Section, Army Medical College | Rawalpindi | 54 |
| 10 | Punjab | Institute of Dentistry, Nishtar Medical College | Multan | 65 |
| 11 | Punjab | School of Dentistry, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University | Islamabad | 50 |
| 12 | Sindh | Bibi Aseefa Dental College | Larkana | 50 |
| 13 | Sindh | Dental College, Dow International Medical College | Karachi | 50 |
| 14 | Sindh | Dental Department, Karachi Medical & Dental College | Karachi | 100 |
| 15 | Sindh | Dow Dental College | Karachi | 50 |
| 16 | Sindh | Dr. Ishratul Ebad Institute of Oral Health Sciences | Karachi | 100 |
| 17 | Sindh | Faculty of Dentistry, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences | Jamshoro | 100 |
| 18 | Sindh | Sindh Institute of Oral Health Sciences | Karachi | 50 |
These government institutions are vital to the development of dental professionals across Pakistan, producing graduates who go on to contribute to the country’s healthcare system. For prospective students, these PMDC-accredited colleges represent excellent options for pursuing a career in dentistry within an affordable, public-sector framework.
For more detailed information on admissions, eligibility, and application processes, prospective students should consult the official PMDC website or the individual college’s admission offices.
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