The NUMS (National University of Medical Sciences) Private MBBS merit list for 2024 has raised much interest from aspiring medical students and the respective attached medical colleges. While the affiliated colleges’ merit lists, which include a list of selected students for admission based on merit, have already been posted online, the attached medical colleges’ merit lists have yet to be released. Here, we further discuss the possible causes for the delay and explain the admission process of NUMS-affiliated/attached medical colleges.
NUMS attached medical colleges
NUMS has several prestigious attached medical colleges, including:
- Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Karachi. (Subject to PM&DC approval)
- Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi
- Bahria University College of Medicine, Islamabad (Subject to PM&DC approval)
- Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad
- NUST School of Health Sciences, Islamabad
- Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad
NUMS Affiliated Medical Colleges Merit Details
NUMS uploaded the merit list for the affiliated medical colleges on 20th December 2024. Below are the merit details:
| College | Seats | Closing Merit |
|---|---|---|
| CMH Bahawalpur | 52 | 90.4279 |
| CMH Lahore | 75 | 91.1727 |
| CMH Kharian | 79 | 89.7892 |
| CMH Multan | 74 | 90.2483 |
| HITEC | 62 | 89.7 |
| Wah Cantt | 125 | 89.4772 |
| KIMS, Malir Cantt | 47 | 89.4227 |
| QIMS, Quetta | 11 | 92.7425 |
It is perplexing that attached medical colleges are primarily affected by the delay in their establishment; the educational leadership must determine why this is the case.
The delay in the merit list for NUMS-attached medical colleges can be attributed to several reasons:
Pending Approval by PM&DC: Some start-up colleges, including Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College and Bahria University College of Medicine, have not been approved by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). This administrative measure is essential, and it can be observed that this is one of the reasons why they have not published their merit lists.
Separate Admission Process: The provincial medical and dental colleges and universities have declared that NUMS has strictly conveyed that separate admission processes exist for attached and affiliated colleges. While the merit lists of the affiliated colleges were uploaded on the official portal of NUMS, the merit lists of the attached colleges will be posted on the official website of the respective colleges.
Priority Given to Affiliated Colleges: Another key focus of NUMS is affiliated medical colleges and universities, whose admission process is almost entirely being investigated by NUMS. This includes matters such as merit list publication, upgradation facilities, and fee submission, to mention but a few. The extra attention paid to affiliated colleges may have held up some administrative work concerning the attached colleges.
Fee Submission Rules: NUMS has clearly mentioned that students who deposit their fees in the attached college will not be admissible to upgrade. This rule is another extra layer of procedure that may change the time frame for handling admissions procedures.
Verification Processes: The aforementioned closing merit score for each college in NUMS shows their competitive nature, which strongly suggests that rigorous verification processes have been performed. Attached colleges are also bound by the same verification standards, which may delay the release of their merit lists.
Key Points to Note
- NUMS will be responsible for only the merit list and the admissions of the colleges affiliated with it.
- The merit lists for the attached colleges will be displayed on the college websites of the respective universities.
- A college upgrade facility, therefore, will only be extended to affiliated colleges.
- Students who pay fees to affiliated colleges will not qualify for upgradation.
What Should Students Do?
Aspiring medical students should:
- They should also frequently log in to the official websites of the attached medical colleges.
- Most importantly, don’t make mistakes, such as incorrectly submitting all needed documents.
- Be current with the admission dates and requirements regarding fees paid out.
Conclusion
Even though the delay in the merit list for NUMS-attached Medical Colleges is quite understandable, the public needs to understand the process involved. Students are advised to remain calm and active to watch the progress of the particular college they have chosen. Since NUMS assists the affiliated colleges in having a smooth admission process, the merit lists of the attaching colleges should start emulating the same soon.
Check out the new NUMS Private MBBS 2024 admissions announcements here!
