LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has released the examination schedule for MBBS and BDS programs for 2025, following a joint meeting of the Boards of Studies in Medicine and Dentistry chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ahsan Waheed Rathore.
As per the announced calendar, MBBS exams will begin with First Professional on February 23, 2026, Second Professional on January 26, Third Professional on February 2, Fourth Professional on December 15, 2025, and Final Professional on February 9, 2026.
For BDS students, First Professional exams are set for February 24, 2026, Second Professional on February 10, Third Professional on March 2, and Final Professional on March 30, 2026.
The meeting also introduced a transition policy for students who fail First Year BDS or Third Year MBBS exams. UHS will additionally form discipline-specific faculty councils (DSFCs) to enhance research, collaboration, and quality standards in affiliated institutions.
Dr. Rathore further announced that an international-standard simulation lab will be established by March next year to provide medical students with advanced training facilities.
The session was attended by Prof. Zahra Khanum, convener of the Board of Studies in Medicine, Prof. Sarah Ghafoor, convener of the Board of Studies in Dentistry, along with principals of public and private medical and dental colleges.