Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry

Overview

Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry is a private medical institution in Karachi, Sindh. It admits MBBS students through the PMDC-MDCAT route.

History & background

Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry (LCMD) was established in 2000 by the Liaquat Memorial Trust, a philanthropic organization named after Pakistan's first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan. It grew from a dental college into a comprehensive medical and dental institution offering MBBS, BDS, and postgraduate programs.

Location

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and economic capital, and hosts numerous trust- and foundation-run medical colleges named after national leaders and philanthropists, reflecting the city's long tradition of private-sector healthcare philanthropy.

Faculties & departments

Standard MBBS/BDS department structure — not independently confirmed for this specific college.

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Forensic Medicine
• Community Medicine
• Medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Dentistry

Courses offered

• MBBS
• BDS
• FCPS
• MCPS
• MD
• Paramedical training

Student body

Total enrollment figures are not publicly published; the college is affiliated with JSMU and lists PMDC-approved MBBS/BDS seats.

Notable facts

• Founded by the Liaquat Memorial Trust, named for Pakistan's first PM Liaquat Ali Khan
• Began as a dental college before expanding into full medical education
• Affiliated with Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU)
• Listed in the WHO Directory of recognized medical and dental schools

Admission criteria

Merit at Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry is computed under the standard weightage: Matric 10% + FSc/HSSC 40% + entrance test 50%. Minimum FSc 60% and a qualifying PMDC-MDCAT score are required to be eligible.

Eligibility

• FSc Pre-Medical (or equivalent) with at least 60% marks
• Qualifying PMDC-MDCAT score, at or above the published cutoff
• Domicile / provincial quota requirements as published by the college
• Age, medical fitness, and character certificate per PMDC rules

Application process

1. Appear in the PMDC-MDCAT and clear the cutoff.
2. Apply through the central admissions portal for PMDC-MDCAT.
3. Submit FSc, Matric, entrance-test, domicile and CNIC documents.
4. Wait for the merit list; confirm your seat and deposit dues at Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry.

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