Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls

Overview

Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls is a private medical institution in Karachi, Sindh. It admits MBBS students through the PMDC-MDCAT route.

History & background

Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls (SSCMS) was founded around 1998-2002 (sources vary), as one of the first private medical colleges in Pakistan established exclusively for women. It is named after 19th-century educational reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, reflecting his advocacy for education, including women's education.

Location

The college is located in Clifton, one of Karachi's most prominent upscale coastal neighborhoods, historically developed as a residential and recreational seafront district and now home to many educational and healthcare institutions.

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

Student body

Total enrollment figures are not publicly published; the college admits female students only under PMC-approved MBBS/BDS seats.

Notable facts

• One of the first private medical colleges in Pakistan established exclusively for women
• Named after 19th-century reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, founder of Aligarh Muslim University's predecessor
• Located in Clifton, opposite Boating Basin
• Affiliated with Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU)

Admission criteria

Merit at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls 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 Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls.

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