The government has introduced new regulations to cap annual tuition fees at private medical and dental colleges, ensuring affordability for students. A special committee on medical education, led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, reviewed and approved the fee cap, ARY News reported.
Under the new policy, private medical colleges cannot charge more than Rs1.8 million to Rs2.5 million per year. Institutions currently charging less than this range will maintain their existing fees, with only annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The decision aims to prevent excessive tuition hikes, as some institutions previously charged up to Rs3.5 million per year. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) will oversee the implementation of these regulations, ensuring that annual increases align with inflation rates.
The policy applies to all private medical colleges, including Aga Khan University. Speaking on the matter, Ishaq Dar reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining fairness in medical education.
He emphasized that these regulations will not only ease financial burdens on students but also help improve the overall quality of Pakistan’s healthcare sector through structured and transparent policies.
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