Join Pak Army as Medical Cadet 2025 Apply Online Last Date

Joining the Pakistan Army as a Medical Cadet is an extraordinary opportunity for young, ambitious pre-medical students who aspire to serve the nation in both medical and military capacities. The Pak Army Medical Cadet 2025 program is now open for online applications for 50th MBBS and 28th BDS entry, offering placements in Army-administered medical colleges across major cities such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, and Quetta. This initiative by the Pakistan Army Medical Corps (AMC) is ideal for male candidates aged between 17 and 21 years, holding FSc (Pre-Medical) with at least 70% marks or equivalent. With structured military training, professional medical education, and job security, this is one of the most competitive career paths in Pakistan for aspiring doctors.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Starts 16 June 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online 23 July 2025
• Initial Written Test August 2025 (TBA)
• Medical Examination After Written Test
• ISSB Test (Final Selection) Later in 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Medical Cadet Entry 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Age Limit: 17 to 21 years (as of 1st November 2025)
• Nationality: Citizen of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan
• Education:
• FSc (Pre-Medical) with at least 70% marks
• Or A-Level with Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and minimum Grade C

MDCAT Requirement

• Must have passed NUMS MDCAT 2025
• Minimum 55% for MBBS, and 50% for BDS

Vacancies & Army Medical Colleges

Selected candidates will study at Army Administered Medical Colleges under the Pakistan Army. The colleges include:

• Army Medical College Rawalpindi
• CMH Lahore Medical College
• CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences
• Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences
• Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences
• Wah Medical College
• CMH Bahawalpur Medical College

UET Admission 2025

How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step

• Visit the official website: https://www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
• Click on “Medical Cadet 2025” under the latest inductions.
• Fill in the online application form with the correct personal and academic details.
• Choose the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Center (AS&RC) for your initial test.
• Download and print your registration slip/admit card.
• Prepare for the initial written test and physical and medical examinations.

Salary, Benefits, and Perks

Becoming a Medical Cadet in the Pakistan Army offers not just a free medical education but also:

• Monthly Stipend: Approx. PKR 40,000–50,000 during MBBS/BDS
• Free Accommodation & Messing
• Uniforms & Books Provided
• Commissioned Rank after graduation (Captain)
• Postgraduate training opportunities
• Job security and lifetime pension benefits
• Posting across CMHs and military hospitals nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for Medical Cadet in Pakistan Army 2025?

23 July 2025 is the last date for online registration.

Can females apply for Medical Cadet in Pak Army?

No, the Medical Cadet 2025 program is only for male candidates. Females can apply through AFNS (Armed Forces Nursing Service).

Is NUMS MDCAT compulsory for Medical Cadet 2025?

Yes, NUMS MDCAT 2025 is mandatory with 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS minimum.

What rank is given after completing MBBS as a Medical Cadet?

Upon graduation, cadets are commissioned as Captains in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps.

Is there any fee for MBBS/BDS in Army Medical Colleges?

No tuition fee is charged. All education expenses are covered by the Pakistan Army, along with a monthly stipend.

Can A-level students apply?

Yes, provided they have studied Biology, Physics, and Chemistry with at least Grade C, and an equivalence certificate from IBCC.