Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University
Also known as SMBBMU
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University is a public-sector university in Larkana, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Larkana |
|---|---|
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.smbbmu.edu.pk |
About
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University is a public-sector university in Larkana, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
As a medical institution, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University teaches within the health sciences — the MBBS, BDS, nursing, and allied-health family of qualifications rather than a broad multi-faculty catalogue.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Chandka Medical College, SMBBU, Larkana, Sindh.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | — | ||
| BS Nursing Generic | — | ||
| BS Nursing Post RN | — | ||
| Diploma in Cardiology Dip-Card | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Child Health | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Clinical Neurology | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Dermatology D.Derm | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Gynae and Obs | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Ophthalmology | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Diploma in Psychiatry | 2 years | 80,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training General Medicine | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training General Surgery | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training Urology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Anaesthesiology (GMMMC)) Anaesthesiology (GMMMC) | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Cardiology) Cardiology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Dermatology) Dermatology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Gastroenterology) Gastroenterology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Neurology) Neurology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Neurosurgery) Neurosurgery | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Obstetrics & Gynaecology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Ophthalmology) Ophthalmology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Orthopaedics) Orthopaedics | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Paediatric Surgery) Paediatric Surgery | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Paediatrics) Paediatrics | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Psychiatry) Psychiatry | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Pulmonology) Pulmonology | — | ||
| FCPS-II Training (Radiology (GMMMC)) Radiology (GMMMC) | — | ||
| Master of Public Health | BSPH, MBBS, MD, BDS, DPT, Pharm-D, DVM, BSc Paramedics (4 years), BS Social Sciences, BS Environmental Sciences or BS/equivalent in Nutrition. | — | |
| MBBS | — | ||
| MD General Medicine | 4-5 years | — | |
| MD Paediatrics | 4-5 years | — | |
| MPhil Biochemistry | 2 years | 230,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| MPhil Microbiology | 2 years | 230,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| MPhil Pharmacology | 2 years | 230,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| MPhil Physiology | 2 years | 230,000 (2026 (schedule undated; admissions page lists January 2026 session)) | |
| MS General Surgery | 4-5 years | — | |
| MS Neurosurgery | 4-5 years | — | |
| MS Nursing | Post RN BSN/BSM with 1 year RN experience, or 4-year Generic BSN with 1-year internship and 1 year RN experience (PNC registered). | — | |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 4-5 years | — | |
| MS Ophthalmology | 4-5 years | — | |
| MS Orthopaedics | 4-5 years | — | |
| MS Paediatric Surgery | 4-5 years | — | |
| MS Urology | 4-5 years | — | |
| Pharm-D | — | ||
| PhD Biochemistry | — |
Admissions
Admission to MBBS and BDS in Pakistan is controlled by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), not by individual institutions acting alone. Applicants must clear the MDCAT and meet the PMDC eligibility floor in HSSC or an equivalent qualification before an institution can enrol them. Allied-health and nursing programmes follow separate routes, with nursing governed by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council. Confirm with Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University which of its programmes are currently PMDC-recognised, since recognition is granted per programme and can lapse. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Sindh
Sindh institutions commonly use their own admission tests or accept NTS, with medical and dental admission governed by the national MDCAT. Karachi and Hyderabad concentrate most of the province’s higher-education capacity, and competition for public-sector seats there is correspondingly heavy. Public-sector seat allocation includes a domicile component, so where your domicile certificate was issued affects which quota you compete under at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For medical and dental programmes the operative approval is PMDC recognition of that specific programme.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Chandka Medical College, SMBBU, Larkana, Sindh.
- Phone: +92-74-9410908
- Official website: smbbmu.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University private or government?
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University?
Medical and dental admission requires the national MDCAT conducted under PMDC rules. Allied-health and nursing programmes use separate criteria. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University located?
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University is located in Larkana, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.smbbmu.edu.pk.