Rising MBBS fees in private colleges put medical education out of reach

Rising MBBS fees in private colleges put medical education out of reach

KARACHI: As government medical colleges offer limited seats, the growing dependence on private institutions for MBBS education is making the dream of becoming a doctor unaffordable for many Pakistani families. In 2019, private colleges were instructed to charge a total of Rs5 million for the five-year MBBS program. While the cap was followed for two years, several colleges are now demanding between Rs10 million and Rs15 million in tuition alone.…