Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
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Overview
Pakistan's nationwide entrance exam for MBBS/BDS admissions, mandatory for all medical colleges. The MDCAT is a paper-based test held in multiple cities simultaneously. It consists of 180 MCQs covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning. Total time allotted is 3 hours. There is no negative marking in MDCAT. A minimum qualifying score is set to 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS in 2025).
Test Date
Expected September 2025 (e.g., last held on Sept 22, 2024)
Duration
3 hours
Total Marks
180 marks (180 questions × 1 mark)
Format
Paper-based MCQ exam (conducted in person at 30+ centers)
Passing Criteria
55% qualifying score (Medical College); 50% qualifying score (Dental College);
Registration Deadline
TBA (likely August 2025)
Subjects Covered
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
English
Logical Reasoning
Eligibility Criteria
HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent (typically ≥60% marks to register)
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