MDCAT Preparation
Medical and Dental College Admission Test
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is held under the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) for admission to medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. It tests knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English.
MDCAT date update
MDCAT 2026 was held on 20 September 2026. MDCAT 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
MDCAT 2026 Subject Weightage (200 MCQs)
The MDCAT paper carries 200 MCQs in 210 minutes. Use this distribution to allocate study time — Biology alone is roughly one third of the paper, so it deserves the largest share of your revision hours.
| Subject | MCQs | Share of paper | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 68 | 34% | ~34 min |
| Chemistry | 54 | 27% | ~27 min |
| Physics | 54 | 27% | ~27 min |
| English | 18 | 9% | ~9 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 6 | 3% | ~3 min |
| Total | 200 | 100% | 210 min |
There is no negative marking in MDCAT and the qualifying score is 55% (110/200), so attempt every question. See the full MDCAT 2026 syllabus and calculate your MDCAT aggregate.
Continue your MDCAT preparation
Review the MDCAT syllabus, solve MDCAT past papers, or take a timed MDCAT mock test. Karachi candidates can use the Karachi MDCAT past papers and MCQs guide, while Punjab candidates can check the Punjab MDCAT guide. Once you know your score range, check where you stand with the MDCAT aggregate calculator and, if you are also applying to army medical colleges, use the NUMS entry test preparation guide.
Exam Body
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC)
Duration
3.5 hours
Total Marks
200
Frequency
Once a year (August-September)
Subjects Covered
Eligibility Criteria
- Intermediate (FSc Pre-Medical) with at least 65% marks
- A-Levels with equivalent biology/chemistry subjects
- Pakistani national or overseas Pakistani
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus heavily on Biology – it carries the most marks
- 2Practice past papers from the last 5 years
- 3Use MCQsAI daily practice mode for spaced repetition
- 4Time yourself during mock tests to improve speed
- 5Review PM&DC syllabus carefully – stick to the official topics
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