Updated 26 May 2026
MDCAT Lahore 2026 — Centres, Merit & Free MCQs
MDCAT 2026 in Lahore is conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) for admission to Punjab's public medical universities. Lahore-domicile candidates compete primarily for seats at King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC), Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) and Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS). UHS uses the unified PM&DC syllabus and runs centres across Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Bahawalpur. This guide covers the colleges, test centres, past merit trends and domicile rules, and links to free chapter-wise MCQ practice. Dates, fees and seat numbers change every year, so treat anything not yet announced as provisional and always confirm the final details in the official notification before you apply.
Universities & Institutions
King Edward Medical University (KEMU)
Merit changes every year; check the official merit list
Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC)
Punjab open merit
Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU)
Female-only — Lahore
Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)
Lahore — Punjab quota
Lahore Medical & Dental College
Private — separate merit
Test Centres
- Expo Centre Lahore (main UHS venue)
- UET Lahore
- Punjab University (New Campus)
- GCU Lahore
Domicile Requirements
Punjab domicile holders compete in the Punjab provincial quota. Federal and other-province candidates are eligible only under reciprocal/reserved seats.
Preparation Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When is MDCAT Lahore 2026?
UHS conducted MDCAT 2026 in Punjab on 20 September 2026. The next MDCAT date will be notified on uhs.edu.pk.
What is the KEMU MBBS merit from Lahore?
Merit changes every year; check the university's official merit list.
Do Lahore candidates compete only against Lahore?
No. Lahore is part of the Punjab provincial quota; all Punjab-domicile candidates compete in the same merit list.
Is MDCAT Lahore conducted by PM&DC or UHS?
UHS conducts MDCAT for Punjab on behalf of PM&DC. The syllabus is unified.
How should I prepare for MDCAT Lahore?
Cover the official PMDC syllabus chapter by chapter, practise timed MCQs and attempt past papers. The 2026 merit figures are not yet announced, so aim above the past closing merit.