Updated 26 May 2026
MDCAT Punjab 2026 — UHS Date, Merit & MCQs
MDCAT Punjab 2026 is the entry test for every public medical and dental college in Punjab, conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore. Punjab has the largest seat allocation of any province with ~5,000 MBBS seats spread across KEMU, AIMC, FJMU, SIMS, Nishtar Medical University (Multan), Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU), QAMC Bahawalpur, Sargodha Medical College, DG Khan Medical College, and several others. 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, Lahore
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore
Nishtar Medical University, Multan
Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU)
Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur
Sargodha Medical College
DG Khan Medical College
Test Centres
- Lahore (Expo Centre, UET, Punjab University)
- Rawalpindi (RMU, NUST Rawalpindi)
- Multan (Nishtar Medical University)
- Faisalabad (UAF)
- Bahawalpur (Islamia University)
Domicile Requirements
Only Punjab domicile and PRC holders are eligible for the Punjab provincial quota. Federal-area and other-province candidates apply on reciprocal/reserved seats.
Preparation Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts MDCAT in Punjab?
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore conducts MDCAT for all Punjab public medical colleges.
How many MBBS seats are in Punjab?
Punjab offers roughly 5,000 MBBS seats across 14+ public medical universities — the largest provincial allocation in Pakistan.
Is the Punjab MDCAT harder than Sindh's?
Both follow the PM&DC syllabus with similar difficulty. Punjab's competitive pressure is higher due to a larger applicant pool.
Where do I check the MDCAT Punjab 2026 date and result?
Use the official UHS website (uhs.edu.pk). Any date or result not yet posted there should be treated as not yet announced.