⭐ Quick Answer
MDCAT 2026 will be held on 16 August 2026 under PMDC. Registration starts from 22 June 2026 and ends on 8 July 2026 (normal fee). The test will have 180 MCQs with no negative marking.
📢 What is MDCAT 2026? (PMDC Official Notice Explained)
The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) has officially announced the MDCAT 2026 (Medical & Dental Colleges Admission Test) for students seeking admission in MBBS and BDS programs across Pakistan and selected international centers.
The exam will be conducted on:
👉 Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 10:00 AM PST
This test will be organized through multiple public universities across different provinces of Pakistan to ensure fair and standardized examination.
🏛 MDCAT 2026 Conducting Universities
According to the official PMDC notification:
- Punjab: University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore
- Sindh: Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur
- KPK: Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar
- Balochistan: Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences, Quetta
- Islamabad / AJK / GB / International: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU)
📅 MDCAT 2026 Registration Schedule (Important Dates)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 22 June 2026 |
| Normal Fee Deadline | 8 July 2026 |
| Late Fee Deadline | 13 July 2026 |
⚠️ After the deadline, no applications will be accepted.
💰 MDCAT 2026 Fee Structure
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan Test Centers: PKR 9,000
- ⏳ Late Fee (Pakistan): PKR 13,000
- 🌍 International Centers: PKR 45,000
- ⏳ Late Fee (International): PKR 55,000
👉 All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
📊 MDCAT 2026 Exam Pattern (Very Important Section)
The MDCAT 2026 will be a paper-based MCQ exam conducted in English.
Total MCQs: 180
Negative Marking: ❌ No
| Subject | MCQs |
|---|---|
| Biology | 81 |
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Physics | 36 |
| English | 9 |
| Logical Reasoning | 9 |
Difficulty Distribution
- Easy: 15%
- Moderate: 70%
- Difficult: 15%
📍 MDCAT 2026 Test Centers (Cities List)
Candidates will appear in their respective domicile regions only.
Punjab
Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Gujrat, Rahim Yar Khan, Mianwali, Layyah, Bahawalnagar
Sindh
Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad
KPK
Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat, D.I. Khan, Dir Lower, Malakand
Balochistan
Quetta
Federal / AJK / GB / International
Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Mirpur, Gilgit, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
⚠️ Important Rule: Once selected, the test center cannot be changed.
📝 How to Apply for MDCAT 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit official portal: mdcat.pmdc.pk
- Create your account
- Fill in personal details
- Select your test center
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
- Submit application before deadline
⚠️ Important Instructions (Read Carefully)
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Test center cannot be changed after submission
- Candidates must apply according to domicile rules
- Official syllabus is available on PMDC website
- PMDC can change schedule if required
📘 MDCAT 2026 Syllabus
The official syllabus is available at:
👉 www.pmdc.pk
Students are strongly advised to prepare strictly according to the official syllabus.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
MDCAT 2026 will be held on 16 August 2026.
There are 180 MCQs in total.
No, there is no negative marking.
The fee is PKR 9,000 for Pakistan test centers.
No, the test center cannot be changed.
You can apply at the official portal: mdcat.pmdc.pk
🚀 Final Words
MDCAT 2026 is a crucial milestone for medical students in Pakistan. Early preparation, proper understanding of the syllabus, and awareness of official updates can significantly improve your chances of success.
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