Authoritative breakdown of the national PMDC MDCAT curriculum. Verified 180-MCQ paper pattern, 64 chapters learning outcomes, provincial admitting university portals (UHS, NUMS, SZABMU, KMU, DUHS, BUMHS), and roll number slip download instructions.
Under the PMDC Uniform Curriculum, the national MDCAT is a standardized 180-MCQ paper-based examination administered via OMR optical sheets. Each question carries +1 mark with zero negative marking.
| Subject | Weightage | MCQs | Total Marks | Practice Chapter Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Biology
|
45%
|
81 | 81 | Solve Biology PYQs |
|
Chemistry
|
25%
|
45 | 45 | Solve Chemistry PYQs |
|
Physics
|
20%
|
36 | 36 | Solve Physics PYQs |
|
English
|
5%
|
9 | 9 | Solve English PYQs |
|
Logical Reasoning
|
5%
|
9 | 9 | Solve Logical Reasoning PYQs |
| Total | 100% | 180 MCQs | 180 Marks | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
The highest-weightage section in MDCAT. Emphasizes biochemical pathways, genetic inheritance, physiology, cellular organelles, and regulatory homeostasis.
Balanced across Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry. Focuses heavily on reaction mechanisms, stoichiometric mole ratios, equilibrium, and thermodynamics.
Tests conceptual problem-solving without calculators. Heavily emphasizes mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, oscillations, and nuclear decay.
Assesses lexical precision, reading comprehension, and formal grammar rules.
Evaluates critical thinking, sequential deduction, and analytical decision-making frameworks.
While PMDC sets the unified syllabus, roll number slip downloads, physical test execution, and public seat merit lists are managed directly by provincial admitting bodies:
All Public & Private Medical / Dental Colleges in Punjab
ICT Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Overseas Test Centers (UAE, KSA, UK)
All Public & Private Medical / Dental Colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
All Public & Private Medical / Dental Colleges in Sindh (DUHS, JSMU, LUMHS, SMBBMU)
All Public & Private Medical / Dental Colleges in Balochistan
Army Medical College (AMC) & all Combined Military Hospitals (CMH) across Pakistan
Admit cards / Roll number slips are uploaded to provincial admitting university portals approximately 7 to 10 days before the national test date. Follow this verified checklist to print your official admit card:
Open the official examination portal of your conducting university (e.g. UHS for Punjab, SZABMU for Federal/AJK/Overseas, KMU for KPK, DUHS for Sindh, BUMHS for Balochistan).
Provide your 13-digit CNIC / Smart B-Form / Passport number without hyphens, followed by your registered application registration ID or mobile number.
Download the PDF and print a clear color copy. Verify your candidate photograph, assigned test center, reporting time (usually 08:30 AM), and roll number.
A common point of confusion for pre-med candidates is the difference between the national PMDC MDCAT and the military NUMS admission test:
| Feature | PMDC National MDCAT | NUMS Entry Test |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | PMDC via Provincial Admitting Universities | National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) |
| Total MCQs | 180 MCQs | 200 MCQs (150 Subject + 50 Psychological/Aptitude) |
| Total Marks | 180 Marks | 200 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Applicable Colleges | All Public & Private Medical Colleges in Pakistan | Army Medical College (AMC Rawalpindi) & Military CMH Institutes |
| Passing Score | 55% for MBBS (99/180) / 50% for BDS (90/180) | 55% for MBBS / 50% for BDS |
Official answers to the most common queries regarding MDCAT 2026 syllabus, eligibility, scoring, and admissions:
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