Islamabad (GNP): MDCAT Previously Scheduled for 16th August 2026 Rescheduled to 20th September 2026 on the directions of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) hereby informs all candidates, parents, educational institutions and other stakeholders that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT).
This decision has been taken to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination while facilitating all candidates.
All other terms, conditions and examination arrangements shall remain unchanged unless notified otherwise.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official PM&DC website and official communication channels for further updates and instructions.
PM&DC appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders and regrets any inconvenience caused.
MDCAT is Pakistan’s standardized annual entrance exam for admission into undergraduate medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) programs.
It replaced individual provincial medical entrance exams starting in 2020. Following the dissolution of the Pakistan Medical Commission in 2023, the exam reverted to a provincial structure, with each province designating a university to administer the test — the University of Health Sciences Lahore for Punjab, Khyber Medical University for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences for Balochistan.
Regulated by PM&DC, the exam assesses candidates’ knowledge and aptitude in core science subjects and is a mandatory requirement for medical and dental college admission in Pakistan, regardless of a student’s academic performance in FSc or A-Levels.
The test is highly competitive, with a large pool of applicants competing for a limited number of seats each year, requiring strong conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability.
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MDCAT is administered in multiple cities across Pakistan and internationally, with the list of testing locations announced by PM&DC and participating universities ahead of each exam cycle, allowing candidates to select their preferred test city during registration.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
