MDCAT 2027: Test Date, Registration & PMDC Updates

MDCAT 2026 was held on Sunday, 20 September 2026 across Pakistan. PMDC first set it for 16 August 2026, then rescheduled it on 6 August 2026. Registration ran from 22 June to 13 July 2026 (regular fee), with a late-fee window until 18 July 2026.

PMDC has not announced MDCAT 2027 registration dates yet. For reference, MDCAT 2026 registration opened on 22 June 2026 and closed on 13 July 2026 (18 July with a late fee). If MDCAT 2027 moves closer to the FSc exams as reported, registration may open earlier than last year. Registration is done online at mdcat.pmdc.pk.

Possibly. In 2026, PMDC announced a policy to hold MDCAT soon after the FSc exams instead of months later, and reports say it applies from MDCAT 2027. Reports differ on the exact gap (six days to one month), and PMDC has not yet published an official 2027 schedule. If it goes ahead, students will have far less time between FSc and MDCAT, so starting preparation early matters more than ever.

PMDC has not published MDCAT 2027 eligibility rules yet. For MDCAT 2026, candidates needed at least 60% marks in HSSC (FSc Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification, with Biology and Chemistry as mandatory subjects (plus either Physics or Mathematics), and a valid CNIC or B-Form. Candidates under 18 needed a JRC (Juvenile Registration Certificate). There was no age limit and no attempt limit.

MDCAT 2026 had 180 MCQs to be completed in 3 hours on a paper-based OMR sheet: Biology (81), Chemistry (45), Physics (36), English (9) and Logical Reasoning (9). Each correct answer earned +1 mark, with no negative marking. PMDC has not yet confirmed the MDCAT 2027 paper pattern.

PMDC has not announced the MDCAT 2027 fee yet. For reference, the MDCAT 2026 fee for test centres in Pakistan was PKR 9,000 (regular) and PKR 13,000 (late). For the international test centre (Riyadh) it was PKR 45,000 (regular) and PKR 55,000 (late). Fees were non-refundable and non-transferable.

For MDCAT 2026 you needed: (1) CNIC or B-Form, (2) a recent passport-sized photograph, (3) SSC (Matric) certificate and marksheet, (4) HSSC (FSc Pre-Medical) certificate and marksheet, (5) your domicile certificate, and (6) a JRC (Juvenile Registration Certificate) if under 18. Candidates with foreign qualifications such as O Level or A Level also needed an IBCC equivalence certificate. Expect a similar list for MDCAT 2027, and check PMDC's notice once it is published.

MDCAT registration is done entirely online — there is no in-person submission. Once PMDC opens registration, go to the official portal, create an account with your CNIC or B-Form, fill in your personal and academic details, select your province and test city, upload the required documents, pay the registration fee, and submit the form. Download your acknowledgement slip and, closer to the exam, your admit card.

The official MDCAT registration portal is mdcat.pmdc.pk. It is the only authorised platform for the MDCAT application form — there is no third-party registration site. The portal opens only when PMDC announces registration for the year.

Yes. For MDCAT 2026, a domicile certificate was required and it determined where you sat the exam and which seats you competed for. Candidates could only appear in their province or region of domicile — the one exception was Sindh-domicile candidates, who could also choose a test centre in Islamabad. Merit lists are calculated separately per province, while the syllabus and exam are identical nationwide.

Yes. A-Level, O-Level, IB and other foreign-qualification candidates are eligible for MDCAT, but you must obtain an IBCC equivalence certificate before filling the registration form. The IBCC certificate converts your foreign grades into Pakistan's SSC/HSSC equivalent, which is required both to register for MDCAT and for medical college merit lists.

PMDC has not yet published the MDCAT 2027 syllabus. Until it does, the MDCAT 2026 syllabus is the best guide: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning at HSSC (FSc Pre-Medical) level. A full topic-by-topic breakdown is available on the Maqsad MDCAT syllabus hub, and we will update it if PMDC makes changes for 2027.

For MDCAT 2026, the passing marks were 99 out of 180 (55%) for MBBS and 90 out of 180 (50%) for BDS. Passing does not guarantee admission — competitive public medical colleges such as King Edward Medical University (KEMU) and Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) have very high merit, often above 90% aggregate, so aim well above the minimum.

A PMDC MDCAT score is valid for three years from the date of the exam, under Section 17 of the PM&DC Act 2022. So an MDCAT 2026 score (20 September 2026) can be used for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 admission cycles. You can re-sit MDCAT — there is no attempt limit — and use your highest score within the validity window. Note: the NUMS entry test is separate and is valid for one year only.

Top scorers typically prepare for 8–12 months with a structured plan: daily 4–6 hours of study, concept-first learning for Biology and Chemistry, 100+ MCQs per day, and weekly full-length mock tests under timed conditions. With MDCAT 2027 possibly moving closer to the FSc exams, it is worth preparing for both alongside each other rather than waiting until FSc is over. Maqsad's MDCAT batch offers daily live classes Mon–Fri, 15,000+ MCQs with explanations, weekly mock tests and Pakistan's top MDCAT teachers. You can attend a demo class to see if it's right for you.

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