The MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) is the national entrance test required for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in Pakistan. If you want to study medicine or dentistry at a public or private medical or dental college, you must qualify the MDCAT. This MDCAT guide covers the basics every aspirant should know.
What Is the MDCAT?
The MDCAT is a standardized admission test conducted at the national level under the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). A qualifying MDCAT score is required by medical and dental colleges across the country as part of their admission criteria.
Who Should Appear?
Students who have completed (or are completing) FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent qualification and wish to pursue MBBS or BDS should appear. Confirm the official eligibility criteria each year, as requirements such as minimum marks can change.
MDCAT Subjects
The test usually covers:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English
- Logical Reasoning
The content is based on the FSc Pre-Medical curriculum and the official MDCAT syllabus published for the year.
How to Prepare
- Study strictly according to the official MDCAT syllabus.
- Practise a large number of MCQs and past papers to build speed and accuracy.
- Revise your FSc textbooks thoroughly — most questions are concept-based.
- Work on time management, since the test is MCQ-based and time-bound.
We regularly publish MDCAT updates, syllabus information and free practice MCQs. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility from the official PMC announcements.