UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (UHS), LAHORE
Medical and Dental College Admission Test 2026 (MDCAT)
ADMISSION CARD ISSUANCE AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test 2026 (MDCAT) , organized by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) , will be held on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 10:00 AM in the following 15 cities across Punjab:
| S.No | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lahore |
| 2 | Rawalpindi |
| 3 | Faisalabad |
| 4 | Multan |
| 5 | Bahawalpur |
| 6 | Bahawalnagar |
| 7 | Rahim Yar Khan |
| 8 | Dera Ghazi Khan |
| 9 | Sahiwal |
| 10 | Gujranwala |
| 11 | Gujrat |
| 12 | Sialkot |
| 13 | Sargodha |
| 14 | Mianwali |
| 15 | - |
It is mandatory for every candidate to print their Admission Card and bring it to the examination center. The Admission Card will contain the candidate's Roll Number and designated examination center.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Availability Date | From Thursday, 16 August 2026 |
| Website | https://mdcat.uhs.edu.pk |
| Login Credentials | Enter CNIC or Passport Number (as used during PM&DC portal registration) |
| Download | Click on the "Download" button after the icon appears |
Print the Admission Card on a plain white A-4 size paper
If possible, obtain a color print
All information on the Admission Card must match the details provided during registration
If the Admission Card is not generated or there is an error in name, CNIC/Passport number, or photograph, immediately file a complaint at https://mdcat.uhs.edu.pk with relevant proof
Every candidate must bring one original of the following identity documents along with the printed Admission Card:
| Candidate Category | Accepted Original Identity Document |
|---|---|
| 18 Years or Above | Original CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) issued by NADRA |
| Below 18 Years | Original B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) issued by NADRA |
| Any Age | Original Passport issued by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior |
Without any one of the above original identity documents, candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination center or take the test
The following documents are NOT acceptable:
Form B, CRC, FRC
Birth Certificate
Matric or Intermediate Certificate
Driving License
Any other document
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Examination Centers Open | Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 8:00 AM |
| Entry Deadline | All candidates must reach the center before 10:00 AM |
| Entry After Deadline | No candidate will be allowed entry after 10:00 AM |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) |
| Exiting the Center | No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination center before the test is completed |
The following items are strictly prohibited inside the examination center:
| Category | Prohibited Items |
|---|---|
| Electronics | Mobile phones, Calculators, Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, Headphones, or any electronic/communication device |
| Study Materials | Notes or any kind of written material |
| Other | Weapons |
Immediate disqualification from the examination
The paper will be treated as an Unfair Means Case (UMC)
The candidate will be declared ineligible to appear in MDCAT for two (2) consecutive years
If necessary, the candidate may be handed over to the police for legal action
No storage facility is available at the examination center for prohibited items
Candidates may bring only the following items to the examination center:
| S.No | Permitted Items |
|---|---|
| 1 | Admission Card (printed on A-4 paper) |
| 2 | Original Identity Document (CNIC / B-Form / Passport) |
| 3 | Small transparent water bottle |
| 4 | Transparent clip-board |
| 5 | Ball-point pen (in a transparent pouch) |
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry | No candidate will be allowed entry after 8:00 AM |
| Drop-off & Pick-up | Parents/Guardians should drop candidates before the exam starts and pick them up after the exam ends |
| Guidance | Clearly instruct your children not to bring any prohibited items to the examination center |
| S.No | Important Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proving identity at the examination center is the sole responsibility of the candidate |
| 2 | It is mandatory to present any one of the original identity documents mentioned above |
| 3 | Candidates presenting photocopies, unverified, or illegible documents will not be allowed to take the test |
| 4 | For more detailed instructions, please study the "MDCAT-2026 Essentials" available on the UHS website: www.uhs.edu.pk |
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | University of Health Sciences, Lahore |
| Address | Khyaban-e-Jamia, Punjab University, Lahore - 54600 |
| Phone | 042-99231305-09 |
| Website | www.uhs.edu.pk |
| Social Media | @uhs.lhrofficial (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube) |
ISSUED BY:
Vice Chancellor
University of Health Sciences, Lahore
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