MDCAT 2026 Date Announced: Registration Starts June 22, Fees, Test Centers & Paper Pattern

MDCAT 2026 Registration Begins June 22 as PMDC Announces Exam Date, Fees and Test Centers

Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially announced the complete schedule for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, including registration dates, examination fees, test centers, and paper pattern.

The MDCAT is a mandatory entrance examination for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programs in medical and dental colleges across Pakistan.

According to the official notification, the MDCAT 2026 examination will be conducted on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

MDCAT 2026 Registration Schedule

PMDC has released the official registration timeline for candidates intending to appear in the examination.

Event	Date
Online Registration Starts	June 22, 2026
Online Registration Closes	July 8, 2026
Late Registration Deadline	July 13, 2026
MDCAT 2026 Exam Date	August 16, 2026

Students are encouraged to complete the registration process within the standard registration period to avoid additional charges.

MDCAT 2026 Registration Fee Structure

The council has announced separate fee categories for candidates appearing in Pakistan and those opting for international test centers.

Registration Fee for Pakistan-Based Test Centers

Category	Fee
Normal Registration	Rs. 9,000
Late Registration	Rs. 13,000

Registration Fee for International Test Centers

Category	Fee
Normal Registration	Rs. 45,000
Late Registration	Rs. 55,000

PMDC has clarified that all registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred under any circumstances.

Universities Responsible for Conducting MDCAT 2026

The examination will be administered through designated universities in different regions of the country.

• University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore – Punjab

• Sukkur IBA University – Sindh

• Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

• Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta – Balochistan

• Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad – Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Riyadh

MDCAT 2026 Test Centers Across Pakistan

To facilitate candidates, PMDC will establish examination centers in multiple cities across the country.

Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan

• Islamabad

• Muzaffarabad

• Rawalakot

• Mirpur

• Gilgit

Punjab Test Centers

• Lahore

• Rawalpindi

• Multan

• Faisalabad

• Bahawalpur

• Sialkot

• Gujranwala

• Sargodha

• Gujrat

• Dera Ghazi Khan

• Sahiwal

• Layyah

• Bahawalnagar

• Mianwali

• Rahim Yar Khan

Sindh Test Centers

• Karachi

• Hyderabad

• Mirpurkhas

• Shaheed Benazirabad

• Sukkur

• Larkana

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Test Centers

• Peshawar

• Mardan

• Lower Dir

• Swat

• Malakand

• Abbottabad

• Kohat

• Dera Ismail Khan

Balochistan Test Center

• Quetta

International Test Center

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Important Instructions Regarding Test Center Selection

PMDC has instructed applicants to select their preferred examination center during the registration process.

Candidates will generally be permitted to appear in MDCAT only within the province or region corresponding to their domicile. However, students holding Sindh domicile may also choose Islamabad as their examination center through the relevant university.

The council has further emphasized that test center choices will be final and cannot be changed after submission.

MDCAT 2026 Paper Pattern

The MDCAT 2026 examination will be conducted in English and will consist of paper-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Key features include:

• Total Questions: 180 MCQs

• Exam Type: Paper-Based

• Language: English

• Negative Marking: No

• Duration: As prescribed by PMDC

For Best Preparation: MDCAT Past Papers

Subject-Wise MCQ Distribution

Subject	MCQs
Biology	81
Chemistry	45
Physics	36
English	9
Logical Reasoning	9
Total	180

MDCAT 2026 Difficulty Distribution

PMDC has announced that the examination will contain questions from different difficulty levels.

Difficulty Level	Weightage
Easy	15%
Moderate	70%
Difficult	15%

This structure is intended to assess both conceptual understanding and analytical skills.

MDCAT 2026 Syllabus Available Online

The official MDCAT 2026 syllabus has been published by PMDC and is available through the council's official platform.

Students are advised to review the syllabus carefully and begin preparation well before the examination date to maximize their chances of securing admission in medical and dental institutions.

How to Apply for MDCAT 2026

Candidates can submit their applications through the official MDCAT registration portal once registrations open on June 22, 2026.

Applicants should ensure that all information provided during registration is accurate and complete. PMDC has warned that incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.

The council has also reserved the right to revise the examination schedule if required due to administrative or unforeseen circumstances.

Thousands of Medical Aspirants Prepare for MDCAT 2026

With registrations opening later this month and the examination scheduled for August, thousands of aspiring doctors and dentists across Pakistan are expected to begin their MDCAT preparation and admission journey.

The MDCAT remains one of the most competitive entry examinations in the country, serving as a crucial requirement for admission to MBBS and BDS programs in both public and private medical colleges.