The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has officially released the MDCAT Answer Key 2025 for candidates who appeared in the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) across Punjab. The much-awaited answer key has been uploaded on the official UHS website (www.uhs.edu.pk), enabling thousands of aspiring medical students to calculate their expected marks and assess their chances of admission to medical and dental colleges.
This year’s MDCAT was conducted under the supervision of UHS Lahore in a transparent and fair manner, with thousands of students appearing in different test centers across Punjab. The release of the UHS MDCAT 2025 answer key marks a crucial step toward the next phase of the admission process for MBBS and BDS programs.
The official notification, dated October 26, 2025, confirms that the answer key has been published by UHS Lahore for all paper codes used during the test. Candidates can now download the answer key in PDF format directly from the UHS official portal.
The MDCAT test included 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering four main subjects — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English.
The answer key allows students to match their responses with the officially correct answers and estimate their total marks out of 200 before the official results are announced.
Candidates can easily access and download the official UHS MDCAT 2025 answer key by following these simple steps:
Visit the official UHS website: www.uhs.edu.pk
Navigate to the “MDCAT 2025” section.
Click on “Answer Key 2025.”
Choose your paper code (A, B, C, or D).
Download the PDF and cross-check your answers.
| University | Download Links |
|---|---|
| UHS MDCAT Answer Key 2025 | View / Download |
It is important for students to ensure that they are comparing answers using the correct paper code to avoid any errors in self-assessment.
According to the official guidelines released by UHS, the marking pattern for MDCAT 2025 is as follows:
Correct Answer: +1 mark
Incorrect Answer: 0 marks (no negative marking)
Unattempted Question: 0 marks

This means that the maximum score a candidate can obtain is 200 marks. The test was designed to evaluate the conceptual understanding of candidates rather than rote memorization, aligning with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) standards.
While the official merit list will be released after the final result announcement, early estimates suggest that the expected merit for MBBS admissions in public sector medical colleges may range between 88% to 92%, depending on the overall performance of students this year.
For BDS programs, the merit is expected to remain between 82% and 86%, similar to last year’s trend.
The MDCAT 2025 result will be officially announced in the first week of November 2025, followed by the merit list for MBBS/BDS admissions in both public and private sector medical colleges across Punjab.
UHS Lahore has reiterated its commitment to conducting the MDCAT 2025 in a transparent, merit-based, and efficient manner. According to the official statement released along with the answer key, strict measures were taken to ensure fairness across all examination centers.
The university has also encouraged students to use the answer key for self-evaluation purposes only and to wait for the official results before drawing any final conclusions about their admission chances.
Once candidates have verified their answers using the official key, they can calculate their expected score using the following formula:
Total Marks = (Number of Correct Answers × 1)
After the release of the official results, students will need to participate in the admission process through the online portal of the University of Health Sciences, where they will fill out their college preferences and submit the admission application form.
Applicants are advised to keep their MDCAT roll number and CNIC handy during the result-checking and admission stages.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MDCAT 2025 Exam | October 20, 2025 |
| Answer Key Released | October 26, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | Expected in 1st Week of November 2025 |
| Admission Portal Opens | After Result Announcement |
| Merit List Publication | Mid-November 2025 |
The release of the UHS MDCAT Answer Key 2025 is a significant milestone for students eagerly waiting to pursue medical and dental education in Pakistan. The key provides transparency and allows candidates to assess their performance while awaiting the official results.
As thousands of candidates check their expected scores, the University of Health Sciences continues to emphasize merit and fairness in its admission process. Students are encouraged to stay updated through the official UHS website and trusted education news platforms like Ilmkidunya for the latest information on merit lists, admission dates, and counseling procedures.