MDCAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: 65% FSc, Domicile & Age

MDCAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Marks, Domicile, Age & Documents

Not sure if you qualify for MDCAT? Here is the short answer. For 2026, you needed at least 65% in FSc Pre-Medical (or an equivalent), a valid CNIC or B-Form, and a domicile that matches your Matric and FSc province. There was no age limit. This page explains every rule, with examples, so you can check yourself in five minutes.

Quick eligibility table

These are the 2026 rules. PMDC can change them each year, so check the notice for 2027.

In this guide

1. The 65% FSc rule

2. Same-province documents

3. Domicile

4. O Level, A Level and foreign students

5. Age and attempts

6. Results-awaiting students

7. Eligible vs qualified vs admitted

8. Self-check

9. FAQs

1. The 65% FSc rule

PMDC raised the minimum FSc marks from 60% to 65% for 2026. On a 1,100-mark FSc, that means 715 marks. The rule uses your overall FSc percentage, not single subjects.

Here is how it works in practice:

• 715 / 1,100 = 65.0%: you are eligible.

• 714 / 1,100 = 64.9%: you are not eligible, even with a top MDCAT score.

• Improvement papers: the latest board result on your official marksheet is the one that counts.

The rule covers both public and private medical and dental colleges.

2. Same-province documents (new for 2026)

This is the rule that catches families who moved. PMDC asked candidates to hold their Matric certificate, FSc certificate and domicile from the same province where they planned to sit the test.

Check these three before you register:

• Where did you pass Matric?

• Where did you pass FSc?

• Which province is on your domicile?

If all three match, you are fine. If they do not, contact your testing university early. Do not wait for the last week.

3. Domicile rules

Every candidate needed a domicile certificate. It decides three things: your test city, the merit list you compete on, and the public-sector seats you can claim. Public seats are split by province, so a Punjab domicile competes for Punjab seats, a Sindh domicile for Sindh seats, and so on.

Provincial testing bodies handle each region. For example, UHS runs Punjab, KMU runs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and BUMHS runs Balochistan.

4. O Level, A Level and foreign qualifications

O Level alone is not enough. You need a full 12-year qualification.

• A Level students need an IBCC equivalence certificate before applying. IBCC converts your grades to an FSc-style percentage, and that number must also reach 65%.

• Foreign-board students need IBCC equivalence too. Start the process early, because it can take weeks.

• Overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals may have separate seat categories. Read each college's prospectus.

5. Age and attempt limits

Age: PMDC set no age limit for MDCAT 2026. Some institutions, such as armed-forces or cadet colleges, may have their own age rules for admission, so read their prospectus.

Attempts: Repeaters could sit the test again, and no attempt cap was reported for 2026 [verify against PMDC's notice]. Your latest MDCAT score is usually the one used for merit.

6. FSc result not out yet?

PMDC's notice allowed candidates who had passed or were appearing in their FSc exam to apply. Final admission still needs a verified result, so keep your marksheet ready.

7. Eligible, qualified and admitted are three different things

Many students mix these up.

The merit aggregate most provinces use is 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT. NUMS and some private colleges use their own formulas.

Planning for MDCAT 2027

The 2026 test was held on 20 September. If you are aiming for 2027, do two things now. First, confirm your FSc marks meet the threshold. Second, start building your study plan around Biology, which carries the most marks.

MDCAT eligibility FAQs

What are the MDCAT eligibility criteria for 2026?
You needed at least 65% in FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent, a valid CNIC or B-Form, and a domicile matching your Matric and FSc province. There was no age limit.

What is the minimum percentage for MDCAT 2026?
It is 65% in FSc, up from 60% before. That equals 715 out of 1,100 marks.

Is 60% enough for MDCAT 2026?
No. Some older pages still say 60%, but the requirement rose to 65%.

What are the eligibility criteria for MDCAT in Pakistan?
You need an FSc Pre-Medical (or equivalent) qualification at the required percentage, valid identity papers, and a domicile certificate. The exact percentage is set by PMDC each year.

Is PMC MDCAT eligibility different from PMDC?
No. PMC is the older name of the council. PMDC now sets and publishes the rules.

Is there an age limit for MDCAT?
Not for MDCAT 2026. Some individual colleges may set their own age rules.

Can repeaters apply?
Yes. Repeaters can register again, and no attempt cap was reported for 2026 [verify].

Can A Level students apply?
Yes, with an IBCC equivalence certificate that reaches the required percentage.

Can O Level students apply?
Only after completing a full qualification with IBCC equivalence. O Level alone is not enough.

Do I need a domicile?
Yes. It sets your test city and the seats you can compete for.

Can I apply if my FSc result has not come yet?
Yes, if you are appearing in the exam. You must submit your verified result before admission.

Is the eligibility the same for public and private colleges?
The PMDC minimum applies to both. Each college may add its own admission conditions.