How is the PM&DC medical college aggregate calculated?

The PM&DC aggregate formula is: (Matric % × 0.10) + (FSc Pre-Medical % × 0.40) + (MDCAT % × 0.50).

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Q: How many questions are on the MDCAT 2026 test, and is there negative marking?

There are exactly 180 MCQs with 3 hours duration (180 minutes). There is no negative marking in the official PM&DC MDCAT examination.

Q: What is the minimum passing percentage for MBBS and BDS admissions in Pakistan?

The minimum PM&DC qualifying score is 55% (99/180 marks) for MBBS and 50% (90/180 marks) for BDS.

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Biology

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Chemistry

25%

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Physics

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English

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Logical Reasoning

9 MCQs

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Pakistan Medical Universities & Closing Merits

Reference final closing aggregate benchmarks for public (UHS) and private medical colleges across Pakistan.

Medical College / Institute	Sector	Location	Last Year Closing Merit	Action
King Edward Medical University (KEMU)	Public	Lahore	94.87%	Check Merit
Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC)	Public	Lahore	94.45%	Check Merit
Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)	Public	Lahore	94.23%	Check Merit
Nishtar Medical University	Public	Multan	94.15%	Check Merit
Ameer-ud-Din Medical College	Public	Lahore	94.01%	Check Merit
Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU)	Public	Rawalpindi	93.93%	Check Merit
Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU)	Public	Lahore	93.81%	Check Merit
Punjab Medical College (FMU)	Public	Faisalabad	93.79%	Check Merit
Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QAMC)	Public	Bahawalpur	93.72%	Check Merit
Gujranwala Medical College	Public	Gujranwala	93.67%	Check Merit
Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College	Public	Sialkot	93.63%	Check Merit
Nawaz Sharif Medical College	Public	Gujrat	93.60%	Check Merit
CMH Lahore Medical College (NUMS)	Private / Armed Forces	Lahore	90.15%	Check Merit
Shalamar Medical & Dental College	Private	Lahore	87.80%	Check Merit
FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry	Private	Lahore	84.50%	Check Merit
Lahore Medical & Dental College (LMDC)	Private	Lahore	83.20%	Check Merit
Rashid Latif Medical College	Private	Lahore	80.90%	Check Merit
University College of Medicine & Dentistry (UOL)	Private	Lahore	79.40%	Check Merit
Avicenna Medical College	Private	Lahore	77.50%	Check Merit
Central Park Medical College	Private	Lahore	76.80%	Check Merit

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Complete PM&DC MDCAT 2026 Preparation Guide for Pakistani Aspirants

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is Pakistan’s single national standardized entrance exam conducted under the regulation of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Commission (PM&DC). Admission to all public and private MBBS and BDS institutions requires passing the MDCAT with high aggregate scores.

MDCAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Blueprint

The paper consists of 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed within 3 Hours (180 Minutes). There is no negative marking. The subject breakdown is strictly distributed as:

Biology: 81 MCQs (45% weightage) — Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Bioenergetics, Coordination & Control.
Chemistry: 45 MCQs (25% weightage) — Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermochemistry, Electrochemistry.
Physics: 36 MCQs (20% weightage) — Mechanics, Circular Motion, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics.
English: 9 MCQs (5% weightage) — Vocabulary in Context, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Correction.
Logical Reasoning: 9 MCQs (5% weightage) — Critical Thinking, Syllogisms, Pattern Completion.

Official PM&DC Merit Calculation Formula

Admission aggregate in all provinces (Punjab via UHS, Sindh via DUHS/JSMU, KPK via KMU, and Islamabad via SZABMU) is calculated as:

          Final Aggregate % = (Matric % × 0.10) + (FSc Pre-Medical % × 0.40) + (MDCAT % × 0.50)
        

Frequently Asked Questions (MDCAT 2026 FAQs)

How many questions are on the MDCAT 2026 test, and is there negative marking?

There are exactly 180 MCQs with 3 hours duration. There is no negative marking in the official PM&DC MDCAT exam. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

What is the minimum passing percentage for MBBS and BDS admissions?

Under PM&DC regulations, candidates must score at least 55% (99/180 marks) for MBBS eligibility, and at least 50% (90/180 marks) for BDS eligibility.

Can I take free practice tests and mock exams on MDCAT.online?

Yes! Free registered students get access to thousands of syllabus-aligned practice questions, 3 daily Quick-10 sessions, full 180-MCQ baseline mock exams, and the official PM&DC aggregate calculator.

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