MDCAT is the national medical entry test of Pakistan. Set by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) under one uniform national syllabus, it is the gateway to MBBS and BDS admissions across the country. In Punjab, the test is conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore — and because the paper pattern is the same nationwide, this preparation works for aspirants in every province.

• 180 MCQs — 180 marks in total (+1 for every correct answer)
• 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the paper
• Paper-based test, answered on an OMR sheet
• No negative marking — attempt every single question
• Passing marks: 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS
• Difficulty mix: 15% easy, 70% moderate and 15% difficult

Subject-wise weightage:

This page follows the official PMDC paper pattern and is kept evergreen. Always confirm the latest schedule and instructions in the official PMDC and UHS announcements.

• 84 practice tests — Biology (27), Chemistry (20), Physics (20) and English (10)
• 4 question banks — Biology (800 questions), Chemistry (577), Physics (588) and English (290)
• Full-length timed practice papers that simulate the real exam
• No negative marking in our tests — just like the official MDCAT paper
• Instant results with explanations after every test

An honest note: Logical Reasoning does not have a dedicated question bank yet. Practicing English and General Knowledge questions is a great way to sharpen your reasoning skills in the meantime.

• FSc Pre-Medical students and repeaters targeting MBBS and BDS admissions
• Punjab / UHS aspirants — and students from other provinces too, since the national syllabus and paper pattern are the same everywhere

1. Create a free account — it only takes a minute.
2. Pick a subject — Biology, Chemistry, Physics or English.
3. Attempt timed tests — chapter-wise tests, question banks and full-length papers.
4. Review instant results — see your score with explanations right away.

Create your free account and start practicing with chapter-wise tests, full-length papers and question banks right away.

Is MDCAT required for MBBS/BDS in Pakistan?

Yes. MDCAT is mandatory for admission to MBBS and BDS programs in Pakistan under PMDC regulations.

Is there negative marking in MDCAT?

No. There is no negative marking in MDCAT, so you should attempt every question on the paper.

How many MCQs are in MDCAT and how much time do I get?

The MDCAT paper has 180 MCQs to be solved in 3 hours (180 minutes). Each correct answer earns +1 mark, for a total of 180 marks.

Who conducts MDCAT in Punjab?

In Punjab, MDCAT is conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, following the uniform national syllabus set by PMDC.

Is this MDCAT course really free?

Yes. Every practice test, question bank and full-length paper in our MDCAT course is completely free — just create a free account to start.