MDCAT 2024 [Latest News Updates]

MDCAT which stands for Medical and dental college admission test is a standardized test, annually conducted all over Pakistan for admissions in medicine and dentistry. You can prepare mdcat home free online. As a strategy to standardize the test all over Pakistan.

The latest MDCAT 2024 Registration Online will be open on 17 July.

Some other medical courses also require MDCAT like Allied Health Sciences. Every year, after 3-4 months of FSc exams MDCAT is held in the month of August or September.

MDCAT 2023 Syllabus is an updated paper pattern. The MDCAT Past Papers will help you to prepare according to the pattern.

Registration schedule	Dates
Start date	17 July 2024
Last Date	3 August 2024
Test Date	10 September 2024

MDCAT Eligibility Criteria

If you have 70% marks in FSc as well as matriculation then you’re eligible to take this test. you’re only eligible for this test if your subjects are biology, physics, and chemistry, no other combination is accepted like ICS or FSc pre-engineering.

But consider it just a ticket to the test as the bars are too high. Every year merit closes above 88%. Around 190,000 students take this test. And only 6000 of them were selected. So yes, the acceptance rate is too low. So don’t manipulate yourself with thoughts like you can get admission by just passing the MDCAT.

Related:- UHS MDCAT Book

Registration

You can apply for sitting in MDCAT through the online registration portal. Go to the website, they will guide you with step-by-step instructions on how to apply. After enrollment print the challan.

The fee for MDCAT is Rs.6000. You can submit it to any branch of HBL, MCB, and ABL.

You need the following documents to register for MDCAT:

• Matric result card
• Inter (FSc) result card
• CNIC/ B-form/ NICOP or Passport
• Domicile
• Current colored passport-size photograph

Test Pattern for MDCAT 2024

This test is basically a multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination. It essentially is designed to assess the eligibility and intelligence of applicants. The test includes multiple-choice questions in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Because it tests the intelligence and reasoning ability of a student, students who are used to rote studying have a difficult time clearing this test. In short or in layman’s terms, it is a conceptual test. Thus, students need to study thoroughly and understand things.

By 2021, there has been a change in the syllabus of MDCAT. Now, it also includes intelligence questions which basically assess basic logical reasoning and math skills. A logical reasoning test is a kind of IQ test. In a logical reasoning test, questions are sort of puzzles.

These questions are basically added to check your problem-solving skills. These questions come in various forms but the underlying cause of each is just to check your understanding and way to solve a certain problem. For this you, don’t need basic course study, it’s from general knowledge and common sense.

Check:- MDCAT FAQs

The syllabus for this test would be your FSc books which include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. But the weightage of MCQs from each subject varies in MDCAT. Previously the weightage was as:

• Intelligence questions (Logical reasoning+Mathematics) 5% (10 MCQs)
• Biology 32% (68 MCQs)
• Physics 26.5% (56 MCQs)
• Chemistry 26.5% (56 MCQs)
• English 10% (20 MCQs)

So, the total of MDCAT will be 210 MCQs, for which 3 hours and 30 minutes will be given. The test is computer-based so, the result will be shown on your screens after 30 minutes of the attempt.

New Changes Regarding Marking In MDCAT

Each MCQ carries one mark, and no negative marking will be done. Previously one mark was deducted if one MCQ was wrong. Moreover, if the candidate hasn’t attempted any questions, no mark will be awarded or deducted.

From now on, there will also be no pass-fail criteria like in the past. In past, a candidate with 50% marks was declared to fail in MDCAT.

In order to get admission to any medical or dental college, you need to score 70% in FSc and 60% in MDCAT. It is said that MDCAT will be held online, hence no negative marking will be done.

Result:

The result of MDCT is usually announced 10-15 days after the test is conducted. Students can easily get their results online through the student portal.

Test Centers for MDCAT:

MDCAT took place across 22 cities in 25 centers across Pakistan and 6 centers internationally. The centers were located across Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.

Medical Colleges in Pakistan:

In Pakistan, a medical college usually has an affiliation with a university as a department and it usually has a separate campus. Currently, there are a total of 176 medical colleges and this number includes both medical and dental colleges.

Among these, there are 45 and 17 government-owned or public medical colleges and dental colleges respectively. On the other hand, there are a total of 72 private medical colleges and 42 private dental colleges.

The main regulator of the medical universities is the respective provincial health department. These universities and colleges need to meet the criteria set by Pakistan Medical Council before being awarded the status. All the decisions regarding medical universities are taken by the Pakistan Medical Council and Higher Education Commission.

Total Seats Available After MDCAT:

There are about 16265 medical seats all over Pakistan, 8265 of which are public while in private there are 8000 seats. Provincially seats are listed below:

Province	Public	Private	Total
Punjab and Islamabad	3780	4900	8680
Balochistan	320	100	420
Sindh	2400	1850	4250
khyber-Pakhtunkhwa	1435	1050	2485
Azad Kashmir	330	100	430

Merit Calculation for MBBS and BDS After MDCAT:

After taking MDCAT knowing your score of 210, you can evaluate your aggregate for MBBS or BDS. Aggregate for MBBS and BDS can be calculated as:

• 10% marks of matriculation/ Equivalent marks
• 40% marks of Intermediate/ Equivalent marks
• 50% of National MDCAT marks

Validity of MDCAT

Usually, the validity of the MDCAT result for a person is one year. Therefore, the student must have passed that year’s MDCAT in which they are applying for admission.

Last year Merit

Merit for MBBS and BDS rises every year. Last year, the merit closed at 91.8182% for MBBS, and for BDS it remained at 91.54%. The King Edward Medical College, as always, remained the top priority for the candidates with a closing merit of 92.5225%. Other universities with their closing merit are listed below:

• Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore (91.7636%)
• Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore (91.3147%)
• Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Medical and Dental College, Lahore (93.19%)
• Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore (90.9091%)
• Nishtar Medical College, Multan (90.8753%)
• Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi (90.3810%)
• Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore (90.4584%)
• Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad (90.3506%)
• Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala (90.2130%)
• Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur (90.1385%)
• Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal (90.0554%)
• Khawaja Mohammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot (90.0797%)
• Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha (89.9684%)
• Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Gujrat (89.9571%)
• Sheik Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan (89.9420%)
• DG Khan Medical College, DG Khan (89.9294%)

For the BDS program:

•     de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Lahore (89.8494%)
•     Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan (89.8320%)
•     Dental Section Punjab Medical College, (89.8225%)

Tips for Nailing MDCAT

If you’re really passionate about becoming a doctor, you need to work really hard. MDCAT isn’t a piece of cake. Every year a number of students take MDCAT but only those who are dedicated to their future and goal get to pass. If you want to clear MDACT you need to be determined toward your goal. Following are some of the tactics you should follow while studying for MDCAT:

1. Seek Guidance:

Students get almost 3 months for MDCAT preparation. Studying at home by yourself can be a hard task. Join any MDCAT preparatory institute, as they will guide you through all the exam strategies and help you prepare the syllabus within a short span. These institutes have experienced instructors who play a great role in leading students in the right direction.

2. MDCAT Books:

The selection of your MDCAT books will play a major role in the preparation and eventually clearing of the test. Therefore, select your books wisely. We won’t recommend any specific books but consult your teachers or seniors for this or trust your gut when selecting these.

3. Practice Online tests and Past Questions:

After preparing, assess yourself by attempting past papers. A lot of books provide sample questions that will work as a mock exam. You can get several online tests on the internet, and participate in those tests. This will help you assess your preparation and ability. It will also teach you how to attempt the MDCAT in the future.

4. Stay Calm and Motivated:

No need to stress out. Staying calm and motivated is the key to success. If you stay determined toward your goal you will surely succeed.

5. Avoid Cramming:

MDCAT is far from the cramming mindset of FSc. MDCAT is based on concepts, to check your ability. Try to focus on your skills and concepts.

Summary

NMDCAT is an entry test exam essential for getting admission to public and private medical colleges in Pakistan. You need to have 70% marks in HSSC to be eligible to sit in this test. After the test merit is calculated by giving different weights to students’ SSC, HSSC, and MDCAT 2023 marks. Percentages are usually 10% of matric, 40% of FSc, or any other equivalent studies, and 50% of MDCAT. We are hopeful this piece on MDCAT was helpful to you. If you have any further questions, do comment below and we would love to respond.