MDCAT Result 2026: PMDC Result Date, Passing Marks and How to Check
The MDCAT result 2026 is being declared by the universities that conducted the test on 20 September 2026, not by the PM&DC itself. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore declared the Punjab result on 24 September 2026, where 79.43 percent of the 47,475 candidates who sat the test reached the 55 percent qualifying mark for MBBS. Candidates from other regions should check the website of the university that ran their test.
This page covers the 2026 test date, which university declares which result, the passing marks, the aggregate formula and the admission steps that follow. It is updated to 12 October 2026.
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Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Test date | 20 September 2026 (moved from 16 August 2026) |
| Registered candidates | 138,158 (PM&DC figure) |
| Test centres | 34 cities and towns in Pakistan, plus Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Paper | 180 multiple-choice questions |
| Who declares results | The conducting university of each province or region |
| Punjab result (UHS) | Declared on 24 September 2026 |
| Passing marks | 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS |
| PM&DC website | pmdc.pk |
| PM&DC head office | 051-9190000 |
MDCAT 2026 timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration (extended, last date with late fee) | 18 July 2026 |
| Original test date | 16 August 2026 |
| Rescheduled test date | 20 September 2026 |
| Punjab result declared by UHS | 24 September 2026 |
| PM&DC clarification on who conducts the test | 1 October 2026 |
| SZABMU admissions open (federal public colleges) | 11 to 30 October 2026 |
PM&DC moved the test from 16 August to 20 September on the Prime Minister’s directions, saying the aim was smooth, secure and transparent conduct. All other terms of the exam stayed the same.
Which university declares your MDCAT result
In its 1 October 2026 clarification, PM&DC said the universities nominated by provincial and regional governments set the papers, printed and transported them, prepared the answer keys and declared the results. In an earlier briefing, PM&DC said each province received at least two separate 180-question papers built from a common syllabus and question bank.
| Region | Conducting university |
|---|---|
| Punjab | University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore |
| Sindh | Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar |
| Balochistan | Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta |
| Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and Riyadh | Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad |
We have confirmed the Punjab result on the UHS website. For Sindh, KP, Balochistan and the SZABMU region, check the conducting university’s own website for the result notice, because we could not confirm their result dates when this page was updated.
MDCAT result 2026 Punjab (UHS) in numbers
UHS’s result notification of 24 September 2026 gives this breakdown for candidates seeking admission in Punjab:
| Marks (out of 180) | Candidates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 170 to 180 | 1,772 | 3.73% |
| 160 to 169 | 6,682 | 14.07% |
| 150 to 159 | 6,260 | 13.19% |
| 140 to 149 | 5,357 | 11.28% |
| 130 to 139 | 4,939 | 10.40% |
| 120 to 129 | 4,382 | 9.23% |
| 110 to 119 | 4,188 | 8.82% |
| 100 to 109 | 3,766 | 7.93% |
| 90 to 99 | 3,111 | 6.55% |
| 89 and below | 7,018 | 14.78% |
Out of 49,202 registered candidates, 47,475 appeared and 1,727 were absent. A total of 37,708 candidates (79.43 percent) reached the 55 percent mark needed for MBBS, and 40,457 (85.22 percent) reached the 50 percent mark for BDS.
How to check MDCAT result 2026
Punjab candidates (UHS)
- Open the UHS results portal at results.uhs.edu.pk.
- Click the entry tests (ET) option.
- Find the row for the MDCAT 2026 result held on 20 September 2026 and click Search Result.
- Enter the details the page asks for, such as your roll number, and view your score.
- Download or screenshot the result, because you will need your MDCAT marks for admission forms.
Other regions
Go to the website of the university that conducted your test (KMU, Sukkur IBA, Bolan University or SZABMU) and look for the MDCAT 2026 result notice. Do not wait for a result on the PM&DC website. Its MDCAT result page only lists older sessions (2020 to 2022), and PM&DC has said the universities declare the 2026 results.
MDCAT passing marks 2026
Under the PM&DC Medical and Dental Undergraduate Education (Admissions, Curriculum and Conduct) Policy and Regulations 2025, a candidate needs at least 55 percent in MDCAT for MBBS and 50 percent for BDS. On a 180-mark paper, that works out to 99 marks for MBBS and 90 marks for BDS. UHS used the same thresholds in its 2026 result.
Passing only makes you eligible. Admission depends on your aggregate and the closing merit of each college, which is usually far higher than the pass mark.
Aggregate formula for MBBS and BDS
SZABMU’s admission notice for 2026-27, issued under the PM&DC regulations, uses this merit formula:
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Matric (SSC) or equivalent | 10% |
| FSc pre-medical (HSSC) or equivalent | 40% |
| MDCAT | 50% |
To estimate your aggregate, turn each score into a percentage, multiply it by its weight and add the three. For example, 90 percent in matric (9.0), 85 percent in FSc (34.0) and 150 out of 180 in MDCAT, which is 83.33 percent (41.67), give an aggregate of about 84.67 percent. Provincial admission authorities publish their own rules, so confirm the formula in your province’s admission notice.
The same notice requires at least 60 percent marks in FSc pre-medical or an equivalent 12th grade qualification. If you are still waiting for your intermediate result, see our FBISE result, KPK board result, BBISE Quetta result and AJK Board result guides.
After the result: admission next steps
- Federal public colleges (SZABMU): online applications for Federal Medical College Islamabad, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical and Dental College Lahore and the School of Dentistry Islamabad run from 11 to 30 October 2026 at admission.szabmu.edu.pk. The processing fee is Rs. 3,000 each for MBBS and BDS.
- Accepted MDCAT years: SZABMU’s notice accepts MDCAT 2026, 2025 or 2024 passed from SZABMU, UHS, KMU, BUMHS or IBA Sukkur.
- Punjab and other provinces: each admitting university publishes its own schedule for public and private colleges. Watch the UHS, KMU, Sindh and Balochistan admission pages, as dates for 2026-27 were not all published when we checked.
- Documents to prepare: SSC and HSSC certificates or IBCC equivalence, CNIC, NICOP or passport, domicile certificate, MDCAT result and a recent photograph, as listed in the SZABMU notice.
Recounting and complaints
PM&DC says any complaint about the 2026 exam must go to the university that conducted it. UHS has a Result Recount/Review portal at portals.uhs.edu.pk for Punjab candidates. Other universities announce their own review process with their result notice, so read it carefully and apply within the deadline.
Common problems
- MDCAT portal not opening: mdcat.pmdc.pk was the registration portal and was not responding when we checked. Results are on the university websites anyway.
- Searching the PM&DC result page: it shows only 2020 to 2022 sessions, so a 2026 roll number will not work there.
- Fake merit lists: rely only on lists posted on the admitting university’s website, not on social media screenshots.
Related guides
Frequently Asked Questions
When was MDCAT 2026 held?
MDCAT 2026 was held on 20 September 2026. It was originally planned for 16 August 2026.
Has the MDCAT result 2026 been announced?
Yes for Punjab: UHS declared it on 24 September 2026. Other regions’ results are declared by their conducting universities, so check KMU, Sukkur IBA, Bolan University or SZABMU directly.
What are the MDCAT passing marks?
55 percent for MBBS and 50 percent for BDS, which is 99 and 90 marks out of 180.
Can I check my MDCAT 2026 result on the PMDC website?
No. The PM&DC result page lists older sessions only. The 2026 results are published by the universities that conducted the test.
How many students registered for MDCAT 2026?
PM&DC reported 138,158 registered candidates across 34 cities and towns in Pakistan and one centre in Riyadh.
