MDCAT 2026 result date & current status
MDCAT 2026 was held on Sunday, 20 September 2026 (rescheduled from 16 August 2026 by PMDC on the Prime Minister's directions). The University of Health Sciences, Lahore announced the Punjab result on 24 September 2026.
UHS reported that 47,475 candidates appeared. At the 55% MBBS threshold, 37,708 candidates qualified (79.43%). At the 50% BDS threshold, 40,457 qualified (85.22%). Check your own score only on results.uhs.edu.pk or uhs.edu.pk — academy PDFs and WhatsApp screenshots are not the official result.
Other provinces publish separately. Sindh (DUHS / Sukkur IBA testing service), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KMU), Balochistan (BUMHS) and Islamabad–AJK–GB (SZABMU) each post on their own site. If your province’s link is not live yet, wait for that authority’s notice instead of a guessed date.
How to check your MDCAT 2026 result
The MDCAT is conducted province-wise, so you check your result on your admitting authority's portal (and PMDC). Keep your roll number slip and CNIC/B-Form ready — most portals ask for both.
- Punjab: open https://results.uhs.edu.pk/ (or uhs.edu.pk) and use the MDCAT 2026 result search. Sindh → duhs.edu.pk, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa → kmu.edu.pk, Balochistan → bumhs.edu.pk, Islamabad/AJK/GB → szabmu.edu.pk.
- Find the 'MDCAT 2026 Result' link on the homepage or the admissions/notifications section.
- Enter your MDCAT roll number and CNIC / B-Form number exactly as on your registration.
- Submit and download your score card PDF immediately; save a screenshot as backup.
- Watch for an SMS on your registered mobile number — UHS and some authorities also send results by SMS.
MDCAT marking scheme & negative marking
The PMDC MDCAT is a 200-MCQ paper. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so every question should be attempted. Your raw MDCAT score out of 200 is converted to a percentage and then weighted into your admission aggregate.
- Total MCQs: 200 (Biology 68, Chemistry 54, Physics 54, English 18, Logical Reasoning 6)
- No negative marking — a wrong answer costs nothing beyond the lost mark
- Passing score: 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS (PMDC minimum eligibility)
- Your MDCAT percentage carries 50% weight in the standard UHS/PMDC aggregate
Answer key & paper analysis 2026
Provincial authorities typically release a provisional MDCAT answer key after the test and open a short challenge/objection window before finalising results. If you believe a key is wrong, you can submit an objection through the official portal within the announced window.
For a subject-wise breakdown of the 2026 paper, expected difficulty and how the answer-key challenge process works, see our dedicated analysis.
Expected merit & aggregate formula
You don't have to wait for the official result to estimate where you stand. Using the standard Punjab/UHS MBBS formula you can calculate your expected aggregate today from your Matric, FSc and estimated MDCAT score.
- Matric (SSC): 10% of obtained marks
- FSc / HSSC Pre-Medical: 40% of obtained marks
- MDCAT score: 50% of obtained marks
| King Edward Medical University, Lahore | 92.7% – 94.4% |
|---|---|
| Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore | 91.5% – 93.0% |
| Nishtar Medical University, Multan | 90.5% – 92.4% |
| Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi | 89.0% – 91.6% |
| Khyber Medical College, Peshawar | 89.6% – 91.9% |
MDCAT 2026 merit list timeline (expected)
After the result, each province opens its centralised MBBS/BDS admission portal and publishes merit lists in rounds. Exact dates are announced by each authority; the sequence below reflects previous cycles.
- Punjab result — announced 24 September 2026 on results.uhs.edu.pk. Other provinces: check the official portal for your admitting university.
- Centralised admission portal opens — within days of the result
- First merit list — typically early–mid November 2026
- Subsequent lists / upgradation rounds — through November–December 2026
- Punjab via UHS, Sindh via DUHS, KP via KMU, Balochistan via BUMHS
What to do after your MDCAT result
Whatever your score, plan your next move quickly — merit list confirmation windows are short.
- High aggregate (91%+): target top public colleges — compare closing merits on our university profiles before locking preferences.
- Mid aggregate (80–90%): shortlist district-quota and strong private colleges, and line up scholarships early.
- Below passing / low score: explore Pharm-D, BDS, DPT, BS Nursing and allied-health routes, or plan a focused 2027 retake.
- Unsure how to prioritise? Use the free tools and AI counselor to build a realistic preference list.