The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially announced that the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 will be held nationwide on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The entrance exam will take place simultaneously across all provinces.
The date was confirmed during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani. PMDC officials briefed the committee on the latest preparations and key updates for this year’s exam cycle.
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PMDC has also introduced a revised curriculum for MDCAT 2025, expanding the test to include five subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning.
The test will feature 180 multiple choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in three hours. Importantly, there will be no negative marking. The distribution of questions will be: 15% easy, 70% moderate, and 15% difficult.
To be eligible for admission, candidates must achieve a minimum of 55% marks for medical colleges and 50% for dental colleges, said PMDC President Dr. Rizwan Taj.
He added that a dedicated question bank is being developed to standardize the exam and ensure transparency. The updated syllabus was prepared in consultation with academic experts, education boards, and universities across Pakistan.
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