Realizing the dream of becoming a doctor begins with a simple step: MDCAT registration!
MDCAT is the standardized admission test conducted by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). It determines students’ performance in a uniform test that authorizes admission in all medical and dental institutions in Pakistan.
MDCAT preparation requires detailed learning and consistent practice to be able to do well in the exam. No doubt it is one of the hardest exams in Pakistan. However, it is possible to get good marks with dedicated study of theory and skills outlined in the syllabus.
After MDCAT registration has been completed, the exam is held 3-4 months after F.Sc. final exams. In 2022, the exam was held from 7th September to 30th September. MDCAT was conducted at 21 different locations nationally and in 9 locations internationally. The exam washeld online at designated centers.
This article contains comprehensive MDCAT registration guidelines for students appearing for MDCAT. It will cover the aggregate calculation method and the best learning practices to excel in MDCAT.
Which medical colleges and universities accept MDCAT?
Universities/colleges | Test name | Test conducted by |
Medical and dental colleges (all provinces except KPK) | MDCAT | UHS |
KPK medical colleges | ETEA MDCAT | ETEA |
Army medical and dental colleges | NUMS (NET 1 and NET 2) | NTS |
Eligibility criteria for MDCAT 2022
- Any person (Pakistani/Overseas Pakistani/Foreign National)
- FSC/HSSC/A level result is not required for MDCAT 2022 registration (students awaiting results may apply)
- A candidate is permitted to take the MDCAT exam only once in each
calendar year.
How many candidates appear for MDCAT each year?
MDCAT is a competitive, qualifying exam for the selection of future doctors in Pakistan. There are 15,800 MBBS seats and 1,030 seats for BDS in public and private medical colleges.
Around 200,000 students from all over Pakistan appear in this test and roughly 68,680 students pass the test. So, the pass percentage is 35.4% (these stats are a close estimate; each year the numbers may vary).
MDCAT registration 2022
If you have already registered and have received your roll number slip, read ahead to find out what to do next.
MDCAT registration 2022 closed on 29th July, 2022. If you had planned to register but could not do so on time or you wish to appear next year to improve your score, you may mark a tentative date in your calendar for 2023. MDCAT is held only once a year. Don’t miss the next opportunity of MDCAT registration.
What will MDCAT exam day 2022 look like?
- Like all exams, it is mandatory for the applicant to visit the test center as per the time and date mentioned on his/her roll no slip. The candidates are not allowed to be late for more than 30 minutes except for a demonstrated emergency.
- The candidates arriving late will not be admissible on the exam premises.
- Candidates have to bring their original CNIC/passport/POR/B form/NICOP.
- Candidates must bring a hard copy of their COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by Nadra.
- Failure to bring identity verification documents or vaccination certificates will result in candidate dismissal.
- If COVID-19 SOPs are in place by the local authorities on the exam day, candidates must follow them.
- Candidates are not allowed to take anything else to the exam premises except the documents mentioned above.
- All gadgets, phones, food, drinks, papers, pencils etc. are disallowed on the exam premises.
MDCAT guidelines
- You will be given a computer system to work at. Once you have a system, you will receive login details via emails. You will enter a unique verification code and the exam will begin.
- Questions will appear one by one on the screen and you will choose the correct answers.
- You can skip any question, by clicking the skip button.
- You can change your answers any time during the exam by going to the question you want to review. You will see the options of: Attempted questions, skipped questions, remaining questions, and flagged questions.
- Once you are ready to submit your answers, you will choose “end exam” and the exam will end after a confirmation message.
- You cannot restart the exam once you have ended.
- You won’t be allowed to leave the examination hall without submitting your exam.
How to calculate aggregate for MDCAT?
Here is MDCAT aggregate formula:
MDCAT aggregate = 50% of F.Sc percentage + 50% of MDCAT exam percentage
F.Sc. percentage = Marks obtained in F.Sc. (pre-medical) divided by total marks (1100) x 100
MDCAT percentage = Marks obtained in MDCAT exam divided by total marks (210) x 100
For example:
Marks obtained in F.Sc = 1020
F.Sc. percentage = 92.7%
50% of F.Sc marks = 46.35
Marks obtained in MDCAT = 180
MDCAT percentage = 85.7
50% of MDCAT mark = 42.85
MDCAT aggregate = 46.35+42.85 = 89.22 %
You can use this MDCAT aggregate formula to calculate or estimate your MDCAT aggregate.
MDCAT 2022 Division of MCQs with Weightage
- Biology 68 Questions. Weightage 32%
- Chemistry 56 Questions. Weightage 26.6%
- Physics 56 Questions. Weightage 26.5%
- English 20 Questions. Weightage 10%
- Logical reasoning 10 Questions. Weightage 5%
Difficulty Level of MDCAT Questions
- Easy 20%
- Moderate 60%
- Hard 20%
MDCAT 2022 Paper Pattern
- MDCAT total marks: 210.
- Total multiple-choice questions: 210.
- The total time allotted for the paper: 3.5 hours.
- No negative marking
What is the passing percentage of MDCAT?
- A candidate needs to score at least 65% (130 out of 210) marks to be eligible for admission in MBBS in Pakistan.
- A candidate needs to score at least 55% (110 out of 210) marks to be eligible for admission in BDS in Pakistan.
Get ready for MDCAT preparation 2022
MDCAT preparation can get taxing, especially if the exam is near. It is an opportunity that comes with a target of time and once missed, you will have to wait a year to reappear.
We know, no one likes a wasted opportunity. Noon Academy is offering online MDCAT classes by well known teachers. Noon Academy is the place for you if you are aspiring to become a future doctor.
Join MDCAT preparation course at the right time
You will find several academies offering entry test preparation even before FSc/A Level final exams. Our recommendation is to avoid such possibilities and focus on the content of FSc/A Level first. Once you have mastered the concepts, it will help you in the entry test as well. Join a focused and experienced academy afterwards.
MDCAT MCQs and paper preparation of FSc/A Level are different. As a result, students not only become confused between different patterns, they are unable to focus on one task dedicatedly.
Join the digital community at Noon
Noon’s digital community is built around teachers, students, and peers. Noon is strongly advocating the need for peer learning and interaction, to maximize learning outcomes.
Committed to the cause of education, Noon delivers non-stop instruction with a regional presence in Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, India, and Egypt. When you join the learners’ community at Noon, you will become part of one of the fastest growing educational networks.
No admission formalities at Noon
There are no admission formalities at Noon. There are no admission forms to fill in, no student videos to upload for teacher review. Noon takes you quickly from registration on the mobile app to classes without any meetings to attend or papers to submit.
Noon’s MDCAT teachers are experienced
Experienced and professional faculty– Noon is offering you to learn from its teachers with years of experience teaching MDCAT subjects. Currently, Sir Saad Salam is teaching MDCAT Physics, Dr. Akbar Shamsi is teaching MDCAT Biology, and English is taught by Sir Rizwan.
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- Complete MDCAT tutoring
- Live lecture and recording sessions
- Real time classroom chat
- Past papers (guidance and solution practices)
- Message boards for asking questions and sharing responses
- Countdown to classes and reminders
- Option to add your siblings’ learning profile using the same app
MDCAT Refund Policy
With Noon’s refund policy, you can get a full refund of your payment – no questions asked. If you are unsure whether MDCAT at Noon is for you or not, you can still go ahead and join Noon with an option to collect a refund within seven days.
Don’t wait to start MDCAT preparation
In this guide you have learned about MDCAT guidelines, MDCAT aggregate, what to expect on the exam, and everything you need to know to start preparing for the exam.
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