MDCAT 2026 to Be Held Across Pakistan and Riyadh Tomorrow
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) will conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 on Sunday, September 20, across Pakistan and at an international examination centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
According to PMDC, a total of 138,160 candidates have registered for this year's medical and dental college entrance examination. The test will be conducted in 34 cities across Pakistan, along with the Riyadh centre.
Thousands of Students Set to Appear
Punjab has the largest number of registered candidates with 49,199, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 38,841 and Sindh with 34,233.
Balochistan has 9,923 registered candidates, while 2,761 candidates are registered from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 1,721 from Gilgit-Baltistan and 1,245 from Islamabad. Another 237 candidates are registered to sit the examination in Riyadh.
MDCAT Paper to Have 180 Questions
The 2026 MDCAT will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions. PMDC has prepared separate question papers for each province, with at least two versions for every province.
The official MDCAT pattern includes questions from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning. The test is paper-based and conducted in English.
Examination Arrangements Strengthened
Authorities have completed preparations at examination centres across the country. Security and monitoring arrangements have also been put in place to ensure the examination is conducted according to the prescribed procedures.
In Lahore, for example, multiple examination centres have been established, while CCTV monitoring and other security measures have been arranged at the centres.
Exam Was Previously Postponed
The MDCAT 2026 was initially scheduled for August 16 but was later rescheduled to September 20. PMDC's official notices confirm the revised examination date.
The rescheduling followed directions aimed at ensuring a more organised and transparent examination process.
Important Day for Medical College Aspirants
For thousands of students across Pakistan and those appearing from Riyadh, the MDCAT represents an important step toward admission to medical and dental colleges.
With more than 138,000 candidates registered, the examination will be closely watched by students, parents and educational institutions across the country.
Conclusion
The MDCAT 2026 will take place on September 20 across 34 cities in Pakistan and at the Riyadh international centre. With 138,160 candidates registered and 180 questions in the paper, authorities have made extensive arrangements for the nationwide examination.
The results and subsequent admission process will determine the next stage for students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges.
