This portal is available for the students who want to register for gaining admission in Medical/Dental Colleges of the country. According to the national legislation, passing out the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) is a compulsory requirement to be admitted to the MBBS and BDS program offered by any medical or dental college both in public and private institutions. In accordance with the public notice issued by the council, the registration period begins from 22nd June 2026 and the candidates are given a limited time which is due to fill out their profiles.
It’s important to be aware of deadlines and registration details for those pre-med students who are seeking to realize their dream of entering the healthcare field. This is a detailed, step-by-step guide that explains some of the key dates, typical fee arrangements, eligibility requirements for college courses and provides a detailed overview of the digital application process.
Important Registration Schedule and Fee Configurations
| Category / Event | Schedule & Fee Details |
| Registration Starts | June 22, 2026 |
| Normal Registration Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
| Late Registration Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Official Test Date | Sunday, August 16, 2026 (10:00 AM PST) |
| Normal Exam Fee (Pakistan) | PKR 9,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Late Registration Fee (Pakistan) | PKR 13,000 |
| International Centers Fee | PKR 45,000 |
Academic and Statutory Eligibility Criteria
The following academic and legal requirements will be ensured through the council’s computer-based evaluation system to ensure that candidates are eligible to appear in MDCAT 2026 exam:
Academic Score Benchmarks: 60% marks in Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC / FSc Pre-Medical) / Equivalent foreign certification (A-Levels / IBCC). They have selected Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics as their core subjects.
There is no age limit restriction in PM&DC to sit for MDCAT and there is no limit on the number of attempts a student can make in the coming years.
Candidates need to have a valid Computerized National Identification Card (CNIC), Smart Card or Juvenile Registration Certificate (B Form). Overseas Pakistani students need to have a valid NICOP or Passport.
Domicile Configuration: According to provincial structural policies, students are advised to choose the admitting university and exam center cities corresponding to their legal permanent domicile or operational province.
Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
The entire framework for the MDCAT 2026 Online Registration is managed through a centralized digital system. Follow these operational steps precisely to avoid any mistakes on your final profile:
Digital Profile Account Creation
Navigate to the official PM&DC examination portal at PMDC MDCAT Registration Portal. Click on the “Register” button or Sign-Up button. Write your full name as mentioned in your matriculation certificate, Father’s name, CNIC/B-Form number, Mobile number and secure email address. Set a sturdy password to make your user account.
Inputting Personal and Academic Metrics
Log into the portal using your newly registered identity parameters. Fill out your current residential metrics, native province, and district of domicile. Following this, add your secondary and higher secondary scores (SSC/HSSC) by writing your total numbers, marks obtained, and the respective educational boards.
Selection of Admitting University and Examination Venues
Choose your Admitting University of your Province (e.g. Punjab: University of Health Sciences, Sindh: Sukkur IBA University, KP: Khyber Medical University, Federal Capital: SZABMU). Once you have done this, choose the exam city that you would like to take.
Please keep in mind that when a venue is submitted, it is a final submission and can’t be changed.
Uploading Required Documentation
Applicants must upload clean, color-scanned copies of the following documents to the portal:
A recent passport-sized photograph featuring a clear white or blue background.
The front and back view of your CNIC, Smart Card, or B-Form.
Official mark sheets or transcript certificates for FSc/Matric or A-Levels.
Your permanent provincial Domicile certificate.
Fee Execution and Final Profile Lock
Review all your structural data points twice before pushing forward, as edits are locked once the payment process begins. Generate your payment slip from the portal and complete the fee deposit through the designated commercial banking applications or branches. Your application will change to “Submitted” once the transaction is completed. Roll number slips and printable Admit cards will be provided directly from the digital portal 2 weeks prior to the test date.
