MDCAT Aggregate Calculator
MBBS and BDS: 50% MDCAT, 40% FSc, 10% Matric (PMDC formula). Pick where you are applying.
Last updated · Page editedHow the MDCAT aggregate is calculated
PMDC's Admissions Regulations set one merit formula for public medical and dental colleges: 50% MDCAT, 40% FSc Pre-Medical and 10% Matric. The admitting university in each province (UHS in Punjab, for example) applies it. Pick your province in the calculator, because each one has its own admission policy and accepted MDCAT years.
MBBS and BDS
Aggregate = (MDCAT % × 0.5) + (FSc / HSSC % × 0.4) + (Matric / SSC % × 0.1)
- 50% MDCAT, out of 180.
- 40% FSc Pre-Medical (at least 60%).
- 10% Matric.
O and A-Level students
Aggregate = (MDCAT % × 0.5) + (A-Level % × 0.4) + (O-Level % × 0.1)
- 50% MDCAT.
- 40% A-Level and 10% O-Level, from your IBCC equivalence.
- Biology and Chemistry are compulsory, with at least 60%.
Which marks to enter
- MDCAT: your marks out of 180, from your MDCAT result.
- FSc and Matric: your marks and the totals on your mark sheets.
- O and A Levels: choose O and A Levels and enter your IBCC equivalence marks. No certificate yet? Use the IBCC equivalence calculator.
- Applying in KP? Use the KMU calculator. Applying to Army Medical College, CMH or other armed forces colleges? Use the NUMS calculator.
Worked example: MDCAT aggregate for MBBS
| Part | Working | Points |
|---|---|---|
| MDCAT 150 / 180 | 83.33% × 50% | 41.6667 |
| FSc / HSSC 1000 / 1100 | 90.91% × 40% | 36.3636 |
| Matric / SSC 1000 / 1100 | 90.91% × 10% | 9.0909 |
| MDCAT aggregate | 87.1212% | |
You also need at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS (99 of 180) or 50% for BDS (90 of 180), and 60% in FSc.
MDCAT 2026 at a glance
| Test date | Sunday 20 September 2026 (moved from 16 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Set by | Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) |
| Conducted by | Punjab: UHS Lahore. Sindh: Sukkur IBA University. KP: Khyber Medical University. Balochistan: BUMHS Quetta. Islamabad, AJK, GB and Riyadh: SZABMU. |
| Paper | 180 MCQs in 3 hours: Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9, Logical Reasoning 9. No negative marking. |
| Passing marks | 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS |
| Registration fee | Rs 9,000 (late Rs 13,000) for test centres in Pakistan |
The paper pattern and passing marks are from PMDC's uniform MDCAT curriculum (2025 edition). NUMS colleges (CMH, Fazaia, Bahria, Foundation University and NUST School of Health Sciences) use the separate NUMS test. Read the MDCAT vs NUMS guide.
UHS closing merit 2025-26 (official)
UHS publishes every selection list with each candidate's aggregate. The figures below are the lowest open-merit aggregate admitted to each Punjab public college in the thirteenth and final MBBS list for session 2025-26, worked out from UHS's own list. BDS figures are from the thirteenth BDS list.
| College | Programme | Closing aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Medical University, Lahore | MBBS | 94.8677% |
| Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore | MBBS | 94.4530% |
| Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore | MBBS | 94.2273% |
| Nishtar Medical College, Multan | MBBS | 94.1455% |
| Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore | MBBS | 94.0061% |
| Rawalpindi Medical College | MBBS | 93.9263% |
| Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore | MBBS | 93.8136% |
| Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad | MBBS | 93.7924% |
| Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur | MBBS | 93.7182% |
| Gujranwala Medical College | MBBS | 93.6742% |
| Sahiwal Medical College | MBBS | 93.6606% |
| Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot | MBBS | 93.6273% |
| Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Gujrat | MBBS | 93.6015% |
| Sargodha Medical College | MBBS | 93.5909% |
| Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan | MBBS | 93.5439% |
| D.G. Khan Medical College | MBBS | 93.5303% |
| Narowal Medical College | MBBS | 93.5091% |
| de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore | BDS | 93.4636% |
| Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan | BDS | 93.4636% |
| Dental Institute, PMC Faisalabad | BDS | 93.4318% |
| Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences, Lahore | BDS | 93.4212% |
What MDCAT score do you need for MBBS in Punjab?
Every Punjab public medical college closed above 93.5% in 2025-26, so a public MBBS seat in Punjab needs an aggregate in the mid 90s. Use the target aggregate box: enter your FSc and Matric marks and a target such as 94, and the calculator shows the MDCAT marks you need out of 180.
Because MDCAT is 50% of the aggregate, each 10 MDCAT marks (out of 180) add about 2.8 points. FSc carries 40%, so every 10 FSc marks out of 1,100 add about 0.36 points.
MDCAT aggregate by province
- Punjab (UHS): 50/40/10, FSc at least 60%. Accepts MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Sindh public colleges: admitted through JSMU, LUMHS or SMBBMU depending on your district. Accepts MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026 by Sukkur IBA.
- Federal colleges (SZABMU): Federal Medical College Islamabad, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed College Lahore and the School of Dentistry Islamabad.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: KMU runs its own admission rules; use the KMU calculator.
- Armed forces colleges: NUMS runs a separate test; use the NUMS calculator.
MDCAT strategy for a public medical seat
MDCAT carries 50% of your aggregate, and public colleges close in the mid 90s, so every MDCAT mark counts.
1. Clear the passing marks
You need 55% for MBBS (99 of 180) or 50% for BDS (90 of 180), plus 60% in FSc, before your aggregate is considered.
2. Attempt every question
MDCAT has 180 MCQs and no negative marking. Biology is 81 of them, so it decides most of your score.
3. Your result lasts more than one year
Punjab, Sindh and the federal colleges accepted MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026 results for 2026-27. Check your own province's policy.
4. O and A-Level students
Get your IBCC equivalence first and enter those marks. Biology and Chemistry are compulsory, with at least 60%.
UHS Lahore
University of Health Sciences, Lahore. Photo: UHS.
MDCAT aggregate: common questions
How is the MDCAT aggregate calculated?
50% of your MDCAT percentage, 40% of your FSc Pre-Medical percentage and 10% of your Matric percentage. For example, 150/180 in MDCAT, 1000/1100 in FSc and 1000/1100 in Matric gives 87.12%.
What are the passing marks for MDCAT?
At least 55% for MBBS (99 of 180) and 50% for BDS (90 of 180). You also need at least 60% in FSc Pre-Medical.
Is there negative marking in MDCAT?
No. MDCAT has 180 MCQs in 3 hours with no negative marking.
What was the UHS closing merit for MBBS in 2025-26?
In UHS's thirteenth and final list, the lowest open-merit aggregate admitted ranged from 94.8677% at King Edward Medical University to 93.5091% at Narowal Medical College.
When is MDCAT 2026?
PMDC moved MDCAT 2026 from 16 August to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Which MDCAT years are accepted for 2026-27?
Punjab, Sindh public and the federal colleges accept MDCAT 2024, 2025 or 2026. Check your province's admission policy.
Can A-Level students apply for MBBS?
Yes. Enter your IBCC equivalence marks. Biology and Chemistry are compulsory with at least 60%.
Sources and calculation rules
Checked 19 October 2026 on the official pages: PMDC Admissions Regulations 2025, PMDC uniform MDCAT curriculum (2025), PMDC: MDCAT 2026 registration notice, PMDC: MDCAT 2026 rescheduling notice, UHS MBBS thirteenth and final list 2025-26, UHS BDS thirteenth list 2025-26.
The calculator applies PMDC's 50/40/10 formula. It doesn't check eligibility, quotas or reserved seats; your admitting university's merit list is final.
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