PMDC / PMC MDCAT 2026 Date, Registration & Complete Schedule

If you are searching for "PMDC MDCAT 2026," you may not know that PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council) was replaced by PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission) in 2020 under the Pakistan Medical Commission Act. PMC now conducts the MDCAT and regulates medical education in Pakistan. However, since many students still search using the old "PMDC" name, this guide covers both terms and gives you everything you need for MDCAT 2026.

PMDC is Now PMC — What Changed?

In 2020, the government dissolved PMDC and established PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission) in its place. PMC took over all of PMDC's functions including:

• Conducting the MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test)
• Registering medical and dental graduates
• Accrediting medical and dental colleges
• Setting the medical education syllabus
• Conducting the MDCAT Licensing Examination for foreign graduates

So when you search for "PMDC MDCAT 2026," what you actually need is information about the PMC MDCAT 2026. The official website is www.pmc.gov.pk.

MDCAT 2026 — Expected Date

PMC has not officially announced the MDCAT 2026 date at the time of writing. Based on historical patterns:

• Registration opens: Typically June–July 2026
• Registration deadline: Typically July–August 2026
• MDCAT exam date: Typically September–October 2026

In recent years, the MDCAT has been held in September. PMC usually announces the official date 2–3 months in advance through its website and national newspapers.

To get the exact 2026 date: Visit www.pmc.gov.pk and check the "MDCAT 2026" section. You can also follow PMC's official social media pages for instant notifications.

PMC MDCAT 2026 Registration — Who Is Eligible?

To register for MDCAT 2026, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• FSc Pre-Medical (Part I and Part II): Both parts passed (or appearing in FSc Part II in 2026 — appearing candidates can register provisionally)
• Minimum marks in FSc: 60% aggregate in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Biology as a subject: Must have studied Biology in FSc
• Age limit: Minimum 17 years by December 31, 2026
• Pakistani national: Valid CNIC or B-Form for applicants under 18
• A-Level / equivalent: Candidates with A-Level or equivalent foreign qualifications can also register with PMC's equivalence certificate

How to Register for MDCAT 2026 — Step by Step

1. Visit the official PMC website: www.pmc.gov.pk
2. Click on "MDCAT 2026" or "MDCAT Registration"
3. Create an account using your CNIC/B-Form number and email address
4. Fill in the registration form — personal details, FSc result, domicile, contact information
5. Upload required documents: CNIC/B-Form, passport-size photograph, FSc marksheet (or appearing status letter)
6. Pay the registration fee online (via Easypaisa, JazzCash, or debit/credit card) or via bank challan
7. Submit the form and save your registration confirmation number

MDCAT 2026 Registration Fee

PMC's MDCAT fee has typically been Rs 3,500–4,000 for candidates within Pakistan. The fee may change for 2026 — verify the exact amount on the PMC website when registration opens.

Important Deadlines to Track

• Registration opening date: Watch the PMC website from June 2026
• Registration deadline: Usually 4–6 weeks after opening — do NOT apply on the last day (portal gets overloaded)
• Admit card download: Typically 7–10 days before the exam
• MDCAT exam date: Expected September–October 2026
• Result announcement: Typically 2–4 weeks after the exam
• Merit list dates: Each province announces its own MBBS/BDS merit lists after results — typically November–December 2026

Attempts and Re-Attempts

PMC allows a maximum of 3 attempts at the MDCAT. This means if you have already sat MDCAT twice, 2026 may be your final attempt — plan accordingly and prepare thoroughly.

Start Preparing Now

Do not wait for the official registration date to start preparing. The MDCAT 2026 syllabus is available on the PMC website right now. Use HighYield's MDCAT QBank to practise past-paper MCQs across all four subjects — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English. Candidates who start preparation 6+ months in advance consistently score in the top percentiles.