Exam Guidance

Everything you need to understand the exam before you sit it — official syllabus downloads, how the marking actually works, and preparation guidance. All free.

Guides & Tools

Broader exam-family guides and free tools, alongside the exam-by-exam syllabus and prep detail below.

Entry Test GuideMDCAT and ECAT — what each covers and how merit formulas work.FCPS GuidePart 1, the Intermediate Module (IMM), and Part 2 — syllabus and structure for every specialty.Civil Service GuideCSS, PPSC, FPSC and IQ/General Knowledge — what each tests and how they relate.NRE GuideStep 1 and Step 2 of the PM&DC National Registration Examination.Licensing Exams GuideSMLE, DHA and MCCQE Part 1 for doctors going abroad.CIP Merit CalculatorWork out your Central Induction Policy score for Punjab residency.Exam CalendarRegistration, test and result dates across every exam we cover.

Engineering College Admission Test (ECAT)

Structure, syllabus weightage, eligibility and merit formula for the engineering entry tests — starting with the UET Lahore ECAT.

UET ECAT Syllabus & StructureThe UET Lahore ECAT explained: 100 MCQs in 100 minutes for 400 marks, subject weightage (Maths/Biology, Physics, Chemistry/CS 30 each, English 10), no negative marking, eligibility and the 50/33/17 merit formula.NUST NET Syllabus & StructureThe NUST Entry Test (NET) for engineering: 200 MCQs split Mathematics 100, Physics 60, English 40, no negative marking, drawn from the FSc/HSSC curriculum — and how the four test series per year let you keep your best score.FAST-NUCES Entry Test Syllabus & StructureThe FAST-NUCES admission test: 120 computer-based MCQs in 120 minutes with individually timed sections, Advanced Maths at 50% weightage — and the one engineering test here that has negative marking (−0.25 per wrong answer).GIKI Admission Test Syllabus & StructureThe GIKI admission test for BS Engineering and Computing: 80 MCQs across Mathematics (30), Physics (30) and English (20), no negative marking, plus an interview for shortlisted candidates.NED University Entry Test Syllabus & StructureThe NED University entry test: 100 computer-based MCQs in 120 minutes, evenly split across English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/CS, no negative marking, calculators allowed, and a merit formula of 60% entry test + 40% HSC.COMSATS NAT Syllabus & StructureCOMSATS admissions via the NTS National Aptitude Test (NAT): 90 MCQs in 120 minutes for 100 marks, two-thirds reasoning (verbal, analytical, quantitative) and one-third subjects, with no negative marking.Air University AU-CBT Syllabus & StructureThe Air University computer-based test (AU-CBT): 100 MCQs in 120 minutes for 100 marks, 70% reasoning and 30% subjects, no negative marking — plus the exemption routes via NAT-IE, USAT-E or SAT-I.

MDCAT

Syllabus, structure and weightage for the two MDCAT routes into medical and dental college in Pakistan — PMDC (National MDCAT) and NUMS.

PMDC MDCAT Syllabus & StructureThe official PMDC National MDCAT curriculum: 180 MCQs in 3 hours, subject weightage (Biology 45%, Chemistry 25%, Physics 20%, English 5%, Logical Reasoning 5%), pass marks and no negative marking. Free PDF download.NUMS MDCAT Syllabus & StructureThe official NUMS MDCAT 2026 syllabus (TOS): Paper-I of 150 MCQs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English) plus a 50-MCQ Paper-II psychological test, with full subject weightage and difficulty split. Free PDF download.MDCAT Aggregate CalculatorCalculate your MDCAT aggregate for UHS, NUMS, KMU or Sindh medical college admission. Editable weightages for Matric, FSc and the entry test, with an instant percentage breakdown.

FCPS Part 1

Syllabus, passing criteria and preparation guidance for the CPSP FCPS Part 1 examination.

FCPS Part 1 SyllabusDownload the official CPSP FCPS Part 1 syllabus (prospectus) for every specialty — Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, Community Medicine and Dentistry. Free PDF downloads.FCPS Part 1 Passing CriteriaHow the FCPS Part 1 result is decided: the two-paper structure, how CPSP weights questions using item analysis, why not every MCQ carries the same marks, and why there is no negative marking.How to Apply for FCPS Part 1A step-by-step guide to applying for FCPS Part 1 through the CPSP portal: eligibility, the documents you need, how to pay the exam fee, and how to get your roll number slip.FCPS Part 1 FAQsAnswers to the questions FCPS Part 1 candidates ask most: what the exam is, who can sit it, which subjects are tested, how it is marked, negative marking, attempts, and how to prepare.FCPS Part 1 Study Guidelines — Book Selection, High-Yield Topics & Specialty PlansA practical FCPS Part 1 study blueprint: which theory books to pick per subject, high-yield Biochemistry and Microbiology topics, and specialty-wise Paper 2 reading plans for Surgery, Medicine, Gynae, Radiology, Pathology, Anaesthesia, Eye, ENT and Psychiatry.CIP Merit Calculator — Punjab Residency ProgramHow your FCPS Part 1 result feeds into Punjab's Central Induction Policy (CIP) merit score for postgraduate residency — plus a free calculator to work out your total.

Central Superior Services (CSS)

The two stages of the CSS Competitive Examination — the MCQ-based Preliminary Test (MPT) that screens candidates, and the 1200-mark Main written examination.

CSS Main Examination Syllabus & SchemeThe official FPSC scheme for the CSS Main Examination: 600 marks of compulsory subjects, 600 marks of optional subjects across seven groups, paper duration and MCQ ratio. Free PDF download of the full CE-2016 syllabus.CSS MPT Syllabus (Preliminary Test)The FPSC syllabus for the CSS MCQ-based Preliminary Test (MPT): subjects follow the CSS CE compulsory syllabus, plus the MPT-specific Civics & Ethics and Urdu syllabi. Free PDF download.

National Registration Examination (NRE)

The PM&DC licensing examination that graduates of foreign medical and dental colleges must pass to practise in Pakistan — structure, weightage, passing criteria and the official 2024 syllabus.

NRE for Medical Graduates (MBBS)The official PM&DC National Registration Examination (NRE) 2024 for foreign medical graduates: 200 MCQs (70% clinical, 30% basic sciences), a 20-station Clinical Skills Examination, 60% pass marks and 5-year validity. Free syllabus PDF download.NRE for Dental Graduates (BDS)The official PM&DC Dental National Registration Examination (NRE) 2024 for foreign dental graduates: 200 paper-based MCQs, a two-session Clinical Skills Examination, full discipline weightage and 60% pass marks. Free syllabus PDF download.

MCCQE (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination)

Structure, blueprint, eligibility and an evidence-based study strategy for the MCCQE — the exam that gates residency entry and LMCC licensure in Canada.

MCCQE Structure, Blueprint & Study StrategyEverything international medical graduates need for the MCCQE (formerly MCCQE Part I): 230 MCQs in two 115-question sections, the MCC blueprint and CanMEDS objectives, eligibility and fees, and an evidence-based 180-session study plan. Free official MCC study guide PDF.

SMLE (Saudi Medical Licensure Examination)

Structure, blueprint, eligibility, scoring and exam-day rules for the SMLE — the licensure exam required to practise medicine or enter postgraduate training in Saudi Arabia.

SMLE Structure, Blueprint & Exam-Day GuideEverything you need for the Saudi Medical Licensure Examination (SMLE): 300 MCQs across 3 sections in a 6-hour sitting, the SCFHS blueprint (Medicine 30%, OBGYN 25%, Pediatrics 25%, Surgery 20%), the 560/800 pass score, eligibility, attempts allowed and exam-day rules. Free official SCFHS applicant guide PDF.

DHA (Dubai Health Authority) Licensing Exam

Structure, application process, topics covered and study resources for the DHA licensing exam for General Practitioners — required to practise medicine in Dubai.

DHA Exam for General Practitioners — Structure & Study GuideEverything GPs need for the DHA licensing exam: 150 MCQs in 3 hours, 60% pass score, no negative marking, the Sheryan/DataFlow application process, retake policy, full topic list and reference textbooks. Free official DHA exam guideline PDF.