The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has dismissed social media claims of an 80% increase in the MDCAT 2025 fee. According to the official statement, the fee has only increased from Rs8,000 in 2024 to Rs9,000 in 2025 — a rise of 12.5%, not 80%.
MDCAT 2025 Exam Date and Conducting Universities
The Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025. PMDC will regulate the test, while nominated universities will conduct it:
- Punjab: University of Health Sciences, Lahore
- Sindh: Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
- Balochistan: Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta
- ICT, AJK, GB & Riyadh (KSA): Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad
Why the Fee Increased
PMDC stated the fee adjustment was due to:
- Rising printing costs
- Enhanced security protocols
- Logistics & seating arrangements
- Payments for examiners, invigilators, and staff
Despite inflation, PMDC says it aims to keep MDCAT 2025 affordable and accessible for all candidates.
MDCAT 2025 Paper Pattern & Syllabus
The PMDC MDCAT 2025 syllabus will remain uniform nationwide, developed in consultation with all provinces. The paper will be in English, in paper format, and without negative marking.
- Biology: 81 MCQs
- Chemistry: 45 MCQs
- Physics: 36 MCQs
- English: 9 MCQs
- Logical Reasoning: 9 MCQs
Registration Schedule & Important Dates
- Registration Start: August 8, 2025
- Deadline (Regular Fee): August 25, 2025
- Deadline (Late Fee): September 1, 2025
- Registration Portal: mdcat.pmdc.pk
One test city must be selected carefully during registration, as changes won’t be allowed later and incomplete applications will be rejected automatically.
Province-Based Test Centre Policy & Controversy
In June 2025, PMDC decided candidates must appear in their respective provinces. The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) opposed this, saying it could disadvantage students from less-developed regions. PMDC has not withdrawn the policy.
Conclusion
The PMDC MDCAT 2025 fee hike rumors were exaggerated. With just a 12.5% increase, PMDC assures affordability, fairness, and quality in the medical entrance exam. Students are advised to register early, prepare as per the official syllabus, and track deadlines to avoid last-minute issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PMDC will regulate the syllabus and standards, while provincial universities conduct the test.
Rs9,000 for local candidates.
Yes, available on the PMDC website.
No.
The test has 180 MCQs, each worth 1 mark.
Usually around 65%, but check the latest PMDC policy.
Yes, CNIC/B-Form or passport is mandatory.
No, it is valid only for the year in which it is taken.
