All You Need to Know About MDCAT

 

What You Need to Do to Get into Medical Field: 

Most medical universities in Pakistan require students to pass an entrance exam, such as the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). The entrance exam tests students' knowledge and skills in subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and English. The exam is usually held once a year, and students who pass the exam can apply to medical universities in Pakistan.

 

3. Application Process: 

Once students have passed the entrance exam, they can apply to the medical university of their choice. The application process usually involves submitting an online application form, along with supporting documents such as academic transcripts, entrance exam scores, and other required documents.

 

4. Merit List: 

After the application deadline has passed, the university will publish a merit list that ranks students based on their academic performance and entrance exam scores. The merit list is used to determine who will be offered admission to the university. 

5. Interview: 

Some medical universities in Pakistan require students to appear for an interview as part of the admission process. The interview is typically conducted by a panel of faculty members, who assess the student's suitability for the program.

 

6. Admission Offer: 

Once the merit list and interviews have been completed, the medical university will offer admission to students based on their ranking in the merit list and performance in the interview. Students who are offered admission must accept the offer and pay the required fees to secure their place in the program.

The admission process for medical universities in Pakistan involves meeting the eligibility criteria, passing an entrance exam, submitting an application, appearing for an interview, and accepting the admission offer. It is a competitive process, and students must prepare well to succeed.

Now let’s have a look on MDCAT,

MDCAT stands for Medical and Dental College Admission Test. It is an entrance exam for students who want to apply to medical or dental colleges in Pakistan. The exam is designed to test the students' knowledge and skills in subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and English. The exam is usually held once a year, and students who pass the exam can apply to medical or dental colleges in Pakistan. The MDCAT exam is administered by the Pakistan Medical Commission. The exam is highly competitive, and students need to prepare well to do well on the exam. The exam format includes multiple-choice questions, and students have a limited amount of time to complete the exam. The exam is an important step for students who want to pursue a career in medicine or dentistry.

Duration of MBBS in Pakistan:

The duration of the MBBS program in Pakistan is usually five years. The program is divided into two parts: pre-clinical and clinical. The pre-clinical part of the program focuses on basic medical sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. The clinical part of the program focuses on clinical medicine, and students are required to complete clinical rotations in hospitals.

Curriculum of MBBS in Pakistan:

The curriculum of the MBBS program in Pakistan is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in medical sciences. The program includes courses in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, and community medicine. In addition to these courses, students are required to complete clinical rotations in hospitals, where they gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating patients.

Career Prospects for MBBS Graduates in Pakistan:

MBBS graduates in Pakistan have a wide range of career prospects. They can work as doctors in hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They can also work in research and development, public health, and medical education. Some MBBS graduates choose to specialize in a particular area of medicine, such as cardiology, neurology, or pediatrics. Specialization requires additional training and education beyond the MBBS program.

Passing Criteria of MDCAT:

The Passing Criteria of MDCAT-2023 have been approved for seeking admission to Medical or Dental colleges:

 

MBBS: 55%

 

BDS: 50%

 

RESULT VALIDITY:

 

About MDCAT 2022 Results:  

PMDC has clearly notIfied that the MDCAT 2022 results are no longer valid for admission to any public or private university.

Ambiguity of Provincial MDCAT:

The MDCAT result 2023 of one province shall be valid for the entire country and shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its examination as per section 17 of the PMDC Act 2022

Mandatory Requirement for Registration Portal (MDCAT-2023):

Candidates are required to upload the 1st Year FSc (Pre-Medical) Marks Sheet/ DMC while submitting their details on the MDCAT Exam Registration portal. The clause clarifies that students do not need to worry about getting their domicile and other documents ready during the registration process. 

Registration Dates for the MDCAT 2023:

Starting date for registrations: 17th July 2023 .

 

Ending date for registrations: 31st July 2023.

 

Registration Fee for the MDCAT 2023:

PMDC has set the following fee for the registration of MDCAT 2023

 

For exam centers in Pakistan: Rs. 6000/- 

 

For International Exam Centers: USD 100$

 

The late fee for International exam centers is set to be USD 150$

 

International Exam Centers for the MDCAT 2023:

To facilitate the international candidates, MDCAT-2023 will be held in two international countries.

1- Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

2- Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

International aspirants are directed to choose one of these two options according to their convenience of visa as well as travelling.

In the end, the MBBS program in Pakistan is a highly competitive and challenging program that prepares students for a career in medicine. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in medical sciences and hands-on experience in clinical medicine. MBBS graduates in Pakistan have a wide range of career prospects and can make a significant contribution to the healthcare sector in Pakistan.

Public Sector Medical Colleges for MBBS 
 

Province	Medical college name	City	No. Of seats
AJK	Poonch medical college	Rawalakot	110
Balochistan	Bolan medical college	Quetta	320
Kpk	Ayub medical college	Abbottabad	270
Kpk	Bannu medical college	Bannu	110
Kpk	Khyber girls medical college	Peshawar	150
Kpk	Nowshera medical college	Nowshera	115
Punjab	Allama Iqbal medical college	Lahore	325
Punjab	Army medical college	Lahore	110
Punjab	King Edward medical college	Lahore	325
Punjab	Nishtar medical college	Multan	300
Punjab	Punjab medical college	Faisalabad	300
Punjab	Sargodha medical college	Sargodha	120
Sindh	Dow medical college	Karachi	350
Sindh	Ghulam Muhammad mahar medical college	Sukkur	100
Sindh	Sindh medical college	Karachi	350

 

Public Sector Medical College BDS

 

Province	Medical College Names	City	No. Of seats
Balochistan	Dental section, bolan medical college	Quetta	54
Kpk	Khyber college of dentistry	Peshawar	100
Punjab	Dental section, Punjab medical college	Faisalabad	65
Punjab	Institute of dentistry, nishtar medical college	Multan	65
Sindh	Bibi Aseefa dental college	Larkana	50
Sindh	Dow dental college	Karachi	50

You can pick the above mentioned public government colleges to persue your medical study in Pakistan.