MDCAT 2022 [ Entire Information, Latest UPDATES ]

Among the global professions, the profession of a doctor is considered sacred, honorable, and a duty of service. In Pakistan, students after F.Sc (Pre-medical) surely dream of being admitted to medical colleges. We have been offering here a comprehensive guide to MDCAT 2022.

PMC MDCAT Exam 2022:

This year, MDCAT Exam will be held on November 13, 2022, while 44K from KPK, 80K from Punjab and 42K students from Sindh will take part in it.

PMC MDCAT Examining Bodies Structure:

  • MDCAT 2022 conducting bodies

  • UHS: For Punjab students

  • KMU: For Kpk Students

  • Dow University: For Sindh students

  • Bolan University: For Balochistan Students.

  • Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University: For Islamabad Students.

Important:- This year, MDCAT 2022 Conduct provisionally, According to PMC Syllabus.

  • Test Will Be conducted Provincially (Same Day in Punjab KPK and GB) and some other same day in Sindh and Balochistan late due to high floods

  • The syllabus and Paper pattern will be the same as that of PMC

  • The test will be conducted by Govt Uni of the respective Province

  • There will be a physical Paper-pen based exam.

MDCAT Merit Criteria Will be

  • MDCAT 50%

  • Fsc 40% (Didn’t tell whether whole fsc or sciences)

  • Matric 10%

This year, Additional marks will be given to Hufaaz and Special Students to appreciate them.

Pass

  • MBBS 55%

  • BDS 45%

Conclusion

The test will be conducted According to PMC Syllabus. So you must prepare PMC Syllabus. universities are only conducting bodies.

UHS MDCAT Past Papers (Coming Soon)

 PMC MDCAT 2022 [ EXAM SCHEDULE ]:

The National MDCAT test will be conducted by PMC, approximately three to four months after the F.Sc examination. MDCAT 2022 will be held online by Nov 2022. In Pakistan, MDCAT is a mandatory requirement to get admission to medical and dental colleges.

CandidateSchedule
Local & International13th– 20th November 2022

MDCAT VENUES:

Several nationwide examination centers will be set up across Pakistan, including Gilgit Baltistan and AJK. There will be 21 locations for the exam nationally, while internationally, there will be 9 locations. a list of these locations is published below:

MDCAT NATIONAL VENUES:

INTERNATIONAL MDCAT VENUES:

Eligibility Criteria for MDCAT:

The eligibility criteria for MDCAT are as follows:

  • Entire Pakistanis Nationals, overseas Pakistanis, and foreign nationals are legitimately eligible to register for and attempt the MDCAT exam.
  • For MDCAT 2022 registration, F.Sc/HSSC/A level results/degrees are not required.
  • There are some limits for candidates, to appear only once in the MDCAT exam per calendar year.

PREPARATIONS: [STRUCTURE, STANDARDS, AND SETTING] FOR UHS MDCAT 2022 EXAMS:

The MDCAT exam is a computer-based multiple-choice exam, will be administered in the English. The test will consist of 200 multiple choice questions based on the following weighting:

SubjectNo. of MCQs
Biology68
Chemistry54
Physics54
English18
Logical Reasoning6
Total
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy20%
Moderate60%
Hard20%
COGNITION LEVEL
Recall70%
Application30%

DURATION OF THE MDCAT EXAMS:

  • The exam will last for three hours and 30 mins.

  • All papers will maintain the same level of difficulty and cognition.

PASSING CRITERIA [MDCAT EXAM]:

It is recommended by dental & medical colleges in Pakistan to The national academic board to lower MDCAT pass percentages for dental admissions as a result of two recent conferences.

Now, The Board has directed National Medical to collect the average MDCAT exam scores from the provinces and Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

Based on an analysis requested from provinces, the MDCAT Pass Marks for the BDS Program has been lowered to 55%. The council held its 12th meeting on 27th June 2022.

MDCAT PASS PERCENTAGES FOR RECENT EXAMS:

  • 65% (130 out of 200) for admission into Medical Colleges

  • 55% (110 out of 200) for admission into Dental Colleges

This year, the PMC website is offering an equivalence score calculator for students who took the 2021 test and want to use their 2021 scores for the 2022-23 admissions.

This year, the MDCAT is now offered online, allowing students to plan their MDCAT on their own time. It can also be postponed to another date if the student falls ill one day before the chosen date. The same test is administered in public and private medical schools.

MDCAT TIMELINE:

EXAM SCHEDULING BY STUDENTS8th AUG – 17th AUG
Issuance of roll number slips18th Aug – 25th Aug

This year there will be different versions of the MDCAT tests. To accommodate more than 130,000 students, more than one test (maybe three, four, or even more) can be held.

Students will only take the test at the centers listed above. Once the student has completed the MDCAT test, the results will be displayed on the computer screen.

TUTORIAL, MOCK & PRACTICE TESTS [MDCAT]:

NOW, A free online mock test and guide to taking the exam will be made available to students in August 2022 as part of the student registration fee. Students with an understanding of the level of questions expected for the actual MDCAT exam. Students can take several mock tests for practice.

MDCAT REGISTRATION & SCHEDULING PRE-EXAM:

  • Registration will be canceled if incorrect information is provided during registration.

  • Exams will be scheduled for candidates according to their choice of 1st and 2nd choice centers and First Come – First Serve basis from the date of fee clearance. A system will schedule students to the next closest center if a center’s capacity has been reached.

  • In addition to successfully registering, candidates may log into their PMC Exams Account to view their scheduled date and center.

  • During the Scheduling Window between 8th August and 17th August 2022, candidates may change their scheduled date or both dates and centers to any of their choice subject to space availability.

  • After the Scheduling Window has closed, roll number slips will be issued to all candidates according to the final scheduling dates between 18th August 2022 and 25th August 2022.

  RESCHEDULING [DURING] EXAMS POLICY

  • The only cases that will be considered for rescheduling and absenteeism are those related to medical emergencies, accidents, natural disasters, and conflicts between MDCAT exam dates and other exams.

  • If the candidate is absent on their scheduled exam date, rescheduling will be based solely on the availability of a future date and will not be an absolute right.

SOPS [ RESCHEDULING DURING EXAMS ]:

The scheduling option is expected to reopen on September 6, 2022, and allow candidates to directly reschedule their exams in the event of an emergency or health concern.

If space is available, a candidate may only reschedule their exam within 72 hours or 3 days of their originally scheduled exam date OR within 24 hours or 1 day of missing their originally scheduled exam.

If an emergency requires a rescheduling and no future dates are available at any center in the same province, the candidate may request an Emergency Rescheduling through the Complaint Management System (https://cmspmc.com/registerComplaint.aspx).

EXAM CONDUCT [ MDCAT ]:

Mandatory Requirement: Please bring your original identity document (CNIC/ Passport/ POR /B form/NICOP) plus a Hard copy of the COVID Vaccination certificate to the exam center. No student will be allowed to sit in the exam without identity verification with corresponding original documents and a COVID Vaccination certificate.

Students will have to follow NCOC COIVID guidelines as advised.

The MDCAT latest updates section can be found below.

MDCAT [ LATEST UPDATES ]:

The latest News about MDCAT is available here in this section.

  • In order to pass the MDCAT, a score of 55% is required.

  • In order to be considered for admission to any public or private medical college with notified quota seats, candidates must have passed the MDCAT examination.

  • Each province will conduct a merit-based admission process for all public colleges between November and December.

  • Candidates are advised to gain a broad conceptual understanding of all topics from any resource.

  • MBBS.COM.PK is the only website that offers the best books for preparing for the National MDCAT examination.

Merit calculation [ MDCAT ]:

The merit calculation for admission to medical schools has now been revised.

At the next admission, a credit will be based solely on the student’s grades in science electives. As a result of government policy. These subjects include biology, physics, and chemistry. The policy applies to all students pursuing their F.Sc as well as students applying for their F.Sc in their final year. F.Sc or A-level results. To ensure that there is no discrimination when calculating merit, please note that applicants must have achieved an overall score of 65% or more on their HSSC certificate.

START National MDCAT Preparation Today, get the Entry test Book for MDCAT by mbbs.com.pk according to the PMC Syllabus For National MDCAT.

It is the dream of every pre-medical student to become a doctor. Would you like to become one of the best doctors in the world?

The answer is obviously yes. MDCAT is the first step in the medical school admissions process. You must develop an exceptional study strategy to secure your place at MBBS. Here I give you a guide on how to achieve top marks in the MDCAT. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the MDCAT.

A statement from the Vice-Chairman will clear up any confusion you may have, and this is the quick answer to a commonly asked question.

  • This examination cannot be canceled

  • There may be changes to the entry test procedure.

  • We can conduct exams through online technology.

UHS – PMC MDCAT 2022:

PMDC Admission Latest Updates are:

  • It is the responsibility of the Admissions Board to administer a single admissions test for students seeking admission to medical or dental colleges in Pakistan on a date approved by the PMC Entrance Test Council. This test is mandatory for all students seeking admission to medical or dental schools.
  • Students who do not pass the MDCAT before obtaining admission cannot be awarded a medical degree in Pakistan.
  • Admission to medical or dental programs run by public sector medical schools will be regulated according to provisional government policy.

PREPARATION TIPS FOR MDCAT 2022:

There are some tips to get High marks in MDCAT 2022.

  • Always prefer to learn from textbooks.
  • In order to complete a long course of study in a short time, self-study is an essential part.
  • It would be helpful if you didn’t have to deal with these daily renovations. Rumors of this kind surface every year. Be patient and wait for the official notification.
  • Learn the shortlist and simple concepts your teacher writes on the board in preparation for the entrance exam.
  • A freshman should not be confused or depressed by the quick responsiveness of repeat offenders, and repeat offenders should refrain from tripping up freshmen by flaunting their quick answers and concepts
  • Obviously, there’s a huge difference between studying for F.Sc(cramming mindset) and studying for MDCAT (Conceptual mindset).
  • The stress factor is the biggest problem. Solve it by convincing yourself that you are the only one who will rise above it all.
  • You must pray five times a day because success is a gift from Allah and when Allah is with you nothing can stand in your way.

MDCAT BOOKS [UPDATED]:

MDCAT books are very important for preparation. These are some best MDCAT books.

  • MDCAT Books from Urdu Bazaar – Lahore
  • Physics Punjab Text Book Board
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Biology

PMC MDCAT PATTERN [LATEST UPDATED]:

MDCAT throughout Pakistan is operated by the PMC. However, private medical schools may administer admission tests separately. The Token Distribution is here, with a total of 210 MCQs.

  •  68 MCQs Biology
  •  54 MCQs Chemistry
  •  54 MCQs Physics
  •  18 MCQs English
  •  6 Logical Reasoning MCQs

A negative assessment policy does not apply to admission tests. Feel free to comment if you have any questions. We’re here to help.

FAQS [MDCAT]:

Below, There are some answers to your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

The result will be announced on October 7, 2022, and will be available on the PMC Student Online Portal. The reported and issued MDCAT test result is final.

A candidate’s MDCAT score is valid for a period of two years from the date of the test. If an individual retakes the MDCAT during this period, the individual may use the higher score obtained to apply to medical or dental school.

An exam review related to the MDCAT total score will be available. Immediately after the result is announced, the review request window will open. Candidates who pay the prescribed fee will have the opportunity to review the exam (the result of their MDCAT).

Thanks & Reference Credits : www.pmc.gov.pk