The Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 is an important entrance exam for students who want to pursue medical and dental education in Pakistan.
For candidates in Sindh, the MDCAT 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026. In Karachi, examination centres have been arranged at NED University of Engineering and Technology and Dow University of Health Sciences, Ojha Campus.
📅 MDCAT 2026 Date
🗓️ Date: September 20, 2026
📍 Province: Sindh
🏙️ Karachi Centres: NED University and Dow University Ojha Campus
⏱️ Test Duration: 3 hours
The exam was previously scheduled for August 16 but was later rescheduled to September 20.
🏫 MDCAT 2026 Karachi Test Centres
Students appearing in Karachi will take the examination at these designated centres:
🏛️ 1. NED University of Engineering and Technology
NED University is one of the designated MDCAT examination centres in Karachi.
🏥 2. Dow University of Health Sciences – Ojha Campus
The Dow University of Health Sciences Ojha Campus is another designated examination centre for MDCAT candidates in Karachi.
📚 What Should Students Do Before the Test?
Students should carefully check their roll number slip, assigned examination centre and reporting instructions before leaving for the test.
✅ Important Points
- 🪪 Keep your required identification and examination documents ready.
- 📄 Check your roll number slip carefully.
- 📍 Confirm your assigned Karachi test centre before exam day.
- ⏰ Reach the centre according to the reporting time given by the authorities.
- ✏️ Follow all examination-centre instructions.
- 📚 Revise important Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other MDCAT topics.
- 🚗 Plan your travel in advance because traffic may be heavy around examination centres.
📝 MDCAT 2026 Test Pattern
According to the PM&DC public notice, MDCAT 2026 is a paper-based multiple-choice test in English. It consists of 180 MCQs with no negative marking. The distribution is:
| Subject | MCQs |
|---|---|
| 🧬 Biology | 81 |
| 🧪 Chemistry | 45 |
| ⚛️ Physics | 36 |
| 📖 English | 9 |
| 🧠 Logical Reasoning | 9 |
| Total | 180 |
🌟 Final Words
MDCAT is an important step for students planning to enter medical and dental colleges. Karachi candidates should check their official examination details carefully and arrive at their assigned centre on time.
For the latest changes, students should follow announcements from PM&DC and the relevant Sindh testing authorities. PM&DC’s current notices include the MDCAT 2026 rescheduling announcement.
❓ FAQs
1. When will MDCAT 2026 be held in Sindh?
MDCAT 2026 in Sindh is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
2. Where will MDCAT 2026 be held in Karachi?
The designated Karachi centres include NED University and Dow University of Health Sciences, Ojha Campus.
3. How long is the MDCAT 2026 test?
The test duration is 3 hours.
4. How many MCQs are included?
The MDCAT 2026 paper contains 180 MCQs.
5. Is there negative marking?
According to the PM&DC public notice, there is no negative marking.
6. Should students check their centre before the exam?
Yes. Candidates should carefully check their roll number slip and assigned centre before exam day.
