PMDC MDCAT Registration 2024-2025 Last Date Announced

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has released the schedule and details for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024. This exam is mandatory for students aspiring to gain admission to MBBS and BDS programs in various institutions across Pakistan and internationally. This article provides a full guide on PMDC MDCAT Registration, Exam Centers, Registration Fees, Exam Structure and Complete Registration Process.

PMDC MDCAT Registration 2024-2025 Important Dates

The MDCAT-2024 is scheduled for Sunday, 22nd September 2024. This paper-based test will be held simultaneously at multiple national and international centers. Here are the important dates to keep in mind:

Exam Centers and Conducting Universities

The test will be conducted by admitting universities across different provinces, Islamabad, and Gilgit Baltistan. The universities and their respective centres are:

PMDC MDCAT Registration Fees

The registration fees for the exam are as follows:

The MDCAT card is valid for three years from the date of the exam. Candidates can retake the MDCAT within this period and use the highest attained score for applying to medical or dental colleges.

Exam Cities and Stations

The MDCAT-2024 will be conducted in the following cities/stations, subject to a viable number of applicants:

• ICT: Islamabad
• Punjab: Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujrat, Rahim Yar Khan
• Sindh: Karachi, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Sukkur
• KPK: Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Lower Dir
• AJ&K: Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Rawalakot
• Baluchistan: Quetta
• Gilgit Baltistan: Konodass
• International: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Dubai (UAE)

Candidates are advised to choose the nearest city/station for their convenience as the selected center cannot be changed once chosen.

Exam Structure

The MDCAT exam will be a multiple-choice, paper-based exam conducted in English. It will consist of 200 MCQs distributed as follows:

The difficulty level of the questions is categorized into easy, moderate, and hard, focusing on recall, application, and cognition. The syllabus for MDCAT-2024 is competitive and will be available on the PM&DC website: www.pmdc.pk.

PMDC MDCAT Registration Process

Applying for the MDCAT-2024 involves several steps. Here is a detailed guide to help you through the process:

Visit the PM&DC Website

• Open your web browser and go to the official Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) website: www.pmdc.pk.

Access the Online Registration Portal

• On the homepage, look for the MDCAT-2024 registration link, available starting from 5th August 2024.
• Click on the link to access the online registration portal.

Create an Account

• If you are a new user, you must create an account. Click on the ‘Register’ or ‘Sign Up’ button.
• Fill in the required information such as your name, email address, and contact number.
• Set a password for your account and submit the registration form.
• You will receive a confirmation email. Verify your account by clicking on the link provided in the email.

Fill in the Application Form

• Log in to your account using your email address and password.
• Once logged in, you will be directed to the MDCAT-2024 application form.
• Fill in the required details, including your personal information, educational background, and choice of examination centre.
• Make sure all information is accurate and complete.

Upload Required Documents

• Upload scanned copies of the required documents. This typically includes:
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • CNIC/B-Form or Passport
  • Matriculation/SSC certificate
  • Intermediate/HSSC certificate (if available)
• Ensure the documents are clear and legible.

Pay the Registration Fee

• Proceed to the payment section.
• Pay the registration fee using the available payment methods. The fee for the exam in Pakistan is Rs. 8,000, and for international centres, it is Rs. 40,000.
• If you are registering late (20th to 26th August 2024), you will need to pay the late registration fee of Rs. 12,000 (Pakistan) or Rs. 50,000 (international centres).

Review and Submit

• Review all the information you have entered to ensure it is correct.
• After confirming the details, submit your application form.

Confirmation and Admit Card

• Once your application is submitted and the payment is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email.
• Your admit card will be downloadable on the PM&DC website a few days before the exam. The admit card will contain details of your exam centre and other important instructions.

Prepare for the Exam

• Download and print your admit card.
• Review the syllabus and exam pattern available on the PM&DC website.
• Prepare thoroughly for the exam.