MDCAT 2024 Result & Admission Guide: Latest Updates, Merit, and Next Steps 🩺
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024 has concluded, and students across Pakistan are now focused on the results, merit lists, and admission procedures. This updated guide provides the latest facts, merit formulas, top scores, and clear steps to help you secure your seat in a medical or dental college.
Checking the MDCAT 2024 Result
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024 was conducted on September 22, 2024. The results were officially announced shortly after. To check your result, you should visit the official website of the university or body responsible for your region, such as:
University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore: For students who appeared in Punjab.
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad: For students in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Balochistan Medical College (BMC), Quetta: For students in Balochistan.
Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar: For students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi: For those who appeared in NUMS-affiliated colleges.
🔍 MDCAT 2024 Result Updates
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SZABMU (Islamabad): A total of 22,557 students applied, and 21,858 appeared for MDCAT across Pakistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
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Punjab (UHS): Around 58,379 candidates appeared in the exam; female candidates (≈ 40,363) outnumbered male candidates (≈ 18,016).
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Sindh (Dow University): 38,041 students appeared, out of which 22,366 qualified — a success rate of ≈ 58.8%.
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KPK (KMU): 42,329 students registered, 41,671 appeared. The top score was 194/200, while the second highest was 193/200. The passing criteria remain 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS.
📏 MDCAT Aggregate Formula (PMDC)
Admission is not based on MDCAT marks alone. The aggregate percentage is calculated as:
\text{Aggregate %} = \left(\frac{\text{MDCAT Marks}}{200} \times 50\%\right) + (\text{FSc %} \times 40\%) + (\text{Matric %} \times 10\%)-
MDCAT = 50%
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FSc / Intermediate = 40%
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Matric / O-Level = 10%
🌟 MDCAT 2024 Highlights
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In Punjab, two female students from Lahore scored 199/200 — the highest score nationwide.
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In KPK, 670 candidates scored between 181–200 marks, showing just how competitive the test is.
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Thousands of students scored in the mid-range (140–160), reflecting tough competition for government colleges.
🎯 Closing Merits of Top Colleges (2024-25)
Although the official final closing merits are still being updated, past records give a clear picture of competition:
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Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Lahore → ≈ 95.2%
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Nishtar Medical University (NMU), Multan → ≈ 95.1%
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Army Medical College (AMC), Rawalpindi → ≈ 94.8%
👉 These figures show that students aiming for top public medical colleges need an aggregate above 94–95%.
🚀 What To Do After the Result
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Check Your Aggregate → Calculate your percentage using the official formula.
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Choose Colleges Smartly → Apply to a mix: dream colleges, realistic options, and safe bets.
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Prepare Your Documents → CNIC/B-Form, domicile, Matric & FSc certificates, recent photographs.
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Track University Portals → Merit lists, admission schedules, and interview calls are posted online.
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Interview Preparation (if required) → Be ready to talk about your motivation, academic record, and career goals.
❓ MDCAT 2024 FAQs
1. Is MDCAT 2024 valid for private colleges?
Yes, MDCAT is compulsory for both public and private medical/dental colleges.
2. Can I apply for re-checking?
Yes, most universities allow re-totaling applications within a limited time after result announcement.
3. How important are FSc marks?
Very important — they make up 40% of your aggregate.
4. How many students appeared in MDCAT 2024?
Over 200,000 candidates nationwide.
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