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MEDICAL & DENTAL COLLEGE'S ADMISSION TEST (MDCAT) punjab
1. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore shall conduct the test on behalf of the Government of the Punjab. The Admission Process starts every year with an advertisement in the major newspapers of the country. It usually appears on the Last Sunday of June or First Sunday of July. The advertisement is also uploaded on UHS website. According to the Regulations of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, it is MANDATORY for Punjab domiciled candidates to appear in the Admission Test for admission to MBBS/BDS in any Public or Private Medical / Dental Institution of Punjab.
WEIGHTAGE FORMULA:
According to the Regulations of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, the merit of an applicant shall be worked out by adding the marks in following ratio:
• Matriculation (SSC) / Equivalent – 10%
• Intermediate (Pre-Medical)/Equivalent – 40%
• Admission Test – 50%
ELIGIBILITY:
At least 60% (660/1100) marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent examination. Those awaiting result can also apply.
WHO CAN APPLY:Those having domicile of Punjab and Islamabad (ICT). Candidates of Gilgit-Baltistan and Foreigners / Overseas/ Dual Nationals if they have not passed SAT II/American MCAT
WHO CANNOT APPLY:Candidates of other provinces who will appear in the Entry Test of their respective province. Candidates of Azad Jammu & Kashmir - who will appear in the State Entry Test of AJK and Candidates from FATA - who will appear in the Entry Test of KPK
AGE LIMIT AND NUMBER OF CHANCES :As per PMDC regulations , there is NO AGE LIMIT for admission to medical / dental institutions. Provincial Admission Test is held once a year. Test result is valid for one year only.
FORMAT OF ADMISSION TEST:One paper containing 220 MCQs – four options with single best answer – divided into Four Sections, namely:
• Biology (88 MCQs) • Chemistry (58 MCQs) • Physics (44 MCQs) • English (30 MCQs) DURATION & MARKS OF ADMISSION TESTThe duration of Test shall be 150 minutes (2½ Hrs.) Each questions carries Five (05) Marks. The total marks of the test shall be 1100. Each questions carries Five (05) Marks. The total marks of the test shall be 1100.
There shall be Negative Marking in the test. For each correct answer, five (05) marks will be awarded and for each incorrect answer, one (01) mark will be deducted from the total score. There shall be no deduction on not attempting a question.
PASS MARKS:According to PMDC Regulations, there shall be NO PASS MARKS in the Admission Test. No candidate shall be declared Pass or Fail. Instead, total marks obtained by a candidate shall be declared.
HOW TO APPLY :The MDCAT applications shall be filled online. The candidate needs not to go anywhere to get the application form.
ADMISSION TEST FEE :Rs. 500/- will be charged from each candidate who will appear in the Admission Test.
CHOICE OF CITY FOR THE TEST :The candidate can select one out of 13 cities from where he/she wishes to appear in the Admission Test.
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