MDCAT Test Date 2027 – PMDC Medical & Dental Entry Test Schedule
Quick answer: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has not yet announced the MDCAT 2027 test date. The last test, MDCAT 2026, was held on Sunday 20 September 2026, after PM&DC moved it from Sunday 16 August 2026. We will add the 2027 date here the day PM&DC publishes it.
- PM&DC has not yet announced the MDCAT 2027 test date, registration window or syllabus.
- MDCAT 2026 took place on Sunday 20 September 2026, after being moved from 16 August.
- MDCAT is held once a year and conducted province-wise, for example by UHS Lahore in Punjab.
- Watch the public notices on pmdc.pk for the official 2027 announcement.
Which MDCAT schedule is this?
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is the single entry test for MBBS and BDS admission in Pakistan. PM&DC sets the national test date, syllabus and rules, and the test is conducted province-wise by designated universities (for example, UHS Lahore conducts it in Punjab). It is held once a year.
This page tracks the next MDCAT. Right now that is MDCAT 2027, for which no official date exists yet. The MDCAT 2026 dates below are past dates, kept for reference so you can see how last year’s schedule worked.
MDCAT 2027 test date: status
Status: awaited. PM&DC has not released any notice for MDCAT 2027 – no test date, registration window or syllabus notice. We do not publish expected or “likely” dates. As soon as PM&DC issues the official notice on pmdc.pk, this page will show the test date, registration dates and fee.
MDCAT 2026 timeline (past – for reference only)
| Step | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| PM&DC public notice announcing MDCAT 2026 | 19 May 2026 | Tuesday |
| PM&DC notice rescheduling the test (on the Prime Minister’s direction) | 6 Aug 2026 | Thursday |
| Original test date (cancelled) | 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday |
| MDCAT 2026 held | 20 Sep 2026 | Sunday |
PM&DC’s May notice said the MDCAT 2026 syllabus would be the same as MDCAT 2025. Results are issued by the conducting university of each province; in Punjab, UHS announced the result a few days after the test.
How to check the MDCAT 2027 date when it is announced
- Visit pmdc.pk and open the public notices / press releases on the home page.
- Look for a notice titled “MDCAT-2027” (date announcement, registration or syllabus).
- Register only through the official MDCAT portal linked from pmdc.pk, and keep checking for changes – in 2026 the date was moved once.
Related schedules
Also see the 2nd year date sheet 2027 (FSc pre-medical students), the UHS date sheet, the NUST NET test date 2027, the HEC LAT test date and the NTS test schedule. All Pakistan exams: Pakistan date sheets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MDCAT 2027 test date?
It has not been announced yet. PM&DC has not issued any MDCAT 2027 notice. This page will be updated as soon as it does.
When was MDCAT 2026 held?
On Sunday 20 September 2026. It was first set for Sunday 16 August 2026 and was rescheduled by PM&DC’s notice of 6 August 2026.
Why was MDCAT 2026 postponed?
PM&DC said the test was rescheduled on the direction of the Prime Minister, in the public interest. All other terms of the exam stayed the same.
Who conducts the MDCAT?
PM&DC sets the national date and rules; the test is conducted in each province by a designated university, such as UHS Lahore in Punjab.
Is MDCAT held more than once a year?
No. MDCAT is held once a year for MBBS and BDS admissions.
Where will the official MDCAT 2027 date be published?
On the PM&DC website, pmdc.pk, as a public notice or press release.
Has PM&DC announced the MDCAT 2027 syllabus?
Not yet. PM&DC has not issued any MDCAT 2027 notice, including the syllabus. For 2026, PM&DC kept the same syllabus as MDCAT 2025.
Where do I register for MDCAT 2027?
Only through the official MDCAT portal linked from pmdc.pk, once PM&DC opens registration.
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Check PM&DC notices for MDCAT 2027