Question 1

What is the official PMDC aggregate formula for MBBS/BDS admissions in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) statutory formula calculates admission merit as: 50% MDCAT score + 40% FSc Pre-Medical (HSSC) + 10% Matriculation (SSC). Each component is normalized to its percentage before applying weights.

Question 2

What is the minimum passing threshold for MDCAT 2025-2026?

Accepted Answer

Under PMDC statutory regulations, candidate students must obtain a minimum of 55% marks (110/200) in MDCAT for MBBS admission eligibility and at least 50% marks (100/200) for BDS eligibility.

Question 3

How is the NUMS Medical aggregate calculated?

Accepted Answer

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) evaluates candidates using: 50% NUMS Entry Test + 40% FSc Pre-Medical + 10% Matriculation, applicable for Army Medical College (AMC) and affiliated private military colleges.

Question 4

What formula does UET ECAT use for Engineering admissions?

Accepted Answer

University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore and affiliated Punjab public engineering colleges use: 33% ECAT Entry Test + 50% FSc Pre-Engineering + 17% Matriculation score.

Question 5

Can O-Levels and A-Levels students use this merit calculator?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cambridge O/A-Levels students must first obtain their official IBCC Equivalence Certificate marks and enter their total and obtained equivalent marks into the Matric and FSc input fields respectively.

Examination Component	Weight	Aggregate Contribution
MDCAT / ECAT Entry Test	50%	43.00%
FSc Pre-Medical / Pre-Engineering	40%	35.82%
Matriculation / O-Level Equivalence	10%	9.27%

MDCAT & ECAT Merit Calculator

Academic Score Inputs

Statutory Component Breakdown

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