Islamabad – The MDCAT 2025, the entrance test for admission to medical and dental colleges in Pakistan was held simultaneously across the country today with thousands of students taking part. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) introduced major reforms in the examination system to ensure transparency and merit-based this year.

Exam Schedule and Supervision

  • Examination centers were closed at 9:00 AM.
  • The test began at 10:00 AM and continued until 1:00 PM.
  • Candidates were not allowed to leave the exam centers before 2:00 PM.
  • Supervising authorities emphasized that any cheating or misconduct would result in strict action.
MDCAT

Key Reforms and Transparency Measures

The biggest change was the introduction of a digital question bank this year to ensure transparency in question selection.

  • Universities will now prepare and conduct the exams.
  • PMDC will oversee registration and monitoring.
  • These reforms aim to increase students confidence and enforce a merit-based admission policy nationwide.

MDCAT 2025 Syllabus

The exam covers five subjects which are:

  1. Biology – Genetics, cell biology, human digestive system and the related topics.
  2. Chemistry – Organic reactions, acids, bases and reaction mechanisms.
  3. Physics – Principles of electricity, the magnetism and motion.
  4. English – Grammar, vocabulary and the accuracy of sentence structure.
  5. Logical Reasoning – Analytical thinking and the problem-solving ability.
MDCAT syllabus

Number of Exam Centers and Candidates

So far, more than 97,000 students have registered.

  • The total number of candidates is expected to reach 150,000.
  • 30 exam centers have been set up across the country including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta and other major cities.

Exam Statistics

AspectDetails
Registered Students97,000+ (expected: up to 150,000)
Exam Centers30
Exam Duration10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Number of Subjects5
Supervision SystemPMDC Monitoring + University Conduct

Background and Importance

MDCAT is considered the most challenging and crucial entrance exam in Pakistan as it determines which students gain admission to medical and dental colleges. Every year, thousands of students compete but the success rate remains limited making the competition highly intense.

Education experts say that this year’s reforms will strengthen the exam system and merit-based admissions in the long term.

Summary

  • MDCAT 2025 held nationwide today.
  • 97,000 students participated with numbers expected to reach 150,000.
  • 30 exam centers established emphasizing strict supervision and transparency.
  • Digital question bank introduced, universities now conduct the exam.
  • Syllabus includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning.