🩺 NUMS MDCAT-2026 — Registration Open | For Admissions in MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27 | National University of Medical Sciences | Test Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 10:00 AM | Registration Starts: 18 May 2026 | Regular Deadline: 22 June 2026 (Rs 7,500) | Late Deadline: 29 June 2026 (Rs 8,500) | KSA Centre: Rs 40,000/50,000 | Constituent, Affiliated & Armed Forces Administered Medical & Dental Colleges | Apply Online at numspak.edu.pk
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Regular Registration Deadline: 22 June 2026 | Late Registration: 29 June 2026 | Test Date: 23 August 2026
🩺 NUMS MDCAT-2026 — Registration Open | For Admissions in MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), as the Admitting University, has opened registration for the NUMS MDCAT-2026 Entry Test for admission to MBBS and BDS programs for Session 2026-27 in its Constituent, Affiliated, and all Military (Armed Forces) Administered Medical and Dental Colleges. The subject test is mandatory for admission in all the above-mentioned Medical & Dental Colleges.
Online registration starts on Monday, 18 May 2026 with the regular deadline on Monday, 22 June 2026 by 1600 hours (Rs 7,500) and late registration until Monday, 29 June 2026 by 1600 hours (Rs 8,500). The test will be held on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 10:00 AM PST simultaneously at all local and international exam centres. To download the Advertisement, visit the NUMS website.
📅 Schedule of NUMS MDCAT-2026
| Events | Schedule / Fee |
|---|---|
| Online Registration for Entry Test Starts | Monday, 18 May 2026 |
| Online Registration for Entry Test Ends | Monday, 22 June 2026 by 1600 Hours |
| Online Registration for Entry Test with Late Fee Ends | Monday, 29 June 2026 by 1600 Hours |
| NUMS MDCAT-2026 Exam | Sunday, 23 August 2026 — 10:00 AM* |
*The test will be conducted simultaneously at all Local Exam Centres at 10:00 AM PST. Time for test at International Centre will be indicated on the admit card.
💰 Fee Structure
| Category of Seats | Regular Fee (PKR) | Late Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Local Centres | 7,500/- | 8,500/- |
| KSA (International Centre) | 40,000/- | 50,000/- |
🏛️ About National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) is Pakistan's premier federal public sector medical university, established to achieve excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare. Headquartered in Rawalpindi, NUMS serves as the admitting and degree-awarding university for a wide network of constituent, affiliated, and Armed Forces administered medical and dental colleges across Pakistan.
NUMS was established through an Act of Parliament and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC), and other relevant regulatory bodies. The university is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of medical education, conducting centralized entry tests, designing curricula, overseeing examinations, and awarding degrees to graduates from its affiliated institutions.
The NUMS network includes some of the most prestigious medical institutions in Pakistan, including Army Medical College Rawalpindi (one of the oldest and most respected medical colleges in the country), CMH Medical Colleges across multiple cities, Bahria University Medical & Dental College, Fazaia Medical College, Foundation University Medical College, and the NUST School of Health Sciences. The university also operates its own research centres, graduate programs, and specialized training initiatives.
Key features of NUMS include:
- Centralized Admission System: NUMS conducts the MDCAT entry test for all its constituent, affiliated, and Armed Forces administered medical and dental colleges, ensuring a transparent and merit-based admission process.
- Quality Assurance: The university maintains rigorous academic standards, standardized curricula, and uniform examination systems across all affiliated institutions.
- Research Excellence: NUMS promotes medical research through its research centres, faculty development programs, and collaboration with national and international institutions.
- Military & Civil Integration: Uniquely positioned to integrate military-administered medical education with the national medical education framework under one academic umbrella.
- International Recognition: NUMS degrees are recognized internationally, and the university maintains collaborations with medical universities and research institutions worldwide.
- Multiple Campuses & Centres: With exam centres across 15+ cities in Pakistan and internationally in KSA, NUMS ensures accessibility for students from all regions.
As the admitting university for NUMS MDCAT-2026, NUMS is committed to providing a fair, transparent, and efficient entry test process that selects the most capable and deserving candidates for the medical and dental profession. The university's vision is to be a global leader in medical education, research, and healthcare, producing competent, ethical, and compassionate healthcare professionals who serve Pakistan and humanity.
🏥 Medical & Dental Colleges Under NUMS MDCAT-2026
NUMS being the Admitting University will conduct the Entry Test for admission in the following Constituent, Affiliated, and all Military (Armed Forces) Administered Medical and Dental Colleges:
🏛️ NUMS Constituent Medical College
- Army Medical College, Rawalpindi (For Medical Cadets Only)
🦷 NUMS Constituent Dental College
- Dental Section Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
🏥 NUMS Private Sector Medical Colleges
- CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur Cantt
- CMH Kharian Medical College, Kharian Cantt
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore Cantt
- CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, Multan Cantt
- HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences, Taxila Cantt
- Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences, Malir Cantt
- Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta Cantt
- Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt
🦷 NUMS Private Sector Dental Colleges
- CIMS Dental College, Multan
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore Cantt
- HITEC Dental College, Taxila Cantt
- Quetta College of Dentistry
🎖️ Armed Forces Administered Medical Colleges
- Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi
- Bahria University College of Medicine, Islamabad
- Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad
- Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Karachi
- Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad
- NUST School of Health Sciences, Islamabad
🦷 Armed Forces Administered Dental Colleges
- Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi
- Foundation University College of Dentistry, Islamabad
✅ Basic Qualification / Eligibility
- Citizenship: The candidates having valid citizenship of Pakistan / Overseas Pakistanis / Dual Nationals / Foreign Nationals can appear in NUMS MDCAT-2026.
- Academic Status: FSc/HSSC/A-Levels/12th Grade and candidate result awaiting can apply for NUMS MDCAT-2026.
- Age Requirement: Candidates below 18 years of age are required to have a valid Juvenile Card issued by NADRA.
- Test Validity: Only NUMS MDCAT-2026 being held on 23rd August 2026 will be valid for admission in MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27 in NUMS Constituent, Affiliated, and all Military (Armed Forces) Administered Medical and Dental Colleges.
📝 How to Apply — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Registration Form for NUMS MDCAT-2026 shall be filled online only. Follow the steps below:
🔐 Initial Signup (First-Time Registration)
- Click on Signup for first-time registration.
- Enter your full name (as per SSC/O-Level/10th Grade Certificate).
- Enter your active/functional email address.
- Select Country code and enter Valid & Correct Mobile Number of applicant or parents only.
- Enter captcha and click on Register/Signup.
- After registration, Password will appear on display screen. (Please save your password).
📋 Online Registration Application — 5 Steps
Step 1: Test Center Country
Click on "Select Test Country" to choose your desired country in which you want to appear in NUMS MDCAT-2026. After selecting desired Country click "Select Country".
Step 2: Pay Fee Via (Kuickpay/Challan)
Debit/Credit Card: Click "Pay Now", enter valid card number, card expiry & CVV, proceed by clicking "Pay Now". (Platform charges apply for credit card via Kuickpay).
Internet/Mobile/OTC: Click "How to Pay" to check payment process for online banking options. (Unique Consumer/Kuickpay ID used for Internet banking & Bank counter).
Invoice (Challan): Click "Download Invoice", print the invoice (challan) and visit any nearest Askari Bank to deposit.
Step 3: Profile/CNIC Image
Click on "Upload Images" to upload:
• Passport size latest photograph with blue background (unprofessional photographs/selfie not allowed) & save profile Image.
• Upload clear front side of CNIC/B-Form/Juvenile Card/NICOP/Passport & save Image.
Supported: .jpg, .jpeg, .png (less than 2 MB). Link available for file conversion on portal.
Step 4: Personal Information / Test Centre
Click on "Update Personal Information" & provide the required fields. Choose desired Exam City/Station Selection.
MUST select TWO unique Cities/Stations in order of preference. University reserves the right to shift any candidate based on seating capacity.
Click "Save" then "Back to Home".
Step 5: Application Status
Click the checkbox & "Submit Application". Once submitted, the message "Your Application is submitted" will appear on your screen. No hard copies are required. The Mobile Number and Email provided should be correct and functional for university contact.
🔗 Quick Links
- To apply Online for NUMS MDCAT-2026: Visit www.numspak.edu.pk
- To download Advertisement: Click Here (on NUMS website)
- To download Syllabus for NUMS MDCAT-2026: Click Here (on NUMS website)
📚 Syllabus for NUMS MDCAT-2026
The test is competitive for which the syllabus will be available on NUMS website: www.numspak.edu.pk. The candidates are advised to have a broad-based study and not restrict themselves to limited syllabi only.
Additional details and guidelines regarding filling of Answer Sheets for the applicants to appear in NUMS MDCAT-2026 will be available on NUMS Website after closing of Registration.
📝 Pattern of NUMS MDCAT-2026
NUMS MDCAT-2026 shall comprise of two components:
| Part | Description | MCQs | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PART A | 'One Best Option Type' MCQs — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English | 150 | 2 Hours 45 Minutes |
| PART B | Psychological Test — 'One Best Option Type' MCQs | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | — | 200 MCQs | 3 Hours |
- Negative Marking: There shall be no negative marking.
- Additional Details: Guidelines regarding filling of Answer Sheets will be available at www.numspak.edu.pk.
📍 Entry Test Cities / Stations
NUMS MDCAT-2026 will be conducted at following cities/stations (depending upon the viable number of applicants):
| Region | Cities / Stations |
|---|---|
| ICT | Islamabad |
| Punjab | Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Kharian, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha |
| Sindh | Hyderabad, Karachi, Pano Aqil |
| KPK | Abbottabad, Peshawar |
| Balochistan | Quetta |
| International | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) |
🎯 Choice of Local Centre
The candidates MUST select any two of the above mentioned cities/stations in order of preference for appearance in the Entry Test. However, based upon seating capacity available in a station, the University reserves the right to shift any candidate to another nearest city. The candidates are advised for their own convenience to choose cities nearest to their residence.
⚠️ Important Instructions for Test Day
- The candidates must reach their respective centres at least three hours before the commencement of the test on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
- The centres will be sealed/closed half an hour before the start of test on the test day.
- The NUMS MDCAT-2026 will be conducted simultaneously at all local Exam Centres at 10:00 AM PST.
- Time for NUMS MDCAT-2026 at International Centre (KSA) will be indicated on the admit card.
- Admit Card/Roll No Slips will be generated in respect of all the eligible candidates. Candidates are required to download it from NUMS website www.numspak.edu.pk by entering his/her CNIC, Passport/NICOP/B-Form number.
🎒 Items to Bring on Test Day
- Printed admit cards (downloaded from website).
- Original Matriculation certificate bearing photograph of candidate.
- Juvenile Card / Original CNIC or Original Passport/NICOP. No other identity will be acceptable.
- In case of loss of Juvenile Card or CNIC — provide Original NADRA Slip as proof that you have applied for Juvenile Card or CNIC.
- A clean clipboard.
- Two blue/black ballpoints (pointers, markers, pencils, gel pens NOT allowed).
🚫 Prohibited Items
- Mobile phones, smart watches, and other electronic gadgets are NOT allowed in the examination hall.
- Violation will lead to strict disciplinary action, which may lead to cancellation of paper and the candidate will be debarred from NUMS MDCAT-2026.
📞 MDCAT (NUMS) Help Cell & Contact Information
MDCAT (NUMS) Help Cell will remain open between 0830 – 1530 Hrs (Monday to Thursday).
| Contact Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 051-9274813, 051-9274814 & 051-111-686-711 (Ext 222) |
| numsmdcat@numspak.edu.pk | |
| Website | www.numspak.edu.pk |
| Address | Registrar, NUMS Secretariat, 1 - Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: When does NUMS MDCAT-2026 registration start?
A: Monday, 18 May 2026. - Q: What is the regular registration deadline?
A: Monday, 22 June 2026 by 1600 Hours (Fee: Rs 7,500). - Q: What is the late registration deadline?
A: Monday, 29 June 2026 by 1600 Hours (Fee: Rs 8,500). - Q: When is NUMS MDCAT-2026 test date?
A: Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 10:00 AM PST. - Q: Can awaiting result students apply?
A: Yes — FSc/HSSC/A-Levels/12th Grade awaiting result candidates can apply. - Q: How many MCQs are in NUMS MDCAT-2026?
A: 200 MCQs total — Part A: 150 MCQs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English) + Part B: 50 MCQs (Psychological Test). - Q: Is there negative marking?
A: No — there is no negative marking. - Q: Is the registration fee refundable?
A: No — Processing Fee is Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable. - Q: How many test centres can I choose?
A: You MUST select TWO unique Cities/Stations in order of preference. - Q: What identity documents are acceptable on test day?
A: Original CNIC, Juvenile Card, Passport, or NICOP. No other identity is acceptable. - Q: Are hard copies of the application required?
A: No — Application is online only. No hard copies are required. - Q: Are mobile phones allowed on test day?
A: No — mobile phones, smart watches, and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited. - Q: Is Army Medical College included?
A: Yes — Army Medical College, Rawalpindi is a NUMS Constituent Medical College (for Medical Cadets only). - Q: Can foreign nationals apply?
A: Yes — Overseas Pakistanis, Dual Nationals, and Foreign Nationals can appear. - Q: How do I contact NUMS for queries?
A: Phone: 051-9274813-14 | Email: numsmdcat@numspak.edu.pk | Help Cell: 0830-1530 Hrs (Mon-Thu). - Q: What is the test duration?
A: 3 Hours total — Part A: 2 Hrs 45 Mins + Part B: 15 Mins. - Q: Is NUMS MDCAT-2026 valid for other sessions?
A: No — It is valid for MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27 only.
🏁 Final Words
The NUMS MDCAT-2026 is your gateway to some of Pakistan's most prestigious medical and dental institutions — from Army Medical College Rawalpindi to CMH Medical Colleges, Bahria University, Fazaia Medical College, Foundation University, and NUST School of Health Sciences. With 200 MCQs (150 subject + 50 psychological), no negative marking, 15+ test centres across Pakistan and KSA, and flexible registration options, NUMS provides a comprehensive and accessible entry test platform. Registration is now open from 18 May 2026. The regular deadline is 22 June 2026 (Rs 7,500) with late registration until 29 June 2026 (Rs 8,500). The test will be held on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 10:00 AM PST. Follow the 5-step online registration process carefully, choose your test centres wisely, read all instructions thoroughly, and prepare with a broad-based study approach. Best of Luck for NUMS MDCAT-2026! 🩺
🩺 Register Now — NUMS MDCAT-2026! MBBS/BDS Session 2026-27 | Test Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 | Registration Starts: 18 May 2026 | Regular Deadline: 22 June 2026 (Rs 7,500) | Late Deadline: 29 June 2026 (Rs 8,500) | KSA: Rs 40,000/50,000 | Part A: 150 MCQs | Part B: Psychological Test 50 MCQs | No Negative Marking | 15+ Test Cities & KSA | Constituent, Affiliated & Armed Forces Administered Medical & Dental Colleges | Apply at www.numspak.edu.pk
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