These Are the Designated Centres for the MDCAT 2025 Test
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has announced examination centres for the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test, scheduled to be held on October 26, 2025.
According to the official statement, the Islamabad test will be conducted at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, ensuring smooth arrangements for local candidates.
In Karachi, two venues—Dow University Ojha Campus and NED University—have been finalized to facilitate the large number of students from the metropolitan city.
To accommodate candidates from Sindh, additional centres have been established in Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Sukkur.
The PMDC has advised all registered students to arrive at their designated centres on time and carry valid admit cards for entry verification.
This year’s MDCAT will take place simultaneously across 35 venues, including an international centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for overseas Pakistani students.
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A total of 140,125 candidates are registered to appear in the nationwide examination, which serves as a mandatory requirement for admission to medical and dental institutions.
PMDC clarified that the examination will be conducted by universities nominated by federal and provincial authorities, under uniform policy guidelines provided by the council.
MDCAT 2025 – Examination Centres
| Region | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Islamabad | Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) |
| Karachi | Dow University Ojha Campus, NED University |
| Sindh (Other Cities) | Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Larkana, Jacobabad, Sukkur |
| International | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) |
