The eagerly anticipated Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in Sindh, including Karachi, now set to take place on September 10, following a postponement from its original date of August 27. This significant development has confirmed from the caretaker government, with the written test and admissions process for this year’s MDCAT overseen by Jinnah Sindh Medical University on behalf of the provincial health department.
Exam Locations:
For aspirants in Karachi, the written test venues: the Karachi University’s Maskan Gate Ground and the Cricket Ground of the Dow University Ojha Campus. Meanwhile, students from interior Sindh will take the test at LUMS University Jamshoro in Hyderabad, Bilawal Sports Complex in Nawabshah, and Larkana Police Training School in Shaheed Benazirabad Nawabshah.
Syllabus and Merit Formula:
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has confirmed that the syllabus for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in 2023 will remain the same as the previous year’s exam. The merit formula for this year’s MDCAT will comprise:
- Matriculation score: 10%
- Intermediate (FSc) score: 40%
- MDCAT score: 50%
Exam Details:
- Total number of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 200
- Exam Duration: 3.5 hours
- Minimum Passing Marks for Medical College Admission: 65%
- Minimum Passing Marks for Dental College Admission: 55%
Note: Aspirants advised to prepare thoroughly for the MDCAT exam, keeping these essential details in mind.
This rescheduling of the MDCAT exam offers students in Sindh a new opportunity to showcase their knowledge and secure admission to prestigious medical and dental colleges. Make sure to mark your calendar for September 10 and prepare diligently for this crucial examination. Good luck to all aspiring medical professionals!
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