NUMS Medical and Dental Colleges: A Comprehensive Guide for MDCAT Aspirants

NUMS Medical and Dental Colleges are administered by the Armed Forces, and the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) serves as the main MDCAT conducting and admitting university for all these institutions. Every year, thousands of students eagerly prepare for the NUMS MDCAT Test, which is a significant gateway for aspiring healthcare professionals wanting to enter NUMS-affiliated colleges. Understanding the details of this exam and the colleges it connects with can be vital for success.

NUMS is currently an admitting university of 15 Medical and Dental Colleges in Pakistan known as Armed Forces Medical & Dental Colleges. These colleges are renowned due to their lowest MBBS/BDS fee structures and well-disciplined environment as being Armed Forces Medical colleges. A list of all these Colleges is given below;

• Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
• CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore Cantt
• HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences, Taxila Cantt
• Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad
• Bahria University Medical & Dental College, Karachi
• CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, Multan Cantt
• Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt
• CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur Cantt
• CMH Kharian Medical College, Kharian Cantt
• Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences, Malir Cantt
• Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta Cantt
• Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad
• Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Karachi
• NUST School of Health Sciences, Islamabad
• Bahria Medical College, Islamabad

Latest Details About the NUMS MDCAT Test

What is the NUMS MDCAT?

To get admission in NUMS-affiliated Armed Forces Medical and Dental Colleges, all candidates must appear in the NUMS MDCAT — a mandatory entrance test conducted by the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS). This test is a prerequisite for admission in MBBS and BDS programs for the session 2025–26.

🔹 1. Eligibility for NUMS MDCAT – 2025

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for NUMS MDCAT:

Any other MDCAT, such as PMDC MDCAT, will not be accepted for NUMS colleges.

a. Nationality:

Candidates with valid Pakistani citizenship, Overseas Pakistanis, Dual Nationals, and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply.

b. Educational Qualification:

Students who have passed or are waiting for results of FSc (Pre-Medical)/HSSC, A-Levels, or 12th Grade (or equivalent) are eligible to apply.

c. Validity:

Only the NUMS MDCAT – 2025 will be accepted for admission in MBBS/BDS programs for the 2025-26 session.

🔹 2. Pattern of NUMS MDCAT 2025

The NUMS MDCAT – 2025 will be based on two main parts: Part A and Part B. The total weightage of the test is divided as follows:

✅ Part A – Subject-Based MCQs (95% Weightage)

• This part consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Time Allowed: 2 hours & 45 minutes
• Number of MCQS Breakdown by Subject:
  • Biology: 65
  • Chemistry: 40
  • Physics: 30
  • English: 15
  • Total: 150

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

• 15 % MCQs ——– Easy
• 70 % MCQs ——– Moderate
• 15 % MCQs ——– Hard

✅ Part B – Psychological Test (5% Weightage)

• This section includes 50 MCQs based on personality and psychological assessment.
• Time Allowed: 15minutes
• These questions are designed to assess attitude, behavior, and aptitude of candidates.

🟡 Important Note:

There is no negative marking in either part of the MDCAT (NUMS).

🔹 3. NUMS MDCAT-2025 SYLLABUS

The NUMS MDCAT is a competitive national-level test designed to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge and aptitude for medical studies. The official syllabus for the exam is available on the NUMS website:

👉 Download NUMS MDCAT 2025 Syllabus

📝 Important Guidelines:

Candidates are strongly advised to follow the official syllabus, but also to maintain a broad-based approach to study.

The syllabus is based on standard Provincial & Federal FSC Textbooks and FSC-level content (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English).