MDCAT marks and percentage calculator.
MDCAT is out of 180. Enter your score to see your percentage, whether it is enough to apply for MBBS or BDS, and what it adds to your aggregate.
Checked against the official documents on 25 October 2026.
Your percentage
83.33%
- MBBS: eligible to apply (needs 55%, 100 out of 180)
- BDS: eligible to apply (needs 50%, 90 out of 180)
In your aggregate this test counts 50%, so it adds 41.6667 points. Passing makes you eligible; your college depends on your full aggregate.
Add your Matric and FSc in the aggregate calculatorMDCAT total and passing marks.
| Test | Total marks | Pass for MBBS | Pass for BDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM&DC MDCAT | 180 | 99 (55%) | 90 (50%) |
| NUMS MDCAT | 200 | 110 (55%) | 100 (50%) |
| Older MDCAT out of 200 | 200 | 110 (55%) | 100 (50%) |
Percentage for every score.
Each MDCAT mark is worth about 0.556%.
| Score | Percentage | MBBS | BDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 / 180 | 100.00% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 175 / 180 | 97.22% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 170 / 180 | 94.44% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 165 / 180 | 91.67% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 160 / 180 | 88.89% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 155 / 180 | 86.11% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 150 / 180 | 83.33% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 145 / 180 | 80.56% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 140 / 180 | 77.78% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 135 / 180 | 75.00% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 130 / 180 | 72.22% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 125 / 180 | 69.44% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 120 / 180 | 66.67% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 115 / 180 | 63.89% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 110 / 180 | 61.11% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 105 / 180 | 58.33% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 100 / 180 | 55.56% | Eligible | Eligible |
| 95 / 180 | 52.78% | Below 55% | Eligible |
| 90 / 180 | 50.00% | Below 55% | Eligible |
Where the marks come from.
| Subject | MDCAT (180) | NUMS Paper I (150) |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 81 (45%) | 55 |
| Chemistry | 45 (25%) | 40 |
| Physics | 36 (20%) | 40 |
| English | 9 (5%) | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 9 (5%) | Not tested |
Biology alone is 81 marks. Every unit and topic is on the MDCAT syllabus page, and you can test yourself with a free MDCAT online test.
Facts we checked
- 180 MCQs, 3 hours, no negative marking; 55% (MBBS) and 50% (BDS); 81/45/36/9/9. PM&DC uniform MDCAT curriculum
- 60% in HSSC; MDCAT 55% and 50%. PM&DC on FSc and MDCAT minimums (The Nation)
- One-time relaxation to 52% and 47% for vacant 2025-26 seats. PM&DC one-time relaxation (Minute Mirror)
- NUMS: 150 + 50 MCQs; Paper I split 55/40/40/15. NUMS MDCAT table of specifications
Last checked against the official documents on 25 October 2026.
Questions students ask
What are the total marks of MDCAT?
180. PM&DC's MDCAT has 180 MCQs of one mark each, in 3 hours, with no negative marking. The NUMS test is out of 200 (150 subject MCQs and 50 psychological MCQs).
What are the MDCAT passing marks out of 180?
99 out of 180 (55%) to apply for MBBS and 90 out of 180 (50%) to apply for BDS.
How much percentage is required for MDCAT in Pakistan?
To apply, you need at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS or 50% for BDS, and at least 60% in HSSC (FSc pre-medical or equivalent). Public college seats close at much higher aggregates.
What percentage is 150 out of 180 in MDCAT?
83.33%. Each MDCAT mark is worth about 0.556%, so 150 ÷ 180 × 100 = 83.33%.
Is passing MDCAT enough to get admission?
No. Passing only makes you eligible to apply. Admission depends on your aggregate (10% Matric, 40% FSc, 50% MDCAT) and the seats in your category.
Is there negative marking in MDCAT?
No. PM&DC's MDCAT and NUMS both have no negative marking.
Were MDCAT passing marks ever lowered?
In April 2026 PM&DC allowed a one-time relaxation of up to 3% (to 52% for MBBS and 47% for BDS) only to fill seats left vacant in the 2025-26 session. The standard pass marks are 55% and 50%.
How many MCQs of each subject are in MDCAT?
Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9 and Logical Reasoning 9, for 180 in total.
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