MDCAT AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan 2026: the SZABMU paper
Candidates from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan sit the federal MDCAT conducted by SZABMU, Islamabad. Prepare with SZABMU past papers and SZABMU-pattern MCQs.
Same syllabus, federal paper
Every province sits the same PMDC paper format: 180 MCQs in 3 hours, no negative marking — Biology 81 (45%), Chemistry 45 (25%), Physics 36 (20%), English 9 (5%), Logical Reasoning 9 (5%). The syllabus is the single PMDC uniform curriculum; there is no separate AJK or GB syllabus. What differs is who writes the questions, and so the style, wording and emphasis of the paper.
How the SZABMU paper reads
We measured the real SZABMU papers on this site against the national PMC papers:
| Paper set | Typical question length | NOT / EXCEPT questions | Physics + Chemistry numericals |
|---|---|---|---|
| SZABMU (3 papers, 560 MCQs) | 13.0 words | 5% | 26% |
| National PMC/PMDC papers (11 papers) | 11 words | 6% | 25% |
SZABMU papers are the closest to the national pattern of any board. For the full breakdown and paper list see the MDCAT Islamabad (SZABMU) page.
Practise in the SZABMU pattern
When you pick this province (top-right button), our practice tests put up to 40% 300 original MCQs written in the SZABMU style first, then fill the rest from the 26,000+ question bank. Every MCQ is checked against the PMDC curriculum unit and subtopic, and has an explanation.
- Quick test (20 MCQs, free)
- Full 180-MCQ mock in the SZABMU pattern (Premium)
- Chapter notes for all 5 subjects
AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan past papers on MDCAT Prep
Papers set by SZABMU (the federal paper, which AJK and GB candidates sit) that you can solve online with a timer and instant score:
See all past papers (2008–2026) →
Frequently asked questions
Who conducts MDCAT for AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan?
SZABMU, Islamabad, which conducted MDCAT for Islamabad, AJK and GB candidates in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Is there a separate AJK or GB syllabus?
No. The syllabus is the PMDC uniform curriculum for all of Pakistan.
Which past papers should AJK and GB students solve?
The SZABMU papers (2024, 2025, 2026) on our past papers page, then the national PMC papers.
Other provinces
Sources: szabmu.edu.pk news (2024); Pakistan Observer (SZABMU 2025 keys); ProPakistani (21 Sep 2026).