MDCAT Punjab 2026: UHS paper guide
In Punjab the MDCAT is conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore. Here is what that means for your preparation, with every UHS past paper we have and practice MCQs written in the UHS style.
Same syllabus, UHS 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 Punjab syllabus. What differs is who writes the questions, and so the style, wording and emphasis of the paper.
How the UHS paper reads
We measured the real UHS papers on this site against the national PMC papers:
| Paper set | Typical question length | NOT / EXCEPT questions | Physics + Chemistry numericals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHS (12 papers, 2542 MCQs) | 13.0 words | 2% | 40% |
| National PMC/PMDC papers (11 papers) | 11 words | 6% | 25% |
The differences are small, so do not over-fit. But the numbers point one way: UHS almost never asks NOT/EXCEPT questions, keeps questions direct and factual, and leans heavily on numericals in Physics and Chemistry. Line-by-line knowledge of the Punjab textbook, and fast, accurate calculation, pay off most.
UHS MDCAT 2026
UHS held MDCAT 2026 on 20 September 2026. Question booklets were collected at the centre and UHS has not released the paper; only the official answer keys for Paper IDs A–D are public, and we show them on the past papers page.
Practise in the UHS pattern
When you pick this province (top-right button), our practice tests put up to 40% 300 original MCQs written in the UHS 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 UHS pattern (Premium)
- Chapter notes for all 5 subjects
Merit and aggregate
Punjab admissions use MDCAT 50% + FSc 40% + Matric 10%. See college-wise merit lists from 2008 to 2025 and work out your number with the merit calculator.
Punjab past papers on MDCAT Prep
Papers set by UHS (University of Health Sciences, Lahore) that you can solve online with a timer and instant score:
See all past papers (2008–2026) →
Frequently asked questions
Is the MDCAT syllabus different in Punjab?
No. Every province follows the same PMDC uniform curriculum. UHS sets the Punjab paper, so the style differs, not the syllabus.
Who conducts MDCAT in Punjab?
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore conducts MDCAT for Punjab, including MDCAT 2026 on 20 September 2026.
Has UHS released the MDCAT 2026 paper?
No. UHS has released only the official answer keys (Paper IDs A-D). The question booklets were collected at the centres.
Where can I solve UHS past papers?
UHS MDCAT papers from 2008 to 2019 are on our past papers page, with a timer and instant score.
Other provinces
Sources: UHS official answer keys (uhs.edu.pk); MDCAT 2026 date per PMDC. Style figures computed from the UHS 2008–2019 papers on this site.