MDCAT 2026 Rescheduled to September 20: New Date and What Candidates Should Know

MDCAT 2026 has been rescheduled

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026.

The examination was previously scheduled for August 16, 2026. The revised date is September 20, 2026. PM&DC announced the change through its official notices. citeturn0search10turn0search14

For students preparing for MBBS and BDS admissions, the change gives candidates additional time to prepare for the examination.

When will MDCAT 2026 be held?

MDCAT 2026 is now scheduled for:

• Date: September 20, 2026
• Previous date: August 16, 2026
• Exam: Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)
• Authority: Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC)

The National Assembly's Standing Committee on National Health Services also recorded the revised September 20 date during its review of MDCAT preparations. citeturn0search12

Why was MDCAT 2026 rescheduled?

PM&DC announced that the examination was moved to September 20 to help ensure a smooth, secure and transparent examination process and to provide relief to candidates. citeturn0news0turn0news3

Candidates should rely on PM&DC's official announcements for any further changes rather than information circulating on social media.

What should MDCAT candidates do now?

The revised date gives candidates more time to prepare. Students can use the additional weeks to focus on their weaker subjects, revise important concepts and practise questions under timed conditions.

A simple preparation approach is:

1. Review the MDCAT syllabus and identify weak areas.
2. Revise important concepts before moving heavily into practice questions.
3. Solve timed practice tests regularly.
4. Review mistakes instead of simply counting correct answers.
5. Keep checking official PM&DC announcements for examination updates.

Is MDCAT registration still open?

Candidates should check the official PM&DC portal and notices for the current registration status.

The PM&DC MDCAT registration portal currently states that MDCAT-2026 registration has been closed. citeturn0search17

Keep checking official MDCAT updates

The MDCAT schedule and other examination instructions can change, so candidates should verify important information through PM&DC's official website and announcements.

The council's current public notices list the MDCAT 2026 rescheduling notice and other MDCAT-related announcements. citeturn0search14

Bottom line

MDCAT 2026 has been moved from August 16 to September 20, 2026.

For candidates, the most useful thing to do now is use the additional preparation time effectively while continuing to monitor PM&DC for official updates.

PM&DC official website