MDCAT past papers for Balochistan, conducted by Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta, with their answer keys. Here download PDF BUMHS past papers, with answer keys.
- Conducting Body: Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta
- Region: Balochistan — public and private medical and dental colleges
- Current Pattern: 180 MCQs in 3 hours, paper based
- No Negative Marking — attempt every question
- Passing Marks: 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS
- Syllabus: PMDC National MDCAT syllabus
BUMHS MDCAT Past Papers PDF Download
About the BUMHS MDCAT
Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta is the conducting body for the MDCAT in Balochistan. It administers the provincial paper, releases the answer key and publishes the merit list used by colleges in the province. Because Balochistan operates district and reserved quotas alongside open merit, your qualifying score and your admission chance are two different things — read the current admission policy carefully.
BUMHS MDCAT Paper Pattern 2026
BUMHS follows the same uniform 180-MCQ PMDC blueprint used across Pakistan:
| Subject | Weightage | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 45% | 81 | 81 |
| Chemistry | 25% | 45 | 45 |
| Physics | 20% | 36 | 36 |
| English | 5% | 9 | 9 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5% | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 100% | 180 | 180 |
Total MCQs: 180 | Total Time: 3 hours | No Negative Marking
Colleges That Admit on the BUMHS MDCAT Score
- Bolan Medical College, Quetta
- Loralai Medical College, Loralai
- Makran Medical College, Turbat
- Jhalawan Medical College, Khuzdar
- Private medical and dental colleges operating in Balochistan
Seat counts, district quotas and merit cut-offs change every session, so confirm the current figures in the official BUMHS admission notification.
How to Practise BUMHS Past Papers Properly
- Sit one full paper in a single 180-minute block with no phone.
- Mark strictly against the official answer key.
- Log every wrong answer by chapter and by reason, not just by score.
- Re-attempt that chapter 48 hours later to test recall rather than recognition.
- Work newest to oldest and keep older papers for subject-wise drilling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts the MDCAT in Baluchistan?
Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta conducts the MDCAT for Balochistan and runs admissions to the province’s public medical and dental colleges. Confirm the conducting body in the official admission notification for the current session.
How many MCQs are in the Balochistan MDCAT?
The paper follows the national blueprint of 180 MCQs — Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9 and Logical Reasoning 9 — in 3 hours with no negative marking.
What percentage do I need to qualify?
You need 55% to qualify for MBBS and 50% for BDS. Merit is then calculated from your MDCAT score together with your FSc and Matric marks.
Is there a separate quota for Balochistan candidates?
Balochistan runs its own provincial merit list, and reserved seats and district quotas apply in several colleges. Always read the current BUMHS admission policy before finalising your college preferences.