UHS MDCAT Past Papers for Punjab, with the official answer key released by the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. Every paper follows the PMDC National MDCAT syllabus, so these are the closest practice you can get to the real Punjab paper.
- Conducting Body: University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore
- Region: Punjab — all 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
UHS MDCAT Past Papers PDF Download
UHS MDCAT 2025 Past Paper
UHS MDCAT 2024 — Paper D
UHS MDCAT 2023 — Paper D
UHS MDCAT 2019 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2018 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2017 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2016 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2015 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2014 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2013 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2012 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2011 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2010 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2009 — Paper A
UHS MDCAT 2008 — Paper A
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WhatsApp +92 316 4047600About the UHS MDCAT
The University of Health Sciences, Lahore is the official conducting body for the MDCAT in Punjab. It sets the paper, releases the answer key and publishes the provincial merit list used by every public and private medical and dental college in the province. Between 2021 and 2023 the entry test was run under the national PMC/PMDC arrangement, which is why papers from that window look different from the earlier UHS-era papers — always check the question count printed on the paper you are practising.
UHS MDCAT Paper Pattern 2026
Since 2024 the paper follows the uniform 180-MCQ PMDC blueprint:
| 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 UHS MDCAT Score
Your UHS MDCAT score feeds the Punjab merit list used by colleges including:
- King Edward Medical University, Lahore
- Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
- Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore
- Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore
- Rawalpindi Medical University
- Nishtar Medical University, Multan
- Punjab Medical College / Faisalabad Medical University
- Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur
- Sargodha Medical College and Gujranwala Medical College
- Sahiwal, Sialkot, D.G. Khan and Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Gujrat
- All private medical and dental colleges in Punjab
Seat counts and merit cut-offs change every session, so confirm the current figures in the official UHS admission notification before you plan your choices.
How to Practise UHS Past Papers Properly
- Sit one full paper in a single 180-minute block with no phone.
- Mark strictly against the official answer key — no benefit of the doubt.
- Log every wrong answer by chapter and by reason, not just by score.
- Re-attempt the weak chapter 48 hours later to test recall rather than recognition.
- Work newest to oldest, keeping older papers for subject-wise drilling.
The full method, including the error-log system, is on the MDCAT Past Papers hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts the MDCAT in Punjab?
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore conducts the MDCAT for Punjab and admissions to all public and private medical and dental colleges in the province. Between 2021 and 2023 the test was administered under the national PMC/PMDC arrangement, so papers from those years carry the national format.
Are UHS past papers still relevant for MDCAT 2026?
Yes. The syllabus is the PMDC National MDCAT syllabus, so UHS papers remain the closest match to what Punjab students will sit. Papers from 2024 onwards follow the current 180-MCQ blueprint and are the most predictive.
How many MCQs are in the UHS MDCAT?
The current paper has 180 MCQs — Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9 and Logical Reasoning 9 — attempted in 3 hours with no negative marking. Older UHS-era papers used a 220 or 200-MCQ format.
What are the passing marks for the UHS MDCAT?
You need 55% to qualify for MBBS and 50% for BDS. Qualifying is separate from merit, which is calculated from your MDCAT score together with your FSc and Matric marks.
Can I practise papers from other provinces?
Yes. Because the syllabus is national, SZABMU, KMU and IBA Sindh papers are valid practice for a Punjab student and widen the pool of repeated questions you have seen.
Other conducting bodies: SZABMU • KMU • Back to the MDCAT Past Papers hub