MDCAT and ECAT Registration 2026: What FSc Students Do After the Result

FSc Pre-Medical students must register for the MDCAT 2026 at pmcpakistan.org. Registration opens after the HSSC-II result is announced, usually in late September or October. FSc Pre-Engineering students apply for the ECAT (run by UET Lahore) or individual university entry tests such as NUST NET, FAST NU entry test, or GIKI's test.

MDCAT 2026: Medical College Admission Test

The MDCAT is run by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). It is required for admission to all MBBS, BDS, Pharm-D and allied health programs at public and private medical colleges in Pakistan.

MDCAT Merit Formula

Government medical colleges use a combined merit: MDCAT score (50%), FSc marks (40%) and matric marks (10%). Private medical colleges may use different weightings. Check each college's admission policy before applying.

ECAT 2026: Engineering College Admission Test (UET)

The ECAT is run by the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore. It is required for admission to all UET campuses and some other public engineering universities in Punjab. Other universities run their own entry tests.

Documents Needed for Engineering Admission

• FSc Part 1 and Part 2 DMCs (both required).
• Matric certificate and DMC.
• CNIC or B-Form.
• Domicile certificate (for public university quotas).
• Passport photo (usually 2 to 4 copies).
• Entry test score card after sitting the test.

ICS Students: What Are Your Options

ICS students can apply directly for BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering and BS IT at most universities without a separate national entry test. Many private universities accept ICS results directly for admission. Public universities may run their own entry tests.

ICS students cannot apply for MBBS or engineering programs (BE/BS Engineering) at most public universities. A small number of universities accept ICS for BS Computer Engineering; confirm with the university before assuming eligibility.

ICom and FA Students: University Admission Without Entry Tests

ICom and FA students generally apply to universities directly, without a national entry test. University merit lists are based on 12th class marks (and sometimes matric marks). Some universities hold their own tests for BBA, LLB or specific programs.

ICom students: apply for BBA, B.Com, BS Accounting and Finance, or BS Economics. ICom also qualifies for the CA Foundation program at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), which has its own registration process.