MDCAT 2026 Test Centers & Cities List (Province-Wise)

Q: How many MDCAT 2026 test centers are in Punjab?

For 2026, Punjab has 32 examination centers across 15 cities, including newly added centers in Mianwali, Layyah and Bahawalnagar.

Q: Can I change my MDCAT test city after registration?

Generally no. The test city is fixed once selected during registration, and candidates must appear within their domicile province or region.

Q: Who conducts the MDCAT in Sindh?

Sukkur IBA University is the conducting university for the MDCAT in Sindh.

Q: Where will I find my exact MDCAT test center?

Your exact test center name and address are printed on your roll no slip, downloaded from mdcat.pmdc.pk about 2-3 weeks before the exam.

Choosing the right MDCAT 2026 test center is part of your registration, so it helps to know the cities and conducting universities for each province before you apply. The National MDCAT 2026 is held region-wise across Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, Islamabad (ICT), AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and international centers. This page lists the test cities, the conducting universities, and the important rule about changing your test city.

Good to know for 2026: Punjab has expanded MDCAT access, the test will now run in 15 cities across the province with 32 examination centers, adding Mianwali, Layyah and Bahawalnagar for the first time.

MDCAT 2026 conducting universities by region

Region	Conducting University
Punjab	University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore
Sindh	Sukkur IBA University
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)	Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar
Balochistan	Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta
ICT, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan & International	Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad

MDCAT 2026 test cities (province-wise)

Punjab

Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, plus the newly added Mianwali, Layyah and Bahawalnagar.

Sindh

Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawabshah).

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Dir Lower.

Balochistan

Quetta and other designated centers announced by BUMHS.

Islamabad (ICT), AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan

Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur (AJK), Gilgit, administered by SZABMU, along with international centers (e.g. Riyadh).

Exact center list: the final list of centers and addresses is confirmed by each conducting university near exam time and printed on your roll no slip.

Can you change your MDCAT test city?

Generally no. Once you select a test city during registration, it usually cannot be changed. Candidates are also only allowed to appear within their province/region of domicile. So choose your nearest convenient city carefully before submitting your application.

Tips for choosing your test center

Pick a city you can reach easily on exam morning (10:00 AM start).
If travelling, plan accommodation a night before.
Visit/locate the center a day earlier to avoid delays.
Carry your printed roll no slip + original CNIC/B-Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MDCAT 2026 test centers are in Punjab?

Punjab will have 32 examination centers across 15 cities, including new centers in Mianwali, Layyah and Bahawalnagar.

Can I change my MDCAT test city after registration?

Generally no. The test city is fixed once selected, and you must appear within your domicile province/region.

Who conducts the MDCAT in Sindh?

Sukkur IBA University conducts the MDCAT for Sindh.

Where will I find my exact test center?

Your exact center and address are printed on your roll no slip, downloaded from mdcat.pmdc.pk.

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