Understanding MDCAT results
MDCAT results are announced by PMDC as a raw score along with a percentile or merit-relevant number, not a simple pass/fail grade. Provinces and individual medical/dental colleges then use this score inside their own aggregate merit formula, combined with FSc and matric marks, to generate program-specific merit lists — so the same MDCAT score can produce different admission outcomes in different provinces or institutions.
What to do after your result
Compare your score against the previous year’s closing merit for your target colleges as a rough benchmark, but treat it only as an estimate, since merit trends shift year to year based on the number of applicants and available seats. Start collecting the documents your target province or institution’s admission process typically requires — attested academic certificates, domicile, and CNIC/B-Form — so you aren’t scrambling once merit lists open.
If you have concerns about your score
PMDC and provincial admission authorities typically publish a process for rechecking or raising queries about a result within a limited window after announcement. If something looks incorrect, check the official PMDC notice for the exact procedure and deadline rather than relying on unofficial forums.