MDCAT 2026 Aggregate Formula — PMC Criteria Explained

If you are applying for MBBS or BDS in Pakistan, your admission depends entirely on your merit aggregate — a composite score calculated from your Matric, FSc, and MDCAT scores. Here is exactly how it works.

The PMC Merit Formula (2026)

The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) uses the following weightages:

Formula:

Aggregate = (MDCAT / 210 × 50) + (FSc / 1100 × 40) + (Matric / 1100 × 10)

Note: MDCAT 2026 is out of 210 marks. FSc and Matric are each out of 1100 for Science students.

Step-by-Step Example

A student with:

• MDCAT: 168 / 210
• FSc: 990 / 1100
• Matric: 1010 / 1100

Calculation:

• MDCAT component: (168 / 210) × 50 = 40.0
• FSc component: (990 / 1100) × 40 = 36.0
• Matric component: (1010 / 1100) × 10 = 9.18

Total Aggregate: 85.18%

Previous Year Merit Cutoffs (Reference)

These are approximate closing merits from the 2024-25 cycle:

Government medical college merit lists vary by province. Private colleges generally accept lower aggregates (typically 75–85%).

A-Level Students

If you completed A-Levels, IBCC equivalence is required. Your A-Level marks are converted to FSc equivalent marks using the IBCC formula before being plugged into the PMC formula.

Use our IBCC Calculator to find your equivalent percentage first.

Tips to Maximize Your Medical Aggregate

1. MDCAT is worth 50% — it is the biggest lever. A 10-mark improvement in MDCAT adds 2.38% to your aggregate.
2. Every FSc mark counts. Improving from 950 to 990 adds (40/1100 × 40 = 1.45%) to your aggregate.
3. Know your target. Calculate your current aggregate with our Medical Aggregate Calculator and see how far you are from target colleges.