Written by Zufishan · MS Environmental Science · Updated June 2026
How the MDCAT aggregate is calculated
MBBS and BDS admission in Pakistan is centralised through the Pakistan Medical Commission. PMC mandates a standard aggregate formula across all public medical and dental colleges. The formula gives the MDCAT the highest weight because it is the standardised measure of aptitude across all candidates, regardless of which board or province their Matric and FSc results come from.
Aggregate = (Matric % × 0.10) + (FSc % × 0.40) + (MDCAT % × 0.50)
Worked example
| Component | Score | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matric | 91% | 10% | 9.1 |
| FSc Pre-Medical | 87% | 40% | 34.8 |
| MDCAT (164 out of 200) | 82% | 50% | 41.0 |
| Aggregate | 100% | 84.9% |
An 84.9% aggregate is competitive for many provincial government colleges. Improving the MDCAT score by 10 marks (from 164 to 174 out of 200) would add 2.5 percentage points to the aggregate, raising it to 87.4%. This illustrates why MDCAT preparation has the highest return on investment of the three components.
Closing merit by province (approximate historical ranges)
| Province | MBBS government closing merit | BDS government closing merit |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 88% to 92% | 85% to 88% |
| Sindh | 87% to 90% | 83% to 86% |
| KPK | 87% to 90% | 82% to 85% |
| Balochistan | 82% to 86% | 78% to 82% |
| AJK | 84% to 88% | 80% to 84% |
These are estimates from recent cycles. Closing merits shift every year based on total applicants and seats. Check the official PMC and provincial health commission websites after results are announced for current figures.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your Matric percentage.
- Enter your FSc Pre-Medical percentage.
- Enter your MDCAT score and the total marks it is out of (usually 200).
- Read your aggregate and the eligibility hint in the result panel.
- Compare your aggregate against the closing merit of your target college.
How to improve your aggregate
Since the MDCAT carries 50% of the total weight, it has the most impact on your aggregate. Improving your MDCAT score by 10 marks out of 200 adds 2.5 percentage points. Improving your FSc percentage by 1 point adds only 0.4 percentage points. If you are retaking the MDCAT, focus your preparation there rather than on improving an already-strong FSc result.
When to use this calculator
Use it as soon as your MDCAT result is announced to calculate your aggregate before official merit lists are published. Use it beforehand with target MDCAT scores to determine what score you need to reach a particular aggregate. For general university merit across other programs, use the Merit Calculator. For engineering admissions specifically, use the ECAT Aggregate Calculator.
Common mistakes
Entering raw MDCAT marks as a percentage. If your MDCAT score is 160 out of 200, the percentage is 80%, not 160. Enter 160 in the score field and 200 in the total marks field, and the calculator converts it automatically.
Using an older formula. PMC revised the aggregate formula in 2022 to give more weight to the MDCAT. Before 2022, some colleges used Matric 10%, FSc 40%, MDCAT 50% but applied a separate scaling to MDCAT scores. The current standard formula uses the MDCAT percentage directly.
Assuming domicile quota seats use the same merit cutoff. Open merit seats and domicile or district quota seats have different closing merits at most colleges. Your aggregate is the same, but the merit list you appear on depends on your domicile certificate.
Related calculators
- ECAT Aggregate Calculator for engineering admission aggregate
- Merit Calculator Pakistan for general university admission merit
- HEC Aggregate Calculator for HEC aggregate scores
- Matric Percentage Calculator to convert Matric marks to percentage
- FSc Grade Calculator to convert FSc marks to percentage
Disclaimer: Aggregate is calculated using the standard PMC formula. Private medical colleges and some provincial programs may use different weights. Closing merits shown are historical estimates and change each admission cycle. Always refer to the official PMC and university merit lists for current figures.