MCAT Pakistan 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

MCAT Pakistan 2026 eligibility criteria

Candidates must have completed HSSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as compulsory subjects from a recognized educational board. A minimum of 65% to 70% aggregate marks in HSSC is typically required for admission to public medical colleges, though private colleges may have lower thresholds. Students appearing in their final HSSC examinations may apply provisionally. Foreign qualification holders must provide equivalence certificates from IBCC. Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals meeting the educational requirements are eligible to appear for MCAT.

Before you apply

• Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
• Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
• Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.