The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, 2020

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, shall conduct the Entrance Test for admission to First Year of MBBS / BDS in Public and Private Medical and Dental Institutions of Punjab.

As per the Regulations of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), it is mandatory to appear in the Entrance Test of Punjab for admission to any medical/dental college of the province either public or private.

SCHEDULE

1. The candidates can register online for MDCAT from 19 July to 29 July, 2019. The registration will be closed after 04:00 pm on 29 July, 2019.

2. For submission of application form and fee for MDCAT-2019, the collection services shall be available at the counters of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) branches all over Pakistan from 19th July 2019 to 29th July, 2019. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays & Gazetted Holidays), 09:00 am to 05:00 pm.

PATTERN

The test shall consist of one paper containing 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)- four options with single best answer- divided into following Four sections;

1. Biology (80 MCQs)

2. Chemistry (60 MCQs)

3. Physics (40 MCQs)

4. English (General for language proficiency) (20 MCQs)

Each question carries 01 mark. Total marks, therefore, are 200. The duration of Test will be 150 minutes (2½ hours). There will be no Negative Marking in the test.

There shall be question papers of different codes in which the sequence of questions and their responses shall be different from one another. The questions, however, shall be the same.

Minimum 60% marks required to pass Entry Test. Minimum 70% aggregate is required for Admission to MBBS and Minimum 60% aggregate required for admission to BDS Program.

Merit will be calculated according to this formula: 50% Inter + 50% Entry Test

SYLLABUS

The syllabus of Entrance Test 2019 is given below

Biology

1. The Cell
2. Biological Molecules
3. Chromosomes and DNA
4. Cell Division
5. Variety of Life
6. Bioenergetics
7. Gas Exchange
8. Transport in Plants
9. Transport in Human
10. Immunity
11. Homeostasis
12. Muscles and Movement
13. Communication
14. Reproduction
15. Genetics
16. Biotechnology
17. Evolution

Chemistry

A. Physical Chemistry

1. Fundamental Concepts
2. States of Matter
3. Atomic Structure
4. Chemical Bonding
5. Chemical Energetics
6. Electrochemistry
7. Chemical Equilibrium
8. Reaction Kinetics

B. Inorganic Chemistry

1. Periods
2. Groups
3. Transition Elements
4. Compounds of Nitrogen and Sulphur

C. Organic Chemistry

1.  Fundamental Principles
2. Hydrocarbons
3. Alkyl Halides (Haloalkanes)
4. Alcohols and Phenols
5. Aldehydes and Ketones
6. Carboxylic Acids
7. Amino Acids
8. Macromolecules
9. Environmental Chemistry

Physics

1. Measurement
2. Motion and Force
3. Work, Energy and Power
4. Circular Motion
5. Oscillation
6. Waves
7. Light
8. Heat & Thermodynamics
9. Electrostatics
10. Current Electricity
11. Electromagnetism
12. Electromagnetic Induction
13. Deformation of Solids
14. Electronics
15. Modern Physics
16. Nuclear Physics

English

1. Comprehend key vocabulary
2. Demonstrate control of tenses and sentence structure
3. Demonstrate correct use of subject-verb agreement
4. Demonstrate correct use of articles and prepositions
5. Demonstrate correct use of writing conventions of spelling, capitalization and punctuation

ELIGIBILITY

• Intermediate Science (HSSC/F.Sc-Pre-Medical Group) or Equivalent Examination with minimum 70% marks
• Securing at-least 70% (770/1100), unadjusted marks (excluding the marks of Hifz-e-Quran etc.). However, those awaiting result can also apply.
• Equivalence Certificate (if foreign qualifications such as A-Level or American 12th Grade)

WHO CAN APPLY

• It is Mandatory for candidates having domicile of Punjab to appear in MDCAT for admission to any Public Sector Medical/Dental Institution of Punjab or any Private Sector Medical/Dental Institution of Pakistan.
• The candidates having domicile of any district of Punjab, Islamabad (ICT) and Foreign Nationals/Overseas Pakistanis can appear in MDCAT.
• Mere appearance in MDCAT does not confer the right to apply for or claim admission to any medical/dental institution.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ENTRANCE TEST

• A candidate can apply for the MDCAT 2019 only online by logging on to the Bank of Punjab weblink https://www.bop.com.pk/MDCAT-2019
• A candidate can apply using a desktop computer or laptop but not mobile phone.
• The candidate must follow the instructions given on the weblink to register himself/herself for MDCAT.
• After filling his/her particulars, the candidate will be asked to upload his/her latest colour photograph (not more than 2 months old). The size of the file should not be more than 2 mb.
• After completely filling the form, the candidate should have a "Preview" of his/her application.
• The candidate can submit his/her application by clicking the "Submit" button.
• It must be noted that the candidate cannot edit his/her application once it has been submitted. The candidates are, therefore, advised to carefully go through their application before submission.
• Upon successful submission, the candidate will be assigned a "Unique Application Serial Number" (e.g., UHS-123456789). The candidate should note that number as it will be used in future for accessing the submitted application and the Admittance Card issued by the Bank.
• The candidate should get a print of the filled application form by clicking "Down load & Print" button. If the facility of downloading and printing is not available at that time, the candidate can access his/her application any other time by clicking "Search Registration" button after entering his/her "Unique Application Serial Number"or CNIC/ Passport number. (x) On a single CNIC/ Passport number, only one application can be submitted. Candidates are, therefore, advised to submit only one application form. If a candidate submits more than one application form, his/her registration shall be cancelled.

SUBMISSION OF FEE AND ISSUANCE OF ADMITTANCE CARD FOR UHS MDCAT 2019

• After submission of online application form, the candidate or his/her representative is required to visit the nearest branch of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) during banking hours alongwith the print-out of application form. Bank shall be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
• On submission of MDCAT fee of Rs.1300/- (non-refundable), the concerned bank official will stamp the application form and return the "candidate's copy" of the form to the candidate or his/her representative.
• Within 72 hours after fee submission, the candidate shall be communicated his/her Admittance Card, bearing his/her roll number and examination centre, via SMS alert and E-mail attachment at his/her mobile number and E-mail ID.
• The candidate is advised to download and take a print-out of this admittance card. (xv) The candidate can also download his/her admittance card by clicking "Search Admittance Card" button on the Bank of Punjab (BoP) weblink (https://www.bop.com.pk/MD CAT-2019) for MDCAT 2019.

CHOICE OF CENTERS

The candidate can select any of the 13 cities given below as his/her test centre. The candidates are advised for their own convenience to choose a city nearest to their residence.

1. Multan
2. Bahawalpur
3. Rahim Yar Khan
4. D.G Khan
5. Lahore
6. Faisalabad
7. Sahiwal
8. Gujrat
9. Gujranwala
10. Sargodha
11. Sialkot
12. Rawalpindi
13. Hassan Abdal

IMPORTANT NOTE; READ IT YOU NEED IT  

• The candidates must reach their respective centres at-least one hour before the commencement of the test on 25th August, 2019 (i.e. by 09:00 am). The centres will be sealed/closed at 09:15 am.
• The candidates must bring the following with them on the test day:
  • Original CNIC/NICOP/POC/Smart Card for Juvenile issued by NADRA OR Original Passport (Photocopies are not acceptable).
  • Print out of Admittance Card issued by the University;
  • A clean clip board;
  • Two blue ball point pens (not pointers, markers, pencils, jel pens, etc.)
• Note: A candidates who fails to bring Original PassporVCN1C/ NICOP, POC, Smart Card fa:Juvenile and print-out of his/her Admittance Card shall not be allowed to appear in the test. Domicile or B-Form or any other document shall not be acceptable for appearance in the test
• The Bank of Punjab web link (https://www.bop.com.pk/MDCAT-2019) will be active from 19th July 2019 (from 09:00 AM).
• The Information Booklet of MDCAT-2019 shall be available on University website (www.uhs.edu pk) with the start of registration process Candidates are advised to go through the Information Booklet to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of MDCAT which shall be binding upon them