NUMS Entry Test 2026 [Syllabus and Preparation Guide]

Are you searching for the NUMS Entry Test 2026? Want to know the Test Syllabus? NUMS conducts its entry test every year, which is accepted all over Pakistan. This year, NUMS also announced the official date of the entry test, which is October 2026.

In this article, we will give you all the important information about the NUMS Entry Test, Syllabus, Books, Past Papers, Timing, NUMS Registration, and a lot of other things. No need to search for anything anywhere. Read the complete article and get all your necessary test preparation materials.

NUMS Entry Test 2026

To get admission to the affiliate NUMS public and private sector medical colleges, the NUMS entry test is compulsory. Without its entry test, you can not get admission to any of its affiliated colleges. Moreover, you have to pass the test with 50% of the marks.

NUMS-MDCAT

University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has announced the passing criteria of NUMS Entry Test which is same as MDCAT i.e. 55% for MBBS and 45% for BDS. Unlike MDCAT, the validity of NUMS Test is 1 year which means last year’s NUMS Test is not applicable this year. The roll number slips for NUMS Test are expected to be released within a few days after NUMS registration.

Every year, NUMS conducts its entry test all over the country. In different cities, different examination centers are selected for NUMS entry tests. In all the examination halls, the test will start and end at the same selected time.

Eligibility for NUMS-MDCAT

In this section, we will give you complete information about the eligibility criteria for NUMS-MDCAT. The following persons are eligible to apply for the NUMS-MDCAT Test.

• FSc (Pre-medical) minimum 60% marks
• Domicile (All Over Pakistan)
• Result Awaiting Students Can Also Apply.
• O/A Level Students Can Also Apply (minimum 60% marks).
• IBCC Certificate Is Mandatory for O/A Level Students

NUMS Test Format

There are a total of 250 MCQs that come in the NUMS entry test. NUMS Entry Test ( NET ) shall comprise two components.

PART A

PART A shall carry 95 % weightage of the NUMS Entry Test (NET) and shall consist of 150 MCQs with a stipulated time of 150 minutes.

There is no negative marking on their test. There are a total of 4 subject questions that come on the test. Let’s check the questions for each subject.

• Biology 35%
• Chemistry 25%
• Physics 25%
• English 10%

PART B (Psychological Test)

PART  B (Psychological Test) shall carry a 5 % weightage of the NUMS Entry Test (NET) & shall consist of 100 MCQs with a stipulated time of 30 minutes.

Note: There shall be no negative marking.

NUMS Entry Test Syllabus 2026

In this section, we will give you a PDF file of the NUMS syllabus. You can download it on your PC and Android devices. The NUMS syllabus is basically divided into different subjects. Each subject is further divided into particular units and topics. You just need to prepare all the topics given in the NUMS syllabus 2026. All the entry test questions will come from this syllabus.

Read: List of Medical Colleges in Pakistan

NUMS Schedule & Registration Date 2026

Event	Date & Time
Registration Start Date	June 20, 2026 (12:01 AM)
Registration End Date	July 10, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Late Registration Deadline	July 17, 2026 (4:00 PM)
NUMS Entry Test Date	September 1, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Admit Card Availability	To be announced (before test date)
Result Announcement (Expected)	Within 2–3 weeks after the test

NUMS Entry Test Centers

The following are selected test centers for the NUMS entry test 2026. Select your nearest one.

Sr No.	City	Province
1	Islamabad	Capital of Pakistan
2	Lahore	Punjab
3	Multan	Punjab
4	Peshawar	KPK
5	Karachi	Sindh
6	Gilgit	Gilgit–Baltistan
7	Faisalabad	Punjab
8	Abbottabad	KPK
9	Sargodha	Punjab
10	Bahawalpur	Punjab
11	Sukkur	Sindh
12	Quetta	Balochistan
13	Muzaffarabad	Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Read:- Medical Colleges in Multan

Courses Offered by NUMS

The following are undergraduate courses that are offered by NUMS.

• MBBS
• BDS
• Allied Health Sciences
• Nursing

NUMS Affiliated Medical Colleges

In this section, we will give you a list of private and public sector medical colleges that are affiliated with NUMS.

Public Sector

In the public sector, the following colleges are affiliated with NUMS.

• Army Medical College, Rawalpindi

Federal Medical and Dental Colleges offer only MBBS. Besides this, it has only 100 seats for MBBS. Army Medical colleges offer both MBBS and BDS courses.

Read:- King Edward Medical University Admission

Private Sector Medical College & Open Merit for MBBS

In this section, we will give you a complete list of private-sector medical colleges affiliated with NUMS and open merit for MBBS.

Sr No	College	Seats	Merit
1	Wah Medical College (WMC), Wah Cant	100	87.93%
2	CMH Lahore Medical And Dental College	150	90.90%
3	Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad	100	88.09%
4	Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College (FRPMDC), Karachi	100	78.72%
5	CMH Kharian Medical College, Kharian Cantonment	100	87.56%
6	HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences, Taxila	100	86.65%
7	Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad	150	88.77%
8	CMH Multan Institute Of Medical Sciences	150	90.59%
9	Bahria University Medical And Dental College, Karachi	150	70.75 % (SR) 76.56 % (ROC)
10	Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences	100	73.59 % (BR) 84.45 % (ROC)
11	CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur	100	89.22%
12	Karachi Institute Of Medical Sciences, CMH Malir	100	85.15%

Private Sector Dental Colleges & Open Merit for BDS

Here is the complete list of private-sector Dental Colleges affiliated with NUMS and open merit for BDS.

Sr No	College	Seats	Merit
1	Foundation University College of Dentistry & Hospital, Islamabad	50	84.59%
2	CMH Lahore Medical And Dental College	75	84.81%
3	HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences	50	81.54%
4	Bahria University Medical and Dental College	50	60.47 %(SR) 72.7 %(ROC)

Eligibility for Open Merit Seats

• F.Sc 65% Marks
• NMDCAT 65% Marks

Merit Determination: The merit determination for both local and overseas students is different. Let’s have a look at each of them.

Weightage Formula for Admission (Local Applicants)

• F.Sc Pre Medical/HSSC/Equivalent 50%
• NUMS entry test 50%

Weightage Formula for Admission (Overseas)

• F.Sc Pre Medical/A-level/12-Grade/HSSC/Equivalent 50%
• SAT-ll or ( NUMS Entry Test if SAT-ll is not done) 50%

NUMS Fee Structure 2026

For private and public sector medical colleges, nuns have different fee structures. Let’s check both sector fee structures.

• Public Sector Medical colleges affiliated with NUMS
• Private Sector Medical colleges affiliated with NUMS

For Public Sector College

The below mentioned are two NUMS-affiliated public sector colleges.

Army Medical College Fee Structure

There are no fees due for army cadets. They got free medical education from his college. However, the medical cadets also get a monthly scholarship worth 55,000/-. On the other side, the paying cadets’ fee structure is 180,000/-.

Federal Medical and Dental College

The fee structure of FMDC MBBS per year is 36,000 PKR.

For the Private Sector

The below mentioned are dues and expenses of private sector NUMS-affiliated medical colleges.

Institutes	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year	5th Year	Total Fee
CMH Lahore Medical And Dental College	1,603,000	1,487,000	1,547,000	1,607,000	1,667,000	7,911,000
Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad	1,161,000	1,102,500	1,157,625	1,215,506	1,296,281	5,932,912
Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College (FRPMDC), Karachi	1,161,000	1,102,500	1,157,625	1,215,506	1,296,281	5,932,912
Wah Medical College (WMC), Wah Cant	950,000	1,045,000	1,149,500	1,264,451	1,390,896	5,799,847
CMH Kharian Medical College, Kharian Cantonment	1,103,500	1,088,500	1,138,500	1,188,500	1,213,850	5,732,850
HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences, Taxila	1,088,000	1,055,000	1,097,000	1,141,000	1,187,405	5,568,505
Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad	1,076,000	1,039,500	1,091,475	1,146,049	1,203,351	5,556,375
CMH Multan Institute Of Medical Sciences	1,095,000	1,047,500	1,047,500	1,047,500	1,047,500	5,285,000
Bahria University Medical And Dental College, Karachi	1,062,620	992,620	992,620	992,620	1,002,620	5,043,100
Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences	870,810	788,310	788,310	788,310	788,310	4,024,050
CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur	1,000,000	950,000	950,000	950,000	950,000	4,800,000
Karachi Institute Of Medical Sciences, CMH Malir	1,057,472	924,472	924,472	924,472	924,472	4,755,360

Required Documents for Admission

For securing your admission to the respective medical college, you have to submit the following documents.

• Wealth statement of the parent, Equivalent to the tuition fee of the complete course.
• Income tax returns
• Insurance certificate

NUMS Entry Test Preparation Guide

Every year, there are more than 30,000 students who appear in the NUMS entry test. The pass ratio of this test is only 5%. No need to worry, you can also pass this by making a little more effort. In this section, we bring a smart preparation guide with the best-proven tips.

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Biology Part

It is a medical entry test, so its major portion contains biology questions. In biology, section A is a total of 80 multiple-choice questions. You have to focus on the basic concepts of biology and its major roles. You can prepare this part from the Book Foundation as well as the Punjab Textbook Board. All the basics of biology are covered in both of these books.

Chemistry Part

The chemistry portion contains 60 questions. All the questions are general chemistry questions. Follow the NUMS syllabus for preparation. Make a good grip on all the basic concepts. Besides this, the NUMS booklet is one of the best books for its entry test preparation.

Physics Part

In the physics part, there are a total of 40 questions. One of the toughest portions of this test is the physics one. In this section, you have to attempt both theoretical and numerical questions. Try to solve and answer all the questions in your textbook.

English Part

Prepare English questions and make a strong grip on tenses. Try to learn antonyms and synonyms of different words. In the English part, there are a total of 20 questions.

MCQs Books for NUMS Entry Test

If you want to get high marks on your test, buy the books and start your hard work. The following list of books will help you a lot to successfully clear your entry test.

• Textbooks
• Foundation Books
• NUMS Preparation Booklet
• Handmade Notes

Read:- List of Medical Colleges in Islamabad

How to Calculate NUMS Aggregate

The calculation of the NUMS aggregate is not a difficult task. Follow the below-mentioned simple steps and calculate the NUMS aggregate according to your marks.

• Step – 1:- Marks obtained in HSSC /Equivalent x 1100 x 0.50 = 50% of SSC/Equivalent
  Total marks of HSSC/Equivalent
• Step – 2:- Marks obtained in NUMS Entry test 200 x 0.50 = 50% of NUMS-MCAT
• Step – 3:- 50% HSSC/Equivalent + 50% NUMS Entry Test = Aggregate Marks
• Step – 4:- Aggregate Marks x 100 = Aggregate Percentage

FAQs About NUMS Entry Test

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