The medical entrance test's shift to computer-based testing changes the candidate experience end to end: registration through the regulator's portal, seat selection at computerized centers, randomized question papers per candidate, and provisional scores displayed at test end instead of weeks of waiting.
The two-attempts-per-year policy is the biggest strategic change. The better score counts, which means the first sitting can serve as a full-pressure rehearsal — a luxury no previous MDCAT cohort had. Syllabus-mapped question banks are being published, making official material the highest-yield preparation for the new format.
Practical registration advice: complete the portal profile early with exact CNIC/B-form details matching your documents, choose test centers close to home for the morning slot, and practice on a computer — reading speed and on-screen review habits differ genuinely from paper. Our Education section will track center lists and dates as they're announced.