The SIBA Testing Services (STS) has officially announced the provisional results for the Sindh Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the high-stakes entrance examination held on September 20, 2026, can now access their provisional scorecards, provincial merit ranks, and qualifying status through the centralized STS online portal.
The examination, administered on behalf of the provincial health department and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), was conducted simultaneously across nine designated regional examination hubs throughout Sindh and the federal capital. STS has compiled and published the consolidated provisional merit standings from top to bottom, demarcating eligible candidates who have cleared the mandatory qualifying thresholds for medical and dental programs.
⚡ STS Sindh MDCAT 2026 Official Result Breakdown
Key operational metrics, qualification benchmarks, and grievance parameters confirmed by SIBA Testing Services:
| Examination Parameter | Official Details & Specifications |
|---|---|
| Testing Authority | SIBA Testing Services (Sukkur IBA University) |
| Test Conducted Date | September 20, 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | September 25, 2026 (Provisional) |
| Test Centers (9 Locations) | Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Sukkur & Islamabad |
| MBBS Passing Benchmark | Minimum 55% Marks (110 / 200) |
| BDS Passing Benchmark | Minimum 50% Marks (100 / 200) |
| Grievance Submission Deadline | Saturday, September 26, 2026 (5:00 PM PKT) |
| Official Portal | sts.net.pk |
PMDC Passing Criteria for Medical and Dental Admissions
In accordance with statutory regulations mandated by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), qualification in the provisional MDCAT is strictly governed by dual academic percentage thresholds:
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): Candidates must secure an absolute minimum of 55% marks (equivalent to 110 marks out of 200) to be eligible for public and private sector medical college admission processing.
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS): Candidates must achieve at least 50% marks (equivalent to 100 marks out of 200) to qualify for dental colleges across Sindh.
Candidates scoring below these standardized cutoffs are ineligible for inclusion in the centralized provincial aggregate admission lists, regardless of intermediate or matriculation academic performance.
Provincial Test Administration Across Nine Centers
To accommodate tens of thousands of applicants smoothly while maintaining transparent examination security, STS established robust operational infrastructures across nine cities. Examination centers were deployed in:
- Karachi: Multiple large-scale university and convention venues handling the largest candidate cohort.
- Hyderabad & Jamshoro: Covering southern district applicants and university campuses.
- Sukkur & Larkana: Primary northern Sindh examination hubs.
- Mirpurkhas & Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawabshah): Central Sindh agricultural and rural district hubs.
- Islamabad: Dedicated testing center facilitating overseas and out-of-province Sindh-domiciled candidates.
Candidate Grievance Protocol & Discrepancy Reporting
To safeguard student rights and address legitimate scoring discrepancies, SIBA Testing Services has introduced a formal grievance resolution window. Candidates identifying any variance between their carbon response sheets (carbon copies retained on test day) and the published provisional scorecard must follow the standardized appeal procedure:
- Email Channel: Grievance appeals must be submitted directly to the designated STS examination authority via official email.
- Mandatory Email Subject:
Result Grievances-MDCAT-2026. - Required Information: Candidates must specify their Roll Number, CNIC/B-Form Number, Father's Name, Question Paper Code (A, B, C, or D), and provide high-resolution photographic evidence of the candidate's carbon sheet.
- Strict Deadline: Submissions were accepted until 5:00 PM PKT on Saturday, September 26, 2026. STS explicitly confirmed that late submissions or queries missing proper documentation will be summarily rejected.
Next Steps: Provincial Merit Lists and Admission Schedules
Following the verification of submitted grievances and final scorecard standardization, the provincial admitting university (Dow University of Health Sciences / Jinnah Sindh Medical University) will commence the formal admission cycle. Qualified candidates will be invited to submit online application forms, upload certified academic records, and register institutional preferences for open-merit, self-finance, and reciprocal seats across public sector institutions in Sindh.
Source Citation: Official result circular released by SIBA Testing Services (STS). Verified via STS Official Portal and ProPakistani Education Reporting.