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Doctor licensing exams in Pakistan

The licensing route for doctors in Pakistan: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.

Exams for doctors in Pakistan

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NRE

Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC); conducted by NUMS

Step I: MCQ theory (basic + clinical sciences); Step II: Clinical Skills Exam, 20 OSCE stations…

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FCPS Part I

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)

MCQ (SBA), specialty-specific papers (count not verified)

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MDCAT

Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC)

MCQ 180 (Bio 81, Chem 45, Phys 36, English 9, Logical reasoning 9), 3h, no negative marking; pa…

Who regulates it

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.

Who sits it

  • NRE: Pakistani nationals with foreign MBBS/BDS (China, Central Asia, Russia, etc.)
  • FCPS Part I: MBBS graduates entering FCPS residency/training
  • MDCAT: Pre-medical (FSc) students seeking MBBS/BDS admission

Other professions in Pakistan

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