Only 53 percent of candidates qualify for MBBS in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Medical University (KMU) has announced the results of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025, revealing that only 53 percent of candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) qualified for MBBS admissions, while 58 percent qualified for BDS programs.
According to official data released by KMU, out of 39,981 candidates registered across the province, 1,539 did not appear in the examination, marking a participation rate of approximately 96 percent.
Performance breakdown across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The university’s results highlighted a concerning performance pattern among candidates:
- Only 2 percent of students scored above 170 marks, representing the highest achievers.
- About 9 percent scored between 160 and 170 marks, falling in the upper-middle performance bracket.
- A significant 31 percent of candidates scored below 90 marks, making them ineligible for admission to medical and dental colleges.
These results indicate that a considerable number of candidates were unable to meet the merit-based criteria set by PMDC for admission into medical and dental institutions.
KMU reaffirms transparency and merit-based process
KMU officials stated that the outcome of the MDCAT 2025 reflects the overall academic performance trend across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s pre-medical cohort. They reiterated the university’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and merit in the admission process for all medical and dental colleges affiliated with KMU.
A spokesperson added that the university remains focused on strengthening examination standards, ensuring a secure testing environment, and promoting merit-driven medical education across the province.
A call for better preparation, education reforms
Education experts noted that the low pass rate highlights the urgent need for improving pre-medical education quality, enhanced exam readiness programs, and better alignment between school curricula and MDCAT testing standards.
They emphasized that bridging the performance gap will require policy support, teacher training, and early mentoring to help future candidates meet the academic rigors of medical entry exams.
Key takeaways from MDCAT 2025 results in KP
- Registered candidates: 39,981
- Absent candidates: 1,539
- Qualified for MBBS: 53%
- Qualified for BDS: 58%
- Scored above 170 marks: 2%
- Scored between 160–170 marks: 9%
- Scored below 90 marks: 31%
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