Sindh Prospectus 2025-26: Merit = Matric 10% + FSc 40% + MDCAT 50%. You need 60% in FSc Pre-Medical (unadjusted) and 55% in MDCAT for MBBS (50% for BDS). In the 2025-26 Karachi MBBS list, merit no. 237 had 87.567 and no. 469 had 85.242. Pharm-D, DPT, BSN and allied BS use the same 10 / 40 / 50 split with the DUHS entry test.
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Free · instant · no loginMDCAT 2025 for Sindh (IBA Sukkur) was out of 180, which is the default total. Change it if your result card shows a different total.
What MDCAT score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the MDCAT score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
DUHS Merit Formula: 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT
| Programme | Test (50%) | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS (DMC, plus JSMU, KMDC, SMBBMC Lyari through DUHS) | MDCAT | FSc Pre-Medical 60%, MDCAT 55% |
| BDS (DDC, DIDC) | MDCAT | FSc Pre-Medical 60%, MDCAT 50% |
| Pharm-D, DPT, BS Nursing | DUHS entry test | As in each prospectus |
| BS Medical Technology, Radiology, Cardiovascular, Dental Care, Biotechnology, Psychology, Public Health, Forensic, Nutrition, Optometry | DUHS entry test | As in each prospectus |
The MBBS/BDS formula is set by the Sindh Prospectus 2025-26 and is unchanged in the 2026-27 prospectus. For 2026-27, Karachi admissions (including DUHS) are processed by JSMU, so apply through jsmu.edu.pk (see the JSMU merit calculator). The 2025-26 final merit lists for Pharm-D, DPT and BS Nursing print the same columns: Matric 10%, Inter 40%, entry test 50%.
Worked Example from the DUHS Prospectus
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDCAT | 99 / 180 | 55.000% | 50% | 27.500 |
| HSC | 660 / 1100 | 60.000% | 40% | 24.000 |
| Matric | 650 / 850 | 76.471% | 10% | 7.647 |
| Aggregate | — | — | — | 59.147 |
This is the prospectus’s own example (page 122). It shows a candidate at the bare minimums of 60% FSc and 55% MDCAT.
DUHS MBBS and BDS Merit 2025-26
| Karachi MBBS final merit list 2025-26 | Aggregate |
|---|---|
| Merit no. 1 | 96.289 |
| Merit no. 237 (DMC has 237 Karachi open-merit seats) | 87.567 |
| Merit no. 469 (last candidate called on day 1 of seat allocation) | 85.242 |
| Merit no. 1000 (last called on day 2) | 82.190 |
| Last listed (no. 2683) | 61.238 |
| Karachi BDS final merit list 2025-26 | Aggregate |
|---|---|
| Merit no. 1 | 92.164 |
| Last listed (no. 2003) | 57.497 |
Seats in DUHS, JSMU, KMDC and SMBBMC Lyari are allocated merit-cum-choice. Candidates are called in merit order and choose from the seats still open. The first 469 were called on 6 December 2025 and numbers 470-1000 on 7 December.
Dow Medical College Seats and Fees
| DMC MBBS category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Karachi open merit | 237 |
| Other Sindh districts (11 LUMHS + 11 SMBBMU tagged) | 22 |
| Balochistan | 1 |
| AJK / Gilgit-Baltistan | 2 / 2 |
| Disabled | 1 |
| UEDP local (self-finance) | 43 |
| UEDP overseas Pakistani | 10 |
| UEDP foreign national (HEC) / PTAP | 16 / 16 |
| Total | 350 |
| DMC fee | Open merit | UEDP local self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| Admission (once) | Rs 25,000 | Rs 50,000 |
| Tuition (per year) | Rs 48,000 | Rs 650,000 |
| Development + verification (once) | Rs 26,500 | Rs 26,500 |
| Activity + library (per year) | Rs 20,000 | Rs 20,000 |
BDS has 50 merit seats at Dow Dental College, and 48 merit seats plus 2 overseas/foreign seats at Dow International Dental College.
Common DUHS Merit Mistakes
- Using 200 as the MDCAT total. Sindh MDCAT 2025 (IBA Sukkur) was out of 180.
- Counting grace marks. The 60% FSc requirement is unadjusted. Grace marks don’t count.
- Applying without the right PRC. Merit seats need PRC of the tagged Sindh district, for you and your father or mother.
- Missing your allocation day. Seats go merit-cum-choice, so you must attend on the day your merit number is called.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DUHS merit formula?
10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT for MBBS and BDS. Pharm-D, DPT, nursing and allied BS use 10% + 40% + 50% DUHS entry test.
What was the DUHS MBBS merit in 2025-26?
In the Karachi final merit list, merit no. 237 had 87.567 and merit no. 469 had 85.242. Seats were then allocated merit-cum-choice.
What MDCAT score do I need for Dow?
At least 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS, plus 60% unadjusted in FSc Pre-Medical.
Is MDCAT out of 200 or 180 for DUHS?
Sindh MDCAT 2025, conducted by IBA Sukkur, was out of 180. The prospectus example uses 99/180 for 55%.
Does DUHS use the same formula for Pharm-D and DPT?
Yes. DUHS’s 2025-26 final merit lists for Pharm-D and DPT show Matric 10%, Inter 40% and entry test 50%.
Is this the official DUHS merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from the Sindh prospectus and DUHS merit lists. DUHS’s lists are final.
Related calculators and guides
- All merit and aggregate calculators
- DUHS CGPA calculator
- MDCAT Aggregate Calculator
- JSMU Merit Calculator
- Karachi University Merit Calculator
Official DUHS Admission Links
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DUHS admissions
- DUHS AdmissionsNotices, merit lists and prospectuses.admissions.duhs.edu.pk
- MBBS & BDS Prospectus 2025-26 (Sindh)Eligibility, 10 / 40 / 50 formula, seats and fees.admissions.duhs.edu.pk/doc/Prospectus%202025-26%20all%20Sindh%20Final-20251205.pdf
- MBBS Final Merit List 2025-26 (Karachi)Full list with component scores.admissions.duhs.edu.pk/doc/Final%20Merit%20List%20of%20MBBS%20Program%20(Session%202025-26)%20Public%20Sector%20Medical%20Universities%20Colleges%20of%20Sindh%20Province%20All%20Districts%20of%20Karachi%20Division-2025.pdf
- DUHS websiteUniversity home page.www.duhs.edu.pk