Question 1

When is MDCAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

MDCAT 2026 is conducted by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) and is typically held in September each year. The exam pattern: 200 MCQs across Biology (80), Chemistry (60), Physics (40), English (10), and Logical Reasoning (10), with a 210-minute time limit. Always confirm exact dates on the official PMC website.

Question 2

What is the NET (NUST Entry Test) pattern?

Accepted Answer

NUST Entry Test (NET) has three streams. NET Engineering covers Mathematics (80 MCQs), Physics (60 MCQs), Chemistry (15 MCQs), English (10 MCQs), and Intelligence (15 MCQs) — 180 questions, 3 hours. NET Computer Science and NET BS programs have similar structures with adjusted weightages.

Question 3

What is the ECAT pattern and how is it scored?

Accepted Answer

ECAT (Engineering College Admission Test) is conducted by UET Lahore for engineering admissions across Punjab. The test has 100 MCQs covering Mathematics (30), Physics (30), English (10), and either Chemistry or Computer Science (30). Each correct answer = +4, each wrong answer = -1. Time limit: 100 minutes.

Question 4

How is the GIKI admission test structured?

Accepted Answer

The GIKI Engineering & Computing Admission Test is 80 MCQs over 120 minutes: 30 Mathematics, 30 Physics, and 20 English. It is conducted by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology in Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Question 5

Is NUMS different from MDCAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NUMS (National University of Medical Sciences) conducts its own admission test for AFNS, AM College, and CMH-affiliated medical colleges. The pattern resembles MDCAT but is shorter (200 MCQs across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English) and scored on a separate merit list.

Question 6

What is NAT and when do I need it?

Accepted Answer

NAT (National Aptitude Test) is administered by NTS and accepted by many Pakistani universities for undergraduate and graduate admissions. It is offered in multiple variants (NAT-IE, NAT-IM, NAT-IA, etc.) tailored to the field of study. Check the host university for which NAT variant they accept.

Question 7

How does Parhlai help me prepare?

Accepted Answer

Parhlai uses AI to generate practice MCQs aligned to each entry test's published syllabus. You can take a free practice test (no signup), generate full mock tests that mirror the real exam pattern (subject weightages, difficulty, time limit), review step-by-step explanations, and track which chapters need revision.

Question 8

How much does Parhlai cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing starts at PKR 100 with no subscription. Free tier includes 500+ practice MCQs across all supported entry tests. Compared to traditional Pakistani coaching academies (median PKR 30,000-80,000 per course), Parhlai is designed to keep self-study affordable.

Question 9

Can I practice without creating an account?

Accepted Answer

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