SIBA Testing Services has published the official MDCAT 2026 answer keys for candidates who took the Medical and Dental College Admission Test on September 20.
Separate keys are available for paper versions A, B, C and D. Candidates can now compare the answers recorded on their carbon copy with the key for their respective paper code and make an early assessment of their performance.
Answer Keys Issued for Four Paper Versions
STS examined 9 centres spread across Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Sukkur and Islamabad.
Since the order of questions or answers may vary between paper versions, students must confirm the code printed on their carbon copy before checking responses. Using a key from another version could produce an incorrect score estimate.
The status of each paper key is as follows
| Paper code | Current status |
|---|---|
| A | Released |
| B | Released |
| C | Released |
| D | Released |
How Candidates Can Check Their Answers
Candidates should first locate the paper version marked on their carbon copy. They can then open the corresponding PDF issued through the STS system.
Each attempted response should be checked against the answer listed for the same question number. Candidates may count the answers that match, but the figure should be treated only as an estimate until STS issues the official result.
The four official files can be accessed below:
Students should save a copy of the relevant PDF and check every response carefully. It is also sensible to repeat the count once, particularly if the estimated marks will be used to assess admission prospects.
Answer Key Is Not the Final Result
The answer key gives candidates an early indication of how they performed. It does not replace the official MDCAT result.
Final marks will be based on the examination record processed by the responsible testing authority. Candidates should therefore avoid treating estimates shared on social media or unofficial websites as confirmed results.
At the time of publication, the available report did not specify a confirmed date for the STS MDCAT result. Students should monitor the official SIBA Testing Services portal for the result notice and any further instructions.
No objection schedule or answer key challenge procedure was mentioned in the available announcement. Candidates who believe an answer is incorrect should wait for formal instructions instead of relying on an unofficial submission method.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Students should retain their carbon copy and other examination documents until the admission process is complete. Once the official result is released, they should compare it with their estimated marks and follow the admission directions issued by the relevant medical and dental institutions.
Any merit position or admission prospect discussed before the publication of official results and merit lists remains provisional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has STS released the MDCAT 2026 answer key?
Yes. Answer keys for paper versions A, B, C and D are available through the STS system.
Which answer key should a candidate use?
Candidates must use the key matching the paper code printed on their carbon copy. The answers should not be checked against a different version.
Does the answer key show the official result?
No. It only helps candidates estimate their performance. The result issued by the responsible authority will confirm the official marks.
When will the STS MDCAT result be announced?
A confirmed result date was not stated in the available announcement. Candidates should follow the official STS portal for updates.
Can candidates challenge an answer?
The available report did not provide details of an objection process. Candidates should wait for an official notice before submitting any query or challenge.
