PreMed.PK

What PreMed.PK does

PreMed.PK is a Pakistan-based ed-tech company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Karachi, operating an online learning management system designed to prepare pre-medical students for Pakistan's highly competitive medical college entrance examinations. The platform serves primarily MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) aspirants, with secondary offerings for NUMS, AKU, and Allied Health Sciences entrance tests, alongside a sub-brand (SaudiPrep) targeting Saudi Arabian students. Its core product is built around a proprietary content library of 170,000+ high-yield MCQs with detailed explanations and video solutions, organized chapter-wise and by provincial exam patterns (UHS, SZABMU, KMU/ETEA, BUMHS, SMDC/ILS), supplemented by full-length practice papers, video lectures, Ratta Cards, One Page Notes, and past papers. The technology layer includes two AI-powered features: Theta AI, a recommendation and predictive analytics engine that identifies weak areas and forecasts scores, and an AI-powered Quiz Builder that generates customized practice papers parameterized by chapters, difficulty, and exam type.

The company operates a product-led, freemium-to-paid go-to-market model. Free resources — YouTube classes, formula sheets, and limited MCQs — serve as top-of-funnel acquisition channels, with conversion to paid bundles and structured courses (Ibtida MDCAT Course, Ultimate Bundle, Basic Bundle, AKU Crash Course). Pricing is tiered with promotional discounts up to 80% off; exact tiers are not publicly disclosed and sales are facilitated through the website and a WhatsApp-based sales support channel (+92 306 1289229). Marketing relies on content (multi-category blog), organic social media, YouTube, SEO, and student testimonials featuring high scorers (180-196/200 in MDCAT). The platform claims 200,000+ MDCAT aspirants across Pakistan. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, operating with a lean team of 11-50 employees under co-founders Fahd Niaz Shaikh (CEO) and Hasnain Mankani, supported by a CTO (Salis Salman), Marketing Director (Fatima Batool), and Operations Manager (Emaan Amir).

Name

PreMed.PK

Legal name

PreMed.PK

Website

https://premed.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PreMed.PK is a Karachi-based ed-tech platform founded in 2021 that prepares Pakistani pre-medical students for the MDCAT and related entrance exams through a freemium online learning system featuring 170,000+ MCQs, AI-powered analytics and quiz generation, and tiered course bundles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Entrance Test Preparation

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Test Prep Tutoring Platforms (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT, etc.) (EDANAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Higher Education Admissions & Placement Exam Prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) (EDAGADAC)

Keywords

• Medical entrance test prep
• MDCAT preparation
• Online learning platform
• Educational technology
• Pre-medical exam practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Subscriptions and Bundles: PreMed.PK generates revenue primarily through selling comprehensive course bundles and individual course subscriptions for MDCAT preparation. These include the Ibtida MDCAT Course, Ultimate Bundle, and Basic Bundle which contain chapter-wise MCQs, notes, video lectures, and mock tests. The platform offers tiered pricing with discounts up to 80% during sales.
2. Freemium Model with Premium Upsell: The platform provides free YouTube classes, free formula sheets (Physics, Chemistry), and limited free resources to attract users, then converts them to paid subscribers for full access to the question bank, mocks, and premium features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PreMed.PK is an online learning platform that prepares Pakistani pre-medical students for the MDCAT and related medical college entrance exams (NUMS, AKU, Allied Health Sciences). The platform delivers preparation through a 170,000+ MCQ practice bank, timed full-length practice papers (FLPs), AI-driven analytics (Theta AI), an AI-powered Quiz Builder, video lectures and solutions, revision notes, and structured paid course bundles sold directly to individual students.

Product overview

PreMed.PK is an all-in-one educational technology platform providing comprehensive preparation for Pakistani medical entrance exams, including MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, and Allied Health Sciences tests. The platform operates on a unified architecture with its core MDCAT Preparation Platform as the central hub, supplemented by AI-powered tools (Theta AI, Quiz Builder), extensive content libraries (170,000+ MCQs, past papers, video lectures), and structured courses (Ibtida MDCAT Course, AKU Crash Course). Sub-brands like AHS by PreMed.PK and SaudiPrep extend the platform's reach to adjacent test preparation markets. The product portfolio follows a freemium model with free resources (formula sheets, sample MCQs) and premium bundles/courses for full access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MDCAT Preparation Platform PreMed.PK's primary learning management system providing MDCAT preparation with 170,000+ MCQs, mock tests, video lectures, revision notes, and province-wise practice for Pakistani pre-medical students.
• Ibtida MDCAT Course Comprehensive structured MDCAT preparation course with online lectures, chapter-wise MCQs, notes, batch community support, and mentorship, sold as an annual subscription to individual students.
• Ultimate Bundle Perpetual-license bundle giving full access to all PreMed resources including past papers, mocks, the MCQ Qbank, Quiz Builder, and video solutions for individual MDCAT aspirants.
• Basic Bundle Entry-level perpetual-license bundle with chapter-wise MCQs and notes for students seeking focused MDCAT practice.
• AKU Crash Course Intensive preparation course targeting the Aga Khan University entrance test, with lectures, AKU-pattern practice questions, and interview guidance for prospective AKU students.
• AHS by PreMed.PK Dedicated preparation platform for Allied Health Sciences entrance tests including DPT, Pharm-D, BScN, Medical Lab Technology, and other health-related programs for Pakistani students.
• SaudiPrep Sub-brand offering preparation resources for students in Saudi Arabia preparing for GAT and SAAT university entrance exams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieving 190+ scores in MDCAT (e.g., Muhammad Fateh Alam Bhatty 190/200, Kalpana Lohana 196/200, Saad Asif Gondal 195/200)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nearpeer: Nearpeer is a Pakistan-based online test prep platform offering video lectures, practice MCQs, and live classes for MDCAT, ECAT, and other Pakistani entrance exams. It is the most direct competitor to PreMed.PK in the same geography, serving the same PreMed student cohort with a comparable subscription-based model.
• Testpoint.pk: Testpoint.pk is a Pakistani online test prep platform focused on MDCAT, NUMS, and other medical/engineering entry tests, offering MCQ banks, practice papers, and video lectures. It competes directly with PreMed.PK for the same PreMed segment with a similar freemium content model.
• Edkasa: Edkasa is a Pakistan-based ed-tech platform offering live classes, recorded lectures, and practice resources for MDCAT and other Pakistani entry exams. It targets the same PreMed audience as PreMed.PK with a comparable mix of free and paid content.
• Knowledge Platform (Maqsad): Maqsad (formerly Knowledge Platform) is a Pakistani ed-tech platform providing test prep, live tutoring, and study content for MDCAT, matric, and intermediate students. It directly overlaps with PreMed.PK in the Pakistani MDCAT prep market with a similar online, mobile-first delivery model.
• Campus.pk: Campus.pk (connected to Punjab Group of Colleges) is a Pakistani education platform offering MDCAT and entry test preparation alongside FSC content, with MCQ banks and video lectures. It competes with PreMed.PK for the same Pakistani PreMed cohort, with the added backing of an established physical coaching network.

Regional players

• Taleemabad (Sabaq): Taleemabad/SABAQ provides video-based learning and test prep for Pakistani K-12 and intermediate students, including MDCAT-relevant science content. It is comparable as a Pakistani digital learning platform targeting overlapping student demographics, though its primary focus is broader K-12 rather than entry-test-specific.
• Noon Academy: Noon Academy is a Middle East-based social learning platform offering live tutoring, practice questions, and test prep for students in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. It is comparable to PreMed.PK in delivering online test-prep at scale in an emerging market, and is especially relevant given PreMed.PK's SaudiPrep sub-brand.

Broad incumbents

• Unacademy: Unacademy is a large India-based online learning platform offering test prep, courses, and live classes across competitive exams including NEET (the Indian medical entrance equivalent of MDCAT). It is a broad incumbent in the same online test-prep category, with stronger scale and capital but a different geography.
• Embibe: Embibe is an AI-driven test prep platform (now part of Reliance) focused on Indian competitive exams including NEET and JEE, offering adaptive practice, analytics, and personalized recommendations. It is a broad incumbent comparable to PreMed.PK in using AI-powered analytics and large MCQ banks for medical entrance exam prep.
• Testbook: Testbook is an India-based online test prep platform offering MCQ practice, mock tests, and courses for government and competitive exams including medical entrances. It is comparable to PreMed.PK as a content-led, MCQ-and-mock-focused online test prep platform serving high-volume aspirant cohorts in an emerging market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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