Free MDCAT Mock Tests for Aspiring Doctors in 2025

Free MDCAT Mock Test Online

MDCAT (Medical and Dental University Test) is an aptitude test conducted every year by PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council) for medical university admissions. It is mandatory for applicants to pass this test in order to gain admission in any private or public medical institute in Pakistan.

Admissions in public medical universities are highly competitive and it is important for students to score well in this test to get a high aggregate score. In order to score well, applicants need lots of practice.

This is a free online mock test for MDCAT you can use to test your preparation for MDCAT. This test contains MCQs from the MDCAT syllabus for all subjects. The answer key for this test is given at the end of the article. You should take this test, and then use the answer key to check your answers. This will give you an idea about not only your overall preparation, but you strength and weaknesses in each subject.

Free MDCAT Mock Test

MDCAT is an MCQ based exam consisting of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning. The syllabus and pattern for the MDCAT questions is given by the PMDC each year. You can find more details on the MDCAT syllabus here.

This free MDCAT mock test is derived from the same syllabus as released by the PMDC, and is based on a similar pattern but is not as extensive. Such practice tests and mock tests for MDCAT are a good indicator to judge your knowledge and skill level.

You can find the subject wise mock test below, it has a total of 40 questions. Remember to note down your answers and check them against the answer key given at the end of this page!

Biology

The biology section in the MDCAT test accounts for 34% of the test and contains 68 MCQs from a total of 13 topics.

This MDCAT mock test has 10 biology questions from various topics. For each question, the relevant topic and difficulty level is given below.

1. On the basis of genome viruses are classified into_____ groups
   1. three
   2. five
   3. seven
   4. nine
      Topic: Biodiversity
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Process that occurs in the muscles during heavy exercise which causes the Ph of muscles to drop is called
   1. aerobic respiration
   2. glycolysis
   3. lactic acid fermentation
   4. alcoholic fermentation
      Topic: Bioenergetics
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

3. All of the following are the functions of protein except
   1. Are involved in the regulation of physiological activities
   2. Provide immunity and energy during long fasting
   3. Speed up biochemical reaction
   4. All of these are functions of proteins
      Topic: Biological Molecules
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Which statement is true for both chemical and nervous coordination?
   1. both show faster response
   2. both are involved in homeostasis
   3. both are electro-chemical communication
   4. response is longer in duration
      Topic: Coordination and Control
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

5. When a female ovulates, in which phase of division is oocyte?
   1. prophase 1
   2. anaphase 1
   3. telophase 2
   4. metaphase 1
      Topic: Reproduction
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Vestiges or vestigial organ are those organs which have ceased to be of any use in their possessor but they persist to reduce from generation after generation. In man, they are
   1. vermiform appendix
   2. coccyx
   3. ear muscle
   4. all of these
      Topic: Evolution
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

7. The loss of liquids via the hydathodes is called
   1. transpiration
   2. guttation
   3. evaporation
   4. all of these
      Topic: Life Processes in Animals and Plants
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

8. Primary stain used in staining is
   1. Crystal violet
   2. Alcohol
   3. Safranin
   4. Iodine
      Topic: Prokaryotes
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

9. The function of calcium ions in muscle contraction is to:
   1. Bind to troponin molecule and cause them to move
   2. Polarize visible light
   3. Aid in the transmission of nerve impulse
   4. Bind to tropomyosin molecule and cause them to form cross bridges
      Topic: Support and Movement
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

10. Your neighbour has a flower garden in which there are red flowers and white flowers.These flowers are diploid organisms, and flower colour is an autosomal trait. Thegene for red flowers (R) is dominant, while the gene for white flowers (r) is recessive.Which of the following is the genotype of a white flower?
    1. rr
    2. Rr
    3. RR
    4. rR
       Topic: Variation and Genetics
       ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

Chemistry

There are 54 questions in the Chemistry section of the MDCAT exam, which accounts for 27% of the test.

This mock test for MDCAT has 10 chemistry questions from various topics. For each question, the relevant topic and difficulty level is given below.

1. Two nuclides X and Y are isotones to each other with mass number 70 and 72 respectively. If the atomic no of X is 34, what would be the atomic no of Y?
   1. 30
   2. 32
   3. 34
   4. 36
      Topic: Introduction of Fundamental Groups of Chemistry
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

2. The formula of rock salt is
   1. NaOH
   2. NaHCO3
   3. Na2CO3
   4. NaCl
      Topic: Liquids
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

3. Which ionic solid has lowest lattice energy
   1. LiCl
   2. NaCl
   3. KCl
   4. CsCl
      Topic: Solids
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

4. If in AgCl solution, some salt of NaCl is added, AgCl will be precipitated due to:
   1. Electrolyte
   2. Solubility
   3. Common ion effect
   4. Unsaturation effect
      Topic: Chemical Equilibrium
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

5. In some reactions a product formed acts as a catalyst. This phenomenon is called
   1. Negative catalysis
   2. Activation of catalyst
   3. Heterogenous catalysis
   4. Autocatalysis
      Topic: Reaction Kinetics
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

6. The change in heat contents of a chemical reaction at constant temperature and pressure is called:
   1. Enthalpy change
   2. Bond energy
   3. Heat of sublimation
   4. Internal energy change
      Topic: Thermochemistry
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

7. In pi-bond electron density lies:
   1. only above the nodal plane
   2. only below the nodal plane
   3. not on the nodal plane
   4. both above and below the nodal plane
      Topic: Chemical Bonding
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

8. The paramagnetic character of substances is due to the presence of
   1. Bond pairs of electron
   2. Lone pairs of electron
   3. Unpaired electrons in the atom or molecule
   4. Paired electrons in the valence shell of atoms
      Topic: Transition Elements
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

9. Which is not a single-bond functional group?
   1. Amines
   2. Alcohol
   3. Ethers
   4. Esters
      Topic: Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

10. Acetylene has a characteristic ethereal smell resembling that of
    1. rotten egg
    2. garlic
    3. benzene
    4. chlorine
       Topic: Chemistry of Hydrocarbons
       ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

Physics

There are 13 topics included in the Physics MDCAT syllabus this year. There will be 54 questions from these topics in the actual MDCAT exam.

This free MDCAT mock test has 10 physics questions from various topics. For each question, the relevant topic and difficulty level is given below.

1. A constant force of 8.0 N is exerted for 4.0 s on a 16-kg object initially at rest. The change in speed of this object will be:
   1. 0.5 m/s
   2. 2 m/s
   3. 4 m/s
   4. 8 m/s
      Topic: Force and Motion
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

2. If a ball is falling freely the change between potential and kinetic energy would be
   1. Alternately between kinetic and potential energy
   2. from potential to kinetic energy
   3. from kinetic to potential energy gradually
   4. like a pendulum
      Topic: Work and Energy
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

3. A large cannon is fired from the ground level over level ground at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal, the muzzle speed is 980 m/s neglecting air resistance the projectile will travel at what horizontal distance before striking the ground
   1. 4.3 km
   2. 43 km
   3. 8.5 km
   4. 85 km
      Topic: Rotational and Circular Motion
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

4. A wave on a string is reflected from a fixed end. The reflected wave:
   1. is in phase with the original wave at the end
   2. is 180 out of phase with the original wave at the end
   3. has a larger amplitude than the original wave
   4. has a larger speed than the original wave
      Topic: Waves and Sound
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

5. An isothermal process for an ideal gas is represented on a PV diagram by:
   1. a horizontal line
   2. a vertical line
   3. a portion of an ellipse
   4. a portion of a hyperbola
      Topic: Thermodynamics
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Which of the following quantity is not affected by a magnetic field
   1. Stationary charge
   2. Change in magnetic flux
   3. Moving charge
   4. Current flowing in a conductor
      Topic: Electromagnetism
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

7. For a pure semiconductor at room temperature the temperature coefficient of resistivity is determined primarily by:
   1. the number of electrons in the conduction band
   2. the number of replacement atoms
   3. the binding energy of outer shell electrons
   4. collisions between conduction electrons and atoms
      Topic: Electronics
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

8. The rest mass of photon is
   1. Infinity
   2. 0
   3. 2
   4. 1
      Topic: Dawn of Modern Physics
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

9. The quantized radius of first Bohr orbit of H-atom is:
   1. 0.053 nm
   2. 0.0053 nm
   3. 0.00053 nm
   4. 0.53 nm
      Topic: Atomic Spectra
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

10. One joule of energy absorbed in a body per kilogram is equal to:
    1. 1 rad
    2. 1 rem
    3. 1 gray
    4. 1 sievertTopic: Nuclear Physics
       ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

English

Students are often intimidated by the English portion of the MDCAT exam, even though it only has 18 questions and makes up 9% of the test. These questions are related to grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.

This online MDCAT mock test has 5 questions. To help you understand you performance, topics and difficulty level for each question is also given.

1. Don’t you …………. lie to me.
   1. need to
   2. dare
   3. ought to
   4. have
      Topic: Modal Verbs
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

2. Make ….. group of five members.
   1. a
   2. an
   3. the
   4. none
      Topic: Articles
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

3. She…….  not play cricket daily.
   1. do
   2. does
   3. has
   4. have
      Topic: Subject Verb Agreement
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Sweet Tooth's favorite song is ___________
   1. "The candy man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
   2. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
   3. "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis jr.
   4. "the candy man" by Sammy Davis Jr.
      Topic: Noun
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

5. The thing which cannot be mended is ……. reparable:
   1. un
   2. dis
   3. ir
   4. mis
      Topic: Vocabulary
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

Logical Reasoning

Logical reasoning is the shortest section in MDCAT exam, but some students find it to be the trickiest. There are only 6 MCQs in this section, and they make up for 3% of the test. With the differences in students’ merit scores often being at low as 0.01%, these can often be the difference between placing on an admission list or not.

This MDCAT free mock test has 5 logical reasoning questions. The relevant topic and difficulty level is given with each question for your ease and understanding.

1. During the 2000s, the number of soldiers physically stationed in the Middle -East skyrocketed. However, in 2019, this number is continuing to decrease. It is wonderful that the western world has less of a military presence in other countries, presumably to a negligible amount in the next 5 to 10 years.
   
   Statement: No soldiers physically stationed in an area means that there is less of a military presence.
   1. Definitely true
   2. Probably true
   3. Inadequate data
   4. Probably false
   5. Definitely false
      Topic: Critical Thinking
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium
      
      

2. 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, …?
   1. 256
   2. 384
   3. 250
   4. 194
      ‍Topic: Letter and Number Series
      ‍Difficulty Level: Easy

3. Statements:
   ‍Rover weighs less than Fido.
   Rover weighs more than Boomer.
   Of the three dogs, Boomer weighs the least.
   
   If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
   1. True
   2. Uncertain
   3. FalseTopic: Logical Deduction
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Statement:Courts take too long in deciding important disputes of various departments.
   
   Course of Action:
   ‍I. Courts should be ordered to speed up matters.
   II. Special powers should be granted to officer to settle disputes concerning their departments.
   1. If only I follows
   2. If only II follows
   3. If either I or II follows
   4. If neither I nor II follows
   5. If both I and II followTopic: Course of Action
      ‍Difficulty Level: Medium‍

5. (i) Majority of Karachi citizens have decided to protest against the construction of a government office instead of a park.
   (ii) There are no parks in that locality
   1. If statement (i) is the cause and statement (ii) is its effect
   2. If statement (ii) is the cause and statement, (i) is its effect
   3. If both the statement (i) and (ii) are independent causes
   4. If both the statements (i) and (ii) are effects of independent causes
   5. If both the statements (i) and (ii) are effects of some common cause
      Topic: Cause and Effect
      ‍Difficulty Level: Hard

Answer Key

Effective Strategies for Analyzing Your MDCAT Mock Test Results and Maximizing Your Performance

Taking MDCAT mock tests is one of the best ways to prepare for the actual exam. However, it’s not just about attempting the test—it’s crucial to analyze your results in a detailed and strategic way to identify areas for improvement. Here’s how you can make the most of your mock test results to enhance your performance:

A. How to Analyze Your MDCAT Mock Test Results and Improve Your Score

Review Each Question Thoroughly
After completing the mock test, go through every question carefully. Even if you got it correct, take the time to understand why the answer is correct. If you made a mistake, figure out the underlying reason. Was it a lack of knowledge on the topic, a misunderstanding of the question, or a simple error in calculation?

Categorize Your Mistakes
Classify your mistakes into different categories:

• Conceptual Errors: These indicate a lack of understanding in a specific topic. Go back to the theory and revise the concepts. Check out our guide to MDCAT syllabus updates for more details on what you should focus on.
• Calculation Errors: These are mistakes made due to rushing or miscalculating. Practice more problems to improve accuracy.
• Misreading Questions: These happen when you don’t fully understand the question. Read questions carefully and try to identify keywords. Knowing where you went wrong will help you address the specific issues, improving your accuracy and speed.

Identify Strengths and Weaknesses by Subject
Break down your performance by subject. Which subjects did you perform best in? Which ones need more attention? For example, if you struggle with Physics but excel in Biology, allocate more study time to Physics. Prioritize subjects based on difficulty and your comfort level with each.

Track Your Progress Over Time
Keep a record of your mock test results and track how your scores improve as you take more tests. This will help you identify patterns and determine if your preparation strategies are working. A steady increase in your scores suggests that you are on the right track, while a plateau may indicate that you need to adjust your study plan.

Analyze Time Management
Another key part of analyzing your mock test results is looking at how you managed your time. Did you spend too much time on certain questions? Were you rushing through others? Learn how to pace yourself for MDCAT to ensure that you complete all sections within the allocated time.

B. Tips for Maximizing Your Performance in the MDCAT Mock Test

Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The MDCAT follows a specific syllabus and pattern that you need to understand thoroughly. Use your mock tests to familiarize yourself with the type of questions asked and how they are structured. This will help reduce surprises on the actual exam day. Refer to the MDCAT test pattern for 2025 to get a detailed overview.

Create a Balanced Study Plan
While mock tests are an excellent way to assess your readiness, they should be part of a balanced study routine. Make sure your study plan includes time for theory review, practice problems, and mock tests. A holistic approach will ensure that you don’t neglect any part of the syllabus.

Take Regular Breaks During Mock Tests
During long mock test sessions, your focus can begin to slip. Take short breaks after every section to refresh your mind. This will help you maintain accuracy and mental clarity throughout the test.

Practice Under Real Exam Conditions
To simulate the actual exam environment, try taking mock tests under timed conditions without any interruptions. This will not only help with your time management skills but also reduce anxiety on the day of the exam.

Focus on the Marked Questions
In MDCAT, some questions may seem more challenging than others. If you’re unsure about a particular question, don’t dwell on it for too long. Check out tips for improving your MDCAT strategy to ensure you stay efficient during the exam.

Use the Answer Key Wisely
Once you complete a mock test, immediately check your answers using the answer key. Don’t just focus on right or wrong; instead, focus on understanding the reasoning behind the correct answers. This way, you reinforce your learning and build a stronger foundation.

Focus on Speed Without Compromising Accuracy
While speed is important, accuracy should never be compromised. Through consistent practice, aim to find a balance between solving questions quickly and getting them right. Over time, you’ll build confidence and enhance your problem-solving speed.