What is the MDCAT? The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is an entrance examination for aspiring medical students in Pakistan. It is very important for all aspiring medical students to adequately prepare for this exam as a student’s MDCAT marks are a major factor dictating which medical universities a student is able to attend.
MDCAT Syllabus 2024 The MDCAT syllabus for each year is developed and shared by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). PMDC prepares a common syllabus for all candidates and does not favor any group or place over another, so that all candidates are given equal opportunity to perform.
The MDCAT syllabus for 2024 is the same as the syllabus shared by PMDC for 2023. If any changes are made to the 2024 syllabus this year by PMDC, we will share an updated version on this website as soon as the new syllabus is available.
Overview of MDCAT Syllabus 2023 MDCAT is a standardized multiple-choice paper-based examination. MDCAT is designed to evaluate the problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social sciences concepts and principles of a candidate required to the study of medicine. MDCAT will also test the aspirants’ other abilities like intuitive and critical thinking skills. MDCAT 2024 Structure Total number of MCQs: 200 Duration of MDCAT: 3.5 hours Format: Paper-based MCQs Minimum passing marks for Medical College Admission: 65% Minimum pass marks for Dental College Admission: 55% No negative marking MDCAT 2024 Subject Weightage Weightage by Subject MDCAT MCQs Difficulty Level 20% MCQs are easy 60% MCQs are moderate 20% MCQs are hard In Biology, Chemistry and Physics section, 70% questions will be recall and 30% will be application level.
MDCAT Biology Syllabus There are 68 MCQs in the Biology section of the MDCAT (34% of the exam).
Bio-Diversity (Acellular Life/Variety of life) Bio-Energetic Biological Molecules Cell Structure and Function Coordination and Control/Nervous & Chemical Coordination Diversity among Animals Enzymes Evolution Life Process in Animals and Plants (Nutrition/Gaseous Exchange/Transport) Prokaryotes Reproduction Support and Movement Variation and Genetics/Inheritance MDCAT Chemistry Syllabus There are 54 MCQs in the Chemistry section of the MDCAT (27% of the exam).
Introduction to Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Atomic Structure Gases Liquids Solids Chemical Equilibrium Reaction Kinetics Thermo-Chemistry and Energetics of Chemical Reactions Electrochemistry Chemical Bonding S and P Block Elements Transition Elements Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Chemistry of Hydrocarbons Alkyl Halides Alcohols and Phenols Aldehydes and ketones Carboxylic acids Macromolecules MDCAT Physics Syllabus There are 54 MCQs in the Physics section of the MDCAT (27% of the exam).
Force and motion Work and energy Rotational and circular motion Waves Thermodynamics Electrostatics Current electricity Electromagnetism Electromagnetic induction Electronics Dawn of modern Physics Atomic spectra Nuclear Physics MDCAT English Syllabus There are 18 MCQs in the English section of the MDCAT (9% of the exam).
Comprehend Key Vocabulary Demonstrate Control of Tenses and Sentence Structure Demonstrate ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect structure of sentences & use of writing conventions of spelling, capitalisation and Punctuation Demonstrate ability to identify mistakes in sentences or short written texts. Demonstrate ability to comprehend short written text Demonstrate ability to comprehend short written text and select the most appropriate responses MDCAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus There are 6 MCQs in the Logical Reasoning section of the MDCAT (3% of the exam).
Critical Thinking Letter and Symbol series Logical Deduction Logical Problems Course of Action Cause & Effect
Only students who have a comprehensive understanding of the MDCAT 2024 syllabus, along with thorough knowledge of every chapter and topic, will be able to prepare for the exam successfully. Click here to calculate your MDCAT aggregate and determine the marks required to secure admission to your dream medical university.