Structure | Total number of MCQs | 200 | |
Duration of MDCAT | 3.5 hours | ||
Format | Paper-Based MCQs | ||
Minimum pass marks for Medical College Admission | 65% | ||
Minimum pass marks for Dental College Admission | 55% | ||
No negative marking | Â | ||
Weightage | Subject | Weightage | |
Percentage | No. of MCQs | ||
Biology | 34 | 68 | |
Chemistry | 27 | 54 | |
Physics | 27 | 54 | |
English | 9 | 18 | |
Logical Reasoning | 3 | 6 | |
Total | 100 | 200 | |
Difficulty Level | 20 % MCQs | Easy | |
60 % MCQs | Moderate | ||
20 % MCQs | Hard |
NOTE:Â In Biology, Chemistry and Physics section, 70% questions will be recall and 30% will be application level
This is the national-level syllabus. This syllabus contains complete outlines and a list of topics. The subjects included are
     Here is the MDCAT Syllabus 2024 PDF.Â
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Biology | Chemistry | Physics | English | Logical Reasoning |
Biodiversity (acellular life/ variety of life) | Introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry | Force and motion | Tenses & Their Aspects | Critical Thinking |
Bio-energetic | Atomic Structure | Work and energy | Modality & Forms of Verb | Letters & Symbol Series |
Biological Molecules | Gases | Rotational and circular motion | The Grammar of Verb | Logical deductions |
Cell Structure and function | Liquids | Waves | Subject-Verb Agreements | Logical Problems |
Coordination and control/ nervous & chemical Coordination | Solids | Thermodynamics | Combination of Words, Phrases & Clauses | Course of Action |
Diversity among Animals | Chemical Equilibrium | Electrostatics | Miscellaneous Grammatical Errors | Cause & Effect |
Enzymes | Reaction Kinetics | Current Electricity | The Noun | Â |
Evolution | Thermo-chemistry and Energetics of chemical reactions | Electromagnetism | The Articles | Â |
Life process in Animals & Plants (nutrition/ gaseous exchange/ transport) | Electrochemistry | Electromagnetic Induction | The Adjective | Â |
Prokaryotes | Chemical bonding | Electronics | The Pronoun | Â |
Reproduction | S and p block elements | Dawn of modern Physics | The Adverb | Â |
Support & movement | Transition Elements | Atomic spectra | The Preposition | Â |
Variation & genetics/ inheritance | Fundamental principles of organic chemistry | Nuclear Physics | Punctuation | Â |
 | Chemistry of Hydrocarbons |  | Parts of sentences |  |
 | Alkyl halides |  | Sentences and its kinds |  |
 | Alcohols & phenols |  | Phrases |  |
 | Aldehydes and Ketones |  | Clauses |  |
 | Carboxylic acid |  | Identification of Parts of Speech |  |
 | Macromolecules |  | Active & Passive Voice |  |
 |  |  | Direct & Indirect Narration |  |
 |  |  | Reading Comprehension |  |
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Some important points about the syllabus
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For students preparing for the MDCAT exam, online resources like HMI Academy offer comprehensive preparation materials, including multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with detailed explanations for each option. These resources are invaluable for understanding not only the correct answers but also the reasoning behind each option, which enhances conceptual clarity and critical thinking skills.
Here are some sample MCQs with explanations for each option:
Question: Which of the following is not a function of the cell membrane?
A. Protection
B. Selective permeability
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell communication
Explanation:
Correct Answer: C. Protein synthesis
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PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council) like papers, especially PMDC MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) past papers, are an invaluable tool for students preparing for their entrance exams to medical and dental colleges in Pakistan. These papers mirror the format, structure, and content of the actual MDCAT exams, providing students with a realistic practice experience.
PMDC MDCAT like papers and past papers typically include a range of questions that cover the core subjects tested in the exam:
Practicing with PMDC MDCAT past papers and similar question sets is essential for any student aiming to excel in the MDCAT exam, providing a comprehensive preparation strategy that covers all key aspects of the test.
Author:Â Ammar Asghar
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