MDCAT Curriculum
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 study medicine.
MDCAT will be a standardized multiple-choice paper-based examination. MDCAT will also test the aspirants’ other abilities like intuitive and critical thinking skills.
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MDCAT Exam Structure
- Total number of MCQs: 200
- Duration of MDCAT: 3.5 hours
- Format: Paper-based MCQs
- Minimum pass marks for Medical College: 65%
- Minimum pass marks for Dental College: 55%
- Negative Marking: No
MDCAT Difficulty Level
- 20% MCQs: Easy
- 60% MCQs: Moderate
- 20% MCQs: Hard
MDCAT Weightage
Percentage and MCQs by Subject:
| Subject | Percentage | MCQs |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 34% | 68 |
| Chemistry | 27% | 54 |
| Physics | 27% | 54 |
| English | 9% | 18 |
| Logical Reasoning | 3% | 6 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
Question Types
In Biology, Chemistry and Physics:
- 70% MCQs: Recall
- 30% MCQs: Application Level
Source
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)