Entry Tests Preparation(MDCAT)
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is a standardized examination conducted annually in Pakistan for students aspiring to pursue careers in medicine and dentistry. Administered by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the MDCAT assesses candidates’ knowledge and aptitude in key science subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, English, and logical reasoning.
This highly competitive test is a gateway to securing admission to public and private medical and dental colleges across the country. It is designed to evaluate not only academic proficiency but also critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for future medical professionals.
Our platform is dedicated to providing comprehensive preparation resources, including updated study material, practice tests, expert guidance, and strategic tips to help students excel in the MDCAT and achieve their dream of joining the medical field.
- 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 be a standardized multiple-choice paper-based
examination. - MDCAT will also test the aspirants‟ other abilities like intuitive and critical
thinking skills.
- All government medical and Dental colleges of Punjab, FMDC
- All Pakistan Private Medical and Dental college
- Army Medical College
- All Pakistan Private Medical and Dental colleges
Eligibility Criteria (MDCAT)
- Academics: Minimum 60% in FSc (Pre-Medical or Equivalent)
- Open to all Pakistani nationals, Overseas Pakistanis and Foreign applicants
Merit Formula
- MDCAT: 50%
- FSc Marks: 40%
- Metrics: 10%
Structure
- Total number of MCQS: 200
- Duration: 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
Weightage
SUBJECT | 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: In the biology, chemistry, and physics sections, 70% of questions will be recall and 30% will be application level.