MDCAT — Solved MCQs, Past Papers & Preparation

MDCAT — Medical & Dental College Admission Test

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is the single national entry test for MBBS and BDS admission in Pakistan, conducted under the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). Every public and private medical and dental college in the country uses it, so your MDCAT score decides half of your admission merit. The paper has 180 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours — Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9 and Logical Reasoning 9 — with one mark per correct answer and no negative marking. The pass mark is 55% for medical colleges and 50% for dental colleges. This page gives you solved MCQs from every subject, past-paper style practice, and a clear preparation plan, all organised by subject so you can start with your weakest area first. Work through the Biology section first — it carries 45% of the paper — then Chemistry and Physics, and finish with English and Logical Reasoning.

1. MDCAT Paper Pattern

Subject	MCQs	Marks
Biology	81	81
Chemistry	45	45
Physics	36	36
English	9	9
Logical Reasoning	9	9
Total	180	180

Time: 3 hours. One mark per correct answer. No negative marking. Pass: 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS. Pattern checked 8 Nov 2026 — confirm on the official PM&DC site before your exam.

2. Solved MCQs by Subject

MDCAT Practice Questions — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English — 10 solved practice questions with answers and explanations.

Practice MCQs in the style of the MDCAT paper, from the official syllabus topics — these are practice questions, not real past-paper questions. Work through them by subject:

• Biology — 81 MCQs, 45% of the paper. Start here.
• Chemistry — 45 MCQs, 25% of the paper.
• Physics — 36 MCQs, 20% of the paper.
• English — 9 MCQs, 5% of the paper.
• Logical Reasoning — 9 MCQs, 5% of the paper.

3. Past Papers & Practice Sets

Past-paper style practice is the best way to prepare for MDCAT. Work through the solved MCQs on this page by subject, then practise full 180-question sets under the real 3-hour time limit. Time yourself: about one minute per question, and do not leave questions blank — there is no negative marking, so attempt every question. Review every wrong answer and note the topic it came from, so your revision targets your weak areas.

4. Preparation Plan (8 Weeks)

• Weeks 1–2: Biology. The biggest section (45%). Cover cell biology, human physiology, genetics, evolution and ecology from your FSc textbooks.
• Weeks 3–4: Chemistry. Physical, organic and inorganic chemistry — practise numericals daily.
• Weeks 5–6: Physics. Mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves and modern physics — practise numericals with the formula sheet.
• Week 7: English & Logical Reasoning. Vocabulary, grammar and comprehension, plus logical reasoning practice sets.
• Week 8: Full mock tests. Sit at least three full 180-question papers in 3 hours each, then revise only your weak topics.

5. Merit Formula & Passing Marks

MDCAT merit (checked 8 Nov 2026): MDCAT 50%, FSc 40%, Matric 10%. Pass: 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS. Confirm on the official PM&DC site before your exam.

NUMS MDCAT (for Army Medical College, CMH colleges and NUMS-affiliated colleges): Paper-I has 150 MCQs — Biology 55, Chemistry 40, Physics 40, English 15 — plus Paper-II, a Psychological Test of 50 MCQs. There is no negative marking. Pass: 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS (Paper-I). Merit: test 50%, HSSC 40%, SSC 10%. All NUMS figures checked 8 Nov 2026 — confirm on the official NUMS site before your exam.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many MCQs are in MDCAT?
A: 180 MCQs in 3 hours, no negative marking.

Q: What is the passing mark?
A: 55% for MBBS and 50% for BDS.

Q: Which subject carries the most marks?
A: Biology — 81 MCQs, 45% of the paper.

Q: Is the MDCAT syllabus the same every year?
A: The 2026 paper used the 2025 uniform curriculum unchanged — always confirm the current syllabus on the official PM&DC website before your exam.

Q: What is the difference between MDCAT and NUMS MDCAT?
A: MDCAT is the national test for all medical and dental colleges. NUMS MDCAT is a separate test for Army Medical College, CMH colleges and NUMS-affiliated colleges — Paper-I 150 MCQs plus a 50-question Psychological Test, also with no negative marking.