NUMS MDCAT MCQs with Answers & Explanations

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Comprehensive admission test guide for NUMS MDCAT. Practice official syllabus-aligned multiple choice questions (MCQs), topic weightages, solved past papers, and structured practice sets for upcoming university entrance examinations on MCQsMind.

About NUMS MDCAT (Medical & Dental)

The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) conducts its own entry test for MBBS/BDS admissions. The official NUMS MDCAT-2025 structure consists of two papers: Paper‑I (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English) and a short Paper‑II Psychological Test. Policy, structure and syllabus are issued by NUMS.

  • Paper‑I Total MCQs: 150 (paper‑based) • Duration: 2 h 45 min
  • Paper‑II Psychological Test: 50 MCQs • Duration: 15 min • One best answer with 7 options
  • Marking: +1 for correct, no negative marking
  • Passing Criteria: MBBS 55%, BDS 50%
  • Format: Paper‑based MCQs; difficulty split ~15% easy, 70% moderate, 15% hard

Sources: NUMS MDCAT‑2025 Syllabus (official PDF) & Admissions page. Always check NUMS notices for any late changes.

Paper Composition & Syllabus (2025)

The NUMS MDCAT assesses Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English in Paper‑I; a separate brief Psychological Test (Paper‑II) follows. Subject‑wise composition is as per official NUMS syllabus.

Biology — 65 MCQs
Chemistry — 40 MCQs
Physics — 30 MCQs
English — 15 MCQs
Psychological Test (Paper‑II) — 50 MCQs

Biology – Content List (NUMS 2025)

Biodiversity (including acellular life/viruses)
Biological molecules
Enzymes
Cell structure & function
Bioenergetics
Prokaryotes/Eukaryotes
Coordination & control (nervous and chemical)
Support & movement
Reproduction
Genetics & inheritance/variation
Evolution
Circulation
Respiration
Digestion
Homeostasis
Immunity
Biotechnology

Chemistry – Content List (NUMS 2025)

Fundamentals & atomic structure
States of matter (gases/liquids/solids)
Solutions
Chemical bonding
Chemical equilibrium
Thermochemistry
Electrochemistry
Reaction kinetics
s- and p-block elements
Transition elements
Fundamental organic concepts
Hydrocarbons (aliphatic/aromatic)
Halogenoalkanes
Alcohols/phenols/ethers
Aldehydes/ketones
Carboxylic acids & derivatives
Macromolecules

Physics – Content List (NUMS 2025)

Measurements
Vectors & equilibrium
Motion/dynamics
Work/energy/power
Circular & rotational motion
Fluid dynamics
Oscillations & waves
Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Electromagnetism & induction
A.C. circuits
Modern/atomic/nuclear physics
Basic electronics
Optics

English – Key Topics

Comprehension
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar & usage
Tenses
Error detection

Psychological Test (Paper‑II)

Critical Thinking
Letter & Symbol series
Logical deduction
Cause & Effect
Course of action
Logical Problems

Structure, weightage and topic headings aligned with the NUMS MDCAT‑2025 Syllabus (official). Always follow NUMS notices for updates.

Preparation Resources

Practice using NUMS‑pattern MCQs, past papers, and full‑length mock tests that mirror the 150‑MCQ Paper‑I + 50‑MCQ Psychological Test format (no negative marking).

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