PMDC MDCAT MCQs with Answers & Explanations

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Comprehensive admission test guide for PMDC 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 PMDC MDCAT (2025)

The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) conducts a uniform National MDCAT for admission to MBBS and BDS programs nationwide. The test evaluates problem-solving, critical thinking, and pre-medical knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning.

  • Total MCQs: 180
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Format: Paper-based MCQs
  • Marking: No negative marking
  • Passing Criteria: MBBS 55%  |  BDS 50%
  • Difficulty Mix: 15% Easy · 70% Moderate · 15% Difficult

Source: PMDC “MDCAT Curriculum 2025 (Final, 26-05-2025)” — structure, pass marks, weightage and difficulty levels. PDF link below.

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Paper Composition & Syllabus (2025)

PMDC’s uniform blueprint for MDCAT 2025 distributes 180 MCQs across five sections. Prepare proportionally to the official weightage.

Biology — 81 MCQs (45%)
Chemistry — 45 MCQs (25%)
Physics — 36 MCQs (20%)
English — 9 MCQs (5%)
Logical Reasoning — 9 MCQs (5%)

Biology 81 MCQs (45%)

Focuses on life sciences, including human biology, genetics, and microbiology.

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 25% (45 MCQs)

Covers organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with medical applications.

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 20% (36 MCQs)

Includes fundamental physics principles relevant to medical sciences.

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 5% (9 MCQs)

Tests language proficiency and comprehension skills essential for academic success.

Comprehension
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar & usage
Tenses
Error detection

Logical Reasoning 5% (9 MCQs)

Evaluates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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

Topic clusters condensed from PMDC’s official MDCAT Curriculum 2025 to guide prep. For full learning outcomes, consult the PDF.

Preparation Resources

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