PMC MDCAT Syllabus 2022
Pakistan Medical Commission has standardized the admission process in public medical and dental colleges by conducting a uniform test called the MDCAT. This test ensures that all the appearing students are given equal opportunity to give their best if they wish to enroll in one of Pakistan’s top-rated medical and dental colleges.
PMC has devised a standard syllabus for all the pre-medical students. This syllabus encompasses the content taught in FSC, and the test based on this syllabus tests students’ credibility and intelligence.
MDCAT has been specially designed to evaluate candidates’ critical thinking and problem-solving strategies required to advance in medicine. MDCAT is a standardized multiple-choice computer-based examination comprising of a total of 210 MCQs, which needs to be solved in 3 and a half hours. Minimum passing marks must be 65%, and there will be no negative marking, unlike the previous tests conducted. Another point to ponder here is that in the Biology, Chemistry, and Physics section, 70% of questions will be recalled, and 30% will be application level.
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PMC MDCAT Syllabus Subject Wise Outline
Content For Biology
The biology portion in MDCAT will comprise 68 MCQs with a weightage of 32% of the total.
- Bio-diversity (acellular life/variety of life) Classification of viruses
- Discovery of viruses
- Structure of viruses
- Viral disease (for example, AIDS)
- Bio-energetic
- Anaerobic respiration (respiration without oxygen)
- Electron transport chain
- Glycolysis/glycolytic pathway/aerobic respiration
- Light-dependent and light-independent phases/reactions,
- Oxidative phosphorylation /cyclic and non-cyclic phosphorylation
- Photosynthesis
- Production of ATP
- Role of light, water, CO2, /factors affecting photosynthesis
- Biological molecules
- Introduction to biological molecules
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Conjugated molecules (glycolipids, glycoproteins)
- Cell structure and function
- Cell wall
- Cytoplasm and cell organelles (Nucleus, Endoplasmic reticulum, Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus/Golgi complex /Golgi bodies, Lysosomes, Plastids/chloroplasts, Vacuoles)
- Prokaryote and eukaryote
- Fluid mosaic model
- Coordination and control/nervous & chemical coordination
- Nervous system (Nerve impulse, Steps involved in nervous coordination, Neurons (Structure and Types)
- Transmission of action potential between cells–synapse (Electrical synapses, Chemical synapses, Transmission of nerve impulse across synapse)
- Hormones
- Endocrine glands
- Feedback mechanism (Positive feedback mechanism, Negative feedback mechanism)
- Reflexes and reflex arc
- Levels of the spinal cord with its main functions
- Parts of the brain and their main functions
- Diversity among animals
- Enzymes
- Introduction/characteristics of enzymes
- Mechanism of action of enzymes
- Factors affecting rate of enzyme action
- Enzyme inhibition
- Evolution
- Concepts of evolution
- Inheritance of acquired characteristics
- Darwinism’
- Darwin’s theory of evolution
- Neo-Darwinism’s
- Evidence of evolution
- Life process in animals and plants (nutrition/gaseous exchange/ transport)
- Carnivorous plants/parasitic nutrition
- Water and mineral uptaken by roots, xylem, and phloem
- Osmotic pressure/potential
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Immune & system
- Lymphatic system
- Prokaryotes
- Cellular Structure of bacteria
- Shape and size of bacteria
- Importance and control of bacteria
- Reproduction
- Male reproductive system
- Female reproductive system (including menstrual cycle)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Support and movement
- Cartilage
- Types of muscles Skeletal
- Mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction
- Types of joints
- Gout and arthritis
- Variation and genetics/inheritance
- Mendel’s law of
- Multiple alleles
- Gene linkages and crossing over
- Sex linkages in drosophila
- Sex linkage in human
Content For Chemistry
The chemistry portion in MDCAT will comprise 56 MCQs with a weightage of 26.5% of the total.
- Introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Gases iv. Liquids
- Solids
- Chemical equilibrium
- Reaction kinetics
- Thermo-chemistry and energetics of chemical reactions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical bonding
- S and p block elements
- Transition elements
- Fundamental principles of organic chemistry
- Chemistry of hydrocarbons
- Alkyl halides
- Alcohols and phenols
- Aldehydes and ketones
- Carboxylic acids
- Macromolecules
Content For Physics
The physics portion in MDCAT will comprise 56 MCQs with a weightage of 26.5% of the total.
- Force and motion
- Work and energy
- Rotational and circular motion
- Waves
- Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetic induction
- Electronics
- Dawn of modern physics
- Atomic spectra
- Nuclear physics
Content For English
The remaining portion of the total 210 MCQS will be of English, comprising 20 MCQs making 10% of the total.
- Comprehend key vocabulary
- Elaborate on the control of tenses and sentence structure.
- Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect Structure of sentences and writing conventions of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
- Demonstrate proper use of subject-verb agreement & of articles and prepositions.
- Demonstrate ability to identify mistakes in sentences or short written texts. These errors could be of wrong word order, vocabulary, etc.
- Demonstrate ability to comprehend short written text and select the most appropriate responses.
Content For Logical Reasoning
Logical reasoning comprises 10 MCQs making up 5% of the total. The primary reason for this section is to check and test candidates’ credibility and intellectual level so that the best students can be selected from thousands of applicants to pursue their careers in medicine.
Some of the types of reasoning questions that may come in the MDCAT:
- A critical way of thinking
- Letter and symbol series
- Logical deduction
- Logical problems
- Course of action
- Cause & effect
MDCAT Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is MDCAT Test in Pakistan?
MDCAT stands for Medical and Dental College Admission Test. It is conducted under the instructions of the Pakistan Medical and dental council. Students who want admission to MBBS, BDS, medical colleges, universities, and other medicine-related bachelor study programs can appear for this entrance exam.
Q: Who Can Apply for MDCAT 2022?
All students can apply for MDCAT. There is no restriction on getting HSSC educational certificate, 12th Grade education, or equivalent education. You do not need any specific percentage to appear in the test. Even the students waiting for the results can apply for the test.
Q: How to Apply For MDCAT?
MDCAT registration 2022 is done using an online application portal. Students can get this form on the official website of the PMC Pakistan Medical Commission.
Q: What is the Schedule for MDCAT 2022 Registration?
The applicants who want to apply for the 2022 MDCAT will be registered from May to June, and in August, the test will be conducted. However, some private medical institutes conduct their entrance exam. The schedule or the test dates for these institutes can vary accordingly.
Q: What is the Syllabus outline of MDCAT 2022?
Generally, the MDCAT is comprised of 04 major subjects. The syllabus of MDCAT 2022 will be included English subjects, biology subjects, physics subjects chemistry subjects. All the applicants must have a good grip on these 04 subjects to cover 100% of their tests.
Q: What is the pattern Of MDCAT, and how is the mark distribution of MDCAT done?
You can find the paper pattern and the marks distribution of MDCAT 2022. It is recommended that applicants check the paper pattern entirely and then prepare accordingly.
Q: What is the exact Eligibility Criteria of MDCAT?
All students can apply for MDCAT. There is no restriction for getting an HSSC educational certificate, 12th Grade education, or equivalent education. You do not need any specific percentage to appear in the test. Even the students waiting for results can apply for the test.
Q: What MDCAT Aggregate Calculator can be used to get admission to medical colleges?
Applicants who will appear for MDCAT will be offered the merit list following the aggregate marks. Every student will be assessed for only elective subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry. They must have at least 65% marks in every issue. You can find the aggregate formula for MDCAT: National MDCAT= 50% and FSc Pre-medical or HSSC equivalent qualification= 50%
Q: What is MDCAT Fee?
MDCAT registration fee for the year 2021 is Rs. 6000/-. This amount is non-refundable. Applicants can deposit the tuition fee in the nearest branch of MCB.
Q: What are the MDCAT Coaching Centers?
There are plenty of coaching centers for MDCAT. KIPS, Stars academy, etc., all give coaching packages to the students.
Q: How to prepare for MDCAT MCQs?
The best way is to go through the past MCQs and prepare accordingly.
Q: How Many Times is it possible for me to appear For MDCAT?
According to the new policy formated by PMC, there is no limit for applicants to apply or appear for MDCAT. Applicants can apply without restrictions until their absolute satisfaction. For more detail, go to the PMC website MDCAT 2022.
Q: What are the names of The Top Medical Colleges in Pakistan?
The top 10 medical colleges of Pakistan are as follows. The arrangement is irrespective of their ranking.
Peshawar Baqai Medical University, JamshoroGandharaUniversit, Karachi Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Lahore Ziauddin Medical University, Hyderabad King Edward Medical University, Aga Khan University Karachi University of Health Sciences, Peshawar Isra University, Karachi Khyber Medical University, Lahore Dow University of Health Sciences.
Q: What is the Passing Percentage for the MDCAT?
The passing percentage marks of MDCAT is set at 65% marks at the aggregate level to get admission in dental and medical colleges.
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