How many MCQs are in the MDCAT?

MDCAT 2026 has 180 MCQs in total. Biology has the most with 81 MCQs (45%), followed by Chemistry with 45 MCQs (25%), Physics with 36 MCQs (20%), and English and Logical Reasoning with 9 MCQs each (5%).

What is the marking scheme of MDCAT 2026?

MDCAT 2026 awards +1 for each correct answer with no negative marking for wrong answers. The passing score is 55% (99/180 MCQs correct) for MBBS and 50% (90/180) for BDS. The exam is 3 hours long on paper (OMR-based).

Is the NUMS syllabus the same as MDCAT?

NUMS follows the same core PMDC syllabus for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English. However, NUMS also includes a psychological assessment component not present in the standard MDCAT, and the subject weightings differ slightly.

What changed from MDCAT 2025 to MDCAT 2026?

PMDC has confirmed no major syllabus changes for 2026. The subject breakdown and chapter list remain identical to 2025. PMDC has specified the difficulty distribution as 15% easy, 70% moderate, and 15% difficult. The exam stays paper-based with 180 MCQs and no negative marking.

Where can I download the official MDCAT syllabus PDF?

You can download the official PMDC MDCAT 2025/2026 syllabus PDF directly from this page. The PDF is the document issued by PMDC and covers all five subjects with full chapter and topic breakdowns.

Which subject has the highest weightage in MDCAT?

Biology has the highest weightage in MDCAT with 81 out of 180 MCQs (45%). Chemistry comes second with 45 MCQs (25%), followed by Physics with 36 MCQs (20%). English and Logical Reasoning are 9 MCQs each (5%).

Is the MDCAT syllabus different for Punjab, Sindh, or KPK?

No. MDCAT uses a single national syllabus set by PMDC under its Uniform Curriculum, and it is exactly the same in Punjab (UHS), Sindh (DUHS/JSMU), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KMU), Balochistan, Islamabad, and Azad Kashmir. Every candidate across Pakistan sits the same 180-MCQ paper based on the same topics — there is no separate provincial syllabus. What can differ between provinces is admission merit and seat allocation, which are domicile-based, not the syllabus itself.

What is the best way to cover the full MDCAT syllabus?

Because Biology (45%) and Chemistry (25%) carry most of the weight, an effective plan works through the full PMDC syllabus chapter by chapter while front-loading these two subjects. Maqsad's MDCAT batch teaches the complete syllabus start to finish through daily live classes, with 15,000+ chapter-wise MCQs and weekly mock tests so you can track your coverage of every topic.

Source: PMDC Official Syllabus

MDCAT 2026 Syllabus — Official PMDC Syllabus

Q: What is the MDCAT syllabus 2026?

The MDCAT 2026 syllabus, issued by PMDC, is unchanged from 2025. It covers 5 subjects across 180 MCQs: Biology (81 MCQs, 45%), Chemistry (45 MCQs, 25%), Physics (36 MCQs, 20%), English (9 MCQs, 5%), and Logical Reasoning (9 MCQs, 5%). The exam is 3 hours, paper-based, with no negative marking.

Last updated: 19 June 2026

The MDCAT 2026 syllabus, confirmed by PMDC, is unchanged from 2025. It covers 5 subjects across 180 MCQs: Biology (81 MCQs, 45%), Chemistry (45 MCQs, 25%), Physics (36 MCQs, 20%), English (9 MCQs, 5%), and Logical Reasoning (9 MCQs, 5%). No negative marking. Full chapter-wise breakdown below. Maqsad offers practice MCQs and video lectures for every chapter, with 500+ university admissions and a demo class available.

PMDC officially confirmed on 19 May 2026 that the MDCAT 2026 syllabus is identical to 2025. The PDF below is the valid, current syllabus for MDCAT 2026.

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Paper Pattern & Subject Weightage

MDCAT 2026 Paper Pattern

180 MCQs across 5 subjects, answered on an OMR sheet where you fill in bubbles with a pencil. No online component. Maqsad's MDCAT preparation is structured around this exact paper pattern — 15,000+ chapter-wise MCQs, daily live classes and full-length timed mock tests.

180

Total MCQs

3 hrs

Duration

+1 / 0

No negative marking

OMR

Paper-based

Subject-wise weightage

180total MCQs

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Subject	MCQs	Weight
Biology	81	45%
Chemistry	45	25%
Physics	36	20%
English	9	5%
Logical Reasoning	9	5%
Total	180	100%

What's new in 2026

Syllabus unchanged from 2025 — same chapters, same depth across all 5 subjects
PMDC sets the difficulty mix at 15% easy, 70% moderate and 15% difficult
Paper format remains OMR-based, 180 MCQs in 3 hours, no negative marking

Syllabus by Province

Is the MDCAT syllabus different for your province?

No — the MDCAT syllabus is identical nationwide. Whether you're in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Balochistan, Islamabad or Azad Kashmir (AJK), PMDC sets one Uniform Curriculum, so the syllabus, subject weightage and paper pattern — 180 MCQs split as Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9 and Logical Reasoning 9 — are exactly the same. What changes by province is only the conducting and admitting authority that runs admissions for its region.

Punjab MDCAT (UHS)Same MDCAT syllabus

University of Health Sciences (UHS)Covers KEMU, AIMC, NMU, FJMU, RMU and other Punjab medical colleges.

Sindh MDCAT (DUHS / JSMU)Same MDCAT syllabus

Dow University (DUHS) & Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU)Interior Sindh admissions are handled via IBA Sukkur.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) MDCAT (KMU)Same MDCAT syllabus

Khyber Medical University (KMU)Conducts MDCAT admissions for all public colleges in KPK.

Balochistan MDCAT (BUMHS)Same MDCAT syllabus

Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences (BUMHS)Handles MDCAT-based admissions across Balochistan.

Islamabad / Federal MDCAT (SZABMU)Same MDCAT syllabus

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU)Manages federal / Islamabad seat admissions.

Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) MDCAT (AJKMC)Same MDCAT syllabus

Azad Jammu & Kashmir Medical College (AJKMC)Handles AJK MDCAT admissions and merit.

Merit is per-province — but the formula is the same everywhere

Varies

You compete only for your home-province seats, so closing merit differs by applicant pool size and seat count — not exam content or difficulty.

Fixed

The aggregate formula is uniform nationwide: 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT. See registration & domicile by province.

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Applying to NUMS?

NUMS has its own syllabus and aggregate formula (FSc 50% + entry test 50%, no Matric).

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MDCAT 2026 — Related Resources

MDCAT 2026 Date & Registration

Exam: 16 August 2026. Registration opens June.

NUMS MDCAT 2026 Date

Exam: 23 August 2026. Late registration closes 15 June.

NUMS Syllabus 2026

Subject breakdown, weightage and past paper tips.

MDCAT Aggregate Calculator

Official PMDC formula — SSC + FSc + MDCAT.

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Official PDF

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MDCAT 2026 Syllabus — Official PMDC Document

The official curriculum issued by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council. Covers all 5 subjects with full chapter lists, sub-topics, and learning outcomes. Same document applies for 2026.

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Source: Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), June 2025. pmdc.org.pk

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