How many Chemistry MCQs are in MDCAT 2026?

MDCAT Chemistry 2026 has 45 MCQs out of a total of 180, making it 25% of the paper. The chemistry questions are drawn from 20 chapters of the official PMDC syllabus, covering both physical and organic chemistry.

What is the MDCAT Chemistry syllabus 2026?

The MDCAT Chemistry syllabus 2026 is set by PMDC and covers 20 chapters: Introduction to Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Gases, Liquids, Solid State, Chemical Equilibrium, Reaction Kinetics, Thermochemistry & Energetics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Bonding, S- and P-Block Elements, Transition Elements, Principles of Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Hydrocarbons, Alkyl Halides, Alcohols & Phenols, Aldehydes & Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Macro Molecules, and Industrial Chemistry.

Which Chemistry chapters are most important for MDCAT?

Chapters with the most learning objectives — Chemistry of Hydrocarbons, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Equilibrium, and Atomic Structure — tend to yield the most MCQs. Organic chemistry chapters (Hydrocarbons, Alkyl Halides, Alcohols & Phenols, Aldehydes & Ketones) are heavily tested and should be prioritised.

Is Punjab textbook enough for MDCAT Chemistry?

The Punjab textbook (Parts I and II) covers the full PMDC Chemistry syllabus and is the primary reference for MDCAT. However, regular practice with chapter-wise MCQs is essential to apply conceptual understanding under timed conditions — the questions test application, not just recall.

How should I prepare Chemistry for MDCAT 2026?

Begin with Physical Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Gases, Chemical Equilibrium, Reaction Kinetics) to build a strong conceptual base, then move to Organic Chemistry chapters which carry significant weightage. For each chapter, complete the textbook content and immediately practise chapter-wise MCQs. With 45 Chemistry MCQs at stake, strong performance here can add 10–15 marks to your total score.

What is the weightage of Chemistry in MDCAT?

Chemistry has a weightage of 25% in MDCAT — 45 out of 180 total MCQs. This places it second after Biology (45%), and ahead of Physics (20%), English (5%), and Logical Reasoning (5%).

MDCAT Chemistry Syllabus 2026 — Chapter-wise Breakdown

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MDCAT Chemistry 2026 has 45 MCQs out of 180, making it a high-weightage subject at 25% of the total paper. The syllabus covers 20 chapters from the official PMDC national syllabus, with learning objectives for each chapter listed below.

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Chapter-wise Breakdown

All 20 Chemistry Chapters & Learning Outcomes

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#	Chapter	Learning Outcomes	Prepare
01	Introduction to Chemistry	1.1Construct mole ratios from balanced equations for use as conversion factors in stoichiometric problems 1.2Perform stoichiometric calculations with balanced equations using moles, representative particles, masses and volumes of the gases (at ST) 1.3Explain the limiting reagent in reaction 1.4Calculate the maximum number of products produced and the amount of any un-reacted excess reagent 1.5Calculate the theoretical yield, actual yield, and percentage yield 1.6Calculate the theoretical yield and the percent yield when given the balanced equation, the amount of reactants and the actual yield	Practice Lectures
02	Atomic Structure	2.1Describe discovery and properties of proton (Positive rays) 2.2Define Photon as a unit of radiation energy 2.3Describe the concept of orbitals 2.4Distinguish among Principal energy level, energy sub-level and atomic orbitals 2.5Describe the general shapes of S, P and d orbitals 2.6Describe Hydrogen Atom using the quantum theory 2.7Use the Aufbau principle, the Pauli Exclusion Principle and Hund's Rule to write the Electronic Configuration of atoms 2.8Write electronic configuration of atom	Practice Lectures
03	Gases	3.1List the postulates of Kinetic Molecular Theory 3.2Describe the motion of particles of the gas according to kinetic theory 3.3State the values of standard temperature and pressure (STP) 3.4Describe the effect of change in pressure on the volume of gas (Boyle's Law) 3.5Describe the effect of change in temperature on the volume of gas (Charles's Law) 3.6Explain the significance of the absolute zero, giving its value in degree 3.7Derive Ideal Gas equation using Boyle's Law, Charle's Law and Avogadro's Law 3.8Explain the significance and different units of ideal gas constant 3.9Distinguish between Real and Ideal Gases	Practice Lectures
04	Liquids	4.1Describe simple properties of liquids e.g. diffusion, compression, expansion, motion of molecules, spaces between them, inter molecular forces and kinetic energy based on kinetic molecular theory 4.2Explain physical properties of liquid such as evaporation, vapor pressure, boiling point 4.3Describe the hydrogen bonding in H₂O, NH₃ and HF molecules 4.4Anomalous behavior of water when its density shows maximum at 4 degrees centigrade	Practice Lectures
05	Solid State	5.1Describe crystalline solid 5.2Name three factors that affect the shape of the ionic crystals 5.3Give brief description of ionic and molecular crystals 5.4Explain the structure of a crystal lattice 5.5Define Lattice Energy	Practice Lectures
06	Chemical Equilibrium	6.1Define chemical equilibrium in terms of reversible reaction 6.2Write both forward and reverse reactions. Describe them macroscopic characteristics of each 6.3State Le Chatelier's principle and be able to apply it to systems in equilibrium with changes in concentration, pressure, temperature or addition of catalyst 6.4Define and explain solubility products 6.5Define and explain the common ion effect by giving suitable examples 6.6Define buffer solution and explain types of buffers 6.7Explain synthesis of Ammonia by Haber's process	Practice Lectures
07	Reaction Kinetics	7.1Define chemical kinetics 7.2Explain the terms: rate of reaction, rate equation 7.3Explain qualitatively factors affecting rate of reaction 7.4Give the order with respect to the reactant, write the rate of law for reaction 7.5Explain the meaning of the term 'activation energy' and 'activated complex' 7.6Relate the ideas of activation energy and the activated complex to the rate of reaction 7.7Describe the role of the rate constant in the theoretical determination of reaction rate	Practice Lectures
08	Thermochemistry & Energetics	8.1Define Thermodynamics 8.2Classify reactions as exothermic and endothermic 8.3Define the terms system, surrounding boundary, state function, heat, heat capacity, internal energy, work done and enthalpy of a substance 8.4Name and define the units of the Internal energy 8.5Explain the first law of thermodynamics of energy conservation 8.6Apply Hess's Law to construct simple energy cycles 8.7Describe enthalpy of the reaction	Practice Lectures
09	Electrochemistry	9.1Give the characteristics of a redox reaction 9.2Define oxidation and reduction in terms of a change in oxidation number 9.3Use the oxidation number change method to identify atoms being oxidized or reduced in redox reactions 9.4Define Cathode, anode, electrode potential and S.H.E 9.5Define the standard electrode potential of an electrode	Practice Lectures
10	Chemical Bonding	10.1Use VSEPR Theory to describe the shapes of the molecules 10.2Describe the features of sigma and pi-bonds 10.3Describe the shapes of simple molecules using orbital hybridization 10.4Determine the shapes of some molecules from the number of the bonded pairs 10.5Predict the molecular polarity from the shapes of molecules 10.6Explain what is meant by the term ionic character of the covalent bond 10.7Describe how knowledge of molecular polarity can be used to explain some physical and chemical properties of the molecules 10.8Define bond energies and explain how they can be used to compare bonds strength of different chemical bonds	Practice Lectures
11	S- and P-Block Elements	11.1Define and explain the terms atomic radii, ionic radii, covalent radii, ionization energy, electron affinity, electro negativity, bond energy and bond length 11.2Recognize the demarcation of the periodic table into S-block, P-block, D-block and F-block 11.3Describe reactions of Group I elements with water, oxygen and chlorine 11.4Describe reactions of Group II elements with water, oxygen and chlorine 11.5Describe reactions of Group IV Elements	Practice Lectures
12	Transition Elements	12.1Describe the electronic structures of the elements and ions of d-block Elements	Practice Lectures
13	Principles of Organic Chemistry	13.1Define organic chemistry and organic compound 13.2Classify organic compounds on structural basis 13.3Define functional group 13.4Explain stereoisomerism and its types	Practice Lectures
14	Chemistry of Hydrocarbons	14.1Describe the nomenclature of Alkanes 14.2Define Free Radical Initiation, propagation and termination 14.3Describe the mechanism of the free radical substitution in alkanes exemplified by Methane and Ethane 14.4Explain the IUPAC nomenclature of alkenes 14.5Explain the shapes of the Ethene molecules in terms of Sigma and Pi C-C Bonds 14.6Describe the structure and reactivity of Alkenes as exemplified by Ethene 14.7Explain Dehydration of Alcohols and Dehydrohalogenation of RX for the preparation of Ethane 14.8Explain the shape of Benzene Molecules (Molecular orbital treatment) 14.9Define resonance, resonance energy and relative stability 14.10Compare the reactivity of benzene with alkanes and alkenes 14.11Define addition reactions of benzene and methylbenzene 14.12Describe the mechanism of electrophilic substitution in Benzene 14.13Discuss chemistry of benzene and methylbenzene by nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedal Craft's Alkylation and acylation 14.14Apply the knowledge of positions of substituents in the electrophilic substitution of benzene 14.15Use the IUPAC naming System of Alkynes 14.16Describe the preparation of Alkynes using elimination reactions 14.17Describe the acidity of alkynes 14.18Discuss chemistry of alkynes by hydrogenation, hydro halogenation and hydration 14.19Describe and differentiate between substitution and Addition reactions	Practice Lectures
15	Alkyl Halides	15.1Name Alkyl Halides using IUPAC system 15.2Discuss the structure and reactivity of RX 15.3Describe the mechanism and types of nucleophilic substitution reactions 15.4Describe the mechanism and types of elimination reactions	Practice Lectures
16	Alcohols & Phenols	16.1Explain nomenclature and structure of Alcohols 16.2Explain the reactivity of Alcohols 16.3Describe the chemistry of alcohols by preparation of ethers and esters 16.4Explain the nomenclature, structure and reactivity of Phenols 16.5Discuss the reactivity of phenol and their chemistry by electrophilic aromatic substitution 16.6Differentiate between an alcohol and phenol	Practice Lectures
17	Aldehydes & Ketones	17.1Explain nomenclature and structure of Aldehydes and Ketones 17.2Discuss the preparation of aldehydes and ketones 17.3Describe Reactivity of Aldehydes and Ketones and their comparison 17.4Describe Acid and Base catalyzed Nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones 17.5Discuss the chemistry of Aldehydes and Ketones by their reduction to alcohols 17.6Describe oxidation reactions of aldehydes and ketones	Practice Lectures
18	Carboxylic Acids	18.1Describe nomenclature, Structure and Preparation of Carboxylic Acid 18.2Discuss reactivity of carboxylic acid 18.3Describe the Chemistry of carboxylic acid by conversion to carboxylic acid derivative: acyl halides, an acid hydrides, esters and reaction involving into conversion of these	Practice Lectures
19	Macro Molecules	19.1Explain the basis of classification and structure function relationship of proteins 19.2Describe the role of various proteins in maintaining body functions and their Nutritional importance 19.3Describe the role of enzymes as Biocatalyst	Practice Lectures
20	Industrial Chemistry	20.1Know about types and application of Adhesive 20.2Know about types of dyes and their uses 20.3Know about condensation and addition polymers and their sub-types	Practice Lectures

Chapters

01Introduction to Chemistry

MDCAT Chemistry Syllabus 2026 — Chapter-wise Breakdown

All 20 Chemistry Chapters & Learning Outcomes

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