MDCAT Physics Syllabus 2026 — Chapter-wise Breakdown
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MDCAT Physics 2026 has 36 MCQs out of 180, accounting for 20% of the total paper. The syllabus covers 16 chapters from the official PMDC national syllabus, with learning objectives for each chapter listed below.
36 MCQsout of 180
20%of paper
16chapters
Chapter-wise Breakdown
All 16 Physics Chapters & Learning Outcomes
Official PMDC learning objectives for every chapter — exactly what you will be tested on.
| # | Chapter | Learning Outcomes | Prepare |
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| 01 | Vectors & Equilibrium |
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| 02 | Force & Motion |
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| 03 | Work & Energy |
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| 04 | Rotational & Circular Motion |
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| 05 | Fluid Dynamics |
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| 06 | Waves |
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| 07 | Thermodynamics |
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| 08 | Electrostatics |
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| 09 | Current Electricity |
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| 10 | Electromagnetism |
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| 11 | Electromagnetic Induction |
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| 12 | Alternating Current |
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| 13 | Electronics |
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| 14 | Dawn of Modern Physics |
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| 15 | Atomic Spectra |
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| 16 | Nuclear Physics |
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Chapters
- 1.1Determine the sum of vectors using perpendicular Components
- 1.2Describe Scalar Product of two vectors in term of angle between them
- 1.3Describe Vector product of two vectors in terms of angle between them
01
Vectors & Equilibrium- 1.1Determine the sum of vectors using perpendicular Components
- 1.2Describe Scalar Product of two vectors in term of angle between them
- 1.3Describe Vector product of two vectors in terms of angle between them
- 2.1Describe displacement
- 2.2Describe average velocity of objects
- 2.3Interpret displacement-time graph of objects moving along the same straight line
- 2.4Describe acceleration
- 2.5Distinguish between uniform and variable acceleration
- 2.6Explain that projectile motion is two-dimensional motion in a vertical plane
- 2.7Communicate the ideas of a projectile in the absence of air resistance
- 2.8Explain Horizontal component (VH) of velocity is constant
- 2.9Acceleration is in the vertical direction and is the same as that of a vertically free-falling object
- 2.10Differentiate between the characteristics of horizontal motion and vertical motion
- 2.11Evaluate, using equations of uniformly accelerated motion for a given initial velocity of frictionless projectile: maximum height, range, time of flight, maximum angle
- 2.12Apply Newton's laws to explain the motion of objects in a variety of context
- 2.13Describe Newton's second law of motion as rate of change of momentum
- 2.14Correlate Newton's third law of motion and conservation of momentum
- 2.15Solve different problems of elastic and inelastic collisions between two bodies in one dimension using law of conservation of momentum
- 2.16Describe that momentum is conservational situations
- 2.17Identify that for a perfectly elastic collision, the relative speed of approach is equal to the relative speed of separation
02
Force & Motion- 2.1Describe displacement
- 2.2Describe average velocity of objects
- 2.3Interpret displacement-time graph of objects moving along the same straight line
- 2.4Describe acceleration
- 2.5Distinguish between uniform and variable acceleration
- 2.6Explain that projectile motion is two-dimensional motion in a vertical plane
- 2.7Communicate the ideas of a projectile in the absence of air resistance
- 2.8Explain Horizontal component (VH) of velocity is constant
- 2.9Acceleration is in the vertical direction and is the same as that of a vertically free-falling object
- 2.10Differentiate between the characteristics of horizontal motion and vertical motion
- 2.11Evaluate, using equations of uniformly accelerated motion for a given initial velocity of frictionless projectile: maximum height, range, time of flight, maximum angle
- 2.12Apply Newton's laws to explain the motion of objects in a variety of context
- 2.13Describe Newton's second law of motion as rate of change of momentum
- 2.14Correlate Newton's third law of motion and conservation of momentum
- 2.15Solve different problems of elastic and inelastic collisions between two bodies in one dimension using law of conservation of momentum
- 2.16Describe that momentum is conservational situations
- 2.17Identify that for a perfectly elastic collision, the relative speed of approach is equal to the relative speed of separation
- 3.1Describe the concept of work in terms of the product of force F and displacement d in the direction of force
- 3.2Describe energy
- 3.3Explain kinetic energy
- 3.4Explain the difference between potential energy and gravitational potential energy
- 3.5Describe that the gravitational potential energy is measured from a reference level and can be positive or negative
- 3.6Express power as scalar product of force and velocity
- 3.7Explain that work done against friction is dissipated as heat in the environment
- 3.8State the implications of energy losses in practical devices
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Work & Energy- 3.1Describe the concept of work in terms of the product of force F and displacement d in the direction of force
- 3.2Describe energy
- 3.3Explain kinetic energy
- 3.4Explain the difference between potential energy and gravitational potential energy
- 3.5Describe that the gravitational potential energy is measured from a reference level and can be positive or negative
- 3.6Express power as scalar product of force and velocity
- 3.7Explain that work done against friction is dissipated as heat in the environment
- 3.8State the implications of energy losses in practical devices
- 4.1Define angular displacement, express angular displacement in radians
- 4.2Define revolution, degree and radian
- 4.3Describe the term angular velocity
- 4.4Find out the relationship between linear and angular variables (displacements, velocities, accelerations)
04
Rotational & Circular Motion- 4.1Define angular displacement, express angular displacement in radians
- 4.2Define revolution, degree and radian
- 4.3Describe the term angular velocity
- 4.4Find out the relationship between linear and angular variables (displacements, velocities, accelerations)
- 5.1Describe the terminal velocity of an object
- 5.2Define and explain the term fluid drag
- 5.3Define the terms: Steady (Streamline or laminar) flow, Incompressible flow and non-viscous flow as applied to the motion of an ideal fluid
- 5.4Explain that at sufficiently high velocity, flow of viscous fluid undergoes a transition from laminar to turbulence conditions
- 5.5Describe that majority of practical examples of fluid flow involve turbulent rather than laminar conditions
- 5.6Describe equation of continuity Av = constant for the flow of an ideal and incompressible fluid
- 5.7Identify that the equation of continuity is the form of principle of conservation of mass
- 5.8Interpret and apply Bernoulli's effect in Blood physics
- 5.9Derive Bernoulli's equation for the case of horizontal tube of flow
- 5.10Describe the pressure difference that can arise from different rates of flow of fluid (Bernoulli's effect)
05
Fluid Dynamics- 5.1Describe the terminal velocity of an object
- 5.2Define and explain the term fluid drag
- 5.3Define the terms: Steady (Streamline or laminar) flow, Incompressible flow and non-viscous flow as applied to the motion of an ideal fluid
- 5.4Explain that at sufficiently high velocity, flow of viscous fluid undergoes a transition from laminar to turbulence conditions
- 5.5Describe that majority of practical examples of fluid flow involve turbulent rather than laminar conditions
- 5.6Describe equation of continuity Av = constant for the flow of an ideal and incompressible fluid
- 5.7Identify that the equation of continuity is the form of principle of conservation of mass
- 5.8Interpret and apply Bernoulli's effect in Blood physics
- 5.9Derive Bernoulli's equation for the case of horizontal tube of flow
- 5.10Describe the pressure difference that can arise from different rates of flow of fluid (Bernoulli's effect)
- 6.1Describe the meaning of wave motion as illustrated by vibrations in ropes and springs
- 6.2Demonstrate that mechanical waves require a medium for their propagation while electromagnetic waves do not
- 6.3Define and apply the following terms to the wave model: medium, displacement, amplitude, period, compression, rarefaction, crest, trough, wavelength, velocity
- 6.4Solve problems using the equation v = fλ
- 6.5Describe that energy is transferred due to a progressive wave
- 6.6Compare transverse and longitudinal waves
- 6.7Explain that speed of sound depends on the properties of medium and describe Newton's formula for speed of waves
- 6.8Describe the Laplace correction in Newton's formula for speed of sound in air
- 6.9Identify the factors on which speed of sound in air depends
- 6.10Describe the principle of super position of two waves from coherent sources
- 6.11Describe the phenomenon of interference of sound waves
- 6.12Explain the formation of stationary waves using graphical method
- 6.13Define the terms node and antinodes
- 6.14Describe modes of vibration of strings
- 6.15Describe formation of stationary waves in vibrating air columns
- 6.16Explain the principle of Superposition
- 6.17Explain Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M) and its characteristics
- 6.18Describe that when an object moves in a circle, the motion of its projection on the diameter of a circle is SHM
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Waves- 6.1Describe the meaning of wave motion as illustrated by vibrations in ropes and springs
- 6.2Demonstrate that mechanical waves require a medium for their propagation while electromagnetic waves do not
- 6.3Define and apply the following terms to the wave model: medium, displacement, amplitude, period, compression, rarefaction, crest, trough, wavelength, velocity
- 6.4Solve problems using the equation v = fλ
- 6.5Describe that energy is transferred due to a progressive wave
- 6.6Compare transverse and longitudinal waves
- 6.7Explain that speed of sound depends on the properties of medium and describe Newton's formula for speed of waves
- 6.8Describe the Laplace correction in Newton's formula for speed of sound in air
- 6.9Identify the factors on which speed of sound in air depends
- 6.10Describe the principle of super position of two waves from coherent sources
- 6.11Describe the phenomenon of interference of sound waves
- 6.12Explain the formation of stationary waves using graphical method
- 6.13Define the terms node and antinodes
- 6.14Describe modes of vibration of strings
- 6.15Describe formation of stationary waves in vibrating air columns
- 6.16Explain the principle of Superposition
- 6.17Explain Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M) and its characteristics
- 6.18Describe that when an object moves in a circle, the motion of its projection on the diameter of a circle is SHM
- 7.1Describe that thermal energies are transferred from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature
- 7.2Differentiate between specific heat and molar specific heat
- 7.3Calculate work done by a thermodynamic system during a volume change
- 7.4Describe the first law of thermodynamics expressed in terms of the change in internal energy, the heating of the system and work done on the system
- 7.5Explain that first law of thermodynamics expresses the conservation of energy
- 7.6Define the terms specific heat and molar specific heats of a gas
- 7.7Apply the first law of thermodynamics to derive the relation Cp − Cv = RC for an ideal gas
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Thermodynamics- 7.1Describe that thermal energies are transferred from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature
- 7.2Differentiate between specific heat and molar specific heat
- 7.3Calculate work done by a thermodynamic system during a volume change
- 7.4Describe the first law of thermodynamics expressed in terms of the change in internal energy, the heating of the system and work done on the system
- 7.5Explain that first law of thermodynamics expresses the conservation of energy
- 7.6Define the terms specific heat and molar specific heats of a gas
- 7.7Apply the first law of thermodynamics to derive the relation Cp − Cv = RC for an ideal gas
- 8.1State Coulomb's law and explain that force between two-point charges is reduced in a medium other than free space
- 8.2Describe the concept of an electric field as an example of a field of force
- 8.3Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field at a point due to two charges with the same or opposite signs
- 8.4Sketch the electric field lines for two-point charges of equal magnitude with same or opposite signs
- 8.5Describe and draw the electric field due to an infinite size conducting plate of positive or negative charge
- 8.6Define electric potential at a point in terms of the work done in bringing unit positive charge from infinity to that point
- 8.7Define the unit of potential
- 8.8Derive an expression for electric potential at a point due to a point charge
- 8.9Demonstrate charging and discharging of a capacitor through a resistance
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Electrostatics- 8.1State Coulomb's law and explain that force between two-point charges is reduced in a medium other than free space
- 8.2Describe the concept of an electric field as an example of a field of force
- 8.3Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field at a point due to two charges with the same or opposite signs
- 8.4Sketch the electric field lines for two-point charges of equal magnitude with same or opposite signs
- 8.5Describe and draw the electric field due to an infinite size conducting plate of positive or negative charge
- 8.6Define electric potential at a point in terms of the work done in bringing unit positive charge from infinity to that point
- 8.7Define the unit of potential
- 8.8Derive an expression for electric potential at a point due to a point charge
- 8.9Demonstrate charging and discharging of a capacitor through a resistance
- 9.1Describe the concept of steady current
- 9.2State Ohm's law
- 9.3Define resistivity and explain its dependence upon temperature
- 9.4Explain the internal resistance of sources and its consequences for external circuits
- 9.5Describe the conditions for maximum power transfer
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Current Electricity- 9.1Describe the concept of steady current
- 9.2State Ohm's law
- 9.3Define resistivity and explain its dependence upon temperature
- 9.4Explain the internal resistance of sources and its consequences for external circuits
- 9.5Describe the conditions for maximum power transfer
- 10.1Define magnetic flux density and its units
- 10.2Describe the concept of magnetic flux Φ as scalar product of magnetic field (B) and area (A)
- 10.3Describe quantitatively the path followed by a charged particle into a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the field
- 10.4Explain that a force may act on a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field
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Electromagnetism- 10.1Define magnetic flux density and its units
- 10.2Describe the concept of magnetic flux Φ as scalar product of magnetic field (B) and area (A)
- 10.3Describe quantitatively the path followed by a charged particle into a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the field
- 10.4Explain that a force may act on a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field
- 11.1State Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
- 11.2Account for Lenz's law to predict the direction of an induced current and relate to the principle of conservation of energy
- 11.3Describe the construction of a transformer and explain how it works
- 11.4Describe how step-up and step-down transformers can be used to ensure efficient transfer of electricity along cables
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Electromagnetic Induction- 11.1State Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
- 11.2Account for Lenz's law to predict the direction of an induced current and relate to the principle of conservation of energy
- 11.3Describe the construction of a transformer and explain how it works
- 11.4Describe how step-up and step-down transformers can be used to ensure efficient transfer of electricity along cables
- 12.1Describe the phase of Alternating Current and explain how phase lag and phase lead occur in AC circuits
- 12.2Explain the flow of AC through resistors, Capacitors and Inductor
- 12.3Become familiar with EM spectrum (ranging from radio waves to Gamma rays)
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Alternating Current- 12.1Describe the phase of Alternating Current and explain how phase lag and phase lead occur in AC circuits
- 12.2Explain the flow of AC through resistors, Capacitors and Inductor
- 12.3Become familiar with EM spectrum (ranging from radio waves to Gamma rays)
- 13.1Define rectification and describe the use of diodes for half and full wave rectifications
- 13.2Describe the PN Junction and discuss its forward and reverse biasing
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Electronics- 13.1Define rectification and describe the use of diodes for half and full wave rectifications
- 13.2Describe the PN Junction and discuss its forward and reverse biasing
- 14.1Explain the particle model of light in terms of photons with energy
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Dawn of Modern Physics- 14.1Explain the particle model of light in terms of photons with energy
- 16.1Describe a simple model for the atom to include protons, neutrons and electrons
- 16.2Identify the spontaneous and random nature of nuclear decay
- 16.3Describe the term half-life and solve problems using the equation λ = 0.693 / T½
- 16.4Describe biological effects of radiation and explain the different medical uses of radiation
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Nuclear Physics- 16.1Describe a simple model for the atom to include protons, neutrons and electrons
- 16.2Identify the spontaneous and random nature of nuclear decay
- 16.3Describe the term half-life and solve problems using the equation λ = 0.693 / T½
- 16.4Describe biological effects of radiation and explain the different medical uses of radiation
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