Introduction to MDCAT 2025

What is MDCAT?

• MDCAT stands for Medical and Dental College Admission Test.

• It is a mandatory test for admission into MBBS and BDS programs in public and private colleges in Pakistan.

• Conducted under the supervision of PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council).

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Marks Distribution – MDCAT 2025

• No Negative Marking

• Passing Criteria:

  • 55% for MBBS

  • 50% for BDS
    (May vary slightly)

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MDCAT Merit Calculation Formula

The final aggregate merit for MBBS/BDS admissions is calculated using the following weightage:

Component	Weightage
MDCAT Score	50%
F.Sc. / HSSC	40%
Matric / SSC	10%

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Example Calculation

If a student has the following scores:

• MDCAT: 170 / 180

• F.Sc.: 1090 / 1200

• Matric: 1000 / 1100

Then:

• MDCAT Contribution = (170 / 180) × 50 = 47.22%

• F.Sc. Contribution = (1090 / 1200) × 40 = 36.33%

• Matric Contribution = (1000 / 1100) × 10 = 9.09%

Total Merit = 47.22 + 36.33 + 9.09 = 92.64%

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Public Medical Colleges (MBBS)

No specific list included in slide, general reference only.

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Difference between MDCAT and NMDCAT

📘 MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test)

• General term used for entrance exams in medical and dental colleges in Pakistan.

• Conducted by provincial authorities or universities (e.g., UHS – Punjab, SZABMU – Islamabad, KMU – KPK).

• For both public and private sector colleges within the province or federal area.

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📗 N-MDCAT (National MDCAT)

• National Medical and Dental College Admission Test.

• A standardized, centralized version introduced by PMC after 2020 (now under PMDC).

• Aims for uniform national testing across all medical colleges, including military and NUMS-affiliated institutions.

• Conducted by PMDC via designated universities like UHS, SZABMU, or NUMS.

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Importance of Biology in MDCAT

• Most weighted subject in the test.

• A scoring booster with strategic preparation.

• Based on F.Sc. Biology textbooks (Class 11 & 12) from Punjab, Federal, and other boards.

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Types of Biology Questions in MDCAT

Level	Percentage	Description	Example
✅ Easy	15%	From textbook lines; straightforward	What is the function of mitochondria?
🧠 Moderate	70%	Concept-based; cause-effect, reasoning	Why is oxygen needed in aerobic respiration?
⚠️ Hard	15%	Application-based; analysis, diagrams	What would happen to water potential in a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?

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Interpretation for Students

• Easy questions help ensure everyone can score.

• Moderate questions form the core and are essential to master.

• Hard questions differentiate high scorers and require time and skill.

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Tips to Prepare Biology

📘 Recommended Resources:

• Punjab Textbook Board Class 11 & 12 Biology

• Practice Books

• PMDC Syllabus (focus on learning outcomes)

🔍 Focus Areas:

• Important Diagrams: heart, kidney, neuron, mitochondria

• Bold Terms, examples, tables, and footnotes in textbooks

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Final Words

“Biology is not about memorization. It’s about connection and comprehension.”
Make diagrams your best friend.
Never skip small definitions or examples.
Every sentence in your book is a potential MCQ.

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