ISLAMABAD – As thousands of aspiring doctors and medical professionals across Pakistan gear up for MDCAT 2025, Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) shared revise notice that every student needs to see, along with updates schedule.
PMDC revealed that candidates will only be allowed to take MDCAT in province or region corresponding to their domicile. The Council revised the minimum academic requirements for admission into MBBS programs. From now onwards, applicants must secure at least 65% marks in F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or its equivalent to be eligible.
MDCAT Syllabus 2025
| Subject | Key Areas | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Cell Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Evolution, Ecology | Virus structure, photosynthesis, enzyme action, nervous system, reproduction, inheritance (Mendelian laws, sex-linkage), immune system, plant function |
| Biological Molecules, Coordination, Movement | Structures and functions of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, DNA/RNA, muscle contraction, joints, hormonal and neural coordination | |
| Systems Biology | Human respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, skeletal, and nervous systems | |
| Chemistry | Inorganic, Physical, Organic Chemistry | Stoichiometry, atomic structure, gases, liquids, solids, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry |
| Organic Compounds & Reactions | Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes), alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, macromolecules, reaction mechanisms (substitution, elimination) | |
| Periodic Table Trends | Group reactions, trends in atomic/ionic size, ionization energy, electronegativity | |
| Physics | Mechanics, Motion, Energy, Waves | Displacement, velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, collisions, energy types, work, SHM, wave interference, standing waves |
| Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity | Heat transfer, first law of thermodynamics, Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, capacitors, Ohm’s Law | |
| Electromagnetism, Modern Physics | Magnetic fields, transformers, electromagnetic induction, rectification, atomic models, nuclear decay, radiation | |
| English | Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction | Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, sentence structure, tense use, subject-verb agreement, articles, punctuation |
| Comprehension | Reading short passages, identifying correct responses, word order errors, selecting appropriate vocabulary | |
| Logical Reasoning | Critical Thinking, Pattern Recognition, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Problem Solving | Letter/number series, logical deductions, identifying cause-effect relationships, course of action selection, decision-making |
For Pakistani students residing abroad, the Council has designated Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the only international test center for MDCAT 2025.
MDCAT 2025 Dates
| Category | Details |
| Test Month | September 2025 (Exact dates to be announced) |
| Exam Mode | Provincial (Tentative – Awaiting PMDC confirmation) |
| Total MCQs | Likely reduced to 180 (from 200) |
| Test Duration | Likely reduced to 3 hours |
Additionally, the updated MDCAT curriculum and syllabus has been published and is now accessible on the official PMDC website: www.pmdc.pk. Candidates are encouraged to consult the site regularly for further updates and information.
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