The paper pattern for the academic year 2022 has been announced by the PMC (Pakistan Medical Council). According to the most recent information. Students who plan to take the MDCAT exam are informed that the PMC has the authority to alter the examination pattern. PMC publishes the updated dates and makes revisions to the document for 2022. The paper will be conducted on 7th September 2022. Students are advised to read the complete news to get information about the MDCAT paper pattern.
New Paper Pattern
PMC has released the new paper pattern for MDCAT in which there will be a total of 200 MCQ’S. The time duration of the paper will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates will not be given more time than this. However, the passing percentage of medical students will be 65%. Students must have to get 65 % marks to pass the test. Along with that, the passing criteria for BDS students is 55 %.
Subjects include in the MDCAT Test
Here is the list of subjects that are included in the MDCAT.
Subject |
Percentage |
No of MCQs |
Biology |
34 |
68 |
Chemistry |
27 |
54 |
Physics |
27 |
54 |
English |
9 |
18 |
Logical Reasoning |
3 |
6 |
Total Marks |
100 |
200 |
DIFFICULTY LEVEL of Paper
- 20 % MCQs ----- Easy
- 60% MCQs------ Moderate
- 20% MCQs------ Hard
Paper Structure
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Total number of MCQs: 200
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Minimum passing marks for the Dental College Admission: 55%
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Duration of MDCAT: 3.5 hours
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No negative marking
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Format: Computer-based MCQs
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Minimum passing marks for the Medical College Admission: 65%
