MDCAT Syllabus 2026: PMDC Topics, Weightage & PDF Guide

MDCAT Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & PMDC PDF

The MDCAT 2026 syllabus was the same as 2025. PMDC confirmed this in its public notice of 19 May 2026. The paper had 180 MCQs across five subjects, and it was held on 20 September 2026. This page shows what the syllabus covers, how marks are split, and how to use it if you are preparing for the next test.

Quick facts

Is there a new MDCAT syllabus for 2026?

No. Some students expected a big change, so this is worth stating clearly. PMDC kept the 2025 curriculum for the 2026 test. There was one related debate: students had raised concerns about gaps between the FSc and A Level syllabi. PMDC's notice made no change to the curriculum.

Subject weightage and marks

What this tells you: one Biology unit carries about 5 questions on average. One Chemistry or Physics unit carries about 2. So skipping a single Biology unit costs far more than skipping a Physics one. These are averages, not fixed counts, since paper setters vary each year.

Biology syllabus (81 MCQs)

Biology follows the FSc Pre-Medical curriculum in 16 units. The main areas include:

• Cell and molecules: cell structure and function, biological molecules, enzymes

• Energy: bioenergetics, including photosynthesis and cellular respiration

• Life forms: acellular life (viruses), biodiversity and classification

• Body systems: circulation, respiration, digestion, and other human physiology

• Control: coordination and control, homeostasis

• Heredity: reproduction, inheritance, and biotechnology

• Evolution and ecology 

Biology is the single biggest scoring area. Treat it as your first priority, and revise it more than once.

Chemistry syllabus (45 MCQs)

Chemistry has 20 units across three branches.

Physical chemistry: fundamental concepts, atomic structure, gases, liquids, solids, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, thermochemistry, electrochemistry

Inorganic chemistry: chemical bonding, s and p block elements, transition elements

Organic chemistry: fundamental principles, hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and later organic families such as aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids

Organic chemistry often trips students up, so practice reaction steps, not just names.

Physics syllabus (36 MCQs)

Physics has 16 units:

1. Force and motion

2. Work and energy

3. Rotational and circular motion

4. Waves

5. Thermodynamics

6. Electrostatics

7. Current electricity

8. Electromagnetism

9. Electromagnetic induction

10. Electronics

11. Dawn of modern physics

12. Atomic spectra

13. Nuclear physics

14. Vector and equilibrium

15. Fluid dynamics

16. Alternating current

Physics MCQs mix concepts and numerical work. Practice a few numericals each day to build speed.

English and Logical Reasoning (9 MCQs each)

These two sections are worth 10% of the paper together. English tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Logical Reasoning tests critical thinking, patterns, and deduction. They need practice more than memorisation, and they can lift your score with little effort.

Is the syllabus the same for UHS, KMU and other provinces?

Yes. PMDC sets one national syllabus, and every testing university follows it. That includes UHS in Punjab, KMU in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the testing bodies in Sindh, Balochistan, and Islamabad. Papers differ by province, but the syllabus does not.

PMC MDCAT syllabus: is it different from PMDC?

No. PMC is the older name of the council. Today's syllabus comes from PMDC, so a "PMC syllabus" from an old site may be out of date.

How to study using the weightage

Start from the marks split, then adjust for your weak areas. For a 30-hour study week, a starting plan looks like this:

Then do these three things:

1. Finish each unit once, then solve MCQs on it.

2. Take a full timed paper each week, and log every mistake.

3. Revise your mistake log before you learn anything new.

MDCAT syllabus 2026 FAQs

What is the MDCAT syllabus 2026?
It is PMDC's 2025 curriculum: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning, across 180 MCQs.

Is there a new MDCAT syllabus for 2026?
No. PMDC's 19 May 2026 notice kept the 2025 syllabus.

How many MCQs are there in the MDCAT 2026 syllabus?
There are 180: Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9, and Logical Reasoning 9.

What is the weightage of each subject?
Biology 45%, Chemistry 25%, Physics 20%, English 5%, and Logical Reasoning 5%.

Where can I download the MDCAT syllabus 2026 PDF?
On PMDC's official website. Do not rely on copies from unofficial pages.

Is the PMC MDCAT syllabus 2026 different from PMDC?
No. PMC is the old name, and PMDC now issues the syllabus.

Is the UHS MDCAT syllabus different?
No. UHS follows the same national PMDC syllabus.

Is the syllabus the same in all provinces?
Yes. Only the papers differ.

How many units are in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics?
Biology has 16, Chemistry has 20, and Physics has 16.

Which subject should I study first?
Biology, because it carries 81 of the 180 marks.

Will the MDCAT 2027 syllabus change?
PMDC has not announced it yet. Watch its official website for any notice.

Is the syllabus based on the FSc books?
Yes. It draws from the FSc Pre-Medical curriculum.