MDCAT 2024 Syllabus Changes: What You Need to Know

All the students who are looking to pursue their careers as doctors, surgeons, and medical officers need to have a grip on the MDCAT PMDC syllabus to get high scores. It is highly important to be prepared for tests in accordance with syllabi. Pakistan Medical and Dental Council issues specific syllabi to eliminate every kind of misconception and uncertainty. This article aims to provide valuable insight regarding the MDCAT 2024 syllabus to help students succeed. 

PMDC MDCAT 2024 Syllabus 

The MDCAT syllabus is shared by PMDC every year to provide clarity about the exam. It helps candidates design a strategic timeline for their preparation within a specific time period. The following guide will help to identify all the subject-wise topics students need to cover for MDCAT 2024.

Physics The following topics need to be covered to secure 54 physics MCQs in MDCAT: Fundamental of Physics, force and motion, work and energy, rotational and circular motion, waves, thermodynamics, electrostatics, current electricity, electromagnetism, electromagnetic induction, electronics, the dawn of modern physics, atomic spectra, nuclear physics. 
Chemistry The following topics need to be mastered to attempt 54 MCQs of chemistry in MDCAT 2024:
Introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry, atomic structure, gases, liquids, solids, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, thermochemistry and energetics of chemical reactions, electrochemistry, chemical bonding, S and P block elements, transition elements, fundamental principles of organic chemistry, the chemistry of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohol and phenols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, and macromolecules. 
BiologyBiodiversity(Acellular life/ variety of life), Bioenergetics, biological molecules, cell structures and function, coordination and control/ nervous and chemical coordination, diversity among animals, enzymes, evolution, life process in animals and plants(nutrition/gaseous exchange /transport), prokaryotes, reproduction, support and movement, variation and genetics/inheritance
English
Comprehension of key vocabulary, control of tenses and sentence structure, ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect sentence structure, spelling mistakes, capitalization and punctuation, ability to identify mistakes in sentences or short form sentences, demonstrate the ability to comprehend short sentences, also the ability to comprehend short sentences to select an appropriate response.
Logical reasoningCritical thinking, letter and symbol series, logical deduction, logical problems, course of action, cause and effect. 

Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About MDCAT 2024

The following are the mostly asked questions about MDCAT 2024:

  1. Is MDCAT An Easy Exam?

Many students ask this question, but it is important to always remember that nothing is easy without struggle, dedication, and consistency. Students who want to achieve greater success in MDCAT 2024 need to design a strategic timeline to follow consistently. However, the difficulty of MDCAT 2024 is given below:
20% of MCQs are easy

60% are moderate

Reaming 20% is hard

  1. Is MDCAT only an MCQS-type Paper?

Yes, it comprises a total of 200 MCQs ‘select one best ‘ type questions. 

  1.  How much time is required for MDCAT preparation? 

As per the syllabus content, students must start preparation 3-4 months before the test date. It will provide an opportunity to create an appropriate schedule for syllabus prepaying. Students can design their revision and practice schedules as well. Remember, there is no shortcut to success, and there is a need for sufficient time spent on MDCAT preparation to secure admission to medical and dental colleges. 

  1. How do you get 90% marks in MDCAT 2024? 

Aspirants need to go with a strategic timeline and clear schedule. Remain consistent and stay positive regarding MDCAT preparation. It’s a game of dedication, hard work, and clarity about the paper format, weightage, merit calculation, and all. 

  1.  Is there any specific syllabus for MDCAT 2024?

Yes, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) issues syllabus content with main topics and sub-topics to cover effectively. The syllabus for 2024 is similar to 2023. Students can click the following link to access the PMDC MDCAT syllabus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CgztFZxEOQylUlgt6rge26NxfZb_GBkK/view

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