PMC National MDCAT Syllabus 2023 for NUMS. In order to standardize the admission process, the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has decided to conduct a uniform admission test for all medical and dental institutions in Pakistan.
This will ensure that all candidates are given equal opportunities to perform. This was a difficult task as the candidates appearing in this examination come from diverse backgrounds and different levels of education.
One of the greatest challenges was to devise a common syllabus that encompasses not only the content taught in the premedical years but to note the topics missing from various syllabi. The MDCAT syllabus will not favor any group or place another to any disadvantage. The National Medical and Dental Academic Board of the PMC was directed to complete the above-mentioned task. In order to achieve this, the syllabi documents from the following organizations were reviewed (in alphabetical order):
- Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
- Directorate of Curriculum and Teacher Education Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad
- MCAT syllabus (AAMC)
- Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen
- Sindh Boards Committee of Chairmen
- University of Cambridge A-level syllabus
MDCAT Syllabus 2023:
MDCAT is designed to evaluate the problem-solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social sciences concepts and principles of a candidate required for the study of medicine. MDCAT will be a standardized multiple-choice computer-based examination. MDCAT will also test the aspirants’ other abilities like intuitive and critical thinking skills.
PMC’s 26th September Meeting :
- 1) A question bank will be provided by PMC
- 2) No Changes to the Syllabus
- 3) A single pen/paper physical examination on the same day as the 2020 MDCAT.
- 4) A carbon copy will be provided with the exam, and you can check your key using the PMC Official Key on the website in the evening.
- 5) The outcome will be announced on the seventh day.
PMC MDCAT 2023 Grading Formula:
- Baluchistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
- Directorate of Curriculum and Teacher Education Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad
- MCAT syllabus (AAMC)
- Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen
- Sindh Boards Committee of Chairmen
- University of Cambridge A-level syllabus
- Minimum pass marks: 65%
- No negative marking
| Subject | No. Of MCQs |
| Biology | 68 |
| Chemistry | 56 |
| Physics | 56 |
| English | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 |
| Total | 210 |
So far, one of the most strenuous tasks has been trying to find a way for everyone – no matter what background they come from – can understand what it means to be a doctor. The PMC’s National Medical and Dental Academic Board has been working tirelessly on finding ways so that there is no injustice in qualifications or opportunities amongst students who aspire to become doctors someday.
Their ultimate goal? To make sure every student will have an equal opportunity when applying for their desired profession without discrimination based on gender, religion, or sexuality.
PMC National Mdcat Syllabus:
- Total number of multiple-choice questions: 210
- MDCAT takes 3.5 hours to complete and is a computer-based multiple-choice format.
- Passing grades must be at least 65 percent.
- There will be no negative marking.
| Biology | 34% |
| Chemistry | 27% |
| Physics | 27% |
| English | 9% |
| Logical Reasoning | 3% |
| Total | 100 |
Council Decision on MDCAT Curriculum 2022:
The Medical and Dental Council in its 12″ meeting held on 11th September 2022, upon the recommendations of the National Medical & Dental Academic Board, has approved the MDCAT curriculum and weightage of subjects with minor changes. The weightage of questions in respect of subjects in the MDCAT curriculum has been approved as follows:
There will be 70 percent recalling questions and 30 percent of application-level questions in the sections on biology, chemistry, and physics.
PMC MDCAT Policy Decision/Passing Percentage:
Council Decision on MDCAT Passing Percentage for Admission to Dental Colleges
The Medical and Dental Council in its 12th meeting held on 2nd September 2022 has approved the passing percentage of 65% for admission to Dental Colleges for the 2022-23 session.
Logical Reasoning Questions Explanation:
Questions on logical reasoning assess the ability to examine, evaluate, and complete arguments in plain language. The questions use short arguments from several sources. To answer a Logical Reasoning question, you must first read and grasp a short piece. The questions are designed to measure critical thinking skills, with an emphasis on reasoning skills. Types of MDCAT reasoning questions:
- Critical thinking
- Letter and symbol series
- Logical deduction
- Logical problems
- Course of action
- Cause & effect
While sample question papers of all portions including logical and critical reasoning are in the pdf syllabus listed below.