MDCAT Entry Test Preparation Guide

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PMDC MDCAT 

Here we will discuss the preparation techniques for the MDCAT Entry Test. If you are a pre-medical student and want to get admission in MBBS or BDS courses in any Medical or Dental College in Pakistan, then you must know about the MDCAT Entry Test. 

MDCAT Preparations

MDCAT Preparations


The Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test (MDCAT) is conducted by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMDC), which is a mandatory test for admissions to Medical or Dental Colleges in Pakistan. The Passing Mark for MDCAT is 55%, which means you not only have to appear in the MDCAT exam but also have to pass the test with at least 55% to be eligible for Medical College Admissions and 50% for Dental Colleges. 


Students who are repeating or improving the MDCAT test marks will know about the exam but students who have just pass the FSC board exams and going to appear for the MDCAT exam for the first time are very confused. Here we will share all the details regarding the MDCAT exam and how you can prepare for it. 

General Information about MDCAT 

MDCAT Paper Pattern:

The MDCAT test is MCQs MCQ-based exam and has its own syllabus. PMDC MDCAT Syllabus is based on the FSC textbook. MDCAT has five portions: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and the newly added Logical Reasoning Portion.

  • Total MCQs: 200
  • Biology MCQs: 68
  • Chemistry MCQs: 56
  • Physics MCQs: 56
  • English MCQs: 20
  • Logical Reasoning MCQs: 10

    Validity:

    • MDCAT test results is valid for 03 years for MBBS or BDS admissions.
    Eligibility:

    • Must have 60% in FSC Pre Medical, A-Level, or Equivalent

    Age limit

    • Candidate must be 16 years old or Plus
    • There is no maximum age limit
    Passing Marks for MDCAT
    • 55% for MBBS admissions
    • 50% for BDS admissions

    Tips To Prepare For MDCAT 

    There are a number of ways you can prepare for the MDCAT exam. you can join any Academy for Entry test Preparations or you can study at home. Nowadays, there are a lot of resources available online that are very helpful for MDCAT preparations.

    Here we will share some of the techniques that are useful for getting higher marks in MDCAT.

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    Build your Interest 

    Building your interest is the first and foremost thing for getting started with MDCAT preparations. if you are already interested in the Medical Field and you want to serve as a Doctor, then well and good but if you have no interest in MDCAT, then you must reconsider your courses. There is a number of other courses and you must study the one that you like.

    Set your timetable

    The timetable for MDCAT preparations is very important and if you are going to appear in MDCAT you just need to set your timetable and must follow it. you can see the MDCAT time Table here which may help you in preparing your MDCAT timetable. 

    Achieving goals and rewards

    The majority of students prepare their timetable for MDCAT studies but they do not follow it and fall into distractions. One of the best ways to figure out this problem is you set your study goals and after achieving those goals, you can reward yourself. 


      Rewarding yourself is very helpful to keep you motivated and It can be simple as giving yourself some relaxation time like a brisk walk, talking with friends, watching tv shows, or anything you like.

      Organize Your Study Material

      Now, after setting a timetable for MDCAT studies, the Next thing you need to do is to arrange and organize your MDCAT study Material. for MDCAT, you need to have FSC books. MDCAT Syllabus, Past Papers, and Notes. Your Study material will be in two categories. This will help you a lot, especially when you are looking so some specific topic or material and you easily find it without wasting your time.

      Hardcopies: 

      • It includes your FSC books, MDCAT books, Notes, etc.
      • You can allocate at a separate place in your home and place all your books, Notes, and papers there. 
      Softcopies: 

      • It includes all MDCAT preparation material in Mobile Phones, Laptops, etc.
      • you have to make separate folders for your MDCAT data and name them such as make separate folders for MDCAT Past Papers, MDCAT Notes, MDCAT books, FLPS, MDCAT lectures, etc.

      Follow the Syllabus

      The MDCAT test has its own syllabus in which a lot of topics from FSc books are removed, so you have to follow the syllabus as nothing will come from outside the syllabus. Even if there is any MCQs in MDCAT which is out of the syllabus then you will get extra marks for it. You don't waste your time studying topics that are not included in your PMC MDCAT syllabus.

      Good Food Intake and Exercise

      A healthy body has a healthy mind. 

      MDCAT study is not an easy task you have to put a lot of pressure on your mind and if you do not take care of your health and ensure your food intake you may lose your energy which is the ultimate requirement to perform well in the MDCAT exam. 

      Past Paper MCQs

      A study from MDCAT Past Papers MCQs is much much requirement as it is the best way to understand the exam and also those MCQs are likely to be repeated in your MDCAT exam. If you still don't have to MDCAT past paper download it from PakLearningSpot MCQs Bank.

      Utilize Online Resources

      As we said earlier, there are a lot of resources available for MDCAT preparations online. You must use them. Lots of material is FREE and you can get them easily from PakLearningSpot.  

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          Keep yourself Calm and relaxed

          Keeping your nerves in control is an art and those who own succeed. so Keep studying for MDCAT, but put all your faith in Allah and do not lose hope.

          FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MDCAT ENTRY TEST

          WHAT IS THE MDCAT ENTRY TEST?

          • The MDCAT test is a Medical and Dental college entrance exam

          WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MDCAT?

          • 16+ Year old 

          HOW TO APPLY FOR MDCAT?

          • From the PMDC website

          WHAT IS THE MDCAT REGISTRATION DATE AND SCHEDULE?

          • Registrations Start: May/June
          • Last Date: 15 July
          • Test Date: 10 September  
          • Result announced: Within a Week after the exam

          MCQS BOOKS FOR MDCAT PREPARATION

          • Text Books 
          • KIPS or STEPs
          • Handmade Notes

          CALCULATE MDCAT AGGREGATE

          • From PakLearningSpot HERE

          Negative marking in MDCAT?

          • No

          What does MDCAT stand for?

          • Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test

          How to download the MDCAT roll no slip?

          • From the PMDC Website

          How Many MCQs in the MDCAT?

          • 200 MCQs

          How to Get MDCAT Past Papers

          • From PakLearningSpot Website HERE

          Final Words

          Here we have shared some tips and tricks for reading MDCAT preparations. We hope it will be helpful for you. If you like this must share it with others. and for MDCAT preparations, must check PakLearningSpot PLS PREP MCQs Bank

          JazakAllah

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