The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) uploaded the new syllabus for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 on its official website on Thursday, which would serve as the core framework for the upcoming examination.
The new syllabus encompasses five key subjects – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning – with focus on conceptual understanding and critical thinking.
The PMDC encouraged aspiring students to begin their preparations following the newly issued curriculum syllabus.
The final date of the MDCAT exams was likely to be announced in a couple of days following consultations with admitting universities. The exams are likely to be held on either the last Sunday of September or the first Sunday of October 2025.
The exam will consist of a total of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) — categorised as 15% easy, 70% moderate, and 15% difficult — which would be answered in three hours, said a statement, while defining the structure, weightage, and difficulty levels for the exam. "No negative marking will be applied."
According to the statement, candidates must achieve a minimum of 55% marks to qualify for admission to medical colleges and 50% marks for admission in dental colleges.
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