MDCAT Syllabus 2026 — Topic Weightings & High-Yield Map
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Official PMDC subject split (200 MCQs)
- Biology — 68 MCQs (~34%)
- Chemistry — 54 MCQs (~27%)
- Physics — 54 MCQs (~27%)
- English — 18 MCQs (~9%)
- Logical Reasoning — 6 MCQs (~3%)
FSc Part 1 vs Part 2 — what to prioritise
Roughly 40% of MDCAT comes from Part 1 chapters and 60% from Part 2. If you're in F.Sc Part 1 today, build foundations; don't try to attempt full mocks until Part 2 is at least half done.
High-yield Biology topics (memorise first)
- Cell biology + cell membrane transport
- Bioenergetics (photosynthesis + respiration)
- Genetics (Mendelian + linkage)
- Human physiology — circulatory, nervous, excretory
- Bioenergetics + biological molecules
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Frequently asked questions
Is Logical Reasoning really worth practising for 6 MCQs?
Yes — it's the easiest 6 marks for a structured prep, and tight-merit students cannot afford to leave them.
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