Last Updated: 30 October 2026 | Sources: PMDC MDCAT rules for 2026 onwards (reported by ProPakistani, 21 Oct 2025) and APP report on MDCAT 2026 (June 2026), checked 30 October 2026
Quick answer: Under PMDC’s rules for MDCAT 2026 onwards, the test has 180 MCQs with no negative marking: Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9 and Logical Reasoning 9. Questions come from a centralized national question bank based on PMDC’s Uniform Curriculum, and candidates need at least 65% marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent. MDCAT 2026 was scheduled for 16 August 2026; download the current Uniform Curriculum PDF from pmdc.pk for the exact topic list.
Table of contents (10)
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — paper structure and marks distribution
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — Biology (90 MCQs — study this first)
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — Chemistry (50 MCQs — second priority)
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — Physics (40 MCQs)
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — English (10 MCQs — easy marks, do not neglect)
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — Logical Reasoning (10 MCQs)
- MDCAT syllabus 2026 — how to get the official PMDC PDF
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
- Summary
The MDCAT syllabus 2026 is the official PMDC Uniform Curriculum — the single document that defines every topic, subtopic, and cognitive level testable in MDCAT 2026. MCQs in the 180-question paper are set from this curriculum. Students who build their preparation around the MDCAT syllabus 2026 systematically outperform those who study random textbook chapters. This guide covers the complete subject-wise MDCAT syllabus 2026 breakdown, marks distribution, chapter-by-chapter high-frequency topics identified from past papers, preparation strategy per subject, and where to download the official PMDC PDF — everything competitors summarize in 3 bullet points but this guide covers completely.
MDCAT syllabus 2026 — paper structure and marks distribution
| Subject | MCQs | Share of paper |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 81 | 45% |
| Chemistry | 45 | 25% |
| Physics | 36 | 20% |
| English | 9 | 5% |
| Logical Reasoning | 9 | 5% |
| Total | 180 | No negative marking |
The topic list for each subject is in PMDC’s MDCAT Uniform Curriculum. Use it as your checklist, and practise with past MDCAT papers from the conducting universities (for Punjab, UHS).
MDCAT syllabus 2026 — how to get the official PMDC PDF
- Go to pmdc.pk
- Find the MDCAT section / notices (menu names on the PMDC site can change)
- Select MDCAT Syllabus 2026 (or the latest available version)
- Download the PDF — it is free, no registration required
- Print and annotate — use it as a checklist during preparation
The official PMDC PDF is the only authoritative source for the MDCAT syllabus 2026. Third-party “condensed” or “simplified” versions may omit topics or include outdated content. Always cross-reference your study material against the official PMDC PDF.
Summary
MDCAT (2026 onwards) has 180 MCQs with no negative marking: Biology 81, Chemistry 45, Physics 36, English 9, Logical Reasoning 9. Topics come from PMDC’s Uniform Curriculum — download the latest PDF from pmdc.pk. Allocate preparation time roughly in proportion to subject weight. See our MDCAT guide, MDCAT registration and MDCAT aggregate calculator.
