🔬 MDCAT Exam Overview
Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 210 MCQs
- Duration: 4 hours
- Subjects: Biology 80, Chemistry 60, Physics 40, English 30
- Scoring: Normalized percentile score (not raw marks)
Cutoff Scores (2025)
- Merit universities (DUHS, AKU): 70+ percentile
- Mid-tier (KEMU, Shifa): 55+ percentile
- General admission: 40+ percentile
Preparation Timeline
- Months 1-2: Concepts + past papers (Biology)
- Months 2-3: Chemistry concepts + problem solving
- Months 3-4: Physics + English practice
- Months 4-6: Full mock tests (30+ practice exams), review weak areas
Resources
- Past papers: 10+ years FSD Academy, UHS archives
- Online: Khan Academy, YouTube lectures
- Coaching: FSD Academy, Emporium Academy top choices