Finally, much-awaited news regarding MDCAT 2021 is out.
MDCAT kb hoga? 
MDCAT ka syllabus is dafa kya hoga? 
MDCAT ka passing criteria kya hoga? 

These were few questions that every MDCAT aspirant had in mind. So, let's pen down all the important official announcements and notifications here in one place.  

-MDCAT 2021 Syllabus

To provide an equal and fair opportunity to all the students across Pakistan, PMC has standardized the test and has made common syllabi so that all the applicants seeking to take admission in Medical and Dental Colleges of Pakistan get a fair opportunity. Like the last year, PMC has overviewed all the boards of Pakistan and has made a syllabus comprising of common topics that encompasses all the boards. 

But there is a new addition to the MDCAT syllabus. This time, PMC has changed the syllabus adding one more section to it that is of Logical Reasoning. So, now you'd have to prepare for a total of five subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning. 

Well, you must be worried about the logical reasoning part and you might have a lot of questions regarding it. Logical reasoning hota kya hai? Is portion ki kahan sy tayari karein? How much time will it take to prepare for the logical reasoning part? 

But there is no need to worry since the logical reasoning part will comprise only of 10 MCQs. If you have no idea about the types of MCQs that will be asked, PMC has provided a sample question paper as well, at the end of the syllabus document. So, go through that first. 

Still if you have any question, talk to our counsellor now and clear your confusions. 

In short, you just need to stick to the MDCAT'21 syllabus provided by PMC. Make sure you are covering all the topics, not more than that and not less than that. And you will be good to ace your MDCAT. 

Pro-tip: Before you start, here are 3 things you should not do if you want to pass MDCAT. 

-MDCAT 2021 Pattern 

MDCAT 2021 as per the PMC announcement will be a computer-based test comprising of a total of 210 MCQs. There will be no negative marking and the time duration to complete the test will be of 3.5 hours. This is more than enough if you are well prepared and play smartly. And by playing smartly, I mean that you should know all the shortcuts, tips and tricks through which you can solve tricky questions in minimum time and you should know the ways through which you can manage your time, efficiently. 

Note: The candidate would be required to take a minimum of 65% marks in order to be eligible to apply for Medical and Dental Colleges.

-MDCAT 2021 Weightage

PMC has announced that for the year 2021, for admission in public sector colleges, MDCAT will be given 50% weightage while the rest of the weightage will be decided by the provinces themselves. 

And in the case of private sector admissions, private colleges will have the autonomy to decide the weightage criteria, however, in the case of lower grade colleges, there will be some regulations that would be made compulsory to follow. The announcement of those regulations will be made in the future. 

Apart from that, the most important change that is made to date is that MDCAT will be valid for 2 years. So, if you have given MDCAT in 2021 you can apply again on the same MDCAT marks in the year 2022 and 2023. 

-MDCAT 2021 Dates 

Now, this is a piece of good news for all of you, candidates appearing in the MDCAT 2021 will have the freedom to select three dates for themselves on which they want to give the test. However, if those dates clashes or if there would be no room for accommodation, then PMC will assign the date itself. 

In case of any ailment, the students can also change his schedule by visiting the PMC website. 

MDCAT 2021 Registration

MDCAT registrations are now open. You have to follow the given steps to successfully enroll for the MDCAT 2021.

Procedure👇👇

➡️ Visit the PMC official website & click on the student online portal.
➡️ Click on MDCAT 2021 registration.
➡️ Sign up for an account via student CNIC & authentic email address.
➡️ Verify your account from your email.
➡️ Log in again with the email & password you provided during the sign up.
➡️ Fill registration form completely.
➡️ Upload recent passport size photo.
➡️ Click on save & proceed.
➡️ Pay 6000/- registration fee via MCB Bank Challan or online Debit Card.
➡️ Your registration is successfully done now, you will get the exam schedule via email before 15th July 2021.

Note:

➡️ No need for any documents or domicile
➡️ Everyone can apply for this, no criteria of minimum marks (However, you should be 16 years old or above)

Conclusion

So, gear up and get started with your MDCAT 2021 preparation. Since there is no ambiguity left regarding the syllabus so there shouldn't be no excuses. Make a proper schedule of your own, divide your days over your subjects, take out time and do past paper analysis. Don't forget to practice each concept that you've learned. While you are practicing, make sure you keep a timer and practice test under a real-exam scenario. This will provide you with a good hands-on experience and you will also learn to manage time, effectively. 

Talk to our counsellor to get guidance regarding your MDCAT preparation. 

If you have any other question that is not covered above, feel free to comment below and we will answer it.