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About KP-ETEA MDCAT (Medical & Dental)

The Medical & Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa follows the Uniform PM&DC Curriculum 2025. In KP, the test and admissions are overseen by Khyber Medical University (KMU) as the admitting university; the syllabus and policy are standardized nationally by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC).

  • Total MCQs: 180 (paper-based)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Marking: +1 for correct, no negative marking
  • Passing Criteria: MBBS 55%, BDS 50%
  • Conduct in KP: KMU (admitting university); uniform syllabus/policy by PM&DC

Sources: PM&DC Uniform Curriculum (2025); KMU notice on MDCAT conduct in KP.

Paper Composition & Syllabus (2025)

The MDCAT assesses Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning. Subject-wise composition is as per PM&DC's Uniform Curriculum 2025.

Biology — 81 MCQs (45%)
Chemistry — 45 MCQs (25%)
Physics — 36 MCQs (20%)
English — 9 MCQs (5%)
Logical Reasoning — 9 MCQs (5%)

Biology 45% (81 MCQs)

Focuses on life sciences, including human biology, genetics, and microbiology.

Biodiversity (including acellular life/viruses)
Biological molecules
Enzymes
Cell structure & function
Bioenergetics
Prokaryotes/Eukaryotes
Coordination & control (nervous and chemical)
Support & movement
Reproduction
Genetics & inheritance/variation
Evolution
Circulation
Respiration
Digestion
Homeostasis
Immunity
Biotechnology

Chemistry 25% (45 MCQs)

Covers organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with medical applications.

Fundamentals & atomic structure
States of matter (gases/liquids/solids)
Solutions
Chemical bonding
Chemical equilibrium
Thermochemistry
Electrochemistry
Reaction kinetics
s- and p-block elements
Transition elements
Fundamental organic concepts
Hydrocarbons (aliphatic/aromatic)
Halogenoalkanes
Alcohols/phenols/ethers
Aldehydes/ketones
Carboxylic acids & derivatives
Macromolecules

Physics 20% (36 MCQs)

Includes fundamental physics principles relevant to medical sciences.

Measurements
Vectors & equilibrium
Motion/dynamics
Work/energy/power
Circular & rotational motion
Fluid dynamics
Oscillations & waves
Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Electromagnetism & induction
A.C. circuits
Modern/atomic/nuclear physics
Basic electronics
Optics

English 5% (9 MCQs)

Tests language proficiency and comprehension skills essential for academic success.

Comprehension
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar & usage
Tenses
Error detection

Logical Reasoning 5% (9 MCQs)

Evaluates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Critical Thinking
Letter & Symbol series
Logical deduction
Cause & Effect
Course of action
Logical Problems

Preparation Resources

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