Conquer the MDCAT 2024. Your Complete Guide to Success!

 Ace the MDCAT 2024 with our comprehensive guide! Master all subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English) with targeted strategies. Explore effective study plans, practice materials, past papers, and expert tips. Maximize your score and secure your medical school dream!#MDCAT2024

MDCAT COMPLETE PREPARATION

MDCAT test is the standardized admission test conducted by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). It determines students’ performance in a uniform test across the country that authorizes admission in all medical and dental institutions in Pakistan.

MDCAT test is definitely one of the most challenging exams in Pakistan. It requires months of rigorous learning to be able to perform well. It is generally known that students who have worked hard in FSc and dedicatedly prepare for MDCAT are able to get a good aggregate.

This is a comprehensive guide for students appearing for MDCAT in 2023. It will cover the aggregate calculation method along with helping students visualize the best learning practices to excel in MDCAT. Moreover, it will assist you discover newer ways of preparing for MDCAT with Noon Academy – a friendly learning app.

MDCAT exam 2023 and 2024

Each year MDCAT is held 3-4 months after F.Sc. final exams. MDCAT exam 2023 was held from 7th September to 30th September. MDCAT is conducted at over twenty different locations nationally and at around nine locations internationally.

The exam in 2024 will be held online at designated centers.

Who is eligible for MDCAT 2024?

Any person (Pakistani/Overseas Pakistani/Foreign National).

FSC/HSSC/A level result is not required for MDCAT 2024, so the students awaiting results may apply.

A candidate is permitted to take the MDCAT test only once in each calendar year.

Bright Future 

How many candidates appear for MDCAT each year?

MDCAT is a competitive exam for the selection of future doctors in Pakistan. It verifies the students’ ability to go through the rigorous training that students go through at a medical or dental college. There are 15,800 MBBS seats and 1,030 seats for BDS in public and private medical colleges.

Around 200,000 students from all over Pakistan appear in this test and roughly 68,680 students pass the test. So, the pass percentage is 35.4% (this is a close estimate; each year the numbers may vary). 

When do you register for MDCAT 2024?

MDCAT registration usually closes in July. MDCAT is held only once a year, let’s not miss the next opportunity of MDCAT registration. You can stay updated about MDCAT dates by following the medical colleges updates. 

How will you attempt the MDCAT test?

You will be given a computer system to work at. Once you have a system, you will receive login details via emails. You will enter a unique verification code and the exam will begin.

Questions will appear one by one on the screen and you will choose the correct answers.

You can skip any question, by clicking the skip button.

You can change your answers any time during the exam by going to the question you want to review. You will see the options of: Attempted questions, skipped questions, remaining questions, and flagged questions.

Once you are ready to submit your answers, you will choose “end exam” and the exam will end after a confirmation message.

You cannot restart the exam once you have ended.

You won’t be allowed to leave the examination hall without submitting your exam.

Medical Admission

How to calculate aggregate for MDCAT?

Here is MDCAT aggregate formula:

MDCAT aggregate = 50% of F.Sc percentage + 50% of MDCAT exam percentage

F.Sc. percentage = Marks obtained in F.Sc. (pre-medical) divided by total marks (1100) x 100

MDCAT percentage = Marks obtained in MDCAT exam divided by total marks (210) x 100

For example:

Marks obtained in F.Sc = 1020

F.Sc. percentage = 92.7%

50% of F.Sc marks = 46.35

Marks obtained in MDCAT = 180

MDCAT percentage = 85.7

50% of MDCAT mark = 42.85

MDCAT aggregate = 46.35+42.85 = 89.22 %

You can use this MDCAT aggregate formula to calculate or estimate your MDCAT aggregate.

MDCAT 2022 Division of MCQs with Weightage

Biology 68 Questions. Weightage 32%

Chemistry 56 Questions. Weightage 26.6%

Physics 56 Questions. Weightage 26.5%

English 20 Questions. Weightage 10%

Logical reasoning 10 Questions. Weightage 5%

Difficulty Level of MDCAT Questions

Easy 20%

Moderate 60%

Hard 20%

MDCAT 2022 Paper Pattern

MDCAT total marks: 210.

Total multiple-choice questions: 210.

The total time allotted for the paper: 3.5 hours.

No negative marking

What is the passing percentage of MDCAT?

A candidate needs to score at least 65% (130 out of 210) marks to be eligible for admission in MBBS in Pakistan.

A candidate needs to score at least 55% (110 out of 210) marks to be eligible for admission in BDS in Pakistan.

Tricks and hints for MDCAT

Here are some tricks and hints for MDCAT test day!

#1 Don’t rush in the first hour of the exam

The first 100 or so MCQs of MDCAT contain mostly straightforward questions and a majority of the students can get the answers right. The biggest mistake made in the beginning of the exam is the unnecessary rush.

The F.Sc. exams require long answers, presentation, and explanation skills. MDCAT test contains MCQs with no chance to explain your point and no rough notes. Since FSc students are not used to giving online exams, it is very easy to lose confidence in the first few questions.

The stress experienced by students at the MDCAT test is quite real and many students simply don’t relax till an hour of the exam is already gone. The solution is to practice some techniques to settle down quickly and not select answers randomly. These can be breathing techniques or anything that makes you feel in the moment.

#2 Stay steady in the middle of the exam

In the middle of the exam, you need to keep your composure and continue at a steady pace.

Remember that you can move between questions. You have the option to leave a difficult question unanswered or flag it for later review. You may not want to linger on any questions because you may end up losing precious time.

#3 Still perform in the final hour of the exam

When the three and a half hours of the MDCAT test are ending, those who had kept a margin to check through the questions usually have a better chance at figuring out their mistakes and reviewing questions.

Smart timing is half the battle. If you have done enough practice exams and timed yourself every single time you did an exam, you are in a better position to get a good aggregate.

How to prepare for MDCAT?

To prepare for MDCAT, you will need:

A clear goal and passion for  joining a medical or dental college during FSc.

MDCAT preparation book to help you with all the key topics.

MDCAT past papers to help you practice.

Expert teachers to guide you through.

MDCAT preparation can be challenging, especially as the test date gets closer. If you miss an opportunity, you will have to wait till the next year to reappear. So, how to prepare for MDCAT when no one likes a wasted opportunity and a gap year? It is best to prepare with MDCAT experts at Noon Academy and join a digital community built around teachers, students, and peers.

Noon Academy offers online classes in Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, India, and Egypt. When you join the learners’ community at Noon, you will become part of one of the fastest growing educational networks.

Noon’s MDCAT teachers are experienced

Experienced and professional faculty–  Along with MDCAT preparation book, you will need experienced teachers. Currently, Sir Saad Salam is teaching MDCAT Physics, Dr. Akbar Shamsi is teaching MDCAT Biology, and English is taught by Sir Rizwan.

Teacher Ratings – Each Noon teacher is reviewed by the students to get a real time rating. Most of the Noon teachers are rated an average of 4.5 by thousands of students.

Slides and notes – Your MDCAT teachers are very experienced and know how to manage lessons in a short time. They use pre-designed slides and in-class annotations to present challenging concepts of MDCAT in an easy way.

Plus – Premium Learning Experience

Noon Plus offers a premium learning experience through its mobile or desktop app. With Noon Plus, you get access to:

Complete MDCAT tutoring

Live lecture and recording sessions

Real time classroom chat

Past papers (guidance and solution practices)

Message boards for asking questions and sharing responses

Countdown to classes and reminders

MDCAT Refund Policy

With Noon’s refund policy, you can get a full refund of your payment – no questions asked. If you are unsure whether MDCAT at Noon is for you or not, you can still go ahead and join Noon with an option to collect a refund within seven days.

Let’s get you started

In this guide you have learned about how you can calculate your MDCAT aggregate, what to expect on the exam, and everything you need to know to start preparing for the exam. Students have to work hard and smart at a steady pace to be able to stand out – Noon Academy can help you become more productive and motivated without losing any time.