NMDCAT Complete Guide 2023
NMDCAT stands for national medical and dental college admission test. It is an entry test for getting admission in medical and dental colleges. National MDCAT is conducted nationwide by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC).The same entry test is conducted in all of four provinces of Pakistan for the admission in medical and dental colleges. For getting admission in MBBS and BDS, this test is must required. This test is conducted after FSc exams. This test is compulsory for the students who dream to be doctors or dentists. The complete guide of NMDCAT 2023 is available for students on our website super study.
NMDCAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
For getting admission in medical and dental colleges of Pakistan, NMDCAT is mandatory. The eligibility criterion for NMDCAT 2023 is given below:
- The candidates must have to pass the FSc pre-medical with minimum 60% marks.
- Dual national Pakistanis, the overseas Pakistanis and foreign national candidates are also eligible for this test. They can give NMDCAT and can apply against open merit seats.
- The candidates of Punjab province must have domicile of Punjab.
NMDCAT Registration 2023
As NMDCAT is conducted by PMC so, the registration process of NMDCAT 2023 is given by PMC consists of few steps which are given below:
- Step 1: Fill your application form with correct credentials.
- Step 2: Save your application form
- Step 3: Print fee challan form.
- Step4: Pay fee in bank and upload paid fee challan form.
- Step 5: Final submit your application form.
- Step 6: Print your application form and send a signed copy via courier.
- Step7: Start your preparation of National MDCAT.
Paper pattern and subjects of NMDCAT
Total marks of NMDCAT are 200.The subjects involved in this test are biology, chemistry, physics and English. This test is consists of MCQs which are asked from these subjects. Each MCQ is of 1 mark and there is no negative marking in NMDCAT.
- 80 MCQs are asked from Biology
- 60 MCQs are asked from Chemistry
- 40 MCQs are asked from Physics
- 20 MCQs are asked from English.
200 MCQs are asked in NMDCAT. Each question carries 1 mark. The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2hrs and 30 minutes) in which you have to complete your test. The question sheet and answer sheet both are given. Firstly, you have to fill required personal information then you have to fill the bubbles on your answer sheet according to the question sheet. After the completion of the test time, both question and answer sheets are taken from you.
Merit Criteria of National MDCAT
National MDCAT is of 200 marks MCQs type paper. The passing marks of NMDCAT are 60% (120/200 marks).
- The percentage of NMDCAT included in the merit for admission is 50%. 40% of FSc and 10% of matric is included in the total merit of admission in medical and dental colleges.
- The merit formula for checking the percentage of NMDCAT is given below:
- Marks obtained in NMDCAT x 50 = 50% of NMDCAT
Total marks
Documents which you must have to take to your test center:
There are few documents which you must have to take to your test centre for checking. You can’t sit in the test centre if you don’t have these documents during your test. These documents are given below:
- Your roll number slip is compulsory. Without the roll number slip, you can’t attempt test.
- Your original CNIC or B-form.
- Your matric and intermediate result card.
These documents are mandatory for NMDCAT.
Difficulty level in NMDCAT
NMDCAT is an important test for medical students. This test is entirely consists of multiple choice questions. The difficulty (%) of NMDCAT is:
- Easy (20%)
- Moderate (50%)
- Hard (30%)
The technical and the conceptual questions are asked in the National MDCAT. National MDCAT is not much easy and not much difficult but conceptual. You can get full marks if all of your MCQs are correct. There is no negative marking in medical entry test. For getting the good marks in this test, the students have to work hard and clear their concept. You need more practice for performing the best in the NMDCAT. The preparation for this test is utmost important.
Syllabus of NMDCAT
For getting admission in MBBS, NMDCAT has 50% in aggregate marks. There are four portions of NMDCAT syllabus which are Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English. The syllabus of National MDCAT is given by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC).Link for the NMDCAT syllabus is given below:
Check the syllabus of NMDCAT here:
FAQs:
What is the abbreviation of NMDCAT?
The NMDCAT is abbreviated as National medical and dental college admission test. This is the entry test for getting admission in medical and dental colleges in Pakistan.
What is NMDCAT?
It is an entrance exam for medical students. Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) conducts one exam in all provinces of Pakistan which is called National medical and dental college admission test or NMDCAT.
Can we get admission in MBBS without giving NMDCAT?
No, you can’t get admission in MBBS until you have pass NMDCAT with at least 60%.
How many questions are asked in NMDCAT?
In National MDCAT, 200 MCQs are asked and each MCQ is of one mark. Total marks of National MDCAT are 200.
Is NMDCAT an easy test?
National MDCAT is a competitive test. It is not an easy test. A lot of technical and conceptual based multiple choice questions are asked in National MDCAT. There are 30% easy, 50% moderate and 20% hard multiple choice questions are asked in the National MDCAT.
How many times a candidate can appear in the National MDCAT?
There is no limit for appearing in National MDCAT, according to new policy. You can attempt this test many times as you want.
Can we prepare for NMDCAT at home?
Yes, you can surely prepare best at home for NMDCAT. You have to focus on your textbook and work hard. You should make more practice for getting good marks in the National MDCAT.
What is the difference between MDCAT and NMDCAT?
MDCAT stands for medical and dental college admission test. MDCAT was conducted by Pakistan Medical and Dental Commission. Every province conducted its own MDCAT. But in 2023, Pakistan Medical Commission had introduced one and same medical entry test in all provinces of Pakistan. This test is called National medical or dental college admission test or NMDCAT.
How many marks are required for passing National MDCAT?
The passing marks in NMDCAT are 60%. You have to get minimum (120/200 marks) in NMDCAT for passing.
How we can apply for NMDCAT?
To be appeared in NMDCAT, the candidates have to apply for it. Online portal is available for its application by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). The applying procedure is described in the advertisement of NMDCAT given by PMC. Furthermore, you can get help from superstudy for applying.
What is the syllabus for NMDCAT?
There are four major subjects of NMDCAT. These subjects are Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English. For the 100% preparation of NMDCAT, the students have to concentrate on these subjects.
How many questions are asked in NMDCAT from biology?
80 multiple choice questions are asked in National MDCAT from biology. The major portion of biology contributes in National MDCAT. There are total 80 marks of biology in NMDCAT.
How many questions are asked in NMDCAT from chemistry?
Chemistry is the second major portion from which questions in NMDCAT are asked. 60 multiple choice questions are asked from Chemistry. The chemistry portion is of 60 marks. Each MCQ contains one mark.
How many questions are asked in NMDCAT from physics?
In NMDCAT, MCQs are also asked from physics. 40 MCQs of 40 marks (each contains one mark) are asked.
How many questions are asked in NMDCAT from English?
20 MCQs are asked in National MDCAT from English. There are 20 marks of English portion in NMDCAT.
How many coaching centers are available for the preparation of NMDCAT in Pakistan?
There are many academies for the preparation of National MDCAT. You can also do online preparation from these academies.
Which test is compulsory for getting admission in MBBS in Pakistan?
National MDCAT is must for getting admission in MBBS. The foreign nationals have to give NMDCAT for getting admission in Pakistan.
Is NMDCAT compulsory only for admission in public colleges?
No, National MDCAT is compulsory for getting admission in both public and private medical and dental colleges. You cannot get admission in medical and dental college without giving this entry test.
Which book is the best for preparation of National MDCAT?
The National MDCAT is made from the syllabus of your textbooks. Your textbook is the best source of preparation.
Which types of questions are asked in National MDCAT?
The National MDCAT consists of multiple choice questions. Four options for each question are given, from which you have to select one.
Who can give National MDCAT?
The student who has passed FSc pre-medical with 60% marks, give National MDCAT. It is mandatory for getting admission in MBBS or BDS.