MDCAT stands for Medical and Dental College Admission Test, which is a very significant test for students intending to pursue a degree in any medical college in Pakistan. The MDCAT comprehensive structure and syllabus for NUMS have been unveiled for the year 2024. For the year 2024, the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has released the format of the test as well as its curriculum. As mentioned earlier, MDCAT is divided into two parts that aim to test the candidates’ shooting skills.
Part ‘A’: Comprehensive Assessment – Covers all 4 Courses, accounting for a total of 95% of the student’s overall performance.
MDCAT 2024 contains a total of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs), and 95% of the total score is in Part ‘A’, which includes high stakes. In total, the total time for this section is estimated at 150 minutes.
The distribution of subjects and their respective weightage is as follows: The distribution of subjects and their respective weightage is as follows:
• Biology: 35%
• Chemistry: 25%
• Physics: 25%
• English: 10%
The goal of this section will be to assess the applicant’s knowledge and skills in these mostly fundamental subjects required in medical school.
Part ‘B’: Psychological tests are another category used to assess students, and they attract a 5% weightage.
The second part of MDCAT 2024 is specially designed to show the candidate’s psychological traits and characteristics. It is comprised of a total of a hundred multiple-choice questions, which will be answered in half an hour. This section is intended to assess the subjects’ psychological characteristics pertaining to becoming a doctor.
Key Points to Note
No Negative Marking: Contrary to what is obtained in most examinations, many wrong answers will not attract any form of penalty. Hence, the candidates will be free to attempt all questions without pressure.
Syllabus Details: However, the test is competitive, whereas the syllabus is quite general. Basically, experience shows that it is advisable to prepare extensively and be ready for a wide variety of themes.
Additional Resources and Guidelines:
Detailed guidelines on answering sheets and any updates related to the exam will be available on the NUMS official website (http://www.numspak.edu.pk). Candidates must follow through on any changes or new services offered.
Conclusion
MDCAT (NUMS) 2024 offers a challenging and only fair chance to lose aspiring medical students so that they can expose themselves. NUMS has a well-defined testing methodology and known distribution of weightage among subjects with the purpose of identifying candidates with high academic standards as well as those with personality fit for the medical field.
More information can be obtained from the official NUMS website, and potential candidates are advised to keep checking for any developments on the exam.
