Read this blog post to find a strategic timeline and acknowledge other essentials to get successful in the MDCAT competitive exam.

All the candidates who are looking to pursue their careers in the medical and dental field need to pass the MDCAT entrance exam. However, preparation for this test is a big task to consider. A strategic timeline must be followed to achieve high success. Many students fail because they do not have any timeline and schedule regarding MDCAT preparation. Every year, thousands of candidates, including freshers and repeaters, appear in this exam. Students must have a complete grip over the Punjab Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) MDCAT syllabus to mark. 

Here is the complete guide for preparing the MDCAT PMDC syllabus to secure admission to medical and dental colleges all over Pakistan.

What is the Format of MDCAT 2024?

MDCAT 2024 format is very important to understand. It helps to design study schedules and allow effective preparation timelines. All the necessary details about MDCAT 2024  format are given as: 

Necessary Information

• MDCA 2024 will be a total of 200 marks, and there will be no negative marking. 
• Among all the questions, 20% of MCQs are hard, 20% easy, and 60% are moderate.
• The total time to attempt all the questions will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. 
• The test will start at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 22, 2024. 
• Students will go to the stations they choose during the registration process. 
• A printed roll number slip is necessary to bring to the exam station for entrance. 
• No rechecking request is allowed for MDCAT 2024.

MDCAT Questions Division

• MDCAT consists of a major portion of questions from Biology, and there is a total of 68 questions. 
• There will be 54 questions from Chemistry and Physics, and both subjects have the same weightage, which is less than Biology.
• The English section will have a total of 18 questions.
• The number of questions for Logical Reasoning is a total of 06. 

Sample Timeline to Cover MDCAT Syllabus

Following the type of 1-month schedule, can students create and follow for MDCAT preparation: 

Days	Biology	Hours	Time Slot
Day 1 (Monday)	Bio-diversity (acellular/ variety of life)	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 2 (Tuesday)	Bio-diversity (acellular/ variety of life)	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 3 (Wednesday)	Bio energetics	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 4 (Thursday)	Bio energetics	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 5 (Friday)	Biological molecules	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 6 (Saturday)	Biological molecules	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 7 (Sunday)	Recall and revise all the important points                    +Identification of complex concepts to get clarification	Required time	As per convenience
Day 8 (Monday)	Cell Structure and Function	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 9  (Tuesday)	Cell Structure and Function	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 10 (Wednesday)	Coordination and control	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 11(Thursday)	Coordination and control	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 12 (Friday)	Diversity among animals	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 13  (Saturday)	Diversity among animals	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 14 (Sunday)	Recall and revise all the important points                    +Identification of complex concepts to get clarification	Required time	As per convenience
Day 15  (Monday)	Enzymes	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 16 (Tuesday)	Enzymes	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 17 (Wednesday)	Evolution	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 18 (Thursday)	Evolution	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 19 (Friday)	Life process in animals and plants	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 20 (Saturday)	Life process in animals and plants	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 21 (Sunday)	Recall and revision of all the important points                    +Identification of complex concepts to get clarification	Required time	As per convenience
Day 22  (Monday)	Prokaryotes	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 23 (Tuesday)	Prokaryotes	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 24 (Wednesday)	Reproduction	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 25 (Thursday)	Support and movement	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 26 (Friday)	Variation and genetics/inheritance	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 27  (Saturday)	Variation and genetics/inheritance	4 hours	As per convenience
Day 28 (Sunday)	Recall and revision of all the important points                    +Identification of complex concepts to get clarification	Required time	As per convenience
Day 29 ((Monday)	A brief and quick overview of all topics can be the first half of the total topics.	Required time	As per convenience
Day 30 (Tuesday)	A brief and quick overview of all topics,	Required time	As per convenience

The above schedule can be applied to all subjects’ preparation.
Students can alternate days and times at their convenience.

Final Guidelines Regarding Timeline, Schedule, & Syllabus  

Try to make a parallel schedule for 2 – subjects per day; hence, it will take duration a maximum of 2 and half months to cover the PMDC MDCAT syllabus effectively.

Always remember that scheduling design takes time, but it is helpful for the rest of the time. It works to overcome frustration and anxiety.

Students can adjust time slots as per their convenience at night or day, however, the timeline and schedule require consistency and activeness to complete MDCAT preparation within time. 

Once the syllabus is done, students can design a written plan for practice and mock tests.
If there is any kind of difficulty in schedule designing, a candidate may seek help from a mentor, teachers, or MDCAT toppers. 

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