About MCAT MCQs
Medical entry tests check how well you have mastered the intermediate syllabus under time pressure. Biology usually carries the largest share, followed by chemistry and physics, with an English section testing vocabulary, grammar and sentence correction.
Questions are short and factual or require one or two steps of reasoning, so accuracy and recall matter more than long derivations. The best preparation combines textbook reading with large volumes of MCQ practice so that common question patterns become familiar.
Use the subject links on this page to practise biology, chemistry, physics and English separately, then mix them into timed sessions as the test approaches.
Key facts to remember
- MDCAT is the medical and dental entry test used for admissions in Pakistan.
- Biology questions draw heavily on cell biology, genetics, human physiology and plant biology.
- Chemistry questions cover physical, inorganic and organic chemistry at intermediate level.
- Physics questions focus on mechanics, electricity, waves, optics and modern physics.
- English sections typically test vocabulary, grammar and sentence correction.
Exams that include MCAT MCQs
Pakistan
- MDCAT
- NUMS entry test
- AKU entry test
- Army Medical College test
India
- NEET UG
- State medical entrance tests
Bangladesh
- Medical admission test (MBBS)
- Dental admission test
How to prepare for MCAT MCQs
- Read each chapter of your textbook before attempting its MCQs, since most questions are taken directly from textbook content.
- Make short notes of definitions, units and exceptions, which are frequent sources of tricky options.
- Practise one subject per session first, then switch to mixed timed papers in the final month.
- Track your accuracy per chapter and spend extra time on chapters where you score below 70 percent.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects are included in MCAT and MDCAT?
Medical entry tests include biology, chemistry, physics and English, and some versions add logical reasoning. Biology normally has the largest weight, so it deserves the most practice time.
Is MCAT the same as MDCAT?
In Pakistan the older name MCAT has been replaced by MDCAT, the Medical and Dental College Admission Test. The syllabus is based on the intermediate (FSc pre-medical) curriculum, so MCAT practice questions remain useful for MDCAT preparation.
How many MCQs should I practise daily for MDCAT?
Many successful candidates practise 100 to 200 MCQs a day in the final months, split across subjects, and review every wrong answer. Consistency matters more than very long single sessions.
Can NEET aspirants in India use these MCQs?
Yes. NEET UG covers biology, chemistry and physics at a similar higher-secondary level, so the topic-wise biology, chemistry and physics MCQs here are useful extra practice alongside your NCERT textbooks.
Last reviewed October 2026