GuidanceMay 26, 20265 min read
MDCAT vs ECAT 2026 — Which Should You Sit?
Premeth Team
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MDCAT (medical/dental) and ECAT (engineering) overlap on Physics & Chemistry but differ on Biology vs Maths. Many FSc Pre-Engineering students cannot sit MDCAT; FSc Pre-Medical can sit both with effort.
Subject Comparison
| Subject | MDCAT | ECAT |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 45% | 0% |
| Chemistry | 25% | 25% |
| Physics | 20% | 30% |
| Maths | 0% | 30% |
| English | 5% | 15% |
| Logical Reasoning | 5% | 0% |
Who Can Sit Both?
FSc Pre-Medical students can sit MDCAT directly; ECAT requires Maths (need to take FSc Maths or improvement). FSc Pre-Engineering cannot sit MDCAT (need Biology).
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