MDCAT Biology Syllabus 2026
81 MCQs · 45% of paperBiology is the largest section of the MDCAT — 81 of 180 MCQs (45%). The PMDC 2026 syllabus covers 16 chapters from FSc Pre-Medical Biology, with the heaviest weight on Genetics, Coordination & Control, Reproduction, and Bioenergetics.
MDCAT Biology Syllabus 2026
The MDCAT 2026 Biology syllabus carries 81 of the 180 MCQs (45%) under the official PMDC pattern, organised into the 16 chapters listed below. Biology is the largest section of the MDCAT — 81 of 180 MCQs (45%). The PMDC 2026 syllabus covers 16 chapters from FSc Pre-Medical Biology, with the heaviest weight on Genetics, Coordination & Control, Reproduction, and Bioenergetics.
- Bio Molecules — ~5 MCQs
- Cell Structure and Function — ~6 MCQs
- Enzymes — ~4 MCQs
- Cell Division — ~5 MCQs
- Diversity Among Animals — ~5 MCQs
- Life Processes in Animals and Plants — ~6 MCQs
- Bioenergetics — ~5 MCQs
- Transport — ~5 MCQs
- Homeostasis — ~5 MCQs
- Gaseous Exchange — ~4 MCQs
- Coordination and Control — ~6 MCQs
- Support and Movement — ~4 MCQs
- Reproduction — ~6 MCQs
- Genetics — ~7 MCQs
- Biotechnology — ~4 MCQs
- Evolution — ~4 MCQs
For the full marks split across every subject, see the complete MDCAT 2026 syllabus guide → or jump straight to free MDCAT Biology MCQs →
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All 16 Chapters (PMDC 2026 Syllabus Order)
Bio Molecules
Cell Structure and Function
Enzymes
Cell Division
Diversity Among Animals
Life Processes in Animals and Plants
Bioenergetics
Transport
Homeostasis
Gaseous Exchange
Coordination and Control
Support and Movement
Reproduction
Genetics
Biotechnology
Evolution
How to Prepare for MDCAT Biology 2026
Biology is the largest section of the MDCAT — 81 of 180 MCQs (45%). The PMDC 2026 syllabus covers 16 chapters from FSc Pre-Medical Biology, with the heaviest weight on Genetics, Coordination & Control, Reproduction, and Bioenergetics.
Biology is worth 81 MCQs (45%) of the 180-question MDCAT, spread across 16 PMDC-syllabus chapters. The fastest way to raise your score is to drill the highest-weighted chapters first, then lock in the rest with timed past-paper practice.
Highest-Yield Biology Chapters
- Genetics — ~7 MCQs on the real paper
- Cell Structure and Function — ~6 MCQs on the real paper
- Life Processes in Animals and Plants — ~6 MCQs on the real paper
- Coordination and Control — ~6 MCQs on the real paper
See the full frequency breakdown on MDCAT Biology high-yield topics. Practise the full bank with free MDCAT MCQs, test under exam conditions using Biology past papers, and project your merit with the aggregate calculator.
MDCAT Biology — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MDCAT 2026 Biology syllabus?▼
The MDCAT 2026 Biology syllabus covers 16 PMDC chapters — Bio Molecules, Cell Structure and Function, Enzymes, Cell Division, Diversity Among Animals, Life Processes in Animals and Plants, Bioenergetics, Transport, Homeostasis, Gaseous Exchange, Coordination and Control, Support and Movement, Reproduction, Genetics, Biotechnology, Evolution — worth 81 of the 180 MCQs (45% of the paper). Each chapter has free notes and practice MCQs on this page.
How many MCQs is MDCAT Biology in 2026?▼
MDCAT Biology carries 81 of the 180 MCQs (45% of the paper) under the PMDC 2026 pattern.
How many Biology chapters are in the PMDC 2026 syllabus?▼
The PMDC 2026 Biology syllabus has 16 chapters, all mapped on this page with free notes and practice MCQs.
What are the highest-yield MDCAT Biology chapters?▼
The most heavily weighted Biology chapters are Genetics, Cell Structure and Function, Life Processes in Animals and Plants, Coordination and Control. Start there for the biggest score gains.
Are these MDCAT Biology MCQs free?▼
Yes — every Biology MCQ and chapter note on Premeth is free, with no signup and no ads.