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MDCAT Physics Syllabus 2026

36 MCQs · 20% of paper

Physics carries 36 MCQs (20%) on the MDCAT. The PMDC 2026 syllabus covers 16 chapters with strong emphasis on Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics. Numerical questions dominate, so formula fluency is essential.

MDCAT Physics Syllabus 2026

The MDCAT 2026 Physics syllabus carries 36 of the 180 MCQs (20%) under the official PMDC pattern, organised into the 16 chapters listed below. Physics carries 36 MCQs (20%) on the MDCAT. The PMDC 2026 syllabus covers 16 chapters with strong emphasis on Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics. Numerical questions dominate, so formula fluency is essential.

  1. Measurements — ~2 MCQs
  2. Scalars and Vectors — ~2 MCQs
  3. Motion and Force — ~3 MCQs
  4. Work, Energy and Power — ~2 MCQs
  5. Circular Motion — ~2 MCQs
  6. Fluid Dynamics — ~2 MCQs
  7. Oscillations — ~2 MCQs
  8. Waves — ~2 MCQs
  9. Thermodynamics — ~2 MCQs
  10. Electrostatics — ~3 MCQs
  11. Current Electricity — ~3 MCQs
  12. Electromagnetism — ~2 MCQs
  13. Electromagnetic Induction — ~2 MCQs
  14. Electronics — ~2 MCQs
  15. Dawn of Modern Physics — ~3 MCQs
  16. Nuclear Physics — ~2 MCQs

For the full marks split across every subject, see the complete MDCAT 2026 syllabus guide → or jump straight to free MDCAT Physics MCQs →

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All 16 Chapters (PMDC 2026 Syllabus Order)

How to Prepare for MDCAT Physics 2026

Physics carries 36 MCQs (20%) on the MDCAT. The PMDC 2026 syllabus covers 16 chapters with strong emphasis on Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics. Numerical questions dominate, so formula fluency is essential.

Physics is worth 36 MCQs (20%) 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 Physics Chapters

See the full frequency breakdown on MDCAT Physics high-yield topics. Practise the full bank with free MDCAT MCQs, test under exam conditions using Physics past papers, and project your merit with the aggregate calculator.

MDCAT Physics — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MDCAT 2026 Physics syllabus?

The MDCAT 2026 Physics syllabus covers 16 PMDC chapters — Measurements, Scalars and Vectors, Motion and Force, Work, Energy and Power, Circular Motion, Fluid Dynamics, Oscillations, Waves, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Electronics, Dawn of Modern Physics, Nuclear Physics — worth 36 of the 180 MCQs (20% of the paper). Each chapter has free notes and practice MCQs on this page.

How many MCQs is MDCAT Physics in 2026?

MDCAT Physics carries 36 of the 180 MCQs (20% of the paper) under the PMDC 2026 pattern.

How many Physics chapters are in the PMDC 2026 syllabus?

The PMDC 2026 Physics syllabus has 16 chapters, all mapped on this page with free notes and practice MCQs.

What are the highest-yield MDCAT Physics chapters?

The most heavily weighted Physics chapters are Motion and Force, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Dawn of Modern Physics. Start there for the biggest score gains.

Are these MDCAT Physics MCQs free?

Yes — every Physics MCQ and chapter note on Premeth is free, with no signup and no ads.