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MDCAT 2021 Past Papers — Solved with Answer Keys (Free PDF)
The complete MDCAT 2021 paper from the PMDC era — 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 210 minutes. Solved with the official answer key. Free, no signup.
MDCAT 2021 was PMDC-conducted — 200 MCQs for 200 marks, 210 minutes. Introduction of the new PMC national syllabus, harmonising FBISE + provincial board content.
- Conducting body — PMDC
- Total marks — 200 marks
- MCQ count — 200 MCQs
- Duration — 210 minutes
- Negative marking — None
- Syllabus — New PMC 2021 national syllabus
Source: PMDC MDCAT 2021 notification.
MDCAT 2021 Quick Facts
- Era
- PMDC
- Conducting body
- PMDC
- Total marks
- 200 marks
- MCQ count
- 200 MCQs
- Duration
- 210 minutes
- Negative marking
- None
- Cutoff (public sector)
- 65%
About the 2021 MDCAT
The MDCAT 2021 was conducted by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) as a single national entry test for MBBS and BDS admissions. It carried 200 MCQs across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning, with no negative marking and a duration of 210 minutes. Introduction of the new PMC national syllabus, harmonising FBISE + provincial board content. Aggregate weightage followed the standard 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% MDCAT formula for public sector colleges. The 2021 paper sits in the PMDC era — a marked departure from the older UHS 1100-mark structure that ran from 2008 to 2019 (Source: PMDC 2021 notification).
Subject-wise Question Distribution 2021
| Subject | MCQs (2021) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | ~90 | 45% |
| Chemistry | ~50 | 25% |
| Physics | ~40 | 20% |
| English | ~10 | 5% |
| Logical Reasoning | ~10 | 5% |
| Total | 200 | 100% |
Weightages approximated against Premeth's PMDC 2026 chapter database; the 2021 paper itself follows the New PMC 2021 national syllabus.
Practice 2021 Papers
2021 papers across regional sittings — pick the variant that matches the province you sat in.
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MDCAT 2021 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducted the MDCAT 2021?▼
MDCAT 2021 was conducted by PMDC. Introduction of the new PMC national syllabus, harmonising FBISE + provincial board content.
What was the MDCAT 2021 paper format?▼
MDCAT 2021 consisted of 200 MCQs for 200 marks, conducted over 210 minutes. Negative marking: None.
Was negative marking applied in MDCAT 2021?▼
No — PMDC-era MDCATs from 2020 onwards (including 2021) have no negative marking. Every correct answer earns 1 mark; wrong or blank answers earn 0.
What was the MDCAT 2021 cutoff for MBBS admission?▼
MDCAT 2021 required 65% in the test for public sector eligibility, later revised to 55% by PMDC.
Where can I download the MDCAT 2021 solved paper for free?▼
Premeth hosts the MDCAT 2021 paper with answer keys, alongside region-tagged papers under /papers/regional_punjab, /papers/regional_etea, /papers/regional_sindh and others. All free, no signup.
Citations: PMDC MDCAT 2021 notification; PMDC 2021 result announcement.