Start with weak topics in subjects that carry more marks. Biology has the largest share of the MDCAT, so it usually needs the most study time.
Match your study time to the marks
Of the 180 questions, 81 are Biology. Chemistry has 45, Physics has 36, and English and Logical Reasoning have 9 each. Biology is 45% of your score. English and Logical Reasoning together are 10%.
If you are weak in both Biology and Physics, give Biology more time: it has more than twice as many questions.
Why a few marks matter more than they seem
KMU’s published MDCAT 2025 results show many students in the middle score ranges. About 15,300 of KP’s 38,447 students scored between 100 and 149. Each extra correct answer adds to your score.
Focus on earning more marks. Admission also depends on your aggregate, category and the current selection process.
A marks-based plan for the last 4–6 weeks
Start with these shares, then adjust them to your weak topics:
- About 45% of your study time on Biology, starting with your weakest topics. This starting share matches Biology’s share of the exam; adjust it to the marks you are actually missing.
- About 25% on Chemistry and 20% on Physics, again weakest topics first. Practise common Physics calculations instead of only reading the theory again.
- Keep regular English and Logical Reasoning practice. They have 9 questions each. Begin with a short daily session and add time where needed.
- Practise in exam conditions. 180 questions in 180 minutes is one minute per question, and there is no negative marking. Train yourself to answer every question. Do not leave any answer blank.
Do not ignore any subject
You still need to study every subject and pass the MDCAT. Your full result also counts towards your admission aggregate. When you choose what to study next, start with a weak topic from a subject with more marks. This will often be Biology.