If you are preparing for the SZABMU MDCAT, practising past papers is the single most effective way to learn the paper pattern, the question difficulty and the topic weightage. This page collects the SZABMU and FMDC past papers together with their answer keys.
- Conducting Body: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad
- Region: Islamabad / ICT, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and international candidates
- Main College: Federal Medical and Dental College (FMDC) — 100 MBBS seats
- Current Pattern: 180 MCQs in 3 hours, paper based
- No Negative Marking — attempt every question
- Passing Marks: 55% for MBBS, 50% for BDS
SZABMU MDCAT Past Papers PDF Download
All papers below are in PDF format. You can download them or read them online directly from Google Drive:
FMDC / SZABMU Past Paper — Paper 1
FMDC / SZABMU Past Paper — Paper 2
Complete SZABMU Past Papers Folder
About the SZABMU MDCAT
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad is the official body that conducts the MDCAT for Islamabad, the ICT and international candidates. SZABMU also oversees admissions at the Federal Medical and Dental College (FMDC) — the only public-sector medical college in Islamabad, offering 100 MBBS seats a year.
Why Practise SZABMU Past Papers?
- Understand the exact paper pattern and MCQ style used by SZABMU
- Identify high-frequency topics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English
- Build exam speed and accuracy under timed conditions
- Compare difficulty levels across different years
- Learn how SZABMU phrases its trick questions
SZABMU MDCAT Paper Pattern 2026
Since 2024 SZABMU runs the uniform 180-MCQ PMDC blueprint used nationwide:
| Subject | Weightage | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 45% | 81 | 81 |
| Chemistry | 25% | 45 | 45 |
| Physics | 20% | 36 | 36 |
| English | 5% | 9 | 9 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5% | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 100% | 180 | 180 |
Total MCQs: 180 | Total Time: 3 hours | No Negative Marking
Older SZABMU / FMDC Format (200 MCQs)
Papers from the earlier FMDC era used a 200-MCQ paper attempted in 200 minutes, at roughly one minute per question:
| Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 68 | 68 |
| Chemistry | 54 | 54 |
| Physics | 54 | 54 |
| English / Logical Reasoning | 24 | 24 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
How to Use These Papers Effectively
- Attempt under timed conditions — match the timer to the question count printed on the paper.
- Mark and review every wrong answer — understand why, not just what.
- Track topic frequency — note which chapters appear year after year.
- Repeat papers after two to three weeks — to test retention rather than recognition.
- Compare with NUMS and other provincial papers — the difficulty differs and seeing both prepares you better.
The full error-log method is on the MDCAT Past Papers hub, and you can cross-practise with the NUMS past papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FMDC past paper the same as the SZABMU MDCAT past paper?
Yes. The FMDC admission test is conducted by SZABMU, so FMDC past papers are the same as SZABMU MDCAT past papers for Islamabad.
How many seats does FMDC offer for MBBS?
FMDC offers 100 MBBS seats. It is the only public-sector medical college in Islamabad and is affiliated with SZABMU.
Are these past papers solved?
The papers above include answer keys where available — check the end of each PDF. Where a key was never officially released we say so rather than publishing a coaching-centre guess.
Can I read the papers online without downloading?
Yes. Use the folder link above to open the complete archive in Google Drive and read it in your browser without downloading anything.
Who sits the SZABMU MDCAT?
Candidates from Islamabad and the federal territory, along with AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and overseas or international candidates who apply through the federal quota, sit the SZABMU-conducted MDCAT.
Why does my booklet have a colour code?
SZABMU issues the same paper in Blue, Green, Pink, White and Yellow booklets with the question order shuffled. Always match the answer key to your booklet code or your score will be wrong.
If you have questions about SZABMU MDCAT preparation or need a specific year, drop a comment below — we answer every query.
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