Science in Pakistan Exams
CSS MPT includes 15–20% Everyday Science MCQs. FPSC/PPSC screening tests include 10–15 science questions. MDCAT is 80% science (Biology 60%, Chemistry 20%). ECAT focuses on Physics, Maths and Chemistry.
High-Frequency Everyday Science MCQs
Most commonly tested science facts: Human body systems (blood, bones, organs), Food and nutrition (vitamins, minerals, deficiencies), Common diseases and their causes, Scientific units and measurements, Plants (photosynthesis, reproduction), Physics laws (Newton, Ohm, Boyle), Chemistry of common substances.
Science & Technology Current Affairs
Exams often ask about recent science developments: Pakistan's space program, AI breakthroughs, Nobel Prize winners (Science), WHO updates, COVID-19/health developments, renewable energy, internet and cybersecurity news.
Frequently asked questions
Is physics required for CSS MPT?expand_more
CSS MPT Everyday Science section tests general science including basic physics concepts, but does not require FSc-level physics. Conceptual understanding matters more than numerical calculations.
Are MDCAT Biology and Everyday Science the same?expand_more
No. MDCAT Biology is detailed FSc-level biology (genetics, enzymes, evolution etc.). Everyday Science in competitive exams tests basic biological facts and health knowledge.