NUMS — Medical & Dental Entry Test: 159 online practice papers with 5520 multiple-choice questions, instant scoring and full answer review.
NUMS entry test guide
What is NUMS?
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, admits students to the Army Medical College and its affiliated medical and dental colleges. Its entry test follows the PM&DC MDCAT syllabus.
Who takes it: FSc pre-medical students (or equivalent) applying to NUMS medical and dental colleges.
Key facts
- Conducted for NUMS-affiliated colleges by the National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi. Official site: numspak.edu.pk
- Subjects follow the PM&DC MDCAT syllabus: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Logical Reasoning.
What our practice covers
| Section | Practice MCQs on SmartPrep |
|---|
| Biology | 2,085 |
| Chemistry | 1,065 |
| Physics | 1,020 |
| English | 675 |
| Logical Reasoning | 675 |
The subjects in the NUMS entry test, with the number of practice MCQs on SmartPrep in each. Check the current NUMS notice for the number of questions in each subject.
Syllabus and topics
- Biology — Biomolecules, cells, bioenergetics, biodiversity, human physiology, coordination, reproduction, genetics, biotechnology
- Chemistry — Physical, inorganic and organic chemistry
- Physics — Mechanics, waves, optics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, modern physics
- English — Grammar, vocabulary and sentence correction
- Logical Reasoning — Deduction, arrangements, patterns and critical thinking
- More MDCAT practice — The same syllabus: thousands of MDCAT MCQs and a 180-question full mock
How to prepare with SmartPrep
- Take one test in each subject to find your weakest area.
- Spend the most time on Biology, the largest part of the MDCAT syllabus.
- Work through Chemistry and Physics chapter by chapter; practise the numericals.
- Finish English and Logical Reasoning: they are quick to improve.
- Then take the full-length NUMS mock tests (180 MCQs each, in the PM&DC MDCAT subject split) for timing practice.
5 preparation tips
- Read the textbook chapter before doing its MCQs.
- For each wrong answer, read the explanation and note the concept you missed.
- Practise numericals until the formulas are automatic.
- Do timed sets regularly to build speed.
- Revise your list of wrong answers every week.
NUMS FAQ
How much NUMS practice is on SmartPrep?
159 free NUMS tests with 5,520 original MCQs, each with the answer and an explanation. Our MDCAT section has thousands more questions on the same syllabus.
Are these past NUMS papers?
No. They are original practice questions written for SmartPrep on the MDCAT syllabus that the NUMS test follows.