01/05/2026
**Steal my strategy to solve numericals in MDCAT**
• Most students lose marks in numericals because they panic, forget formulas, or use long methods. MDCAT numericals are usually short and scoring if solved smartly.
• **Step 1: Stay calm**
Don’t panic when you see a numerical. A calm mind solves faster.
• **Step 2: Read carefully**
See what is being asked and note the given values.
• **Step 3: Make a data set**
Write all values neatly on rough sheet with units. Example: u = 0 m/s, v = 20 m/s, t = 4 s.
• **Step 4: Identify the chapter**
Know whether it is kinematics, electricity, stoichiometry, gas laws, concentration, etc. This helps you choose the right formula quickly.
• **Step 5: Recall the formula**
Memorize all major formulas before exam day. Numericals become hard only when formulas are weak.
• **Step 6: Check units**
Convert cm to m, g to kg, mL to L, °C to K whenever needed. Many students lose marks only because of wrong units.
• **Step 7: Use the shortest method**
MDCAT numericals are not lengthy board questions. Most are one-step or direct MCQs.
• **Step 8: Solve carefully**
Substitute values correctly. Watch signs, powers, decimals, and brackets.
• **Step 9: Use options smartly**
Sometimes options help you estimate and eliminate wrong answers quickly.
• **Step 10: Follow the 45-second rule**
If one numerical takes too long, skip it and return later.
• Never let one hard numerical cost you 3 easy theory MCQs.
• For Physics, practice formulas daily. For Chemistry, focus on mole concept, ratios, concentration, gas laws, and stoichiometry.
• Practice chapter-wise numericals daily. Speed comes from repetition.
• Keep an error notebook of wrong numericals and revise it weekly.
• Trust Allah, trust your preparation, and remember: numericals become easy when your method is right.
