MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a standardized -computer based test (CBT). This test is organized by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).

MCAT Exam Format:

There are four MCAT sections.

Section 1: Physical Sciences
Time to complete this part:
70 minutes

Number of questions:
52 multiple choice questions

The section contains 7 to 9 passages.
Each with 4 to 8 multiple choice questions
13 stand-alone multiple choice questions

Section 2: Verbal Reasoning
Time to complete this part:
60 minutes

Number of questions:
40 multiple choice questions

Section contains 7 passages
Each about 600 words long, followed by 5 to 10 multiple-choice questions.

Section 3: Writing Sample
Time to complete this part:
60 minutes

Number of essays to write:
2 essays

Section consists of two 30-minute writing essays. The essays are responses to a given topic statement

Section 4: Biological Sciences
Time to complete this section:
70 minutes

Number of questions:
52 multiple choice questions

Section consists of 7 passages
Each with 4-8 multiple choice questions.
13 additional stand-alone multiple choice questions