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Key Facts: MBBS/BDS Admission Exam

40%

Minimum Pass Mark

DGME

-0.25

Negative Marking

Per Wrong Answer

1 hour

Exam Duration

60 minutes

100

MCQ Questions

1 mark each

5.0

Second-Timer Penalty

Marks Deducted

Tk 1,000

Application Fee

Teletalk Payment

The Bangladesh MBBS/BDS Medical & Dental Admission Test is a highly competitive 100-mark MCQ exam with a 1-hour time limit. It requires a minimum pass score of 40%, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. In recent years, over 120,000 students competed for approximately 5,300 government medical seats, resulting in an acceptance rate of less than 5% for public institutions.

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1Which of the following cellular processes occurs inside the mitochondria?

A.Glycolysis

B.Krebs cycle

C.Calvin cycle

D.Translation of cytoplasmic proteins

Explanation: The Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle) and the electron transport chain occur inside the mitochondria. Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm, while the Calvin cycle occurs in the chloroplasts of plants. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate ATP through these aerobic respiratory pathways.

2In which substage of Prophase I of meiosis does crossing over occur between non-sister chromatids?

A.Leptotene

B.Zygotene

C.Pachytene

D.Diplotene

Explanation: Crossing over, which is the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes, occurs during the pachytene substage of Prophase I. Synapsis begins in zygotene, chiasmata become visible in diplotene, and terminalization occurs in diakinesis.

3Which of the following is classified as a reducing sugar?

A.Sucrose

B.Starch

C.Cellulose

D.Glucose

Explanation: Glucose is a monosaccharide containing a free aldehyde group, which makes it a reducing sugar. Sucrose is a non-reducing disaccharide because the reducing groups of both glucose and fructose are involved in the glycosidic bond. Starch and cellulose are complex polysaccharides and are non-reducing.

4What is the first stable compound formed in the C3 (Calvin) cycle of photosynthesis?

A.Oxaloacetic acid (OAA)

B.3-Phosphoglyceric acid (3-PGA)

C.Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP)

D.Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP)

Explanation: In the C3 pathway, the first stable compound formed after CO2 fixation by RuBisCO is a 3-carbon compound called 3-phosphoglyceric acid (3-PGA). In the C4 pathway, the first stable compound is oxaloacetic acid (OAA), which is a 4-carbon compound.

5Which pigment acts as the primary reaction center during photosynthesis in green plants?

A.Chlorophyll a

B.Chlorophyll b

C.Beta-carotene

D.Xanthophyll

Explanation: Chlorophyll a acts as the essential photosynthetic pigment and forms the reaction center of both Photosystem I (P700) and Photosystem II (P680). Other pigments like chlorophyll b, carotenoids (beta-carotene), and xanthophylls act as accessory pigments that harvest light energy and transfer it to chlorophyll a.

6What type of nucleic acid genome is found in the Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)?

A.Double-stranded DNA

B.Single-stranded DNA

C.Single-stranded RNA

D.Double-stranded RNA

Explanation: Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) is a plant virus with a single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) genome surrounded by a protein coat (capsid) made of capsomeres. Most plant viruses have RNA genomes, whereas bacteriophages often contain double-stranded DNA.

7Which bacterium is morphological classified as a comma-shaped bacillus and causes acute diarrheal disease?

A.Vibrio cholerae

B.Salmonella typhi

C.Mycobacterium tuberculosis

D.Clostridium tetani

Explanation: Vibrio cholerae is a comma-shaped, Gram-negative, flagellated bacterium that causes cholera, a severe waterborne diarrheal disease. Salmonella typhi is rod-shaped and causes typhoid fever, while Clostridium tetani is rod-shaped with terminal spores (drumstick appearance) and causes tetanus.

8What is the characteristic heart-shaped gametophyte of the fern Pteris called?

A.Protonema

B.Prothallus

C.Archegonium

D.Antheridium

Explanation: The haploid gametophyte of Pteris (and most ferns) is called the prothallus. It is a green, photosynthetic, heart-shaped structure that bears both male (antheridia) and female (archegonia) sex organs. Protonema is the filamentous juvenile stage in the life cycle of mosses.

9Which of the following diagnostic features is characteristic of the plant family Poaceae (Gramineae)?

A.Epicalyx present

B.Spikelet inflorescence and caryopsis fruit

C.Cyathium inflorescence

D.Tetradynamous stamens

Explanation: The family Poaceae (grass family) is characterized by a spikelet inflorescence, wind pollination, Caryopsis fruit (where the seed coat is fused with the fruit wall), and versatile anthers. Epicalyx is typical of Malvaceae, while tetradynamous stamens are characteristic of Brassicaceae.

10Which of the following plant species belongs to the family Malvaceae?

A.Oryza sativa

B.Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

C.Solanum melongena

D.Allium cepa

Explanation: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (China rose or Jaba) belongs to the family Malvaceae. Oryza sativa (rice) belongs to Poaceae, Solanum melongena (eggplant) belongs to Solanaceae, and Allium cepa (onion) belongs to Liliaceae/Amaryllidaceae.

About the MBBS/BDS Admission Exam

The national competitive medical and dental college entrance examination in Bangladesh. The exam is held annually for admission to all government and private medical and dental institutions.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

1 hour

Passing Score

40%

Exam Fee

Tk 1,000 (DGME)

MBBS/BDS Admission Exam Content Outline

30%

Biology

Botany (plant structure, respiration, genetics) and Zoology (animal classification, human physiology, defense)

25%

Chemistry

Physical, Qualitative, Organic, Quantitative, and Electrochemistry

20%

Physics

Mechanics, Properties of matter, Waves, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Optics, and Modern physics

15%

English

Grammar rules, Voice, Narration, Prepositions, Spelling, Synonyms/Antonyms, and Idioms

10%

General Knowledge

History of Bangladesh, 1952 Language Movement, and 1971 Liberation War

How to Pass the MBBS/BDS Admission Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 40%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 1 hour
Exam fee: Tk 1,000

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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MBBS/BDS Admission Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the HSC textbooks thoroughly, focusing on Abul Hasan for Botany and Gazi Asmal for Zoology.

2Practice solving chemistry equations and qualitative analysis from Hazari and Nag.

3Solve previous years' medical admission questions (question banks) under timed conditions.

4Study the history of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for the GK section.

5Be extremely cautious with guessing due to the 0.25 negative marking penalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass mark for the MBBS/BDS admission test?

The minimum pass mark is 40 out of 100. Candidates scoring below 40 are disqualified from admission to any medical or dental college, whether public or private.

How does negative marking work in the medical admission test?

For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the candidate's total score. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

What is the penalty for second-time candidates?

Candidates who sit for the exam a second time will have a penalty of 5.0 marks deducted from their total score. If the candidate was already admitted to a government medical or dental college in the previous year, a penalty of 7.5 to 8.0 marks is deducted from their total score.

What is the subject distribution of the admission test?

The exam consists of 100 MCQ questions divided as: Biology: 30 marks (30%), Chemistry: 25 marks (25%), Physics: 20 marks (20%), English: 15 marks (15%), and General Knowledge (focusing on Liberation War and history): 10 marks (10%).

How many government seats are available for MBBS and BDS in Bangladesh?

There are approximately 5,380 MBBS seats across 37 government medical colleges and around 540 BDS seats across 9 government dental colleges/units.

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