The National Medical and Dental Academic Board (NMDAB) has approved the common syllabus that was previously announced by the Pakistan Medical Council (PMC).

“The National Medical and Dental Academic Board convened, 21st November 2020, to decide the academic and accreditation standards of medical education in Pakistan,” read the press release issued by PMC.

According to the official document, the board reviewed the F.S.c syllabi of each province and federal board, subsequently comparing the topics, which culminated in the compilation of common topics from such syllabi for inclusion in the MDCAT syllabus.

The medical board in a tweet also confirmed that as per the tentative date, the exam will be held on 29th November.

The National Medical and Dental Academic Board has approved the common syllabus that was previously announced by PMC. Additionally, the tentative date of the National MDCAT has been confirmed and the exam will be held on 29th November, 2020.

— Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (@pmc_org) November 22, 2020