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PMDC reschedules MDCAT in wake of flood situation

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced changes in the schedule of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) due to the prevailing flood situation. According to PMDC, the decision to revise the schedule was taken on the instructions of Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. The council further stated that the … Read more

PMDC grants one-time MDCAT relaxation for 2024-25

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PMDC

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) after discussion has decided to give a one-time relaxation in the broader interest of public. In response to a request dated April 16, 2025, from Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro, Sindh, regarding the significant number of vacant seats in medical and dental colleges, … Read more

FIA registers case against 15 people in MDCAT paper leak case

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KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has registered a case against 15 people in National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024 paper leak case and making it viral on social media.

After the leak of medical college admission test 2024 entry test paper, member board of directors of human rights and defender organization submitted application to FIA cybercrime wing.

The inquiry officer Inspector Arfa Saeed registered a case under sections 3, 4, 13, 14 and 20 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act)(PECA) 2016, among other provisions.

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SHC orders to re-conduct MDCAT within four weeks

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KARACHI; Sindh High Court(SHC) has ordered the authorities to  re-conduct the Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) again within four weeks for admissions in government medical and dental colleges and universities.

Petitions against alleged irregularities in MDCAT were heard in the Sindh High Court.

During the hearing, the court remarked that the committee had been ordered to be formed on the previous hearing, did the committee do any work or did they sleep at home.

The committee chairperson Shereen Narejo submitted the report to the court. The court said that the primary responsibility was Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS). “If there were no irregularities in the examination as per the report, the petitioners will be heard”.

Shireen Narejo said that the committee has checked the examination system of DUHS and also reviwed the statements and evidence of the petitioners . She said some students have contacted that the examination should not be repeated and the statements of such students have also been taken. She stated that investigations have found flaws in the examination system and the system has been compromised at various points.

The court observed that the mechanism has been compromised meaning the paper has been leaked. On which Shireen Narejo said there were answers and various questions on WhatsApp.

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SHC restrains DUHS from release of merit list  

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has stopped Dow University of Health Sciences to release thhe merit list by issuing stay order on Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) results.

A hearing was held in the Sindh High Court on the case of irregularities in the MDCAT exam for admissions in medical and dental colleges.

The court issued stay order on the results and stopped the publication of the merit list, while the health secretary and the chief secretary have suggested forming a committee to investigate the allegations.

The court said that the committee should include Dr. Shereen Narejo CMIT, Director Cybercrime Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) ​​Karachi and Mureed Ali Rahman, former secretary of the board will also be a member of the committee to investigate criminal and civil charges.

The court said that the committee should complete the investigation of all the allegations within 15 days, the committee can get assistance from any institution.

The Sindh High Court said that the committee can ask for records from the universities and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) taking the test and take their objections from the applicants if any.

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PMDC directs universities to ensure monitoring of MDCAT exam

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MDCAT 2025: Exam Date, Registration Fee, and Exam Centers Announced

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) leadership under the chair of Prof Dr Rizwan Taj president PMDC held meeting with vice chancellors of the public universities authorized to conduct the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT).

The MDCAT exam will be conducted across the country on September 22 2024. The vice chancellors included Prof. A.W. Rathore VC UHS Lahore, Prof Dr Saeed Qureshi VC Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Prof Dr Zia-ul-Haq VC Kyber Medical University Peshawar, Prof Dr Tariq Iqbal VC Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Islamabad, Zafar ullah registrar Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences Quetta.

University authorities apprised the PMDC regarding the preparation of the examination. They apprised that the exam is being conducted in 30 cities and two international centers Riyad and Dubai.

The universities apprised that the admit cards have been issued and all preparations have been fulfilled with all codal formalities. All concerned quarters including government authorities and security agencies have been involved so that the exam is conducted in a foolproof manner and its secrecy and transparency is maintained . All efforts will be made to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.

To ensure the integrity in MDCAT examinations, the PMDC has stressed the importance of maintaining transparency and fairness during the MDCAT, which is a crucial step in selecting future medical and dental professionals.

To this end, the PMDC has directed all involved institutions to carry out strict vigilance during the examination process to avoid malpractice, cheating, or mishaps.

The PMDC has requested to enforce Section 144 for the upcoming MDCAT to ensure a secure and transparent examination process nationwide.

This law prohibits public gatherings and the use of electronic devices, aiming to prevent cheating and disruptions. Law enforcement will ensure compliance, and violators will face legal and disciplinary actions.

Furthermore, Key directives issued by the PMDC include, Comprehensive candidate verification and identification procedures the deployment of invigilators and monitoring teams to uphold examination standards. Use of modern surveillance technology to monitor exam centers and deter malpractice. Implementation of tamper-proof systems to ensure secure handling of exam materials.

President PMDC in the meeting emphasized the importance of this examination in ensuring only the most qualified and deserving candidates are selected for medical and dental education in Pakistan.

Universities conducting the MDCAT have arranged examination centers as follows: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University has set up 33 centers, the University of Health Sciences (UHS) 26 centers, Khyber Medical University (KMU) 13 centers, and Dow University of Health Sciences 6 centers.

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PMDC urges universities to ensure transparency in MDCAT exam 

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ISLAMABAD: The President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof Dr Rizwan Taj has directed all universities to take complete measures to ensure that the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is conducted transparently.

The MDCAT for the year 2024 is scheduled to take place on September 22nd, as per the PMDC Act 2022.

This highly anticipated examination is essential for students aiming to embark on a rewarding career in the medical and dental fields in Pakistan.

In a statement, President emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the MDCAT exam and ensuring that all students have a fair opportunity to showcase their abilities.

The responsibility of conducting the MDCAT has been entrusted to prestigious public universities across the country. The institutions which have been nominated by the relevant provincial and regional authorities to oversee the examination process are the University of Health Sciences, Lahore (Punjab), Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (Sindh), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar (KPK), Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences, Quetta (Balochistan), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad (ICT, AJK) and Karakuram International University, Gilgit (GB).

President PMDC has also nominated council members to monitor and ensure smooth MDCAT exam conduct in their respective provinces, with Prof Khaild Masood overseeing Punjab, Prof Dr Amjad Siraj for Sindh, Prof Muhammad Zubair Khan for KPK, Prof Tahmina Asad for Baluchistan, and Barrister Sultan Mansoor for Islamabad.

For MDCAT total of 174,744 applications have been received from which after scrutiny PM&DC has finalised 167077 applications.

President directed universities to implement strict security protocols, including the use of biometric identification and surveillance cameras and jammers to prevent any instances of cheating or malpractice during the exam.

President PMDC urged universities to provide adequate resources and training to exam proctors and staff to ensure that they are equipped to effectively monitor and enforce exam regulations.

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MDCAT Test 2024 Expected Date in Pakistan: Details Inside!

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MDCAT Test 2024 Expected Date in Pakistan: Details Inside!

MDCAT 2024 is a standardized test for students in Pakistan applying to medical and dental colleges. Online registration will begin in July 2024, with the test scheduled for August 2024. The test consists of 200 MCQs, and students have 3.5 hours to complete it. MDCAT 2024: The MDCAT is a standardized test for students in … Read more

IHC decides MDCAT result valid until November 2024

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Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Mian Aurangzeb has issued a decision regarding the MDCAT result, according to which the MDCAT result of November 2022 is valid until November 2024. The court said that the petitioner, Laiba Rauf, passed MDCAT in November 2022. At the time the MDCAT was passed by the petitioner, the result was … Read more

Student commits suicide after failing in MDCAT exam 

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  • Student Mubasher Ali allegedly committed suicide in hostel.
  • Police said student committed suicide in hostel of Islamia College.

PESHAWAR: Mubasher Ali, a student of Islamia College Peshawar in Peshawar, allegedly committed suicide after failing the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT).

According to Islamia College Peshawar Provost, student Mubasher Ali allegedly committed suicide in the hostel. The student committed suicide by consuming drugs in the hostel. He said that the student was a first-semester student of the Zoology Department.

He said that the friend found the student in a critical condition in the room, after which he was shifted to the hospital for medical assistance, but he could not survive and died.

According to the police, the father of the student has recorded his statement and said that the son committed suicide after failing in MDCAT, having given the test twice before.

Police said that the student who committed suicide in the hostel of Islamia College Peshawar belonged to Parachinar.

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MDCAT Exam: Govt announces emergency in KP hospitals

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  • MDCAT exam will be held on November 26, 2023 in KP.
  • Health emergency declared in 10 hospitals of province.

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department on the directives of the Secretary of Health has announced a health emergency in seven MTI and district headquarters hospitals of the province Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2023 exam on November 26.

MDCAT for admissions in medical and dental colleges across the province will be held on November 26, 2023.

The hospitals where health emergency has been declared included Mufti Mehmood Memorial Hospital (MTI) and DHQ Hospital (MTI) DI Khan, DHQ Hospital Kohat, Khyber Teaching Hospital (MTI) Peshawar, Mardan Medical Complex (MTI) and DHQ Hospital Mardan, DHQ hospital Batkhela, Malakand, Saidu Teaching Hospital Saidu Sharif and THQ hospital, Kabal in district Swat and Ayub Medical Complex (MTI) Abbottabad.

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Khyber Medical University bans MDCAT students for 2 yrs

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IHC permits SZABMU to issue MDCAT 2024 results for Islamabad, AJK

219 students were banned for years. KP cabinet canceled MDCAT 2023 after massive cheating cases came to light. Students were caught copying through various means. Peshawar: Students who copied in the Medical and Dental College admission tests (MDCAT) were banned from taking the exam for 2 years by Khyber Medical (KM) University. According to details, KM … Read more

Sindh Govt orders to re-conduct MDCAT entry test

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  • CM ordered to e-conduct the MDCAT test through Dow University.
  • He directed FIA to unearth delinquents and to proceed against them.
  • The date of re-conducting MDCAT test will be announced soon.

KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar ordered to cancellation of the Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2023 entry test results.

According to the spokesman, Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh instructed the authorities concerned to re-conduct the MDCAT test through Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS) Karachi.

The caretaker CM, on receiving the reports of leakage of the MDCAT-2023 Paper, ordered an inquiry to probe into the allegations [of the MDCAT 2023 test paper leakage]. The Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi conducted MDCAT-2023 in Sindh on September 10, 2023.

The committee revealed that approximately four to five hours before the start of the Entry Test of MDCAT-2023 paper was leaked.

The Chief Minister on the recommendation of the inquiry committee has approved the re-conduct of the MDCAT-2023 entry test paper through Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS). He has also referred the matter to the Federal Investigation Agency(FIA) to unearth the delinquents and to proceed against them.

Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh says that the date of the re-conducting MDCAT test will be announced soon.

Earlier, A high-level committee was set up to investigate the MDCAT 2023 papers leak on the directives of the Sindh Caretaker Health Minister.

The Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh said that a high-level committee has been established to investigate the MDCAT 2023 papers leak. The committee headed by Special Secretary Health Sindh includes Registrar IBA, Deputy Secretary SGA & CD, and Director FIA Cyber Crime.

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PHC gives verdict regarding admission in medical colleges

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  • PHC upheld KP Govt’s decision to conduct medical college admission test.
  • Court observed Joint Investigation Team (JIT) exposed cheating during test.
  • PHC ordered to conduct MDCAT tests in six weeks by ensuring transparency.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has given its verdict in a case related to the medical college admission test Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The PHC upheld KP government’s decision to conduct the medical college admission test again in six weeks.

In its written verdict, the high court observed that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) exposed cheating during the Medical and Dental College admission tests (MDCAT) tests in KP.

In view of the JIT report, the KP government had decided to conduct the MDCAT test again. The high court stated in its verdict that the court would not interfere in the matter after the approval of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet.

While upholding the decision, the PHC ordered to conduct MDCAT tests in six weeks in accordance with the cabinet’s directives besides ensuring transparency.

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PMA demands re-conduct of MDCAT exam

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  • Dr Shoro said it is important to ensure transparency in exam.
  • He said irregularities happened during exam truly disheartening.
  • He hoped PMDC will consider students demand seriously.

KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) expresses serious concern over irregularities during the recent Medical & Dental College Admission Test( MDCAT) exam for medical admission in Pakistan. Many students reported issues such as technical glitches, cheating, and discrepancies in the grading system.

Secretary General, Pakistan Medical Association (Centre), Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro in his statement said it is important to ensure fairness and transparency in the exam process to maintain the credibility and quality of medical education in Pakistan.

He said irregularities, malpractices and technical glitches that happened during the said exam were truly disheartening, and it has caused great anxiety and confusion among the aspiring medical students.

Secretary General PMA said as a student who took the MDCAT, everyone know that it is an essential and competitive exam that will determine the future of thousands of students who aspire to become doctors or dentists. However, the current situation has raised questions about the reliability and fairness of the examination.

He said there have been reports of incorrect and incomplete question papers, insufficient time to answer the questions, online cheating and other technical glitches which led to frustration and loss of confidence among the students. Even in the official statement released by the administration, it was acknowledged that there were problems experienced during the examination.

Dr Shoro demanded to re-conduct of the MDCAT exam. It will help restore the confidence of students and ensure that everyone has an equal and fair chance to demonstrate their abilities.

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MDCAT will not be re-conducted: President PMDC

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PMDC President conducted a post-examination analysis meeting of MDCAT. The PMDC President said MDCAT will not be re-conducted. PMDC will conduct inquiry against those involved in using unfair methods. ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof Dr Rizwan Taj conducted a post-examination analysis meeting of the MDCAT 2023 to assess the holding of … Read more

PHC withholds MDCAT results in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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MDCAT 2024; Young doctors plan to take legal action over alleged paper leak
  • Peshawar High Court Justice Arshad Ali heard petition.
  • Court sought responses from chief secretary and PMDC·
  • Court ordered results should not be announced until next hearing.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) withheld the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) from announcing the results of the Medical Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)  over the paper leak controversy.

Peshawar High Court Justice Arshad Ali heard the petition filed by the students against the paper leak of MDACT.

The court withheld the test results and sought responses from the chief secretary, registrar of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC), and others  ·

The High Court ordered that the results of the MDCAT should not be announced until the next hearing.

The court adjourned the hearing of the petitions till September 21.

It should be noted that the students had filed petitions to stop the MDCAT results.

It should be noted that on September 10, the MDCAT exam was held for admission to medical colleges across the country, in which thousands of students participated.

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PMDC to conduct entry test for medical, dental colleges on Sep 10

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  • PMDC rescheduled entry test date for admissions.
  • Earlier, entry test was scheduled on August 23,2023.
  • MDCAT 2023 will be held under uniform syllabus policy.

KARACHI: The entry test for medical and dental colleges will be held on September 10 across the country under the uniform policy of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) .

Earlier, the entry test was scheduled to be held on August 23,2023.

Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2023 will be held under uniform syllabus policy across the country.

According to the sources, in the meeting of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, there was a consultation regarding the entry test across the country.

During the meeting, some members suggested to extend the admission test date by two weeks, which was not approved initially, but considering the conditions of the country and the members recommendations.

It has been decided to conduct the medical and dental entry test across the country on September 10 under the uniform policy.

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MDCAT 2022 exam dates announced by PMC

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The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes in 2022 has been released by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). MDCAT will be held in phases, same as it was last year. MDCAT’s first phase will run from August 15, 2022, through August 30, 2022. The second phase will … Read more

MDCAT mandatory for medical college admission, rules Supreme Court

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking entry into college without the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). A three-member bench, comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, and Justice Munib Akhtar, heard appeals filed by the students of a private college from Faisalabad against the … Read more

Questions circulating the internet of MDCAT are fake, PMC

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The Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test (MDCAT) questions circulating on the internet are fake, stated The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). PMC shared an example of the questions being distributed on the internet and wrote that “this is an example of messages being circulated on the internet falsely claiming to be questions from the MDCAT.” The … Read more

MDCAT is neither canceled nor delayed

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The Pakistan Medical Commission on Tuesday, elucidated that the Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test (MDCAT) have neither been postponed nor delayed. “Pakistan Medical Commission would like to clarify that MDCAT has not been canceled or delayed at any of the examination centers in Pakistan,” declared the body in a tweet. Official Clarification pic.twitter.com/tLDgi0mHfZ — … Read more

Pakistan Medical Commission Subsidizes MDCAT fee for students

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The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) said that the fees of MDCAT examinations has been subsidised, especially for Pakistani students. According to an official of the PMC, fee charges are much lower than what other fully-enabled and automated computer-based tests cost in other parts of the world. He said that the fess is also inclusive of … Read more

PMC Announces Medical And Dental Colleges Entrance Test

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PMC Announces Medical And Dental Colleges Entrance Test

The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has announced that the Medical and Dental Colleges Entrance Test (MDCAT) will be held from August 30 to September 30. According to the details, PMC officials said that a number of decisions have been taken regarding the upcoming academic year, including National Licensing Test (NLE), MDCAT, examination rules and regulations … Read more

PMC extends last date to submit admission forms

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PMC Announces Medical And Dental Colleges Entrance Test

The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has extended the last date to submit the admission forms for the private medical and dental colleges. According to the details, PMC while announcing the new schedule said that the application deadline has been extended to 19th January 2021. The PMC officials had changed the admission schedule due to the … Read more

MDCAT 2020 Results: Students’ Complaints Dismissed By PMC V-P

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MDCAT 2020

Students claims of incorrectly marked the results of  Medical and Dental College Admissions Test (MDCAT 2020) were dismissed. According to details, Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) vice-president advocate Ali Raza has dismissed the claims. While talking to the private news channel PMC vice-president rejected reservations over the recently held MDCAT 2020 exams and its result and … Read more

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