Pakistan’s high-level medical education committee has made it mandatory for students to pass the MDCAT exam before pursuing medical or dental education abroad. The committee also required students to register with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council before leaving the country. Moreover, officials said the new measures aim to strengthen medical education standards and protect […]
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Over 140,000 students sit for MDCAT across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: More than 140,000 candidates are appearing in the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) today (Sunday), competing for just 22,000 seats in medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. The exam is being held simultaneously at 32 centres, including one international venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The test is being organised by various universities, […]
Punjab to hold MDCAT exam on October 26 across 12 cities
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in Punjab is scheduled for October 26, 2025. The exam will be conducted under the supervision of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) across twelve cities in the province. More than 50,000 candidates are expected to participate this year. To ensure smooth arrangements, the Specialized Healthcare Department […]
PMDC lowers medical college entry criteria to fill vacant seats
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has lowered the minimum eligibility criteria for admissions to private medical and dental colleges across the country. Candidates securing 50% marks in MDCAT can now apply for MBBS programs, while those with 45% can be admitted to BDS programs. This decision comes in response to a large number […]
Govt allows students to take MDCAT test prior to inter level exams
The government has allowed all students who wish to seek admission in medical and dental colleges to take the MDCAT examination even if they have not yet taken their FSc pre-medical or A level exams. The decision was taken during a joint high level meeting held here Thursday under the co-chair of Minister for Federal […]