The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) on Monday conducted a preliminary hearing to review the tragic case of a medical student’s suicide, reportedly linked to harassment. The President PM&DC, Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj, along with Registrar, Dr. Rehan Naqvi, expressed sorrow over the incidents and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and any negligence […]
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MDCAT 2026 brings stricter eligibility and new reforms
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced significant changes to the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) structure for the 2026 academic session, aimed at improving transparency and academic standards. The new eligibility requirement now mandates candidates to secure at least 65 per cent marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification, […]
140,071 candidates registered for MDCAT 2025 nationwide
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) confirmed on Thursday that registration for MDCAT 2025 has been completed, with a total of 140,071 candidates set to take the nationwide medical entry test on October 26. The exam date was rescheduled from October 5 to ensure that students from flood-affected areas could participate without difficulty, reflecting […]
Medical students protest fee hike and unfair policies in Lahore
Students from several medical colleges in Lahore have staged a protest against the recent hike in fees and what they describe as unfair policies imposed by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). The demonstration, which took place in the heart of the city, saw participation from students of King Edward Medical University, Allama Iqbal […]
PMDC denies 80% MDCAT fee hike, confirms October 5 test date
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has dismissed claims that it raised the MDCAT 2025 fee by 80%. In a statement on Saturday, PMDC clarified that the fee had increased modestly—from Rs8,000 in 2024 to Rs9,000 in 2025, marking a 12.5% hike. The Council addressed growing concerns on social media, calling the circulating figures […]
MDCAT 2025: Test date, universities & fees announced
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially announced the schedule for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025. The exam will be held nationwide on October 5, 2025, starting sharply at 10:00 AM. This annual test is crucial for students aspiring to enter medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. PMDC has […]
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 […]