Overview
- The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council moved the MDCAT from its planned August date to September 20 after instructions from the prime minister to improve transparency and organisation.
- PMDC said only the exam date has changed, that existing terms and logistics remain in place, and it has directed candidates to monitor the PMDC website for updates.
- A May PMDC rule requiring students who plan to study medicine or dentistry abroad to first pass the MDCAT and register with PMDC remains in force.
- A high-level committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and the Sub-Committee on Accreditation met to review reforms aimed at strengthening regulation of medical and dental colleges.
- Students face potential disruption to travel and admission timelines because of the shift, and universities and applicants should watch for official notices on test centers, admit cards, and registration deadlines.