The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Tuesday announced the date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 examination, stating that the test would be held on August 16.
According to a notice issued by the council, the syllabus for MDCAT 2026 would remain the same as that of 2025, advising students to continue visiting the official PMDC website for further information and updates regarding the examination.
On May 13, PMDC announced a new policy requiring students intending to pursue medical or dental education abroad to qualify for the MDCAT and obtain PMDC registration before leaving Pakistan.
The decision was taken during a high-level committee meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The meeting of the sub-committee on Accreditation of Medical and Dental Colleges and Postgraduate (PG) Qualifications reviewed ongoing reforms to strengthen medical and dental education in the country.
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“The committee clearly resolved that all students intending to pursue medical or dental education abroad must mandatorily qualify for the MDCAT examination and obtain registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council before going abroad,” the statement said.
The committee stressed that there would be “no compromise on inspection standards and procedures”, reiterating a policy of “zero tolerance toward any negligence, irregularity, or lack of compliance in the accreditation process”.Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Express TribuneRazya KhanRead More