PMDC president urges universities to ensure transparency in MDCAT

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 Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (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 press release issued by the PMDC, the 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 (KP), Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences, Quetta (Balochistan), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad (ICT, AJK) and Karakuram International University, Gilgit (GB).

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