Pakistan Medical and Dental Council waives MDCAT for foreign medical students
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council in Islamabad has decided to remove the MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to foreign medical colleges.
Exemption applies to overseas study
A public notice confirms that students seeking admission to institutions outside Pakistan will no longer need to pass the test. This change specifically targets those intending to pursue medical or dental education abroad.
Council reverses program extension plan
Officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Health that they withdrew a previous notification about extending the BDS program duration. The committee directed the council to formally notify the continuation of the four-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery course.
Ministry orders review of results
The Ministry of National Health Services wrote to the PMDC president regarding complaints about alleged irregularities in Sindh. They requested a detailed analysis of candidate numbers, scores, and pass rates on a center-by-center basis.
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