Sindh announces MDCAT 2026 entrance test date

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1. 26 Sep 2026 79% related

   6 outlets · 3 developments

   Provisional MDCAT 2026 results released in Sindh

   Most outlets reported the release of provisional MDCAT 2026 results in Sindh, noting the involvement of Sukkur IBA Testing Services and the date of the exam. Aaj News added that the test was held at nine centers nationwide, including in Karachi and Hyderabad. The framing remained largely consistent, with a focus on the announcement and administrative details.

2. 21 Sep 2026 83% related

   17 outlets · 5 developments

   Over 138,000 candidates take MDCAT across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

   Most outlets reported the overall number of candidates taking the MDCAT, with Dawn specifying the total as 138,158 and noting the test was conducted in both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Business Recorder focused on Punjab, mentioning 47,501 candidates and emphasizing the test was conducted "peacefully and smoothly" with no incidents reported.

3. 10 Sep 2026 90% related

   4 outlets

   MDCAT 2026 to be held across Sindh on September 20

   Both outlets reported the date and location of the MDCAT 2026 examination, noting it will be held across Sindh on September 20. The Express Tribune added a directive from SIBA Testing Services for candidates to report on time, while Minute Mirror provided a slightly more concise version of the same information without the instruction.

4. 7 Aug 2026 80% related

   10 outlets · 3 developments

   MDCAT 2026 rescheduled to September 20 on PM's directives

   Most outlets reported that the MDCAT 2026 examination was rescheduled to September 20 following the Prime Minister’s directives, with a focus on ensuring a secure, smooth, and transparent process. Several mentions of the original August 16 date were included, and a few outlets noted that other examination arrangements remained unchanged. The framing was largely uniform, with outlets using similar phrasing to describe the decision and its purpose.

5. 31 Jul 2026 77% related

   2 outlets

   Over 33,000 candidates to compete for 5,100 MDCAT seats in Sindh

   Most outlets reported the number of candidates and available seats in the Sindh MDCAT exam scheduled for August 16. Dunya News led with the competition ratio, while Daily Times added the full name of the exam and slightly higher candidate numbers. Both focused on the scale of the exam but did not elaborate on other aspects like logistical arrangements or candidate preparedness.