Sindh announces MDCAT 2026 entrance test date

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1. 31 Aug 2026 72% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   KP government approves MDCAT to be conducted by ETEA from 2027

   Most outlets reported that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved conducting the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) starting in 2027. Dawn provided more context by mentioning the KP cabinet's approval and ETEA as a public sector agency. ProPakistani focused on the decision itself and the implementation year but did not specify the approving body or ETEA’s public status.

2. 13 Aug 2026 71% related

   2 outlets

   PMDC to Reopen MDCAT Registration Portal Next Week

   Most outlets reported the reopening of the MDCAT registration portal by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council for the 2026 session, noting the timeframe as the following week. ProPakistani and 24 News HD both emphasized the announcement and provided specific dates, with 24 News HD specifying the period as August 17 to 21. The framing was largely uniform across the excerpts, with no additional emphasis or differing angles identified.

3. 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.

4. 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.