PMDC clarifies its role in MDCAT 2026

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1. 6 Oct 2026 78% related

   10 outlets

   PMDC removes MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to foreign medical colleges

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has removed the mandatory MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to medical and dental colleges abroad. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with the key detail being the exemption from the test for international admissions. A few outlets, such as The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror, also briefly mentioned that students transferring to Pakistani universities mid-study would still need to take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Board (NEB) exam, though this was not highlighted in most other excerpts.

2. 21 Sep 2026 78% 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. 11 Sep 2026 83% related

   2 outlets

   PMDC orders universities to ensure smooth and transparent MDCAT

   Most outlets led with the directive from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to universities to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the MDCAT. Dawn emphasized the instruction to ensure a "smooth and transparent" test, while Daily Times highlighted the call for "foolproof" and "fair" arrangements. Both excerpts framed the focus as ensuring the integrity of the upcoming exam.

4. 13 Aug 2026 77% 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.

5. 7 Aug 2026 81% 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.