--- title: "PMDC removes MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to foreign medical colleges" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12459-pmdc-removes-mdcat-requirement-for-admission-to-foreign site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PMDC removes MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students applying to foreign medical colleges pakistan · updated 6 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM PKT · 5–6 Oct 2026 · 11 articles from 10 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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. ## Same story from 10 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **ProPakistani** — [Students Seeking Medical Education Abroad Exempted From MDCAT](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/06/students-seeking-medical-education-abroad-exempted-from-mdcat/) · 6 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM PKT > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has announced that Pakistani students seeking medical or dental education abroad will no longer… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [PMDC exempts students going abroad from MDCAT](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pmdc-exempts-students-going-abroad-from-mdcat-640206/) · 6 Oct 2026, 10:28 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistani students planning to pursue medical or dental education abroad will no longer be required to pass the Medical and Dental College Admission - **The Express Tribune** — [Students going abroad exempted from MDCAT](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633190/students-going-abroad-exempted-from-mdcat) · 5 Oct 2026, 11:34 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Those seeking to transfer to a Pakistani university in the middle of their studies would have to clear the NEB exam - **24 News HD** — [PMDC drops MDCAT requirement for studying medicine abroad](https://www.24newshd.tv/05-Oct-2026/pmdc-drops-mdcat-requirement-pakistani-students-seeking-medical-education-abroad) · 5 Oct 2026, 9:09 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has removed the requirement of passing the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for Pakistani students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges abroad, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday. - **Dawn** — [Students pursuing medical, dental studies abroad no longer required to pass MDCAT](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034951/students-pursuing-medical-dental-studies-abroad-no-longer-required-to-pass-mdcat) · 5 Oct 2026, 9:06 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistani students intending to go abroad for medical or dental education will no longer be required to have passed the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced on Monday. In a notice shared on X, the PMDC said the decision was taken at its meeting held on Sept 14. During the meeting, the council “decided to exempt th... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan students seeking foreign medical admission exempted from MDCAT](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475351/pakistan-students-seeking-foreign-medical-admission-exempted-from-mdcat) · 5 Oct 2026, 8:14 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > According to an official public notice issued by PM&DC on Monday, Pakistani students seeking admission to medical or dental institutions abroad will no longer be required to pass the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) as a mandatory prerequisite. The decision was approved by the Council during its meeting held on September 14, 2026. The notice clarified that passing the MDCAT wou... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [MDCAT no longer mandatory for foreign medical admission](https://www.app.com.pk/national/mdcat-no-longer-mandatory-for-foreign-medical-admission/) · 5 Oct 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has clarified that Pakistani students seeking admission to medical or dental institutions abroad will no longer be required to pass the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) as a mandatory prerequisite. - **BOL News** — [PMDC removes MDCAT requirement for admission to foreign medical colleges](https://bolnews.com/health/pmdc-removes-mdcat-requirement-for-admission-to-foreign-medical-colleges) · 5 Oct 2026, 6:47 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The PMDC issued a public notice stating that Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental colleges. - **Hum News English** — [PM&DC drops MDCAT requirement for Pakistani students seeking admission abroad](https://humenglish.com/latest/pmdc-drops-mdcat-requirement-for-pakistani-students-seeking-admission-abroad/) · 5 Oct 2026, 6:25 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has exempted Pakistani students seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental institutions abroad from the mandatory Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). The decision was taken by the PMDC Council at its meeting on September 14, according to a public notice issued by the council on Monday. Under the revised policy, ... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PMDC removes MDCAT requirement for medical studies abroad](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/05-Oct-2026/pmdc-removes-mdcat-requirement-for-medical-studies-abroad) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has abolished the mandatory requirement of passing the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions. According to a public notice issued by the PMDC, the decision was taken at a council meeting held on September […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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