PMDC schedules NEB exam for foreign medical graduates for September 12, 2026

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1. 7 Oct 2026 81% related

   6 outlets · 2 developments

   PMDC reschedules NRE Step-I for foreign medical graduates to November 8

   Most outlets reported the rescheduling of the National Registration Examination (NRE) Step-I from October 11 to November 8, 2026, noting the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) as the body responsible. While the core detail of the date change was consistent across all excerpts, a few outlets, such as Dawn and Daily Times, specified that the exam applies to foreign medical graduates, and Daily Times added that it is required for registration and practice in Pakistan.

2. 6 Oct 2026 74% 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.

3. 10 Sep 2026 70% related

   10 outlets · 3 developments

   PMDC clarifies rules for foreign medical students including Afghans

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) reaffirmed that there are no nationality-based restrictions for foreign students seeking medical education in Pakistan, with a focus on the ongoing review of over 170 to 200 Afghan students. Geo News and Daily Times specifically highlighted the clarification regarding Afghan students, while BOL News and 24 News HD emphasized the rules-based system and the number of affected students. Minute Mirror and Pakistan Observer provided more general statements about the PMDC’s position without specifying the nationality or number of students involved.

4. 7 Aug 2026 72% 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.