--- title: "MDCAT 2026 rescheduled to September 20 on PM's directives" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/2029-mdcat-2026-rescheduled-in-pakistan-check-new-date site: HarZaviya language: en --- # MDCAT 2026 rescheduled to September 20 on PM's directives pakistan · latest filing 7 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM PKT · 4–7 Aug 2026 · 11 articles from 10 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 7 Aug 2026 — MDCAT for 2026 now on Sept 20: PMDC (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [MDCAT for 2026 now on Sept 20: PMDC](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433673/mdcat-for-2026-now-on-sept-20-pmdc) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for 2026 and announced that originally the tests set to take place on August 16, 2026, the nationwide entrance exam will now take place on September 20. PMDC issued the notification after receiving direct instructions from the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Thi... ### 6 Aug 2026 — MDCAT 2026 rescheduled to September 20 on PM's directives (9 outlets) > 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. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Medical college entrance exam postponed on PM's directive](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466720/medical-college-entrance-exam-postponed-on-pms-directive) · 6 Aug 2026, 3:19 PM PKT > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday postponed the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rescheduling the examination from August 16 to September 20, 2026. In a statement, the PMDC said the decision to revise the examination date was taken to ensure the test is conducted in a more organised, secure and ... - **ARY News (English)** — [MDCAT 2026 schedule revised](https://arynews.tv/mdcat-2026-schedule-revised-in-pakistan) · 6 Aug 2026, 1:57 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [PMDC reschedules MDCAT; exam to now be held on Sept 20](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020995/pmdc-reschedules-mdcat-exam-to-now-be-held-on-sept-20) · 6 Aug 2026, 1:10 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced on Thursday that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), previously scheduled to be held on August 16, would now be held on September 20. A press release issued by the council said, “On the directions of the honourable prime minister of Pakistan, PMDC hereby informs all candidates, parents, educational institutions and othe... - **Samaa** — [MDCAT 2026 postponed on PM's instructions, new date announced](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354779-mdcat-2026-postponed-on-pm-s-instructions-new-date-announced) · 6 Aug 2026, 1:07 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The PM&DC has postponed MDCAT 2026 from August 16 to September 20 on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's instructions. All other examination arrangements remain unchanged. - **ProPakistani** — [MDCAT 2026 Date Changed](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/06/mdcat-2026-date-changed/) · 6 Aug 2026, 12:57 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a revised schedule for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test… Read More The post MDCAT 2026 Date Changed appeared first on ProPakistani. - **24 News HD** — [PMDC reschedules MDCAT 2026 for Sept 20 on PM’s order](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Aug-2026/pmdc-reschedules-mdcat-2026-sept-20-pm-s-order) · 6 Aug 2026, 12:42 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has postponed the MDCAT 2026 examination, which was originally scheduled for August 16, on the directives of the prime minister, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Dunya News** — [MDCAT 2026 rescheduled to September 20](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/966566-mdcat-2026-rescheduled-to-september-20) · 6 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PM&DC has rescheduled MDCAT 2026 from August 16 to September 20 following Prime Minister’s directions, aiming to ensure a secure, smooth, and transparent examination process for candidates. - **Pakistan Observer** — [MDCAT 2026 rescheduled in Pakistan – Check new date](https://pakobserver.net/mdcat-2026-rescheduled-in-pakistan-check-new-date/) · 6 Aug 2026, 12:29 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – MDCAT 2026 has been rescheduled across Pakistan in line with the directions of Prime Minister Shehbhaz Sharif. Pakistan… - **The Express Tribune** — [MDCAT postponed to September 20 on PM's directives: PMDC](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622384/mdcat-postponed-to-sept-20-on-pms-directives-pmdc) · 6 Aug 2026, 7:37 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Decision made to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination ### 4 Aug 2026 — PMDC all set to hold MDCAT 2026 on August 16 (1 outlet) - **24 News HD** — [PMDC all set to hold MDCAT 2026 on August 16](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Aug-2026/pmdc-set-hold-mdcat-2026-august-16) · 4 Aug 2026, 4:20 PM PKT > Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has finalized all arrangements for holding the MDCAT 2026, scheduled for August 16, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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