PMDC to Reopen MDCAT Registration Portal Next Week

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1. 31 Aug 2026 73% 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. 12 Aug 2026 73% related

   3 outlets

   PMDC Sets Deadline for Doctors to Renew Inactive Licenses

   Most outlets reported the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s (PMDC) announcement of a six-month deadline for doctors to renew inactive or expired licenses. ProPakistani led with the PMDC’s directive and the requirement for renewal, while Dunya News emphasized the warning that non-compliance could result in cancellation and hinder clinical practice.

3. 7 Aug 2026 83% 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. 6 Aug 2026 86% related

   2 outlets

   PMDC activates student registration portal for 2025–26 academic session

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has activated its student registration portal for the 2025–26 academic session, emphasizing the mandate for medical and dental colleges to upload student records. Both excerpts led with the activation of the portal and its relevance to admissions, though 24 News HD included a brief mention of the portal being "mandatory," while ProPakistani framed it as a general update without specifying enforcement.

5. 31 Jul 2026 71% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   Sindh announces MDCAT 2026 entrance test date

   Most outlets reported the announcement of the MDCAT 2026 entrance test date in Sindh. BOL News added that examination centers have been established in several cities, while ARY News repeated the core announcement without additional details.