PMDC reverts Bachelor of Dental Surgery program to four years

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1. 6 Oct 2026 73% 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. 1 Oct 2026 73% related

   5 outlets · 2 developments

   PMDC approves 1,400 seats in public medical and dental colleges

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC/PM&DC) approved 1,400 seats in public-sector medical and dental colleges and clarified that approvals followed legal and regulatory standards. Pakistan Today added that the seats aim to expand access for meritorious students and noted that equal standards apply to public and private institutions. Other outlets either omitted this detail or mentioned it only in passing. The framing was largely consistent across the cluster, with a focus on the approval and regulatory compliance.

3. 19 Sep 2026 94% related

   4 outlets

   PMDC withdraws five-year BDS programme decision

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has withdrawn its decision to implement a five-year BDS programme and is revising the academic structure. The framing and wording were largely similar across the excerpts, with both outlets highlighting the withdrawal and the initiation of a review process.

4. 10 Sep 2026 73% 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.

5. 4 Sep 2026 77% related

   3 outlets

   PMDC grants Palestinian medical students clinical training in Pakistan

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) granted Palestinian medical students permission for clinical training in Pakistan. 24 News HD described the decision as "key significant," while Geo News noted that the permission was limited to undergraduate clinical training.