MDCAT 2024 set for September 22; Over 167, 000 Candidates to Sit for Exam
— August 29, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) for 2024 is set to take place on September 22, as per the PM&DC Act 2022.
According to Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), a total of 174744 applications were received for MDCAT, with 167077 applications finalized after scrutiny. President PMDC Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj has directed all universities to ensure the examination is conducted transparently, stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of this crucial exam for students aiming for careers in medicine and dentistry in Pakistan.
Prof. Taj stated that the responsibility of conducting the MDCAT has been entrusted to prestigious public universities across the country. The institutions overseeing the examination process, as nominated by provincial and regional authorities, include the University of Health Sciences, Lahore (Punjab), Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (Sindh), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar (KPK), Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta (Balochistan), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad (ICT, AJK), and Karakuram International University, Gilgit (GB).
To ensure the smooth conduct of exams, Prof. Taj has appointed council members to monitor the process in their respective provinces: Prof. Khaild Masood Gondal in Punjab, Prof. Dr. Amjad Siraj in Sindh, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zubair Khan in KPK, Prof. Dr. Tahmina Asad in Baluchistan, and Barrister Sultan Mansoor in Islamabad. He directed the universities to implement strict security protocols, including the use of biometric identification and surveillance cameras and jammers, to prevent any instances of cheating or malpractice during the exam.
The President urged the universities to provide adequate resources and training to exam proctors and staff so that they effectively monitor and enforce exam regulations. He warned that any instances of cheating or misconduct during the exam will not be tolerated, with strict actions promised against those found guilty.
With the MDCAT set to be conducted in at least 30 venues nationwide, including two international centres in Dubai and Riyadh, Prof. Taj highlighted the significant opportunity for aspiring candidates to showcase their dedication and aptitude in the medical and dental fields.
He advised students to keep visiting the PM&DC website for the latest information and updates regarding the MDCAT 2024. Prof. Taj urged students to uphold integrity and honesty during the exam, encouraging them to report any instances of cheating or malpractice to maintain the exam’s credibility and ensure that deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their careers in the medical and dental fields.