BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) from August 16 to September 20, 2026, in a decision taken on the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The announcement was made through a public notice issued by …
Read More »MDCAT registrations hit five-year low as medical interest shifts
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Registrations for Pakistan’s Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) have fallen to their lowest level in five years, reflecting changing career preferences, rising education costs, and evolving opportunities in technology and allied health sciences. According to the latest figures, MDCAT registrations have declined from more than …
Read More »New guidelines for students seeking medical education abroad
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has issued new policy guidelines for Pakistani students seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental institutions abroad, making compliance with academic, regulatory and licensing requirements mandatory from the 2024-25 academic session onward. According to the PM&DC, students who completed their …
Read More »MDCAT 2026 on August 16; Registration opens June 22
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has announced that the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 will be conducted nationwide on Sunday, August 16, 2026, for admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes across the country. According to a public notice issued by the council, …
Read More »Mental health screening mandatory in medical colleges
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has directed all medical and dental colleges across the country to implement mandatory mental health screening and counseling services for students and faculty, citing growing concerns over mental illness and student suicides. In a circular issued, PM&DC instructed principals and deans …
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