The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) across Pakistan has been rescheduled due to the ongoing flood situation. The exam, earlier set for October 5, will now take place on Sunday, October 26, authorities confirmed.
Exam date changed for students’ convenience
According to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the decision was taken on the instructions of Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. The minister said the change was made in the interest of students facing difficulties in flood-hit areas.
The council further clarified that the new date was finalized after consultation with universities across the country to ensure all stakeholders agreed on the revised schedule.
Earlier schedule and new timeline
The MDCAT was originally scheduled for October 5, but severe flooding across multiple regions has hindered preparation and travel for thousands of candidates. By moving the exam to October 26, officials aim to give students additional time and relief.
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Minister’s statement
Mustafa Kamal stressed that the well-being of students is the government’s priority. “The exam date was changed purely in the interest of students affected by the floods,” he said, assuring that authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
According to the previous notification, candidates from Punjab would sit the test under the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, while candidates from Sindh would appear under the IBA University, Sukkur.
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In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Khyber Medical University would conduct the examination. The University of Balochistan, Quetta, will oversee the test for candidates in Balochistan.
Applicants from the federal capital and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will take the exam at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, which will also administer the examination for candidates in Gilgit-Baltistan and those based in Riyadh.
