MDCAT 2024 being held today amid heightened security across Pakistan

Mdcat 2024 Being Held Today Amid Heightened Security Across Pakistan

LAHORE – The day for Medical and Dental College Admission Test MDCAT 2024 is finally here, with around 1 lac 70 thousand medical aspirants appearing in over 30 cities across the country.

Special arrangements have been made by provincial governments and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to ensure a smooth and transparent examination process.

Under stern measures, internet services within 500 meters of the test centers will remain suspended during the test.

In collaboration with government authorities and security agencies, the PMDC is committed to upholding transparency and maintaining a secure environment for all candidates.  Section 144 was enforced at all exam venues, with immediate legal consequences for any violations.

This year, officials used advanced surveillance technology to ensure transparency. Those who are trying their luck today have been cautioned against engaging in unethical practices such as cheating, which may result in severe penalties.

MDCAT 2024

Region Number of Candidates
Punjab 58,380
Sindh 38,678
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 42,329
Balochistan 5,806
Islamabad 18,408
Azad Kashmir 3,145
Gilgit-Baltistan 739
International Students 259
Total 167,744

Local institutions are prepared to accommodate the large number of test-takers, with Shahid Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University managing 33 exam centers, the University of Health Sciences overseeing 26 centers, Khyber Medical University handling 13 centers, and Dow University organizing 6 centers.

As MDCAT remains a vital step for students pursuing careers in medicine and dentistry, the PMDC is dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent examination experience for all candidates.

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