The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), originally set for August 16, has been rescheduled to September 20.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced that students intending to pursue medical or dental education abroad must first qualify for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and obtain registration.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced the closure of admissions for the 2025–2026 academic session, stating that students admitted after April 15 will not be registered.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has initiated preliminary hearings into cases of medical student suicides and a video scandal, vowing a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and negligence in medical institutions.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has launched an investigation into the death of a medical student in Mirpurkhas, strongly condemning the circumstances and allegations of harassment surrounding the incident.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has revised the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) schedule. Under the new policy, the test will be held within one month after the FSC exams to streamline the admission process.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has allowed 19 medical and dental colleges to increase their fees. However, applications from 20 institutions have been deferred due to shortcomings and failure to fulfil the required documentation. It is worth mentioning that last year the council had fixed the annual fee of medical and dental colleges at a maximum of Rs1.8 million, with an annual increase of five per cent. However, for the ongoing year, the tuition fee, inclusive of ...

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) has been postponed to September 20, following directives from the Prime Minister. The decision was made by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to ensure the smooth, secure, and transparent conduct of the examination.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has made the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) mandatory for students seeking medical education abroad, requiring 6,200 hours of study over five years.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed all medical and dental institutions to implement structured mental health screening protocols in response to growing concerns over an increasing number of suicide incidents.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has referred several cases involving suicide and professional misconduct for further action.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced that universities may implement a one-time reduction of up to three percent in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) passing percentage. This measure aims to fill vacant seats in medical and dental colleges.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has sought an explanation from Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital administration and doctors regarding a 'disturbing incident' involving the filming and sharing of patient procedures.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has decided to register all medical students admitted before January 16, 2023, offering relief to those facing registration issues.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced the date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, confirming that the syllabus will remain unchanged from 2025.

The registrar of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is under scrutiny, facing allegations of misconduct for allegedly securing council approval for fee increases by concealing key facts.

The Sindh High Court ruled that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) retains admission powers, rejecting a plea to lower the MDCAT marks requirement for medical admissions.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) voiced deep concern following the suspected suicide of a 21-year-old third-year medical student in Mirpurkhas. The incident occurred on the night of April 8-9.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced it will conduct the National Equivalence Board (NEB) examination on May 16, offering an opportunity for medical students, including those affected by international conflicts, to transfer to Pakistani institutions.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced that 10 universities are offering postgraduate degrees without proper recognition, directing them to discontinue these programmes.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday took notice of the alleged death by suicide of a medical student from Lahore’s Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) and sought a report. Moreover, observing the lack of strengthened student support systems, the council also advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors/psychologists to provide timely guidance, and mental and physical health support to students in distress. On Tuesday night, a 22-year-old female student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of a hostel at FJMU. The student in question was a resident of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and was living in the varsity’s government hostel in Lahore. On Thursday, a letter from the PMDC registrar to the FJMU principal, available with Dawn, stated that in light of the seriousness of the incident and its impact on the student community, the council was directing the college to share a factual account of the incident so that the medical body may remain informed and, if necessary, extend any appropriate support or guidance. The PMDC directed the principal to share details within seven days; these included the date, time, and brief circumstances of the incident as per institutional records; details of any inquiry or fact-finding committee constituted, including its composition and terms of reference; any initial findings and/or the expected timeline for completion of the committee’s report; steps already taken or planned to strengthen student mental health support and counselling services; and safety measures in the hostel following the unfortunate event. The letter stated that medical and dental students represented the brightest and most valuable segment of the nation’s future healthcare workforce. “Incidents of this nature are deeply alarming and highlight the urgent need to strengthen student support systems in medical and dental institutions. The PMDC focuses on protecting and safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students and ensuring that educational environments remain supportive, safe, and responsive to student needs,” it stated. Moreover, the PMDC advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors/psychologists to provide timely guidance and mental and physical health support to students in distress. It also advised universities to establish effective student support mechanisms, including confidential counselling services and maintain vigilant monitoring of student wellbeing, with special attention to signs of psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. It reiterated that proactive mental health support and timely counselling could play a critical role in preventing such incidents and in protecting the precious lives and future of students. In January, a student at a private university in Lahore had attempted suicide by jumping from the second floor. A month earlier, a male student at the same university had also ended his life by jumping from the varsity’s fourth floor.