Lahore: In a surprising turn of events, the University of Health Sciences (UHS) has abruptly halted all registration processes for MBBS and BDS admissions for the academic year 2024-25. This decision comes just days after the university had publicly announced the commencement of the admission process.
The move follows recent allegations of irregularities in the MDCAT 2024 exams conducted by both the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) and the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS). Petitioners have filed legal challenges against these allegations in the Sindh and Islamabad High Courts, respectively, claiming paper leaks in DUHS and incorrect questions in SZABMU.
The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMDC) has directed UHS to suspend its admissions process in light of a stay order issued by the Sindh High Court against the alleged irregularities in the Sindh MDCAT 2024.
This unexpected development has brought a sense of relief to many aspiring medical and dental students who have been demanding a fair and transparent admission process. The allegations of irregularities in the MDCAT have raised concerns about the credibility of the exam and its impact on the selection of deserving candidates.
The author is founder of Students Nexus by SMY, an educational platform striving for students rights.Â
