Syed Muhammad Yaseen
Islamabad, August 2025 — Medical aspirants across Pakistan are urging the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) to reconsider its decision on the three-year validity of MDCAT 2024 results, citing fairness and merit concerns. Students argue that the real focus now should be on ensuring that MDCAT 2025 is conducted transparently, free of errors and irregularities.
Concerns Over 2024 Examination
Candidates allege that the MDCAT 2024 suffered from question errors, irregularities, and lack of transparency, which damaged trust in the testing process. They warn that extending its validity for three years under the PM&DC Act 2022 places fresh aspirants at a disadvantage while rewarding results from a disputed exam.
Students Push for a Fair 2025 Test
Student groups are pressing the Council to limit MDCAT 2024 validity to one admission cycle and shift focus to conducting a flawless MDCAT 2025. They demand strict oversight, prevention of paper leaks, adherence to the official syllabus, and impartial marking to restore credibility in medical admissions.
One student representative stated, “Merit must not be compromised. The best way forward is to ensure that MDCAT 2025 is fair, transparent, and equal for all. Only then can trust be restored in the process.”
PMDC’s Current Position
Currently, PMDC and the University of Health Sciences (UHS) confirm that MDCAT 2024 results remain valid for three years nationwide and are recognized by all medical colleges. However, mounting student pressure and repeated calls for a credible MDCAT 2025 are expected to intensify debate within the Council in the coming months.
