Syed Muhammad Yaseen
Quetta: A wave of discontent among medical aspirants erupted as students gathered to protest alleged irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) conducted under the Balochistan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS). The protest, held in Khuzdar, attracted a significant number of students and their families demanding transparency in the admission process.
The protesters raised concerns over discrepancies in test results, claims of paper leaks, and mismanagement during the examination process. Many aspirants reported inconsistencies in marking and alleged favoritism in results, which they believe has jeopardized the future of deserving candidates.
Speaking to the media, one of the protesting students said, “We have worked tirelessly for this exam, but the irregularities have crushed our hopes. We demand justice and a fair re-evaluation of the results.”
Parents of the affected students also joined the protest, expressing their frustration with the administration’s alleged inability to ensure a fair and transparent examination process. “Our children’s future is at stake. The authorities must address these issues and take action against those responsible,” one parent said.
The protesters called for an independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities, urging higher authorities, including the Balochistan government, to intervene and ensure accountability.
In response to the protests, a spokesperson from BUMHS stated, “We are aware of the concerns raised by the students and are reviewing the situation. The university is committed to maintaining transparency and will address any genuine grievances.”
This controversy has sparked widespread criticism of the examination process in Balochistan, with education experts emphasizing the need for stringent measures to prevent such issues in future examinations.
The MDCAT serves as a crucial gateway for students aspiring to join medical and dental colleges. Allegations of mismanagement have heightened anxieties among students, parents, and education stakeholders across the province.
As protests continue, all eyes are on the authorities to take swift and decisive action to restore trust in the system and ensure a fair resolution for the affected students.
