Health Desk
Islamabad — In a significant development for aspiring doctors and dentists across Pakistan, the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has officially announced revised eligibility criteria for students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental universities.
The latest public notice, issued by PMDC on May 14, 2026, outlines mandatory academic qualifications and registration requirements that Pakistani students must fulfill before pursuing MBBS or BDS degrees abroad.
The announcement is expected to directly impact thousands of students planning to study medicine in countries including China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and other popular destinations for medical education.
PMDC Foreign Admission Criteria 2026
According to the official notification, Pakistani students applying to international medical or dental institutions must meet the following conditions:
Minimum MDCAT Requirement
Students are required to obtain at least 50% marks in MDCAT conducted in Pakistan or an equivalent examination recognized under PM&DC policy.
This condition reinforces PM&DC’s efforts to standardize medical education quality and ensure competency among students returning to Pakistan for professional registration.
FSc Pre-Medical Qualification
Applicants must also pass FSc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of 60% marks.
Educational experts believe this requirement aims to maintain merit standards for Pakistani students entering international medical programs.
Mandatory PMDC Online Registration
PMDC has further clarified that all students seeking foreign medical admissions must complete mandatory online registration with the council.
The registration process is essential for eligibility related to:
Provisional Registration
National Registration Examination (NRE)
Recognition under the PM&DC Act 2022
Future medical practice licensing in Pakistan
Students can register through the official PM&DC online portal:
srf.pmdc.pk
For additional details and future announcements, PM&DC has advised students to regularly visit:
www.pmdc.pk
Why This PM&DC Update Matters
The new policy carries major implications for Pakistani students pursuing MBBS and BDS degrees abroad. In recent years, many graduates from foreign institutions have faced challenges regarding degree recognition, licensing procedures, and NRE eligibility after returning to Pakistan.
Education analysts say the revised framework is designed to improve transparency, regulate overseas admissions, and protect students from enrolling in unrecognized or low-standard institutions.
Parents and students are now being strongly advised to verify university recognition status and comply with PM&DC regulations before finalizing admissions overseas.
Growing Trend of MBBS Abroad Among Pakistani Students
Due to increasing competition and limited seats in local medical colleges, thousands of Pakistani students choose foreign universities every year for medical education. Countries such as China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Kazakhstan remain among the most preferred destinations because of comparatively affordable tuition fees and easier admission pathways.
However, PM&DC’s latest notice indicates that foreign admissions without proper eligibility and registration may create serious complications for graduates seeking medical registration in Pakistan.
Official Statement
The public notice was issued under reference number Exam-59/2026/319 and signed by the Registrar of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Islamabad.
