After widespread calls from students and their families, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has confirmed a retake date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024. The retake, scheduled for late December 2024, comes after reported irregularities and mismanagement in the administration of the initial examination earlier in the year.
Students alleged that the exam was poorly conducted, with logistical mishaps and questions outside the prescribed syllabus. In response to the widespread criticism and student protests, PMDC initiated an inquiry into the claims and eventually resolved to conduct a retake, giving students a second chance at a fair assessment.
The decision has been welcomed by students who were impacted by the alleged inconsistencies, though some stakeholders have raised concerns about the time and resource demands associated with organizing a retake. The PMDC aims to ensure a transparent and well-organized examination this time, in hopes of restoring public trust in the MDCAT process. This situation has underscored the need for improved examination standards and robust oversight within Pakistan’s medical education system
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