The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a significant policy change by capping the tuition fees for MBBS and BDS programs in private medical and dental colleges at Rs. 1.8 million for the 2024-25 academic session. This decision, as reported by TechJuice and ARY News on January 30, 2026, was made on the recommendation of a committee formed by the Prime Minister to address the issue of excessive fee hikes and bring transparency to medical education. The fee cap includes all ancillary charges, ensuring no hidden costs for students. Furthermore, PMDC has stipulated that for the 2025-26 session, the fee can increase by a maximum of 5%, setting the new limit at Rs. 1.89 million. From 2026 onwards, any fee increases will be tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and will require official approval and notification by the council, as highlighted by Teleco Alert and Dunya News.