The PMDC's decision to allow a one-time relaxation in MDCAT passing marks was made after extensive national-level discussions, including consultations with health standing committees. This measure is specifically designed to tackle the ongoing issue of unfilled seats in medical and dental colleges, which has been a persistent challenge. The notification clarifies that all admissions already completed under the previous regulations will remain valid, and universities must prioritize candidates from the existing pool of eligible students before applying the relaxation.
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PMDC Allows 3% Relaxation in MDCAT Passing Marks for Admissions
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On April 8, 2026, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced a one-time reduction of up to 3% in MDCAT passing marks to address unfilled seats in medical and dental colleges for the 2025-26 academic session. This decision allows the minimum passing marks for MBBS to drop from 52% to 49% and for BDS from 47% to 44%. The measure aims to fill vacant seats in both public and private institutions.
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