The management of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) has raised concerns over the high number of vacant seats in Sindh's private medical colleges due to the stringent admission criteria set by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). According to Dawn, approximately 350 MBBS seats remain unfilled as candidates fail to meet the existing standards. The SMBBMU registrar has requested a 10% reduction in the passing marks for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) to facilitate admissions for the 2025-26 session. This issue highlights the challenges faced by educational institutions in Sindh, where despite multiple admission rounds, seats remain vacant, potentially impacting the availability of medical professionals in the region.