Peshawar: The MDCAT 2025 examination, organized by Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar, will be held on October 26, 2025, simultaneously in seven districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Dir Lower, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, and Abbottabad with a total of 39,981 candidates appearing in the test. The examination will begin at 9:00 AM across all centers, consisting of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be attempted within three hours. According to details, all necessary arrangements have been finalized for the smooth, transparent, and peaceful conduct of the test. News Desk
The administrative and security plans are being fully implemented in collaboration with district administration, police, FIA, IB, special branch, and other relevant agencies.
In Peshawar, special arrangements have been made to ensure smooth traffic flow around the examination centers. The BRT service will operate from 6:00 AM to facilitate candidates in reaching their respective centers on time.
To ensure complete transparency, candidates have been strictly instructed to appear with empty pockets and avoid bringing jewelry, wallets, cash, or any unnecessary items. Each candidate must bring only their CNIC, Form-B (if CNIC not available), and admit card/roll number slip. Mobile phones, smart watches, ear buds, calculators, or any kind of electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside examination centers. All centers have been equipped with CCTV cameras, mobile jammers, walk-through gates, scanners, and monitoring devices to detect and prevent any form of cheating or illegal activity.
KMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq stated that all departments are working in complete coordination to ensure the fair and peaceful conduct of MDCAT 2025. He emphasized that strict action will be taken against any kind of malpractice or disorder during the examination. He also appealed to parents and candidates to strictly follow the examination rules and maintain discipline to help ensure a fair and transparent testing environment. Parents are urged not to seek or provide any unfair assistance during the exam.
All candidates are advised to print and bring their roll number slips to the examination centers; without it, entry will not be allowed. In case of any issue downloading the roll number slip, candidates may contact the KMU help desks at the respective centers. The roll number slip contains the exact location and address of the assigned examination center, which should be carefully noted. Candidates must arrive on time, as the gates will be closed after the scheduled time.
Parents are requested to drop their children near the examination centers instead of accompanying them inside. Section 144 will be imposed around all test venues, and unauthorized persons or vehicles will not be allowed to park nearby. Candidates using BRT are advised to reach their centers on foot from the nearest stop.
If any candidate is found in possession of prohibited materials or devices intended to aid cheating, their examination will be immediately canceled, an FIR will be registered, and they will be permanently barred from appearing in future MDCATs.
Candidates with medical conditions or disabilities should inform the administration in advance so that appropriate facilitation can be provided. Due to security concerns, parents and guardians will not be allowed inside examination centers. All candidates are instructed that no one will be allowed to leave the center before 1:30 PM. #
