{"id":560466,"date":"2026-08-07T09:33:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T04:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=560466"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:33:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T04:33:52","slug":"mdcat-postponed-to-september-20-on-pms-directions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/mdcat-postponed-to-september-20-on-pms-directions\/","title":{"rendered":"MDCAT postponed to September 20 on PM\u2019s directions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&#038;DC) has rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) from August 16 to September 20, on the directions of Prime Minister of Pakistan. In a statement issued on Thursday, the council said the decision was taken \u201cto ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination while facilitating all candidates.\u201d According to PM&#038;DC, all other terms, conditions and examination arrangements will remain unchanged unless notified otherwise. The council urged candidates, parents and educational institutions to regularly check the official PM&#038;DC website and its verified communication channels for updates and instructions. \u201cPM&#038;DC appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders and regrets any inconvenience caused,\u201d the statement added. The MDCAT is the mandatory entrance test for admission to medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. 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