The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council announces a new date for MDCAT 2026, postponing the nationwide medical entrance examination.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — WEB DESK: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has postponed the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, announcing that the nationwide entrance examination will now be held on September 20, 2026.
According to the PMDC, the revised examination schedule has been issued to facilitate the smooth conduct of the test and ensure that all necessary administrative arrangements are completed before the exam.
The council advised candidates to continue their preparations and follow official PMDC announcements for updated information regarding examination centres, admit cards and related guidelines.
MDCAT serves as the mandatory entrance examination for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in public and private medical and dental colleges across Pakistan.
Thousands of aspiring medical students are expected to appear for the examination, which plays a key role in the country’s undergraduate medical admissions process.
The PMDC has urged candidates not to rely on unofficial sources for exam-related updates and to obtain information only through its official communication channels.
Further details regarding the revised examination arrangements and any additional instructions will be issued by the council before the new test date.
