MDCAT retake exam successfully conducted across Sindh

KARACHI: The MDCAT retake exam has been conducted successfully across Sindh on 8th December 2024 today. On the directives of the Honourable Sindh High Court, Karachi the IBA University Sukkur was assigned the task to conduct the retake MDCAT exam across Sind.

The president of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) Prof.Dr.Rizwan Taj in a statement issued by PM&DC apprised the media that the exam was held in seven (07) centers in five (05) divisions including Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaheed Banazirabad, Sukkur, and Larkana.

A total of 38684 candidates appeared in the retake exam. He added that as the IBA University Sukkar was given the task to conduct the MDCAT retake exam, PM&DC assigned officers to observe the MDCAT retake exam at all the centers at the request of IBA University Sukkar. The examination commenced at 11:55 a.m. simultaneously across Sindh and was successfully concluded after a duration of three hours and 30 minutes.

He added that he visited all examination centers in Karachi during the MDCAT exams and met with Mr.Sakandar Asif Sheikh Vice-chancellor of IBA University Sukkar and Secretary of Health Sindh. PM&DC officers were also present at all the centers for supervision.

Furthermore, he added that the provincial, divisional, and district authorities including security agencies, FIA, and I.B were also deputed for necessary support. IBA Sukkur authorities gave fool-proof arrangements for the smooth conduct of the test.

The President PM&DC also had a high-powered vigilance committee meeting a day before the MDCAT examination with key stakeholders to discuss the preparations and security arrangements. Among the participants were the Secretary of Health Sindh, the Secretary of universities and boards, the Special Secretary Home department, and Vice-Chancellor of IBA University Sukkar, and the Director of Examination PM&DC.

The discussions focused on enhancing coordination, streamlining examination logistics, and addressing any challenges faced by candidates during the process.

Additionally, He emphasized the collaboration among provincial authorities, educational institutions, and examination bodies to maintain the maximum standards in medical education.

Prof.Taj highlighted that PM&DC is committed to ensuring uniformity and transparency in future examinations across the country. To achieve this, a dedicated committee of experts has been meeting regularly at PM&DC to develop a comprehensive plan for upcoming exams, emphasizing fairness and consistency in the evaluation process.