MDCAT 2026 exam postponed to September 20 on PM’s directive
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- The MDCAT 2026 exam has been rescheduled from August 16 to September 20.
- The postponement was made on the directive of the Prime Minister.
- The PMDC announced the change to give students more preparation time.
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On the directive of the Prime Minister, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has rescheduled the nationwide MDCAT 2026 examination. Originally set for August 16, the test will now take place on September 20. The stated reason for the delay is to provide candidates with more time to prepare. All other exam-related rules and conditions remain unchanged.
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The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for 2026 has been postponed to September 20 from its original date of August 16. The change was announced by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council following a directive from the Prime Minister to allow candidates more time for preparation.
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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a new date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, rescheduling the examination to September 20. The decision was made following a directive from the Prime Minister.
The test was previously scheduled to be held nationwide on August 16. According to the PMDC, the postponement is intended to provide aspiring medical and dental students with additional time to prepare for the crucial entry test.
While the date has been changed, officials have clarified that all other conditions and regulations for the examination will remain the same.
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