PMDC Council revised its admission criteria
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) after discussion has decided to give a one-time relaxation in the broader interest of public.
In response to a request dated April 16, 2025, from Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro, Sindh, regarding the significant number of vacant seats in medical and dental colleges, Council of PMDC after deliberation has decided to give a one-time relaxation in the broader interest of public.
Under this relaxation, the Council revised its admission criteria i.e, One-Time Relaxation in 5% decrease in MDCAT qualifying criteria in for MBBS and BDS Admissions (2024–25 Session), 0nly due to a significant number of vacant seats, in all provinces.
This special provision applies only to the 2024–25 academic session and is intended strictly to facilitate the filling of remaining vacant seats. It shall not be considered as a precedent for any future admission.
The PMDC remains committed to upholding merit and transparency while also ensuring that national educational resources are utilized efficiently and in the public interest.
All such admissions are directed to be completed within the specified time and must be conducted in full compliance with the PMDC Admissions Regulations, 2023.
