The National Assembly’s health committee has directed the Ministry of National Health Services to implement the change from the next academic year. Meanwhile, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal confirmed that the ministry had approved the proposal and forwarded it to the federal cabinet.
MDCAT Results May Remain Valid for Only One Year
Under the proposed policy, students would no longer use a single MDCAT result for three consecutive years. Instead, candidates would need to appear in the examination again to secure a valid result for subsequent admission cycles.
Currently, MDCAT results carry a validity period of three years. However, the proposed revision would shorten that period to one year, changing the admission planning process for aspiring medical and dental students.
The National Assembly’s health committee discussed the matter while reviewing the MDCAT 2026 results. It also considered complaints surrounding the examination and its administration.
Health Ministry Seeks Federal Cabinet Approval
During the committee meeting, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal informed members that the ministry had approved the proposed reduction.
Furthermore, the ministry forwarded the proposal to the federal cabinet for final consideration. The committee also instructed the ministry to introduce the revised validity period from the next academic year.
However, the proposed change has not yet received final approval. The federal cabinet must approve the measure before authorities can formally implement the revised policy.
Therefore, students should await an official government notification before making decisions based on the proposed change.
Committee Endorses MDCAT 2026 Results
Alongside the validity discussion, the committee reviewed the MDCAT 2026 examination results and related complaints.
After considering the matter, members endorsed the results and urged universities to continue their admission procedures. They also stressed the importance of avoiding further uncertainty for students awaiting admission decisions.
The committee’s endorsement aims to allow universities to proceed with their admission processes without unnecessary delays.
Committee Calls for Greater MDCAT Transparency
The committee also raised concerns about transparency in future MDCAT examinations. It called on examination authorities to provide question papers to students after upcoming tests.
This step could help candidates review examination questions and better understand the testing process. Moreover, greater access to question papers could address some concerns surrounding examination transparency.
For now, the proposed reduction in MDCAT validity remains subject to federal cabinet approval. Students planning to apply to medical and dental colleges should monitor official announcements for confirmation of the revised rules.
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