Islamabad, 17 May, 2025: In a step towards standardizing the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has unveiled plans to establish a centralized repository of exam questions, aimed at resolving discrepancies and complaints about varying difficulty levels across provinces.
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Development of 2,000-Question Database Underway
PMDC President Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj revealed to a local media outlet that a comprehensive bank of 2,000 multiple-choice questions is being developed in coordination with academic specialists. This decision comes in response to persistent complaints about the uneven standard of MDCAT papers administered provincially.
Dr. Taj stressed that the primary goal is to provide equal opportunity for all candidates. The new framework will require provincial examination boards and testing agencies to draw questions exclusively from the national pool, ensuring greater uniformity and fairness in the test structure.
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MDCAT 2025 Scheduled for October
He also confirmed that this year’s MDCAT will be conducted in October, following the release of Intermediate Part II results. This timeline aims to align with the academic calendar and give students sufficient time to prepare.
The centralized question bank initiative is seen as a landmark reform by the PMDC to reduce long-standing concerns regarding regional differences in MDCAT administration and to standardize the selection process for aspiring medical and dental students across the country.
