Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has officially rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, announcing that the examination will now be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The announcement was made through an official public alert issued by PM&DC, confirming that the nationwide entrance examination has been postponed from its previously scheduled date. The council advised all candidates, parents, educational institutions, and stakeholders to rely only on official PM&DC channels for authentic information regarding the examination.
MDCAT 2026 New Exam Date
According to the official notification, the revised schedule is as follows:
- Examination: Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026
- Revised Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Conducting Authority: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC)
PM&DC has not yet provided detailed reasons for the change in the examination date. However, the council emphasized that all future announcements and examination-related instructions will be shared through its official website and verified social media accounts.
Candidates Advised to Continue Preparation
PM&DC has urged students to continue their exam preparation without interruption despite the revised schedule.
The council stated that candidates should regularly visit the official PM&DC website and its verified social media platforms for updates regarding:
- Admit cards and roll number slips
- Examination centers
- Reporting instructions
- Test-day guidelines
- Any additional schedule changes
Students have also been warned against believing or sharing unverified information circulating on social media.
PM&DC Warns Against Fake News and Rumours
In its public alert, PM&DC specifically cautioned candidates and parents to avoid relying on unofficial social media pages, misleading posts, and rumours regarding MDCAT 2026.
The council reiterated that all authentic announcements will be published only through official PM&DC channels, urging students to verify any information before acting upon it.
What Students Should Do Now
With the examination now scheduled for September 20, candidates should use the additional preparation time effectively.
Experts recommend that students should:
- Revise Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning regularly.
- Focus on solving past MDCAT papers and full-length mock tests.
- Improve time management and question-solving speed.
- Strengthen weaker subjects through daily revision.
- Keep checking official PM&DC announcements regarding examination arrangements.
Importance of MDCAT
MDCAT is Pakistan's mandatory entrance examination for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes offered by public and private medical and dental colleges across the country.
Thousands of aspiring doctors and dentists appear in the examination every year to compete for limited seats in medical institutions. The test evaluates candidates' knowledge in science subjects, English, and logical reasoning, making it one of the country's most competitive admission examinations.
Official Advisory
PM&DC has requested all candidates, parents, institutions, and stakeholders to:
- Continue preparing for the examination.
- Follow only official PM&DC communication channels.
- Ignore unverified news circulating on social media.
- Wait for further official instructions regarding examination arrangements.
The revised MDCAT 2026 schedule gives candidates additional time to prepare, while PM&DC has assured students that all future updates regarding the examination process will be communicated through its official platforms.
