Sindh Announces Readministration of Medical Colleges' Entry Tests for MDCAT 2023

In a significant development following the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) decision, the Sindh government has also opted to conduct the Medical and Dental College admission tests (MDCAT) once again, as reported by ARY News. The move comes in response to concerns over the integrity of the previous examinations.

Caretaker Chief Minister's Order

Sindh's Caretaker Chief Minister, Maqbool Baqar, has taken the decision to nullify the results of the recent Medical and Dental College admission tests. In light of this development, Dow University has been directed to oversee the administration of the medical and dental colleges' entry tests once more.
Furthermore, the Caretaker Chief Minister has called upon the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to initiate an inquiry into the alleged irregularities surrounding the MDCAT 2023. This investigation aims to shed light on any improprieties that may have occurred during the previous examinations.
The caretaker government in Sindh is actively working to ensure transparency and the integrity of the MDCAT tests. As part of these efforts, a new date for the entry tests will be announced shortly.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Recent Verdict

This decision follows a recent ruling by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) regarding the MDCAT in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The PHC upheld the KP government's choice to reconduct the medical college admission test. The decision was based on findings from a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report, which exposed instances of cheating during the MDCAT tests in KP.
In light of these findings, the KP government opted to rerun the MDCAT, and the high court, in its verdict, supported the decision. The court further ordered that the MDCAT tests be conducted within six weeks, ensuring transparency and integrity.

Investigation into Question Paper Leaks

Last month, the caretaker government in Sindh initiated an inquiry into reports that the question paper contents for the MDCAT, held on September 10, were leaked in advance. The investigation aimed to identify any wrongdoing and hold the responsible individuals accountable.

The caretaker health minister assured that the inquiry would be expedited, and those responsible for any wrongdoing would face appropriate consequences. The committee in charge of the investigation is expected to present its findings to the secretary of the health department within one week.

These actions by the governments of both KP and Sindh reflect their commitment to upholding the integrity of the MDCAT examinations and ensuring a fair and transparent process for all aspiring medical and dental college students.