The revised MDCAT Test 2024 is to conduct on 8th of December 2024 as per schedule of Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Sukkur. After being falling to conduct the test securely, the Sindh has given task to IBA Sukkur. IBA conduct the test and strongly manage the test papers.
It is decided to retake the MDCAT test on 8th December through the IBA Sukkur University. The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is set test for Medical admission in any University of Pakistan. As per information, the test paper has leaked two-times before. This is conducting for 3rd time with the management of IBA Sukkur.
Previously, the MDCAT test was conducted on 22nd September 2024. It was leaked on WhatsApp, and other social apps. Federal Board of Revenue has investigated about the people who are involved in this illegal work. FBR took action on the order of Sindh High Court (SHC). SHC issued an order regarding the leak of MDACT paper which sold out before the test day.
Why MDCAT Paper Out Again & Again?
The question is raising over the incompetence of Sindh government. In the education system of Sindh there’s no any satisfactory results seen instead of other provisional education. But the most important MDCAT Test Paper which out many times not one. It only happened due to corrupt officers and mismanagement of higher authorities.
When the paper out last time, the Sindh High Court issued directives to test paper authorities and FBR. It mentioned to investigate why the paper out. And take legal action on involved peoples. In this case, FBR had identified a person who shared the MDCAT paper in such groups and FBR had investigate their mobile phones.
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After investigation process, FBR issued later to those students who have passed the test with highest marks. Some students got 199 marks out of 200 or some got 198/200. Is it possible for any student? Maybe, but only less number of student can get highest marks.
What is MDCAT?
It is a Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). Which is conducted by PMDC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council) in all Pakistan. Through this test candidates are eligible to get admission in any medical college in Sindh. There are numerous fields are in medical sector including major science subjects. Students should have sufficient knowledge in Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
The test also conducted out of country like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Canada, USA, Oman, Australia and other countries. For medical college admission the passing ration should be more than 65% (130 marks). While for dental college admission the ratio should be 55% (110 marks) as per details.
Test Date 8th December 2024
With the fresh updates, the MDCAT Test 2024 is decided to take on 8th of December 2024. It is marked mandatory to have original CNIC card, test slip or matric, intermediate marksheet. Students will not be allowed in exam hall if they do not have original documents. The Vice-chancellor of IBA Sukkur Professor Dr. Asif Ahmed Sheikh focused on merit and transparency of test.
Instructions and other information is clearly mentioned on candidate’s slip. Avoid any misunderstanding and make sure to bring any original CNIC, Passport or bring matric and intermediate marksheet for ensures. IBA satisficed to conduct the test easily with their management efforts. The IBA already have taken many test through its STS testing service in Sindh.
PMDC Reaction
The news come out from reliable sources that Pakistan Medical Council has decided to bring e-assessment system for next year. That mean to develop strong test conducting service. A meeting contained on seven-member was held argue to make better more secure MDCAT test. The committee members have distributed the tasks for each province’s authorities. Which will identify the challenges, errors. And the transparency of test with the support of information technology.
The meeting was held in Islamabad where the president of MDCAT Professor Dr. Rizwan Taj informed about the total number of registered candidates. President addressed the importance of the exam and take necessary changes and use technology to make it more effective.
MDCAT test is set to reconduct in all Pakistan according to Sindh High Court order. It is the very sad moment for lower-class students who pay high fesses for MDCAT test preparation. They faces financial burdens to pass the test and qualify for the MDCAT test to become the doctor. It is the dream of every student who efforts to prepare himself.
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