The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has taken a significant step toward student well-being nationwide. This new directive introduce structured mental health screening across all medical and dental institutions. The decision reflect growing concern about rising psychological distress among students in demanding academic environments. Rising Mental Health Challenges in Medical Education Medical education has always…
The recent decision regarding MDCAT merit has sparked serious debate across Pakistan’s education sector. The Punjab government has openly opposed the reduction in MDCAT merit thresholds for admissions. This development has raise the concerns among students, educators and policymakers regarding the future standards nationwide. Official Response from Punjab Authorities The Punjab Department of Specialized Healthcare…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has introduced the important policy change recently. This update focus on adjusting MDCAT passing percentage requirements for the 2025-26 academic session. The decision aims to address vacant seats in medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. Reason for the Revised of Passing Criteria Has Been This move allows universities to…
In the sweltering heat of summer 2025, medical and dental students across Pakistan are facing a particularly harsh reality: no summer vacations. As the country battles one of the most severe heat waves in its history, with temperatures soaring above 45°C (113°F) in major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Multan. Students are still expected to…
