Sindh Govt Proposes Date for MDCAT Retest Amid Leak Controversy

The Sindh government, led by interim Health Minister Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz, has proposed November 19 as the rescheduled date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) examination. Notably, this proposal comes with the assurance that students will not incur any additional fees.

Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz made this announcement during a press briefing, and he emphasized that this suggested date has been presented to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) for consideration. He further mentioned that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also recommended the same date.

In addition to sharing the new examination date, Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz extended his apologies to the students and their parents for the inconveniences caused by the recent MDCAT controversy.

Previously: Sindh To Reconduct MDCAT After Paper Leak Scandal

It’s important to highlight that the MDCAT exam administered by Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) on September 10 experienced a significant breach, with the test leaking hours before it was scheduled to begin. Consequently, the Sindh government initiated a committee to investigate the matter.

Following the committee’s investigation, it was determined that the test should be re-conducted. Acting on this recommendation, the interim Chief Minister ordered the reorganization of the examination through Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS).

Furthermore, the interim Health Minister declared that stringent actions would be taken against all those involved in the leak, including the possibility of holding the vice chancellor of JSMU accountable. He added that additional measures will be taken once a comprehensive report is received from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

He explained, “The agency is responsible for uncovering specific actionable information, which we currently lack.” Additionally, the inquiry committee identified deficiencies in JSMU’s performance.