Information checked: 21 October 2026.
PMDC’s 5 October 2026 notice states that passing MDCAT is no longer a mandatory prerequisite for Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions.
What changed
The notice records a Council decision taken on 14 September 2026. Earlier guidance on this page that treated passing MDCAT as an unconditional foreign-admission prerequisite has been replaced.
What the notice does not establish
This exemption is not confirmation that a particular foreign institution or qualification is recognized, that admission is guaranteed, or that a graduate automatically qualifies for a Pakistani licence. Verify other applicable registration, recognition and licensing requirements separately.
Before accepting a place
Check the exact institution and programme, current PMDC student-registration rules, the destination university’s admission conditions and the licensing pathway for returning to Pakistan. Retain written official confirmation where your circumstances are unclear.