Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced significant changes to the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) structure for the 2026 academic session, aimed at improving transparency and academic standards. The new eligibility requirement now mandates candidates to secure at least 65 per cent marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification, increasing from the previous 60 per cent. The updated policy seeks to ensure that only well-prepared students pursue medical and dental education, maintaining higher merit standards across the country.

Under the revised policy, candidates must possess matriculation, intermediate, and domicile certificates from the same province in which they i...