Mustafa Kamal Takes Notice of MDCAT Irregularities in Sindh, Orders Probe

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of complaints about alleged irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in Sindh.

The Ministry of Health has written to the President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), directing an investigation into the MDCAT results.

The ministry has asked the PMDC to analyse the number of candidates, marks, pass rates and high scores at each examination centre.

It has also directed the council to investigate any unusual or significant differences in results between MDCAT centres. Attendance sheets, seating plans, centre records and result data will also be reviewed.

The PMDC has been asked to examine invigilation arrangements and available digital records. The investigation will also look into allegations of impersonation, in which another person may have appeared in place of a candidate, as well as claims of paper leaks.

The ministry said possible violations of procedures, technical problems and administrative negligence should also be examined. Reports and records related to the preparation of MDCAT results and the conduct of the examination will also be obtained.

The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the PMDC to complete the investigation and submit a report within 15 days.