The results of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) have been announced by Khyber Medical University (KMU). This year's results saw two students securing the top position with an impressive score of 194 marks.
Out of the 41,671 candidates who participated in the MDCAT on September 22, a total of 670 students passed the exam with more than 181 marks, reflecting a competitive pool of aspiring medical professionals.
On Sunday, the medical college admission test was conducted across the country under the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) supervision. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) had asked law enforcement departments to ensure tight security measures to ensure a smooth and secure testing process.
A total of 26 examination centers had been established in 12 cities across Punjab to accommodate the 58,380 candidates to sit the exam. Among them, 40,364 were female candidates and 18,016 male.
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In Lahore, eight examination centers were designated, with six reserved for female candidates and two for male candidates. To manage the smooth functioning of the test, over 4,000 teachers had been assigned supervisory duties across all centers, with 1,000 of them stationed in Lahore.
Among those barred was a student who had arrived to take the test despite being involved in a traffic accident. Despite her injuries and pleas, the administration did not allow her to sit the exam, leading to an emotional scene at the gates as she broke down in tears.
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Other students, also denied entry, were seen crying after NED University management closed the gates ahead of schedule, according to parents.
In a separate incident, a woman candidate reportedly attempted to enter the exam hall through a restricted area reserved for girls after being refused entry at the main gate.
Parents and students expressed frustration over the mismanagement, with many questioning the fairness of the process and the early gate closures.
