By ABDULLAH 
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially launched a digital question bank for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025, taking another major step toward the digitalization of medical education in Pakistan.
According to PMDC officials, the regulator has begun shifting its core operations to technology-driven platforms. This includes student registrations, monitoring, and inspections of medical and dental colleges. The aim is to minimize human involvement, reduce errors, and promote efficiency and transparency in the system.
At a press briefing in Islamabad, PMDC President Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj and the examination department outlined details of the new MDCAT process. They confirmed that while PMDC will oversee registrations and provide supervision, the actual exam will be set, conducted, and marked by public universities—a mechanism designed to ensure impartiality and fairness.
The newly developed MDCAT 2025 question bank has been prepared on the basis of a uniform syllabus agreed upon by all provinces. Officials explained that this step will:
- Provide equal opportunities for students nationwide.
- Eliminate regional disparities in exam preparation.
- Minimize mistakes and improve exam credibility.
So far, more than 97,000 students have registered for MDCAT 2025. Authorities expect the number to exceed 150,000 before registration closes. To accommodate candidates, 30 test centers have been set up across Pakistan.
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, who inaugurated the question bank, described the initiative as “a step toward restoring public confidence”. He emphasized that fairness will be strictly enforced and warned that any lapses in transparency would not be tolerated.
- Based on a uniform national syllabus.
- Fully digitalized system to reduce human error.
- MDCAT to be conducted and marked by public universities.
- Over 150,000 students expected to appear nationwide.
- 30 examination centers designated across Pakistan.
The launch of the MDCAT 2025 digital question bank marks a historic milestone in Pakistan’s medical education system. By embracing digitalization, PMDC aims to create a fair, transparent, and uniform testing process that ensures all aspiring medical and dental students get an equal chance at success.