PMDC Seeks Sindh Inquiry Into MDCAT Paper Leak Claims

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has asked the Sindh government to conduct an independent and transparent inquiry into allegations linked to the Medical and Dental College Admission Test. The development came after complaints were raised over claims that the MDCAT question paper had been leaked.

The federal government contacted the Sindh government over the matter and sought a formal probe into the complaints. The examination is a major entrance test for students seeking admission to medical and dental colleges across Pakistan, making any allegation about its integrity highly sensitive for candidates and families.

In a letter to Sindh’s health minister, the council asked the provincial government to investigate the allegations and submit a report within two weeks. The timeline indicates that authorities are expected to move quickly, as uncertainty around the test can affect admissions planning and public confidence in the process.

The controversy gained attention after complaints appeared on social media, where users alleged irregularities and questioned the credibility of the examination. Lawmakers also raised concerns over the transparency of the process, increasing pressure on the authorities to respond through a formal inquiry rather than informal clarification.

The chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Health also expressed serious concern over the alleged paper leak. He called on the council to ensure that the matter was investigated transparently, reflecting the wider concern that admission tests must be seen as fair by students, parents and institutions.

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal had already taken notice of the complaints last week and sought a report from the council within 15 days. That earlier direction, followed by the latest request to Sindh authorities, places the matter under both federal and provincial scrutiny.

For students, the outcome of the inquiry matters because the MDCAT is a gateway to highly competitive medical and dental admissions. If doubts remain unresolved, they can weaken trust in merit-based selection and create pressure for further administrative or legal action.

The next step is the Sindh government’s inquiry report, which is expected within two weeks. Until that report is submitted, the key questions remain whether the paper leak allegations can be substantiated, what evidence is available, and whether any corrective action will be required to protect the credibility of the admission process.