Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has directed concerned authorities to constitute an inquiry commission to probe irregularities in conducting Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test (MDCAT) 2021.
A delegation of parents and students met PMA office-bearers on Saturday at PMA House, Lahore. The meeting was chaired by President PMA Lahore, Professor Dr. Ashraf Nizami.
The delegation presented serious concerns about the irregularities in MDCAT stating that as per the PMC Act, the test has to be conducted as a single admission test on one day but it is stretched for a period of one month that has created different challenges for the students.
Besides, the delegation claimed that the company that conducted MDCAT is incapable and inefficient.
They further revealed that that the answer keys are either wrong or have not been uploaded by PMC, adding that questions are also out of the syllabus.
The delegation said that students are also suffering due to internet speed and software issues.
In response, PMA has requested to establish a high-level commission constituting of President PMA Lahore, VC KEMU, VC UHS, a member from FIA Punjab, Chairman Higher Education Commission Lahore, Member of CMIT and Secterary Specialized Health and Medical Education Department to probe the irregularities.