ISLAMABAD: The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 due to ongoing heavy rains and floods across the country.
The test, which was earlier scheduled for September 14, will now be held on September 28 (Sunday).
According to a statement posted on the NUMS website, the decision was taken to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to appear in the exam. “NUMS stands with the people of Pakistan affected by these rains and floods,” the statement read.
NUMS, as the admitting university, will conduct the entry test for MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2025-26 session in its constituent, affiliated, and military-administered medical and dental colleges.
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Public sector institutions under NUMS include Army Medical College Rawalpindi and its dental section.
Private sector colleges affiliated with NUMS include:
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CMH Institute of Medical Sciences Bahawalpur Cantt
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CMH Kharian Medical College Kharian Cantt
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CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry Lahore Cantt
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CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences Multan Cantt
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HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences Taxila Cantt
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Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences Malir Cantt
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Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences Quetta Cantt
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Wah Medical College Wah Cantt
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CIMS Dental College Multan
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HITEC Dental College Taxila Cantt
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Quetta College of Dentistry
The rescheduling aims to provide relief to candidates affected by the severe weather conditions while maintaining a fair admission process.
