PMDC Closes Medical and Dental Admissions 2025-26 Session

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council PMDC has officially announced the closure of the admission cycle for the 2025-26 academic session, effective immediately. According to the official notification issued on April 30, 2026, the cutoff date for all MBBS and BDS enrollments was April 15, 2026. This directive applies to all recognized public and private medical and dental institutions across the country, marking the final end to this year’s induction process.  

This announcement is a critical finality for thousands of medical aspirants who were navigating the extended admission phases. By enforcing a strict deadline, the board authority aims to standardize the commencement of the academic year, ensuring that late entries do not disrupt the rigorous medical curriculum. For institutions, this is a clear warning that the window for "back-door" or late-cycle inductions has been firmly locked to preserve merit and transparency.  

PMDC Enforcement and Student Registration Policy

The council has explicitly stated that any student admitted after the April 15 deadline will not be recognized. In a stern move, PMDC has confirmed that it will not issue registration numbers to candidates inducted past the cutoff date. Without a valid registration number, a student’s admission is considered null and void under the PMDC Act 2022.  

Furthermore, the council clarified that any institution found granting admissions after this period would be in direct violation of undergraduate medical and dental education regulations. This policy / notification ensures that the "one-time relaxation" previously granted to fill vacant seats—which included a 3% reduction in MDCAT passing marks—has now reached its legal conclusion.  

Impact on Vacant Seats and MDCAT Relaxation

Earlier in April, the council allowed a controversial 3% reduction in MDCAT passing marks ping MBBS to 49% and BDS to 44% specifically to address unfilled seats in private colleges. However, with the April 30 update, that relaxation window has also closed.  

The Pakistan Medical Association PMA had previously criticized the vacancy issue, attributing it to high fee structures rather than a lack of qualified students. With the closure of the PMDC admissions 2025-26, many private colleges may still face empty slots, but the council’s directive makes it clear that no further extensions will be granted to accommodate them.  

PMDC Admission Closure 2026

Steps for Admitted Students to Verify Registration

1. Visit the official website of PMDC at pmdc.pk.
2. Navigate to the Student Registration search portal.
3. Enter your CNIC or the registration details provided by your college.
4. Ensure your data is updated in the portal.
5. If not registered, immediately contact your college administration to ensure your name was submitted before the April 15 deadline.

WHAT’S NEXT

What happens to students admitted after April 15?

Any candidate admitted after the cutoff will not receive a PMDC registration number. According to the official notification, these admissions are invalid, and the council will take disciplinary action against the concerned medical or dental college for breaching the PMDC Act 2022.  

When will MDCAT 2026-27 registration start?

With the current session now closed, the board authority is expected to release the schedule for the next academic cycle in late summer 2026. Aspiring doctors should monitor the official website for upcoming entry test dates and eligibility criteria changes.

Is there a chance for further fee reductions?

While the PMDC encouraged private colleges to reduce fees to fill vacant seats during the relaxation period, this window has now closed. For the next session, students are advised to check the capped fee structure officially notified on the registration portal before applying.