PMDC MDCAT 2026: New Islamabad Test Center for Balochistan Candidates Announced

PMDC Establishes Strategic MDCAT Center in Islamabad for Balochistan Domicile Holders

In a public notice issued on June 29, 2026 , the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) addressed a long-standing logistical challenge faced by medical entrants belonging to Balochistan. To facilitate students from the province who are currently residing, working, or studying in the federal capital or upper regions of the country, PMDC has authorized the addition of a localized examination desk.

According to the official communication, Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS), Quetta , which serves as the primary admitting university for the Balochistan province, will directly supervise and set up this new examination center in Islamabad.

Why This New Center Matters

Historically, a Balochistan MDCAT student had minimal choice regarding out-of-province test venues due to localized domicile testing constraints. Travel from rural or remote districts of Balochistan to designated test venues could take days, adding immense psychological and financial strain during an already stressful exam week.

By utilizing the collaborative framework between BUMHS and federal educational infrastructure, the new MDCAT center Islamabad offers a secondary, highly accessible venue. This structural adjustment follows an earlier public notice released on June 19, 2026, underlining the council’s proactive approach toward addressing regional disparities and streamlining the examination layout for the upcoming batch.

Punjab Government Launches Six Free MDCAT Preparation Centers

While PMDC focuses on physical test venue accessibility, the Punjab Higher Education Department has pivoted toward financial accessibility. Recognizing that elite entry-test academies charge high fees that push lower-income families out of the medical race, Punjab has announced plans to launch six brand-new free MDCAT preparation centers at selected public colleges.

Key Objectives of the Free Coaching Initiative

• Mitigating Educational Disparities: Talented, high-achieving students from low-income or rural demographics will receive the same level of conceptual guidance as peers enrolled in elite private academies.

• Focus on Remote and Underserved Districts: The plan expands past urban hubs like Lahore, ensuring that peripheral districts benefit directly. This follows recent actions where Punjab added localized examination test sites in Mianwali, Layyah, and Bahawalnagar to reduce inter-city transit.

• Structured Learning Resources: The centers will offer specialized entry-test coaching, expert academic instruction, structured worksheets, and mock exams completely free of cost.

Vital Timeline: MDCAT 2026 Registration, Dates, and Deadlines

Medical and dental college admissions in Pakistan are highly time-sensitive. Candidates looking to utilize the newly added Islamabad facility or looking to join the upcoming provincial coaching runs must align themselves with the official calendar authorized by PMDC.

Important Guidelines for Center Selection

PMDC has explicitly stated in its official documentation that the city or test center chosen by the applicant during the registration submission phase cannot be altered once locked. Therefore, candidates belonging to Balochistan who wish to secure their testing slot at the newly managed MDCAT center Islamabad must select this explicit layout on the portal before submitting their final application profile.