ISLAMABAD  -  A total of 38684 candidates appeared in the MDCAT retake exam held across Sindh on Sunday, according to the PMDC. The exam was conducted on the directives of the Sindh High Court. The IBA University Sukkar was assigned the task to retake MDCAT exam across Sind. The PMDC in a statement said that the exam was held at seven centers in five divisions of the province including Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaheed Banazirabad, Sukkar and Larkana. A total of 38684 candidates appeared in the retake exam. The examination commenced at 11:55 a.m. simultaneously across Sindh and was successfully concluded after duration of three hour and thirty minutes.

The provincial, divisional and district authorities including security agencies, FIA and IB were also deputed for necessary support to the staff. The President PMDC also had a high-powered vigilance committee meeting with key stakeholders a day before the exam to discuss the preparations and security arrangements. Among the participants were Secretary Health Sindh, Secretary Universities and Boards, Special Secretary Home Department and Vice-Chancellor of IBA University Sukkar and Director of examination PMDC. The discussions focused on enhancing coordination, streamlining examination logistics, and addressing any challenges faced by candidates during the process. The PM&DC is committed for ensuring uniformity and transparency in future examinations across the country, according to the press release.