ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has reiterated that students must obtain at least 60 percent marks in FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent qualification to be eligible for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes across the country.
In a recent clarification, the council dismissed reports circulating on digital media suggesting that the minimum academic eligibility criteria for medical and dental admissions had been relaxed.
“Current admission policy still demands a minimum of 60 percent marks in the intermediate level for the admission into both public and private medical/dental colleges,” PMDC clarified.
It is to be noted that while meeting the minimum marks requirement is important, it does not automatically ensure admission since there are other criteria as well which need to be fulfilled.
The PMDC’s announcement applies nationwide and confirms that the minimum 60 percent marks threshold remains unchanged for MBBS and BDS admissions.
Big News for PMS Aspirants: KPPSC Announces Revised Exam Schedule
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) has issued a revised schedule for the written examinations for Provincial Management Service (PMS) BPS-17 officer positions.
According to the revised schedule, the examinations will commence on December 30, 2026, and continue until January 16, 2027.
The compulsory subject examinations will be held from December 30 to January 5, while the examinations for optional subjects will begin on January 6.
Under the schedule, the compulsory papers will be conducted from 9am to 12 noon.
The schedule for compulsory subjects is as follows:
December 30: English Essay
December 31: English Precis and Composition
January 1: General Knowledge
January 2: General Knowledge
January 4: Pakistan Affairs
January 5: Islamic Studies
The optional subject examinations will begin on January 6, with History scheduled for the first day, followed by Political Science and Forestry on January 7.
On January 8, papers will be held in English Literature, Persian, Arabic, Urdu Literature and Pashto. The examinations in Law, International Law and International Relations are scheduled for January 9.
According to the commission, morning papers will be held from 9am to 12 noon, while afternoon papers will take place from 2pm to 5pm.
The revised schedule covers the written examination phase of recruitment for BPS-17 officers in the Provincial Management Service. Candidates have been advised to consult the official KPPSC schedule for the complete subject-wise timetable and any further instructions.
