Lahore High Court Issues Key Ruling on MDCAT Question Papers

The Lahore High Court has mandated that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) question papers and their corresponding codes must be posted on the official website until the admission process is concluded. This directive was issued by Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi on Saturday, in response to petitions filed by Noshaab A. Khan and others in relation to the examination.

The court emphasized that the removal of the question papers from the website would pose challenges for students seeking to file objections, thus contravening the principles of transparency. The decision comes amidst growing apprehensions about the credibility of the MDCAT in Sindh. The examination is a mandatory prerequisite for students aspiring to enroll in medical and dental colleges throughout Pakistan.

Prior to this ruling, the federal government reached out to the Sindh government concerning complaints regarding the test, urging an impartial and transparent investigation. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) also directed a letter to Sindh’s health minister, seeking an inquiry into the reported allegations. The provincial authorities were instructed to complete the investigation and furnish a report within a fortnight.

These concerns arose following the circulation of allegations about an MDCAT question paper leak on social media platforms. Moreover, lawmakers expressed doubts regarding the examination's credibility and transparency.