{
  "id": 16177419,
  "title": "PMDC Clarifies FSc Marks Requirement for MBBS, BDS Admissions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/pmdc-clarifies-fsc-marks-requirement-for-mbbs-bds-admissions",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:22:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/23/pmdc-clarifies-fsc-marks-requirement-for-mbbs-bds-admissions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has emphasized that the minimum marks requirement for admission to MBBS and BDS programs has not been reduced, dispelling rumors about changes to the eligibility criteria. In response to reports circulating online, the council stated that applicants must achieve a minimum of 60% marks in the FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent examination to be eligible for admission to medical and dental colleges throughout Pakistan. The PMDC clarified that its admission regulations mandate the minimum 60% intermediate-level marks for admission to both public and private medical and dental institutions. Candidates must also fulfill any additional regulatory criteria. This clarification follows ongoing reports questioning the eligibility requirements for medical and dental admissions. The council stressed that the current requirement remains in effect and has not been altered. The announcement pertains to MBBS and BDS admissions across the country, underscoring the essential academic qualifications candidates must fulfill when applying to medical and dental programs. The post titled \"PMDC Clarifies FSc Marks Requirement for MBBS, BDS Admissions\" was originally published on ProPakistani.",
  "summary": "The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has clarified that the minimum marks requirement for admission to MBBS and BDS … Read More The post PMDC Clarifies FSc Marks Requirement for MBBS, BDS Admissions appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}