{
  "id": 743574,
  "title": "PMDC to Reopen MDCAT Registration Portal Next Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/pmdc-to-reopen-mdcat-registration-portal-next-week",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-13T07:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/13/pmdc-to-reopen-mdcat-registration-portal-next-week/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) plans to reopen the online registration portal for the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) within the next week, the council announced on Wednesday. The registration portal will be accessible from August 17 to August 21, 2026, giving remaining candidates a chance to complete their registration for the exam, scheduled for September 20, 2026. Candidates are required to pay the applicable fee to finalize their registration. In a public notice, the PMDC also stated that it reserves the right to reject applications that are not fully completed. The council's move comes after earlier announcements on July 20 and July 22 regarding MDCAT registration, urging candidates to consult the council's official website for additional information.",
  "summary": "The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced that the online registration portal for the Medical and Dental Colleges … Read More The post PMDC to Reopen MDCAT Registration Portal Next Week appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "PMDC to reopen MDCAT registration portal next week.",
    "Registration portal open from August 17 to August 21, 2026.",
    "Exam scheduled for September 20, 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The PMDC's decision to reopen the MDCAT registration portal gives remaining candidates another chance to register for the exam, but they must fully complete their applications to avoid rejection.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}