The Honourable Vice Chancellor of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) has postponed notification for MBBS/BDS regarding admission in 2024. The admissions procedure, which was supposed to begin in October at the latest, has been postponed. The following is a breakdown of why the delay occurred when admission was expected and the start of classes.
Cause of Delay in Admissions
Subsequently, on October 18, 2024, through a circular, the university declared the admission schedule delayed based on the regulation set by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). Legal cases pertaining to the retake of the Sindh MDCAT 2024 and SZABMU MDCAT 2024 tests are the cause of the delay.
The SZABMU MDCAT has been at the center of controversy for an out-of-syllabus exam, while the Sindh MDCAT is accused of leaking the paper. As a result, the courts have ordered the reconstruction of both exams, thereby increasing the admission process’s vagueness.
Likely Date of Admission
Starting of the admission for MBBS & BDS in UHS can only be initiated once the reconducted exams of both SZABMU and Sindh MDCAT have been conducted. As per these estimates, these examinations will only be held in January 2025. As a result, the admission process will start soon after the examination.
Merit List Announcement
Since it will take longer to hold the MDCAT tests as scheduled, the merit lists for MBBS and BDS Programs will be announced in early February 2025. This timeline is different from the extended admission process described in the work.
Commencement of Classes
It is also likely to have the same effect on the commencements of MBBS and BDS classes, as the admission process is already delayed. In previous years, these classes start at the beginning of every year, but they are likely to begin leaving from this timetable now.
Key Takeaways
• Admissions Delay: As a result of court-ordered reconducts of MDCAT
• Admission Portal Opening: Expected in January 2025.
• Merit List Announcement: Likely in February 2025.
• Class Commencement: Expected to commence much later than what is ordinarily expected.
Both UHS and PMDC have been striving to establish a competent admission process that could be transparent in between. All students are urged to follow the official notifications and be ready to pass the reconducted exams.
By conducting fair and credible admission processes, UHS ensures a place for an exclusive institute for medical and dental faculty.
