PMDC exempts current MBBS, BDS students from new passing, attendance rules

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has clarified that there will be no enforcement of revised attendance and passing mark requirements for MBBS and BDS students enrolled up to the 2024–25 academic session. The decision, made during the council's meeting on October 21, follows feedback from universities, medical and dental colleges, and petitions from students and parents regarding the impact of changes to the requirements during the ongoing academic year. Earlier in February, the PMDC increased the passing marks for MBBS and BDS examinations from 50% to 70% and raised the attendance requirement from 75% to 90%. "The Council resolved that there shall be no enforcement of revised attendance or passing mark requirements," the PMDC announced. "Students already enrolled up to and including the academic session 2024–25 shall continue under the previously applicable criteria of 50% minimum passing marks and 75% minimum attendance, as stipulated at the time of their admission or enrolment in MBBS or BDS programmes." For future cohorts, the council proposed a gradual increase of 5% in both attendance and passing mark requirements. The change will be subject to further review in consultation with universities, medical educators, and other relevant stakeholders. "The finalised criteria will be communicated in due course of time," it stated.

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