If you are planning medical study in China, the latest PM&DC notice changes an important part of your application checklist. Passing MDCAT is no longer a prerequisite for Pakistani students seeking admission abroad. Here is how to use that exemption without overlooking university entry rules or your future licensing route.
No. Pakistani students no longer need to have passed MDCAT as a prerequisite for admission to foreign medical and dental institutions, including those in China. The official PM&DC notice is dated 5 October 2026 and records a Council decision made on 14 September 2026. Keep the original PDF with your admission documents so you can refer to the exact wording.
Your application still needs careful checks. Confirm the university’s entry criteria, the applicable PM&DC registration process, the status of your exact programme and the licensing route in the country where you plan to practise.
Notice No. Exam-59/2026/350 records the exemption for Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions. The notice does not state that other foreign-study or licensing requirements have been cancelled.
PM&DC’s published foreign-study guidance required at least 50% in MDCAT for students who completed intermediate education in Pakistan.
PM&DC publicly stated that students planning medical or dental education abroad had to qualify MDCAT and obtain registration before leaving.
The Council decided to exempt MDCAT as a mandatory prerequisite for Pakistani students seeking admission abroad.
PM&DC published the exemption. This latest notice is the controlling update on the MDCAT prerequisite.
Use this checklist to separate the MDCAT exemption from the decisions that still need written confirmation.
| Requirement | Current Meaning | Student Action |
|---|---|---|
| MDCAT for foreign admission | Exempt | Keep a copy of the 5 October 2026 PM&DC notice. |
| Chinese university eligibility | Still applies | Check academic subjects, marks, age, intake and any university or CSCA requirement. |
| PM&DC student registration | Verify current process | Use the official Student Registration Portal before departure or payment deadlines. |
| Institution and qualification recognition | Still essential | Check the exact university, programme and pathway directly with PM&DC. |
| Licence to practise in Pakistan | Not waived | Plan for the registration examination and licensing rules in force when you graduate. |
The MDCAT exemption helps with one admission condition. It does not replace a university’s own application checklist. Start with your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, and ask the admitting university which additional documents it needs for your chosen intake.
Our step-by-step admission process explains how to organise the application. When you are ready, submit your academic profile for an assessment.
Two programmes at the same university can have different teaching languages, entry criteria or qualification pathways. Ask for the exact programme title, awarding institution, language of instruction, clinical training arrangements and the qualification you will receive.
Compare our Chinese university profiles and MOE-listed English-medium MBBS guidance, then use our PM&DC recognition guide to prepare questions for the regulator. A website summary should support that check, rather than replace written confirmation.
The World Directory of Medical Schools can help you find a school’s record. Its official explanation makes clear that a directory listing alone does not establish recognition, accreditation or endorsement. Confirm your intended licensing route separately with PM&DC.
Ask for a dated quotation in RMB that separates tuition, hostel and compulsory charges. Check what is payable in the first year, which charges recur and what the package excludes. Read the payment and refund terms before sending a deposit.
Use the MBBS in China fee comparison as a starting point, then confirm the current quotation directly with the admitting institution.
Choose the guide that answers your next question.
Use these guides to start a conversation about university choice, documents and costs. A promotional package does not confirm current seat availability; request the latest university deadline and written quotation.
No. The PM&DC notice dated 5 October 2026 removes passing MDCAT as a prerequisite for Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions. You still need to meet the chosen university’s entry criteria and check the other applicable regulatory requirements.
You can explore foreign admission without a passing MDCAT result under this exemption. Admission depends on your academic background, the university’s current criteria and the other rules that apply to your programme and intended licensing pathway.
Yes. The notice refers to foreign medical and dental institutions, so the MDCAT prerequisite exemption covers overseas medical and dental admission.
The notice covers foreign institutions. It does not remove MDCAT requirements for medical or dental admission within Pakistan. Check the domestic admission rules separately.
The notice removes the passing-MDCAT prerequisite only. It does not state that student registration has been cancelled. Confirm the current process directly with PM&DC before departure and before committing to an admission pathway.
No. Admission and professional registration are separate. Check the status of the exact institution and qualification, clinical training and the examination and registration requirements in force when you graduate.
Do not assume that this admission exemption creates a transfer right. Confirm transfer eligibility, any required assessment and available seats directly with PM&DC and the receiving institution.
Request written university entry criteria, the exact programme title and teaching language, a full RMB fee breakdown and current intake dates. Check applicable PM&DC registration and programme recognition and understand the future licensing route. Keep the official exemption notice with your records.
The PM&DC notice specifically concerns Pakistani students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions. Applicants of other nationalities should check their own country’s admission and licensing rules alongside the Chinese university’s criteria.
The notice removes passing MDCAT as a prerequisite for the foreign-admission route. It does not waive a Chinese university’s separate assessment, language or interview requirements. Ask whether CSCA or another assessment applies to your exact programme and intake.
Policy information checked on 6 October 2026. The official exemption notice is the primary source for the MDCAT change. Older guidance may still show the previous 50% condition: read it as historical context for that point, and ask PM&DC to confirm the remaining requirements for your individual pathway.
