In February, PMDC increased passing grades from 50% to 70% and attendance requirements from 75% to 90%
The Medical and Dental Council of Pakistan has clarified that there will be no implementation of the revised attendance and pass mark requirements for MBBS and BDS students enrolled till the academic session 2024-2025.
The decision, made at the Oct. 21 board meeting, follows feedback from universities, medical and dental schools, as well as petitions from students and parents regarding the impact of changes to requirements during the current academic year. Earlier in February, the PMDC increased the passing marks of MBBS and BDS exams from 50% to 70% and raised the attendance requirement from 75% to 90%.
“The Board has decided that there will be no enforcement of the revised attendance or passing grade requirements,” PMDC announced. “Students already enrolled up to and including the academic session 2024-2025 will continue under the previously applicable criteria of 50% minimum passing grades and 75% minimum attendance, as stipulated at the time of their admission or registration for MBBS or BDS programmes.”
For future cohorts, the board proposed a gradual 5% increase in attendance and passing grade requirements. The change will be subject to further review in consultation with universities, medical professors and other relevant stakeholders. “The finalized criteria will be communicated in due course,” the statement said.
