ISLAMABAD, October 3, 2026: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to investigate complaints about the conduct and results of MDCAT 2026 in Sindh. The inquiry will examine examination-centre records, result patterns and allegations of irregularities, with the health ministry setting a 15-day deadline for the report.
The investigation follows concerns raised by students and public representatives over the examination process. It comes after SIBA Testing Services announced the final Sindh MDCAT 2026 results on September 28, saying complaints had been reviewed. The new inquiry will bring further scrutiny to the examination process, although its outcome has not yet established any misconduct or invalidated the results.
What Will the MDCAT 2026 Inquiry Examine?
According to ARY News’ report, investigators will compare results from examination centres across Sindh. They will review candidates’ marks, percentages and pass rates. They will also compare performance between centres.
The inquiry will examine attendance sheets, seating plans and other centre records. Investigators will also review complaints of malpractice, impersonation and paper leaks. Technical problems and administrative failures will also come under review.
Why Are Sindh’s MDCAT Results Being Questioned?
The controversy centres on the distribution of high scores. Reports have highlighted the absence of Karachi candidates from Sindh’s top 20 positions in MDCAT 2026.
The reported difference from last year’s results has raised further questions. Students, parents and public representatives have also sought greater scrutiny.
However, officials must assess the results alongside the underlying examination data. A year-to-year difference alone cannot establish an irregularity.
On September 29, ARY News reported that Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) called for the results to be annulled. The party also demanded an independent investigation.
MQM-P proposed reviewing CCTV footage from examination centres. It also called for checks of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheets against the original answer keys.
These remain demands from a political party. They do not represent findings from a completed investigation.
Final Results Were Announced Before the New Inquiry
SIBA Testing Services announced Sindh’s final MDCAT 2026 results on September 28. According to news reports, the testing service said it had finalised the results on merit after reviewing complaints.
The broader inquiry now raises another question. What will happen if investigators find problems that the earlier review did not resolve?
The inquiry’s findings will determine the next steps. The authorities responsible for the examination and admissions process will decide whether further action is necessary.
Finalising the results does not prove that every complaint was valid. It also does not mean officials should dismiss concerns without reviewing the evidence.
As of October 3, available reports do not confirm that authorities have cancelled Sindh’s MDCAT 2026 results. They also do not confirm an officially ordered retest.
Senate Committee Calls for Scrutiny
The health minister’s directive follows separate calls for an investigation from the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.
On October 2, Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, the committee chairman, said Sindh could conduct MDCAT again if the committee’s inquiry established negligence.
A retest therefore remains a possibility. It is not a confirmed decision.
Authorities must first review the inquiry’s findings. They will then decide whether another examination is necessary.
The decision will depend on the evidence. It will also depend on the nature and extent of any confirmed irregularities.
What Is the PMDC’s Role?
The health ministry has directed the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to examine the concerns surrounding MDCAT 2026.
The inquiry will focus on the examination process and the complaints raised after the test. Investigators will review relevant records before reaching conclusions.
The PMDC and other responsible authorities will need to establish what happened at the examination centres. They must also determine whether any procedural failures affected candidates or the results.
For now, the inquiry remains ongoing. Its findings will provide the basis for any further action.
As of October 3, there is no confirmed announcement that Sindh will cancel the MDCAT 2026 results or conduct a retest.
What Happens Next for MDCAT Candidates?
The health ministry has given the authorities 15 days to submit the inquiry report. However, the reports reviewed for this article do not confirm a specific release date.
Candidates and parents want clear answers about examination procedures, centre-wise results and the complaints that emerged after the test.
If investigators uncover serious irregularities, the relevant authorities must decide what action to take under the applicable rules. If the evidence does not support the allegations, officials should explain their findings clearly to address students’ concerns.
For students seeking MBBS and BDS admission, the distinction is important. An inquiry examines complaints; it does not automatically prove misconduct or invalidate the results.
The next major development will be the inquiry’s findings and any official decision that follows. Until then, readers should treat claims of proven malpractice, cancelled results or a confirmed retest with caution.