The Sindh High Court ordered on Saturday that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) be conducted again within four weeks.

MDCAT was conducted at two centres in Karachi—Dow University of Health Sciences’ Ojha Campus and NED University—as well as at various locations throughout Sindh, including Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro, Bilawal Sports Complex in Shaheed Benazirabad, the PTS in Larkana, and IBA Public School in Sukkur.

The test faced significant criticism from parents who condemned Dow University’s management for what they termed “unprofessional conduct.”

Many called on the Sindh government to take action against the institution due to ongoing concerns about “malpractice and mismanagement,” as this was the third consecutive year Dow University organised the test.

To address such issues, the Sindh Home Department implemented strict security measures, including the enforcement of Section 144 around exam centres and the installation of mobile jammers to prevent cheating.

Mobile phones and electronic devices were prohibited within exam premises, allowing only test-takers entry.

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In a related development, the SHC has summoned the vice-chancellors of all medical universities in the province over allegations of irregularities in MDCAT results.

The court expressed concerns about the MDCAT mechanism, suggesting it opens avenues for “corruption and illegal activities.”

As a potential solution, the court has directed discussions with the Aga Khan University Examination Board and the Institute of Business Administration to consider administering MDCAT to enhance transparency.