The Punjab Higher Education Department is considering expanding its free MDCAT preparation program by establishing six additional coaching centers in government colleges across the province.
The proposed expansion comes in response to growing demand from students seeking free preparation resources for the:
🩺 Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)
Six New Centers Proposed
According to officials, the new coaching centers will be set up in major divisional headquarters to improve access to free MDCAT preparation for aspiring medical students.
The:
🏛️ Directorate of Public Instruction Colleges Punjab (DPI Colleges)
has submitted a formal proposal to the Higher Education Department seeking approval for the new centers.
Free MDCAT Coaching Program Continues to Expand
Officials said that:
📍 54 MDCAT preparation centers
were operational across Punjab last year.
The estimated cost of running each center was approximately:
💰 Rs. 100,000
The program has benefited thousands of students over the past three years by providing:
✅ Free academic coaching
✅ Expert guidance for MDCAT preparation
✅ Access to study resources and mentoring
New Camps Expected to Begin Soon
Authorities expect the new MDCAT preparation camps to:
📅 Begin next week
However, the official schedule and locations will be announced after receiving final approval from the Higher Education Department.
Aims to Improve Access to Medical Education
Officials believe the expansion of free coaching facilities will:
- Increase access to quality MDCAT preparation
- Support students from low-income backgrounds
- Reduce dependence on expensive private academies
- Improve opportunities for medical college admissions
The initiative has received positive feedback from both students and parents, who say free preparation centers can help deserving candidates compete more effectively for admission to medical and dental colleges across Pakistan.
