In a recent decision aimed at preventing cheating during the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), mobile phone services are decided to be suspended for few hours. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Commissioner Peshawar Division, Riaz Khan Mahsud. Several key officials, including the Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Registrar Khyber Medical University, SP Security, SP Special Branch, and other administrative officers, were in attendance to finalize the security and management measures for the upcoming MDCAT test. The mobile signals will be suspended only near the MDCAT 2024 test center on the exam day.
Details on Suspension of Mobile Phone Services
To ensure the integrity of the MDCAT 2024 exam, the meeting concluded that mobile phone towers near the MDCAT examination centers would be shut down for a duration of 4 hours on the day of the test. Additionally, jammers will be installed inside the examination halls to block mobile signals completely. This step is aimed at preventing candidates from using mobile phones to cheat during the test. A formal letter has also been sent to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to implement the shutdown of mobile services in the neighborhood of the 2024 MDCAT exam centers.
Section 144 Imposed Near Examination Centers
To further secure the exam environment and prevent cheating attempts, Section 144 will be imposed on the MDCAT test day, banning the gathering of people around the examination centers. This decision is meant to prevent any external assistance to candidates attempting to cheat and it will also help with the security measures during the MDCAT exam. The MDCAT 2024 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is scheduled to take place on 22nd September 2024.
Traffic and Security Plans in Process
In addition to the mobile service suspension, a comprehensive traffic plan has been devised to ensure smooth traffic flow around the exam centers during the MDCAT test 2024. SP Security has been directed to deploy both male and female police officers and arrange a vigorous security plan to safeguard the examination staff and the appearing candidates.
Responsibilities of Local Authorities
The Deputy Commissioner Peshawar has been tasked with preparing the overall management plan, while the Assistant Commissioners will be assigned specific duties for each examination hall to ensure a seamless process. Furthermore, the district administration of Peshawar has been instructed to install CCTV cameras both inside and outside the examination halls to monitor activities and prevent any misconduct during the MDCAT 2024 exam.
MDCAT Candidates and Exam Centers in Peshawar
It is noteworthy that 19,000 candidates will be appearing for the MDCAT in Peshawar alone. To accommodate these candidates, 6 examination centers have been established across the city. The MDCAT test in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will take place on 22nd September 2024. For the convenience of the participating students, the PMDC has decided to keep the MDCAT syllabus same as last year. The PM&DC has also directed all provincial secretaries to begin preparing for this year’s MDCAT Test.
Public Universities Will Conduct the MDCAT 2024
The MDCAT 2024 will be conducted by public universities from around Pakistan. The examination will be conducted in Punjab by the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, and in Sindh by Dow University of Health Sciences, Ojha Campus. The MDCAT 2024 test will be administered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Khyber Medical University in Peshawar, and in Balochistan by Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences in Quetta. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad and Azad Kashmir has been tasked with managing the process, while Karakoram International University in Gilgit-Baltistan will administer the 2024 MDCAT exam.
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