Islamabad, September 25, 2024 – A protest has erupted at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) following complications with the MDCAT test held on September 22, 2024. Students began their demonstration at 10:00 AM on Tuesday and have continued for the past two days, expressing dissatisfaction over the test’s management and irregularities.
Protestors have been staging their demonstration inside the university premises, demanding answers and a resolution to the issues with the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). Multiple rounds of discussions have taken place between the students and university authorities; however, no resolution has been reached, further intensifying the protest.
Students are demanding a fair re-evaluation of the MDCAT, citing errors in test administration and grading as reasons for their frustration. The situation remains tense as the protest enters its third day, with students vowing to continue until their concerns are addressed.
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