| Case ID |
0a8faafb-a3e2-47a3-85b3-1bd96dc81e13 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.M.A.5777/2021 IN C.P.NIL/2021 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 27, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 27, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court ruled on the mandatory requirement of the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) as a statutory prerequisite for admissions to medical and dental colleges in Pakistan. The court emphasized that the MDCAT is a fundamental requirement for all students seeking admission in these programs from the academic year 2021 onwards. The court dismissed the petitions of the applicants who challenged this requirement, asserting that private colleges cannot alter this basic statutory condition. The decision reinforced the authority of the Pakistan Medical Commission in regulating admissions and ensuring that all candidates have met the necessary criteria through the MDCAT, irrespective of additional entrance tests set by private institutions. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision regarding the Pakistan Medical Commission Act, 2020, particularly concerning the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT). The court addressed the legality of MDCAT as a mandatory admission requirement for medical and dental programs across the country. The petitioners, newly enrolled students, contested their admission cancellations due to failing the MDCAT. They argued that their college's prospectus did not require the MDCAT for admissions. However, the court ruled that the MDCAT is a statutory requirement that cannot be overridden by the private colleges' admission criteria. The ruling underscores the importance of standardized testing in maintaining educational quality in medical professions, ensuring that prospective students are adequately assessed before entering these critical fields. The decision is crucial for future admissions, establishing a clear framework for both public and private medical institutions in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
ABWA KNOWLEDGE VILLAGE (PVT) LIMITED FAISALABAD
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL,
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH,
MUNIB AKHTAR
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Akram Ch. Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Noor Alam Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, Advocate-on-Record,
Ch. Muhammad Umar, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
others,
MAMOON WAZIR
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| Respondents |
others,
ABWA KNOWLEDGE VILLAGE (PVT) LIMITED FAISALABAD
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 34,
2022 SCMR 72
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Medical Commission Act, 2020
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| Sections |
8(1),
8(2),
8(3),
18,
13,
14
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