The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has made the registration of all admitted students mandatory for medical and dental colleges across the country and warned of strict penalties for violations of the rules.
According to a letter issued by the council to all government and private medical and dental colleges, institutions have been directed to ensure the timely registration of every student admitted to their programmes. The council warned that heavy fines and disciplinary action will be taken against institutions that fail to comply with the regulations.
Under the new directives, a fine of Rs50,000 per student will be imposed if the registration is not completed within the stipulated period. The council also stated that institutions admitting students beyond their allocated seats will be required to pay 100 percent of the fee for each additional student, while the same penalty will apply to irregular admissions.
The PM&DC cautioned that institutions repeatedly violating the rules may face stricter consequences, including a reduction in their seat allocations in the following academic year. Colleges found violating the law three times will be placed on the council’s grey list, according to the letter.
Additional penalties have also been introduced for administrative delays. A fine of Rs75,000 per student will be imposed for late submission of graduation reports, while Rs30,000 per student will be charged for delays in reporting annual examination results.
The council has also set strict rules regarding the publication of merit and admission lists. Institutions issuing these lists late will face a Rs500,000 fine, along with an additional penalty of Rs50,000 per day for continued delays.
Fee Increased for 19 Private Medical and Dental Colleges
The PM&DC announced an increase in fees for 19 private medical and dental colleges. The decision was taken in light of recommendations made by a committee formed by the prime minister and after examining the financial records of the institutions.
According to the council, private colleges whose cases are still pending will not be allowed to charge fees exceeding Rs1,890,000 until a final decision is made.
The regulatory body said the measures aim to ensure transparency, discipline, and compliance within medical and dental education institutions across Pakistan.