The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has clarified that there will be no enforcement of revised attendance and passing mark requirements for MBBS and BDS students enrolled up to the 2024–25 academic session.

The decision, made during the council's meeting on October 21, follows feedback from universities, medical and dental colleges, and petitions from students and parents regarding the impact of changes to the requirements during the ongoing academic year. Earlier in February, the PMDC increased the passing marks for MBBS and BDS examinations from 50% to 70% and raised the attendance requirement from 75% to 90%.

"The Council resolved that there shall be no enforcement of revised attendance or passing mark requirements," the PMDC announced. "Students already enrolled up to and includi

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