I have dreamed of becoming a doctor since childhood. For months, I studied day and night for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), sacrificing my sleep, my social life, and everything else I held dear. I did this because I believed the MDCAT is the true test of merit—the one fair exam that treats every student equally. Imagine my dismay when I discovered that the current admission policy gives more weightage to FSc marks, thereby valuing hard-earned scores less than the product of a flawed and often corrupt system.

The situation faced by aspiring medical students in Pakistan is troubling and unjust. The existing weighting system, which prioritizes FSc marks over the MDCAT, undermines the spirit of meritocracy and rewards those who exploit loopholes in the system. FSc exams are notorious for being riddled with issues such as cheating, favoritism, and grade inflation, which compromise the integrity and reliability of these scores.

In contrast, the MDCAT provides a standardized, corruption-free assessment that evaluates every candidate on equal grounds, regardless of their socio-economic background or regional board disparities. This test has become a beacon of hope for hardworking students across Pakistan who wish to be evaluated purely based on their knowledge and capabilities.

Reform is urgently needed to restore fairness to the medical college admission process. We propose that higher weightage be given to MDCAT scores while ensuring that FSc marks are still considered but not excessively prioritized. This can be achieved by increasing the MDCAT weightage to at least 70% of the overall admission criteria, giving equal opportunity to all students, irrespective of the board they belong to.

By making these changes, we can ensure that only the most deserving candidates earn a spot in medical colleges, ultimately raising the standard of medical education and healthcare in Pakistan. It's time to stand up for merit, integrity, and the future of aspiring doctors.

I urge the relevant educational bodies, policymakers, and the Ministry of Education to take immediate action and reconsider the existing admission policy. Your signature on this petition is a step towards a fair and just system that rewards true talent and hard work. Please sign this petition to ensure the dreams of thousands of aspiring doctors are not crushed by an outdated and unjust policy.