Peshawar to suspend mobile phone service for MDCAT

PESHAWAR: Mobile phone services will be suspended for four hours near examination centres in Peshawar during the upcoming medical and dental colleges entrance tests (MDCAT).

Commissioner Riaz Mehsud announced that the decision has been made to prevent any possible malpractice during the examinations.

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A formal letter has been sent to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) requesting the temporary suspension of services in areas surrounding the exam venues. In addition, jammers will be installed within the examination halls to block mobile signals, further enhancing the security of the testing environment.

Strict measures under Section 144 will also be enforced, prohibiting unauthorised individuals from standing near the examination centres. This move aims to eliminate any external assistance that could compromise the integrity of the exam process.

As part of the security plan, the Peshawar administration has been instructed to install CCTV cameras both inside and outside the examination halls. These cameras will help monitor and record activities in and around the centres to ensure strict compliance with the rules.

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A total of 19,000 candidates are set to appear for the entrance tests, which will take place across six designated centres in Peshawar. The authorities are committed to providing a fair and transparent testing process for all candidates.