King Edward Medical University conducted the 20th JCAT Examination on 8th Oct 2023

*20th JCAT Examination*
On the direction of the Minister Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department Prof Javed Akram, Secretary SHC&ME Ali Jan Khan, the King Edward Medical University conducted the 20th JCAT examination on 8th Oct 2023. Caretaker Minister Health Prof. Javed Akram visited the examination halls at Punjab University examination Centre.

This exam is held for the induction of postgraduate trainees of all the public sector institutions of Punjab. Considering the convenience and number of candidates from South Punjab, the exam was held simultaneously at Lahore and Multan Centres as instructed by the Careraker Chief Minister. The exam was held in the 11 halls at the Lahore centre and 7 halls at the Multan centre.  Total 6162 candidates apreared at Lahore and Multan centres. At Lahore Centre, 4191 candidates appeared, and at Multan Centre 1971, candidates appeared. 254 foreign candidates also appeared in the exam.

The Minister helath Prof. Javed Akram and Vice Chancellor of King Edward Medical University Prof. Mahmood Ayyaz visited the examination centre and expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. The Controller of Examinations KEMU Prof. M. Haroon Hamid remained present at the Lahore centre and closely supervised the Multan centre along with Principal Nishter Medical College Prof Rashid Qamar. The Controller Examinations ensured the smooth proceedings of the prestigious exam right from paper setting, enrollment, conduct, and result compilation.

The JCAT examination was conducted by the staff of the Examination Department KEMU and NMU under the supervision of Secretary Health, VC KEMU, VC NMU, Controller Examinations KEMU and Principal NMC Multan. Special facilities were provided for the disabled and sick candidates by the medical team of Mayo Hospital Lahore. The Minister Health Prof. Javed Akram, Vice-Chancellor, and the inspection team appreciated the examination department for conducting a successful exam with the best arrangements.

In continuation with its tradition, the Examination Department will declare the result within 48 hours using modern technology.
The result will be displayed on the official website of King Edward Medical University.