RAWALPINDI: A total of 6,240 candidates will appear in the MDCAT examination scheduled for Sept 20.
A shuttle service will be provided from Sixth Road to the examination centres to facilitate students.
Commissioner Rawalpindi Salman Ghani said all arrangements for the MDCAT examination had been completed.
He expressed these views while visiting the designated MDCAT examination centres. According to officials, Commissioner Salman Ghani visited the centres established for the MDCAT examination. He was accompanied by Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir.
The commissioner visited Arid Agriculture University, Government Graduate College Satellite Town and SiddiquePublicSchoolSatelliteTown,wherehereviewed the arrangements. He directed the administration to install Panaflex banners to guide students and parents.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Salman Ghani reiterated that a shuttle service would be provided from Sixth Road to the examination centres for the convenience of students.
Section 144 will remain in force both inside and outside the examination centres. Effective and comprehensive security arrangements have been finalised for the examination centres and surrounding areas, while preparations for the MDCAT examination have been completed.
Instructions were issued to the Director of Colleges and the CEO Education, Rawalpindi, to ensure the timely attendance of teachers assigned to duty.
Surveillance will be conducted using drones and cameras, while identity verification will be ensured through identity cards, admission letters and biometric systems.
Arrangements for seating, drinking water and parking have been made for parents. Medical staff will remain on alert at BBH, Holy Family, DHQ and RIUT hospitals.
The commissioner directed the relevant officials to ensure the provision of electricity, medical aid and other basic amenities at the MDCAT centres.
Speaking on the occasion, the deputy commissioner said that on the day of the MDCAT examination, the police, traffic police, Rescue 1122, NADRA and other agencies would perform their duties under a coordinated strategy. Foolproof security for the question papers and other examination materials would also be ensured. Staff Reporter