KEMU conducts JCAT for postgraduate trainees

LAHORE: King Edward Medical University conducted the 22nd Joint Centralised Admission Test (JCAT) on Sunday.

Vice Chancellor, KEMU, Prof Mahmood Ayyaz visited 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 CM.

The exam was held in 11 halls at the Lahore centre and 7 halls at the Multan centre. There were a total of 4,971 candidates registered for Lahore and Multan centres, including 128 foreign candidates. Prof Mahmood Ayyaz and Registrar, KEMU, Prof Muhammad Imran conducted rounds at all the halls of 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 VC, NMU Prof Mehnaz Khakwani, 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 Rescue 1122 and the medical team of Mayo Hospital. The VC appreciated the examination department for conducting a successful exam with the best possible arrangements. In continuation with its tradition, the Examination Department will declare the result within 48 hours. The result will be displayed on the official website of King Edward Medical University.