Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University, reportedly fainted at an MDCAT 2026 examination centre in Sukkur on September 20 amid intense heat. He was present at the venue as arrangements were being managed for the medical and dental entrance examination.
According to reports, Dr. Shaikh became unwell and lost consciousness during the proceedings. Medical staff at the centre immediately attended to him and provided first aid. His condition reportedly improved after receiving assistance.
Dr. Shaikh is currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University.
The incident came as candidates and staff across Sindh faced difficult conditions during MDCAT 2026. Reports from examination centres in Karachi and Sukkur said several students became unwell as temperatures and humidity rose during the test.
At NED University in Karachi, medical teams treated students who reportedly fell ill. ORS and juice were provided, while doctors were called to monitor candidates’ blood pressure and provide medical assistance where required.
Reports also raised concerns about ventilation at some examination blocks in Karachi, with some fans reportedly not functioning.
The MDCAT 2026 was conducted across Pakistan on September 20, with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council reporting 138,158 registered candidates across five universities.
Examination centres were established in multiple cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Larkana, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad and Islamabad for eligible candidates. More than 34,000 candidates in Sindh were expected to sit the examination.
Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University, reportedly fainted at an MDCAT 2026 examination centre in Sukkur on September 20 amid intense heat.
Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University, reportedly fainted at an MDCAT 2026 examination centre in Sukkur on September 20 amid intense heat. He was present at the venue as arrangements were being managed for the medical and dental entrance examination.
According to reports, Dr. Shaikh became unwell and lost consciousness during the proceedings. Medical staff at the centre immediately attended to him and provided first aid. His condition reportedly improved after receiving assistance.
Dr. Shaikh is currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University.
The incident came as candidates and staff across Sindh faced difficult conditions during MDCAT 2026. Reports from examination centres in Karachi and Sukkur said several students became unwell as temperatures and humidity rose during the test.
At NED University in Karachi, medical teams treated students who reportedly fell ill. ORS and juice were provided, while doctors were called to monitor candidates’ blood pressure and provide medical assistance where required.
Reports also raised concerns about ventilation at some examination blocks in Karachi, with some fans reportedly not functioning.
The MDCAT 2026 was conducted across Pakistan on September 20, with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council reporting 138,158 registered candidates across five universities.
Examination centres were established in multiple cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Larkana, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad and Islamabad for eligible candidates. More than 34,000 candidates in Sindh were expected to sit the examination.
