The medical and dental college admission tests, which have been shrouded by uncertainties due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held as per schedule, a health official said on Monday.

The admission test for medical colleges will be held on April 2 while dental on April 30, maintaining health guidelines, the official added.

Through the tests, a total of 4,350 students will be admitted to 47 government medical colleges while another 8,340 students in 70 private medical colleges for the academic year 2020-21.