FIRST YEAR ADMISSION
GUIDE, SUBJECTS, FEES & COLLEGES IN PAKISTAN
After any student
passes Matric class 10 exam, he/she may be little confused on which subjects
he/she should choose in the first year? Which study group best suits to her
aptitude? How and where I can get admission in first year in Pakistan? Here
we’ll tell you about the study groups, and programs with a guide to choose a
best between them. Taking admission in first year in Pakistan means you’re
entering a two year study program to get your successful Higher Secondary
School Certificate HSSC. Your complete
certificate will consist of passing first year and second year. You’ll study
same subjects both years that you chose at the start of first year.
HOW MANY ELECTIVE
AND COMPULSORY SUBJECTS YOU NEED TO STUDY IN FIRST YEAR/SECOND YEAR HSSC:
Every student is
required to choose three elective subjects from the list given by the college
prospectus. These three subjects can be chosen purely on student’s interest.
For pre-medical you need to study Physics, Chemistry, Biology For Engineering
you can study anyone from:
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry, and
Computer Science
Other three subjects are compulsory in HSSC, first year and second year including Islamiat, English, and Urdu.
Math is not a compulsory subject in First year or HSSC programs whether you study Science or Arts group. It is purely optional that you choose studying Math or not.
There are many subjects where you can choose as per your interest. You can see complete list of elective and compulsory subjects of first year HSSC Here.
For main groups there can
be tough competition for merit in the top colleges, so you should buy/download
prospectus from more than one college and submit application form in there, if
you are afraid that you may not get admission in your desired study group in top
college.
STUDY OPTIONS AT
FIRST YEAR FOR STUDENTS:
F.SC.:
FSC stands for Faculty
of Science. If you choose the science subjects and pass HSSC then it means
you’ve passed F.Sc. Choosing science group not only gives you option to apply
in professional medical and engineering colleges but also benefit you in higher
studies and job seeking opportunities. Science groups may further divided as
pre-medical, pre-engineering, general group etc.
F.A.:
FA stands for
Faculty of Arts. If a student choose and pass HSSC with arts subjects for
example Psychology, Islamic Studies, History etc then he/she will grab a FA
certificate. Students should always choose and study subjects’ according to
their interest. Choosing any of arts subjects and continues with it, can definitely
open career opportunities for the students like any of science students.
I-Com:
I-Com stands for Integrated Communication. If
a student choose business and commerce subjects and pass HSSC then he/she will
get an I-com certificate. The students who want to go in business and banking
side then they should choose I-Com.
ICS:
ICS stands for Information and Computer Science,
as shows from name, if you choose computer science and IT-related subjects at
the start of first year and passes HSSC successfully then you’ll get
certificate of ICS.
Diploma Programs:
If
any student want to get professional certificate right after matric then many
colleges offer professional diplomas of two or three year programs in first
year. These diplomas benefit the students who want to come in mainstream
earlier for any financial or social reason.
Ist Year Admission Procedure Pakistan:
First year admission
starts in Pakistan as soon as the result of class 10 announced in Pakistan. The
matric result of all education boards including FBISE, BISE in Pakistan announced in the month of June
every year. The admission of first year starts from July and the classes are
commenced from 10th of August every year.
Almost 60%-70%
students take admission in public sector colleges in Pakistan. There are many
private colleges that offer first year admissions on reasonable fees. The
students who have compartment, appear in supplementary exam and pass it
afterwards can take admission in private colleges. Mostly the merit is very high
in renowned public and private sector colleges and the competition is very
tough.
To take admission in
First year:
- Download the prospectus with an application form from the website or buy the prospectus from your selected college that also has an application form.
- Fill in the application
- Attach required documents including CNIC, B-form, photographs, SSC certificate etc.
- Submit application in hand or online
- Deposit fees in college’s prescribed bank branch if you’re submitting admission application online
- For in hand submission, you may pay the fees at the college counter
- Once the application, then wait for the first merit list date
- See your name in the list and start your first year class with full energy
FEE STRUCTURE OF FIRST YEAR IN PAKISTAN
Approximate
prospectus fees: PKR 300 in Public College
: PKR 800-PKR 1500 in
Private College
Admission fee: Public College: Approx. PKR 2500-PKR 5000 (Depending on the group you choose) .
In public college, students need to submit fee twice in a year. Once in July that also includes tution fees, admission fees etc. and then in December/January that also includes examination fee. You don't need to submit any fees on the monthly basis while studying in a public college.
Also there are many scholarships offered in public colleges for deserving and bright students, you can find details from the office.
Private College Ist year admission fees : Approx. PKR 10,000- PKR 25,000
Private colleges may ask for tuition fee on the monthly or bi-monthly basis.
Students are required to attach the following
documents along with the admission form.
1. Four passport size photographs
2. Two attested photocopies of Matric Result
card
3. Two attested photocopies of character
certificate
4. Two attested copies of CNIC of the
father/guardian of the candidate
5. Two attested photocopy of B form of
candidate
6. Two attested photocopy O-levels result