For 2026 intermediate (1st year) admissions in Pakistan, colleges including GCU, FC College, Punjab Group of Colleges, LCWU, and Kinnaird College are open applications between April and July 2026. Admission criteria are primarily based on Matric (SSC) percentage, with some colleges requiring entry tests or interviews. Popular subject groups include Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, Commerce, and Humanities. Fee structures vary significantly, ranging from approximately PKR 50,000 per year at government institutions like GCU and LCWU to PKR 130,000 per year at private colleges like FC College and Kinnaird. Last merit for 2025 closed between 75% and 94% depending on the college and subject group, and 2026 merits are expected to remain similar or rise slightly.
| Category | Admission 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Open Date | April 16th, 2026 |
| Last Date | April 30th, 2026 |
| Subjects Offered | Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, General Science, Humanities, Commerce |
| Fee Structure (approx) | PKR 159,390–193,090 per program |
| Admission Criteria | Based on Matric (SSC) percentage |
| Last Merit (2025) | Pre-Med ~94%, Pre-Eng ~91%, ICS ~88%, Humanities ~75% |
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| Category | Provisional Admission 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Open Date | April, 2026 |
| Last Date | Not Announced |
| Subjects offered | Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, Commerce, Humanities |
| Fee Structure (approx) | PKR 185,000–265,000 per year |
| Admission Criteria | Matric score + You are also eligible to apply on the basis of 9th class result |
| Last Merit (2025) | Pre-Med ~92%, Pre-Eng ~89%, ICS ~86% |
| Category | Free Pre-1st year 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Open Date | April, 2026 |
| Last Date | Not Announced |
| Subjects offered | Pre-Med, Pre-Eng, ICS, ICom, Humanities, General Science, DIT (Diploma In Information Technology) |
| Fee Structure (approx) | Free Pre-1st Year |
| Admission Criteria | Based on Matric marks, no test usually |
| Last Merit (2025) | Pre-Med ~88–92%, Pre-Eng ~85–90% |
| Category | Admission 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Open Date | May, 2026 (Expected) |
| Last Date | - |
| Subjects offered | Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, Humanities, Home Economics |
| Fee Structure (approx) | PKR 50,000–60,000 per year |
| Admission Criteria | Matric percentage (merit-based) |
| Last Merit (2025) | Pre-Med ~92%, Pre-Eng ~89%, ICS ~85% |
| Category | Admission 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Open Date | July, 2026 (Expected) |
| Last Date | - |
| Subjects offered | Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Fee Structure (approx) | PKR 150,000–192,000 per year |
| Admission Criteria | Matric score + interview (for some groups) |
| Last Merit (2025) | Pre-Med ~93%, Pre-Eng ~90%, ICS ~87% |