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IBCC Eases Equivalence Rules for Foreign-Board Students with Two Science Subjects

From Dawn · () English

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  • The IBCC decided that foreign-board students who passed at least two science subjects can receive Science Group equivalence.
  • It recommended adding 12 religious seminaries to the equivalence framework, bringing the total to 26 institutions.
  • The commission also approved student identification changes and support programs for high achievers.

Foreign-board students in Pakistan will face more flexible criteria for obtaining Science Group equivalence. The Inter Board Coordination Commission decided that students who passed at least two science subjects could qualify, opening a broader academic route for them.

The forum also recommended 12 additional Deeni Madaris for equivalence of their qualifications with the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate. That would bring the number of institutions covered by the equivalence framework to 26.

The commission agreed to add B-Form or CNIC numbers to SSC and HSSC certificates. The change is intended to make academic records easier to identify, access and verify.

At its 184th forum meeting in Murree, the IBCC also decided to offer scholarships and overseas exposure opportunities to board toppers. It will arrange winter and summer camps for high-achieving students, with broader learning, leadership and exposure opportunities.

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