ISLAMABAD: Effective from the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 1st Annual Examination 2026, the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) Forum, in its 183rd meeting, allowed students passing their Matriculation (SSC) in the Arts Group, eligible to register in F.Sc – Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering Groups. This initiative has been taken to facilitate those Martic arts group students who were seeking admission in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) – Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering Groups. According to the notification issued on dated 12th December, the IBCC Forum in its 183rd meeting held on 4–5 December, 2025 has been taken this decision, following the recommendations of the Sub-Committee and feedback received from key regulatory bodies including Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC), Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Curriculum Council (NCC) and Provincial Curriculum Authorities. DNA
