Subject: Policy Decision - Amendments in Article 2(a)(i) of PEC Regulations for Engineering Education in Pakistan - Admissions for HSSC (Pre-Medical) Students

Oct 3, 2026

Pakistan Engineering Council Engineering Accreditation Department issues a policy decision dated July 11, 2024 regarding amendments in Article 2(a)(i) of PEC Regulations for Engineering Education in Pakistan. The Governing Body permits students holding HSSC (Pre-Medical) qualification to be considered for admission into all engineering programs. HEIs must follow approved admissions guidelines, including moderated entry test mechanisms, an 8-week condensed bridging program, quality assurance responsibilities, merit-based selection, and allocation of up to 40% seats, while retaining a mandatory 60% requirement in HSSC.

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Subject: Policy Decision - Amendments in Article 2(a)(i) of PEC Regulations for Engineering Education in Pakistan

Eligibility and admission permissions for HSSC (Pre-Medical) students

Approved guidelines/SOPs for HEIs

Notes on amendment process and mandatory HSSC requirement

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Pakistan Engineering Council (Constituted under Pakistan Engineering Council Act,1976 enacted by the Parliament) Engineering Accreditation Department Ataturk Avenue(East),G-5/2,IslamabadJuly 11,2024 PEC/EAD/49-GB/004/2024 AIl Vice Chancellors/Rectors/Headsof HEls in Pakistan # Subject:Policy Decision -Amendments in Article 2(a)(i)of PEC Regulations forEngineering Education in Pakistan It is to inform that PEC Governing Body in its 49th meeting held on June 28,2024,decided to allow the students having HSSC(Pre-Medical)qualification to be considered foradmission in_all engineering programs as per Article-2(a)(i)of PEC Regulations forEngineering Education in Pakistan.In this regard,the HEls are advised to adhere thefollowing approved guidelines/SOPs for admissions of all such students: i.Entry Test mechanisms/regimes be moderated to include abovequalification and its weightages for admission eligibility. ii. Conduction of 8 weeks condensed program to compensate for deficientcourses viz.Mathematics,prior to become eligible for admission inengineering programs.This may be considered as provisional admission forfoundation courses to qualify to be eligible for admission through entry test. iii.The university conducting 8 weeks program would be responsible todevelop condensed program and to ensure quality of Teaching,Learningand Assessment. iv.Students will be admitted in accordance with the admission admissibilitycriteria as per discipline's merit and student preference. V.40%seats within the total allowed intake for each batch of the respectiveprograms may be filled with the background qualification of HSSC(Pre-Medical)for those students who have successfully completed the afore-mentioned condensed program. vi.The university will conduct an entry test for students qualifying the condensedprogram separately for determining the merit for admission. vii.The university admissions cycle may vary in accordance with regionalrequirements for the commencement of the academic year. viii.The requirement of 60%in HSSC is mandatory for admission in engineeringprograms as per Article 2(a)(i)of PEC Regulations for Engineering Educationin Pakistan. 2. The SRO for the amendment in PEC Regulations is under process and will be sharedshortly. binglennEngr.Niaz AhmedSr.Addl.Registrar/HoD EAD Forwarded for your information and compliance,please. With Regards, Copy to: a.The Convener,PEC EAB b.PS to Chairman/Registrar,PEC c.Head-Engineers Registration Department,PEC d.Head-Legal Department,PEC

FAQs

What admission eligibility change does PEC allow for HSSC (Pre-Medical) students?

PEC permits students with HSSC (Pre-Medical) qualification to be considered for admission in all engineering programs under Article 2(a)(i) of the PEC Regulations for Engineering Education in Pakistan.

What key steps must HEIs follow for these students’ admissions?

HEIs should moderate entry test mechanisms to include this qualification and its weightages, run an 8-week condensed program to compensate for deficient courses, and ensure teaching, learning, and assessment quality for the condensed program.

How are seats and merit determined for HSSC (Pre-Medical) applicants?

Up to 40% of seats in each batch may be filled using HSSC (Pre-Medical) background for students who successfully complete the condensed program, and the university must conduct a separate entry test to determine merit for admission.

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