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Career Counseling – SSC & O’ Level Passed Students

FSc / HSSC Pre-Medical
  • Subjects to be studied:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
  • Future:
    • MBBS
    • BDS
    • DVM
    • Nursing
    • Pharmacy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Allied Health Sciences
  • Offered by: Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
  • Institutions Where can Get Admission:
    • Government Colleges, Government Higher Secondary Schools
    • Islamia College, Edwardes College, Peshawar Model Degree Colleges etc
  • Important Links for further information: https://admission.hed.gkp.pk
FSc / HSSC Pre-Engineering
  • Subjects to be studied:
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
  • Future:
    • BSc/BS Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
    • Architecture
    • Computer Science
  • Offered by: Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
  • Institutions Where can Get Admission:
    • Government Colleges, Government Higher Secondary Schools
    • Islamia College, Edwardes College, Peshawar Model Degree Colleges etc
  • Important Links for further Information: https://admission.hed.gkp.pk
FCS (Intermediate in Computer Science)
  • Subjects to be studied:
    • Computer
    • Mathematics
    • Physics/Statistics
  • Future:
    • BS Computer Science
    • Software Engineering
    • IT
  • Institutions Where can Get Admission:
    • Government Colleges, Government Higher Secondary Schools
    • Islamia College, Edwardes College, Peshawar Model Degree Colleges, Muslim College, Khyber College of Commerce & Management Sciences etc
  • Important Links for further Information: https://admission.hed.gkp.pk
I.Com (Intermediate in Commerce)
  • Subjects to be studied:
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Business
  • Future:
    • B.Com
    • BBA
    • ACCA
    • CA
    • Economics
    • Banking
  • Institutions Where can Get Admission:
    • Government College of Management Sciences
    • Muslim College, Khyber College of Commerce & Management Sciences etc
  • Important Links for further Information: https://admission.hed.gkp.pk
A-Level
  • Eligibility: O’ Level Passed
  • Duration: 2 years Course
  • Subjects:
    • 3–4 elective subjects alongside mandatory O-Level subjects (e.g., English, Islamiyat, Urdu)
    • Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Maths
    • Commerce & Humanities: Economics, Accounting, Sociology, History, Urdu
  • Examining Bodies:
    • Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) – UK
    • Edexcel – UK
  • Invigilation and Assessment: Handled by AQOPS (AQA in Pakistan)
  • Future:
    • Studying Abroad (Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business Analytics, etc.)
    • BS Programs, Allied Health Sciences
    • MBBS
    • BDS
    • Freelancing, NGOs, Internships
    • Vocational Diplomas in IT, Hospitality, Fashion Tech, Lab Technologies
  • Institutions Where Can Get Admission:
    • Edward's College
    • ICMS
    • Beacon House System
  • Equivalence:
    • Globally Accepted
    • Accepted by Public & Private Sector Universities with Equivalence Certificate
    • Equivalence with FSc/Inter by Inter Board Certification, HEC Equivalency
  • Important Links for Further Information: https://edwardes.edu.pk/alevels
FSc Nursing
  • Informal Title: FSc Nursing (actually FSc Pre-Medical focused on Nursing)
  • Eligibility Criteria: 45%–50% in Matric (Science), Age 17–25, Entry Test in Bio, Chem, Physics, English, GK
  • Duration: 2 years (Intermediate FSc Pre-Medical level)
  • Subjects:
    • Standard F.Sc. Pre-Medical curriculum under FBISE
    • Includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Urdu, Islamiyat/Ethics
    • No clinical coursework at this level
  • Future Paths:
    • BS Nursing Admission
    • Registered Nurse
    • Nurse Educator
    • Public Health Roles
    • Overseas Opportunities
  • Examining Body: FBISE Islamabad
  • Certificate Equivalence: IBCC for F.Sc., PNC for BSN qualifications
  • Where Can Get Admission: NEI B-17 Islamabad
  • Important Links for Further Information:
Inter-Tech
  • Subject: The Inter Tech Certification is a two-year program aligned with HSSC-I and HSSC-II (Grades 11 and 12)
  • Compulsory Subjects: General Science and General Mathematics
  • Trade Subjects (Choose two from one trade):
    • Hair & Beauty Services (Cosmetology, Aesthetics)
    • Hotel Management (Intro to Hotel Management, Working Principles)
    • Tourism Expert (Introduction to Tourism, Tourism Management)
    • IOT & Data Coding (Hardware Development, Software Development)
    • Professional Chef (Fundamentals of Cooking, Professional Chef)
    • Fashion Designing & Dress Making (Dress Making, Fashion Designing)
    • Industrial Electrician (Applied Electrician, Industrial Electrician)
    • Plumbing & Solar Water Heating (Plumbing & Heating System I & II)
    • Medical Tech Groups (Lab Tech, Dental Hygiene, OT Tech, Imaging, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmic Tech)
    • Fazil e Tibb wal Jarahat (FTJ)
  • Future Career Paths:
    • Beautician, Salon Technician
    • Hotel Roles: Front Desk, Housekeeping, Operations
    • Tourism Officer, Travel Agent, Tour Guide
    • IOT/Coding Entry Roles
    • Culinary Arts, Restaurant Kitchens
    • Tailoring, Fashion House Assistant, Textile Printing
    • Electrical Technician, Maintenance
    • Plumbing Engineer, HVAC/Solar Technician
    • Medical Lab Technician, OT Tech, Imaging/Physiotherapy
    • FTJ → Traditional Medicine Practice, Allied Health
  • Many students pursue related DAE or NAVTTC-certified diplomas
  • Institutions Where Can Get Admission:
    • National Excellence Institute (NEI), B-17 Islamabad
    • College of International Skills Development (CISD), F-7/2 Islamabad
  • Offered By: Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (FBISE)
  • Important Links for Further Information:
Diploma of Associate Engineering
Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Technical/Vocational Options
  • Freelancing & Digital Skills
    • Platforms: DigiSkills.pk, Coursera, Udemy, KPITB (KP IT Board)
    • Skills: Graphic Designing, Content Writing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Programming (Python, JavaScript)
  • Entrepreneurship Support
    • KP government initiatives (e.g., KP Youth Employment Program)
    • Incubators like Durshal, National Incubator Center Peshawar
  • Tips for Youth & Parents
    • Aptitude assessment: Use career counseling (KP Education Dept. or online tools)
    • Explore scholarships: Ehsaas, KP Government, PEEF, HEC
    • Stay updated with KP programs: KP IT Board (KPITB), TEVTA, NAVTTC websites

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