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FSc usually refers to science study in Intermediate. Intermediate is also called Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), commonly classes 11 and 12. Boards and colleges may offer different groups and subject combinations, so check the current scheme for your board and the subjects offered by your college.
Universities and professional programmes set their own admission requirements. Confirm the subjects and marks they require from their current admission notice.
Common Intermediate study options
Depending on your board and college, options may include FSc Pre-Medical, FSc Pre-Engineering, general science or computer science groups, humanities, commerce, and technical or skills-based study. Names, subjects and availability vary. Treat this as a starting list, not a complete or national scheme.
Steps for choosing your subjects
- Confirm the Intermediate board and the session for which you are applying.
- Ask the college for its current group list, subject combinations, entry requirements, fee and deadline.
- Read the board’s latest scheme of studies and subject rules.
- List the university degrees or career programmes you may want after HSSC.
- Check each institution’s current admission requirements and compare them with your planned subjects.
- Ask the college for help if a subject, practical or eligibility rule is unclear.
Prepare for HSSC exams
Use the current syllabus, textbook or resource list, model paper, paper pattern and practical instructions published for your board. Past papers can help you practise, but they may follow an older syllabus. Compare them with the current syllabus before using them.
Open official board study-material links or return to the Matric and Intermediate student hub.
If you studied another system
If you have qualifications from outside Pakistan or another examination system, ask the responsible institution and the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) about current equivalence rules. Requirements depend on the qualification and application.
Education sources checked 13 November 2026. Information can change. Check the official source for current dates, rules and instructions.