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Admissions 2026–27 Open: Ziauddin Examination Board (ZUEB) Matric & Intermediate

Eligibility & Admission Criteria

Find your category, check the age limit and documents, then message us. We confirm your eligibility before you apply.

Source: official ZUEB eligibility criteria for Annual (I) 2027 enrollment (ver. 01). View official PDF

Rules are shown as published by ZUEB. Our admissions team will confirm your exact case.

Exam dates are set by ZUEB. See the date sheet.

Categories

Eligibility by category

Private candidates

Combined (Gap)

For candidates with at least a two-year gap after passing Grade VIII or SSC. Appear in Part I & II together.

SSC Part I & II

Combined SSC (Gap)

Who can apply

At least a 2-year gap after passing Grade VIII.

Age limit

SSC Science: 14 to 20 yearsSSC General: 14 years and above, no upper limit

Documents

  • B-Form / CRC / CNIC
  • Recent formal photo, blue or white background
  • School Leaving Certificate (of 2024 or before)

Note: Combined (Gap) enrollment is valid for one academic year only.

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HSSC Part I & II

Combined HSSC (Gap)

Who can apply

At least a 2-year gap after passing SSC (passed in 2024 or before).

Age limit

HSSC Science: up to 25 yearsHSSC Commerce: up to 35 yearsHSSC Humanities: no age limit

Documents

  • B-Form / CRC / CNIC
  • Recent formal photo, blue or white background
  • SSC Marksheet & Certificate
  • SSC Migration Certificate (if from outside Sindh)

Note: Combined (Gap) enrollment is valid for one academic year only.

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New enrollment

Grade IX and Grade XI

Regular and private entry for students starting a new level.

SSC Part I

Grade IX

Who can apply

Regular: Passed Grade VIII in 2026 or earlier.

Private: Any fresh candidate who is at least 12 years old.

Age limit

Regular: 12 to 18 yearsPrivate: minimum 12 years

Documents

  • B-Form / CRC / CNIC
  • Recent passport-size photo, blue or white background
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HSSC Part I

Grade XI

Who can apply

Regular: Passed SSC in 2026 or within the last 5 years (2021 or later).

Private: Any fresh candidate who is at least 14 years old, or anyone with a gap of more than 5 years after SSC.

Age limit

Regular: up to 23 yearsPrivate: minimum 14 years

Documents

  • B-Form / CRC / CNIC
  • Recent formal photo, blue or white background
  • SSC Marksheet & Certificate
  • SSC Migration Certificate (if from outside Sindh)
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Continuing students

Already enrolled with ZUEB?

Grade X and XII, failed subjects, improvement, additional subjects and parallel streams.

Grade X

SSC Part II

Passed Grade IX from ZUEB.

Enrolled in 2024 or later.

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Grade XII

HSSC Part II

Passed Grade XI from ZUEB.

Enrolled in 2024 or later.

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Failure / Absentees

Failed subjects only

Received your SSC or HSSC marksheet and failed Part I, Part II or both from ZUEB. Appear in the failed subject(s) only.

Enrolled in 2024 or later.

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Improvement

SSC / HSSC

ZUEB candidates who passed SSC or HSSC with a valid enrollment. Appear in all subjects of Part I, Part II or Part I & II Combined. One opportunity only.

Enrolled in 2024 or later.

Expired enrollment can be renewed for one more academic year.

You will need: Improvement of Grade Permission

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Additional

SSC / HSSC

ZUEB candidates who passed SSC or HSSC may add subject(s), with a valid enrollment and the basic subject requirements.

Enrolled in 2024 or later.

Expired enrollment can be renewed for one more academic year.

SSC Science: up to 23 yearsHSSC Science: up to 28 yearsHSSC Commerce: up to 38 years

You will need: Additional Subject(s) Permission

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Parallel Stream / Group

Add-on

Opt for a parallel stream alongside your core stream in Grade IX or XI.

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Important board rules

Enrollment: Grade IX, Grade XI and Combined (Gap)

Document scans

Scanned copies of documents in their original condition must be uploaded on the portal. Photocopies are not acceptable.

Migration certificate

Migration certificates are required for students who passed Matriculation from boards outside Sindh Province. The Migration Certificate / NOC must be issued in the name of ZUEB.

Enrollment validity

The candidate's enrollment is valid as per the date mentioned on the enrollment card.

Objections and refunds

ZUEB can block or cancel any candidate's enrollment form if the school fails to rectify the Board's objection in four attempts. No refund will be made.

Combined (Gap)

One academic year

Combined (Gap) enrollment is valid for one academic year only.

Examination: Grade X, Grade XII and Failure / Absentees

Enrollment validity

The candidate's enrollment is valid as per the date mentioned on the enrollment card.

Examination form

ZUEB can withhold any candidate's examination form if the school fails to rectify the Board's objection. No refund will be made.

Improvement and Additional

One opportunity

Candidates are allowed one opportunity to appear in the Improvement Examination.

Renewal

An expired enrollment can be renewed for one more academic year.

Enrollment query? ZUEB helpdesk: helpdesk@zueb.edu.pk

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Tell us when you passed your last exam and your age. We will confirm your category and session, and explain fees, installments and scholarships.