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Admissions 2026โ€“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 the Annual (II) Examination 2026. 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, appearing as a private candidate in the Part I & II Combined SSC exam.

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
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HSSC Part I & II

Combined HSSC (Gap)

Who can apply

At least a 2-year gap after passing SSC, appearing as a private candidate in the Part I & II Combined HSSC exam.

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
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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 2025 or before.

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

Age limit

Regular: 12 to 20 yearsPrivate: minimum 12 years

Documents

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

Grade XI

Who can apply

Regular: Passed SSC in 2025 or within the last 5 years (2020 or later).

Private: Candidates with a gap of more than 5 years after passing SSC.

Age limit

Regular: up to 25 years

Documents

  • B-Form / CRC / CNIC
  • Recent formal photo, blue or white background
  • SSC Marksheet & Certificate
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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 in 2023 or later, with a Grade IX enrollment still valid within the three-year period.

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Grade XII

HSSC Part II

Passed Grade XI from ZUEB in 2023 or later, with a Grade XI enrollment still valid within the three-year period.

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Failure / Absentees

Failed subjects only

ZUEB candidates who failed in Part I or Part II in 2023 or later. Appear in the failed subject(s) only, with a valid enrollment.

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Improvement

SSC / HSSC

ZUEB candidates who passed SSC or HSSC in 2024 or later, with a valid enrollment. Appear in all subjects of Part I, Part II or Part I & II Combined.

You will need: Improvement of Grade Permission

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Additional

SSC / HSSC

ZUEB candidates who passed SSC or HSSC in 2024 or later may add subject(s), with a valid enrollment and the basic subject requirements.

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

Annual (I) vs Annual (II)

Part I students who appeared in the Annual (I) Exam 2026 are not eligible to appear in the Annual (II) Exam 2026.

Enrollment validity

Enrollment is valid for three consecutive years. An expired enrollment may be renewed for another year after paying the necessary dues.

Migration certificate

SSC candidates from any province other than Sindh must submit a valid Migration Certificate / NOC issued by the relevant board.

Document scans

Scanned copies of original documents must be uploaded on the portal.

Objections and refunds

ZUEB can block or cancel an enrollment form if the Board's objection is not fixed within four attempts. No refund is made.

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

Not sure which category you are in?

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