Pakistan - Obtain Equivalence Certificate

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Procedure

• Fill out the application form.
  
• Present the completed application form together with the required documents.
  

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Required Documents

• Documentary evidence of studies abroad. Original passport, and attested photocopies, duly endorsed with visas of country concerned, in case of students from abroad.
• Proof of registration for the Certificate/Diploma.
• Attested copy of N.I.C. or Form? B? of applicant/parent or tenderer.
• Original & attested photocopy (back to back) of each Certificate/Diploma obtained from abroad along with English translation from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad or from the concerned Embassy.
• Printed / Photocopy of the syllabus from the official record of the institution conferring the Certificate (English version only).
• Attested copy of earlier SSC equivalence certificate issued by IBCC/Copy of documents.
• Original Provisional Certificate/Copy of letter with marks already issued by IBCC, if any.
• In case of foreign national, nomination letter from EAD concerned embassy and admission letter from University/College must be provided.
• Certificates/Diplomas with plastic quoting are not acceptable for issuance of SSC/HSSC Equivalence Certificate.
  

If the certificates of O/A level are plastic quoted, provide statement of result (s) (in original) or verified copies from the British Council.

• In case Duplicate certificate is required, the following formalities must be fulfilled:
  • Application for issuance of duplicate equivalence certificate
  • Photocopy of previous equivalence certificate
  • Double fee
  • Advertisement in a newspaper for loss of equivalence certificate
  • An affidavit, duly attested by 1st class Magistrate on stamp paper of Rs.50/-

Office Locations & Contacts

INTER BOARD COMMITTEE OF CHAIRMEN
At FBISE Building, H-8/4, ISLAMABAD
Tel: 0092-51-9235020 & 9235017
Fax: 0092-51-9250454

Eligibility

The Equivalence & Accreditation Committee considers recognition of degrees/diplomas of local universities as well as equivalences of degrees/diplomas held from foreign universities vis--vis the degrees/diplomas of universities in Pakistan.

Fees

Free of cost

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Equivalence Form

Sample Documents

Equivalence

Processing Time

Urgent: 3 working days
Ordinary: 7 working days

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Instructions

The major principle for equivalence of qualification is to identify the relevant stage in Pak. System by considering the number of schooling years and subjects of a foreign system, if the system does not match with the Pakistani model.

Required Information

• Name (as on Certificate/Diploma)
• Fathers Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Present Address (in Pakistan)
• Permanent Address
• Phone No.
• Cell No.
• Nationality (Proof if foreigner)
• N.I.C. No.
• Name of Pakistani Certificate /Diploma with which equivalence is required
• Title of Certificate/Diploma in the language of the country where obtained
• Level of Secondary Education
• Examination System
• Duration of course in years (Class-I onwards)
• Medium of instruction
• Name of the country where the Certificate was obtained
• Name of the Examining Body conferring the Certificate /Diploma
• Accreditation status of Institution along with name of Accrediting Authority
• Particulars of the Institution
• Name of Institution
• Mailing Address
• Tel No
• Fax No
• E-mail
• Website if any
• Website of Accrediting Authority
• Purpose of equivalence

Need for the Document

Equivalence means that the studies undertaken in foreign educational institutions or degrees/diplomas obtained are regarded as equal to corresponding degrees/diplomas obtained in local educational institutions.
To find similar and identical systems of education in various countries is very difficult but after having developed a mechanism of equivalence, the term implies that there is reasonable measure of similarity and commonality between the two courses of studies and recognition entitles its holder to rights enjoyed by those who have completed their degrees successfully at local institutions.

Information which might help

In many cases of foreign Certificate/Diplomas are in the national languages of those countries.
In this case we get the Certificate/Diploma translated in English or in Urdu by National Institute of Modern Language in Islamabad.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/

Others

Along with the duration of the course of study, the number of days of study in a year and of hour of study in a day are also considered.
The IBCC reserves the right to withdraw and / or change / correct its certificates.