Matriculation students and O-level students all over Pakistan are at a pivotal point in June 2026. Choosing the suitable institution at the Intermediate level (FSc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering), ICS, FA or I)Com— is the most important step for a future career. For a truly national perspective, this extensive guide presents the best 3 colleges in the various provinces of Pakistan, inclusive of their present fee frameworks, entrance test dynamics and all June 2026 admission necessities.
1. Government College University (GCU), Lahore (Punjab)
Rich in history, achievements and academic values GCU Lahore stays as the best option of higher secondary education system in Punjab. It is an open, highly competitive merit organisation that has a history of giving birth to national leaders, scientists and officials.
Fee Structure (2026)
Academic Tier
Annual Fee Range (PKR)
Notes
Intermediate
45,000 to 60,000
Varies by discipline (e.g., FSc Pre-Medical, ICS) due to laboratory and practical charges.
Entry Test & June 2026 Admission Schedule
Event / Category
Date / Schedule
Key Note
Portal Opens
June 10, 2026
Online registration starts
Application Deadline
June 24, 2026
Last date to apply
Regular Admissions
No entry test
Purely merit-based (Matric students)
Tests & Interviews
June 28 – June 30, 2026
For O-Level, Sports, and Fine Arts quotas
2. DJ Sindh Government Science College, Karachi (Sindh)
The DJ Sindh Government Science College is the most historic and reputed state run college for pre-engineering and pre-medical intermediate studies in the province of Sindh which was established in 1887. It is located in the hub of the metropolis of Karachi and has also gained great popularity in acquiring the best positions in Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK).
Heavily subsidized by the Sindh Government, making it the most affordable high-quality education option in the region.
Admission & June 2026 Schedule
Event / Phase
Date / Schedule
Key Detail
SECCAP Portal Opens
June 12, 2026
Centralized online registration begins
Application Deadline
June 25, 2026
Last date to submit applications
Entry Test
No test
Placements based purely on Matric scores
First Merit List
June 29, 2026
First centralized placement list goes live
3. Islamia College, Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Islamia College Peshawar (ICP) is one of the old educational institutions of the KPK which is having out classed learning environment in pre-medical and pre-engineering education. For students preparing and willing to crack the MDCAT/EETA exam in NWFP, it is the best choice.
Fee Structure (2026)
Academic Tier
Annual Fee Range (PKR)
Notes
Intermediate
65,000 to 85,000
Varies by group
Admission & June 2026 Schedule
Event / Phase
Date / Schedule
Key Detail
Registration Opens
June 8, 2026
Online applications start on ICP portal
Application Deadline
June 22, 2026
Last date to submit online
Seat Selection
Varies by seat type
Regular seats use Matric marks; quota/self-finance require trials
Urooj Niazi is an education and health reporter who writes about climate awareness, diseases, pollution, and educational development. Her work highlights the link between public health, environmental sustainability, and access to quality education.