FSC Pre-Medical Admissions 2025 – Eligibility & Academic Requirements

If you’re planning to pursue FSC Pre-Medical in 2025, understanding the eligibility and academic requirements is the first and most crucial step. Admission criteria are fairly standard across most intermediate colleges in Pakistan but can vary slightly based on the institution.

Minimum Academic Qualification

To apply for FSC Pre-Medical, candidates must have:

• Successfully completed Matriculation (Science Group) or equivalent (e.g., O-Levels with required science subjects).
• Studied and passed subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at the matriculation level.
• Achieved at least 60% aggregate marks in Matriculation. However, some prestigious colleges may demand even higher percentages due to merit-based admissions.

This ensures that the student has the foundational knowledge necessary for the rigorous curriculum of pre-medical studies.

Subject Requirements

The FSC Pre-Medical program primarily focuses on:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

Some colleges, however, provide flexibility by allowing students to choose Mathematics instead of Physics under special circumstances. This is more common in private colleges or those offering international equivalencies (e.g., A-Level transitions).

Equivalence for Foreign Systems (e.g., O-Levels/A-Levels)

Students who have completed O-Level or equivalent international qualifications must obtain an equivalence certificate from IBCC Pakistan. This certificate verifies the subjects and grades and determines whether the student meets local requirements for FSC Pre-Medical.

Admission Criteria in Top Institutions

Well-known medical preparatory institutions and intermediate colleges like:

• Sialkot Medical College
• Punjab Group of Colleges
• KIPS College
• Pak-Turk Maarif College
• APS (Army Public Schools)
• Punjab College of Science

…require students to have a minimum of 60% marks in Matric for admission into FSC Pre-Medical. For highly competitive colleges, the merit threshold may go above 80% or even 90%, especially in metropolitan areas like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.

Medical Entry Test Path (MDCAT Requirement)

Although MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) is not required for FSC Pre-Medical admissions, it becomes essential after completion of FSC, especially for students targeting:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

To secure admission into a medical college post-FSC, students must:

• Score at least 55% in MDCAT for MBBS.
• Score at least 50% in MDCAT for BDS.

Hence, it’s critical for aspiring medical students to build strong concepts during their FSC years, as MDCAT tests the same core subjects—Biology, Chemistry, Physics/English—with advanced difficulty levels.

See Also : FSC Pre-Medical & MDCAT 2025: Complete Roadmap

Summary of Eligibility Requirements