Pakistan Steel Cadet College
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Application Status
Admission Test Type
National Admission Test
Class-Wise Eligibility Criteria
For Class VIII
- Age Limit: The candidate must be between 12 and 14 years as of April 1 in the year of admission.
- Academic Background: The candidate must have passed or be appearing in the Class VII examination from a recognized school.
For Class XI
- Academic Background: Admission is based on the merit of the candidate's Karachi Board SSC Part-II (Class X) examination results.
- Streams: Admissions are offered for Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical groups.
- Merit Criteria: The college's own students must achieve at least an "A" grade to continue to Class XI. New applicants are selected based on their SSC-II marks and an interview.
Test Centers:
The test is held at multiple centers, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, and Faisalabad. Additional centers in Quetta, Sukkur, and Peshawar may be added if there is sufficient demand.
Test Format and Subjects: The written test is of Class VII standard and covers the following subjects:
- English
- Urdu
- Islamiat
- Mathematics
- General Science
- General Knowledge
Fee Structure and Scholarships
Fee Structure
- The college's fee structure is subject to revision by the Board of Governors. For the 2025-26 session, the total annual fee for Pakistani residents is approximately PKR 415,850, which includes a non-refundable admission fee, annual tuition, a horse riding fee, and a refundable security deposit.
Scholarships
- The college offers merit-based scholarships and fee concessions. Students who achieve high marks in their SSC-II and HSC-I exams can receive fee exemptions ranging from 50% to 100%. There is also a 50% concession on the admission fee for real brothers. The college does not specify any special scholarships for military families, but they may offer concessions or a reserved quota based on demand. You should contact the college directly for details on this.
Facilities and Certifications
Facilities
- As a residential institution, Pakistan Steel Cadet College offers a range of facilities for its students, including boarding and lodging, physical training, and horse riding, which is a compulsory activity.
Certifications
- Upon completion of their studies, cadets are awarded certifications from the Karachi Board for their SSC (Class X) and HSC (Class XII) examinations. The college prepares them for these examinations in both Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical streams.
Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- Recent Class VII transcript (for Class VIII admission) or SSC Part II transcript (for Class XI admission).
- Four recent passport-size photographs.
- Copy of the candidate's birth certificate and CNIC of the parent/guardian.
- Photo copy of CNIC or Smart Card of the parent/mother.
- Smart Card/Form B/Birth Certificate issued by NADRA.
- Address slips filled out.
- Demand Draft/Pay Order for the application fee.
Admission Process
The admission process is strictly merit-based and consists of several stages:
Application:
- Download the application form from the official website or obtain the prospectus. Submit the completed form along with all required documents before the deadline.
Written Entrance Test:
- Candidates for Class VIII must take a written entrance test.
Interview and Medical Examination:
- Shortlisted candidates from the written test (Class VIII) and those with strong academic merit (Class XI) will be called for a panel interview and a mandatory medical check-up.
Final Selection:
- Final admission is based on a combined merit list, with the entrance test accounting for 50% and the interview and medical results accounting for the other 50%. Merely passing the test does not guarantee a seat.
Fee Payment:
- Upon final selection, parents will receive an offer letter and must pay the full fees by the specified deadline to confirm enrollment.