Equivalence Certificate

Equivalence Certificate

Every student who has completed his education from a foreign institution whether, he/she is a Pakistani or a foreigner, has completed his education physically within Pakistan or abroad, he has to get equivalence certificate before getting admitted to an educational institution of Pakistan. Equivalence certificate is issued on the basis of some formulas, other than some general principles there might be some different policies that may vary from case to case.

What certificates are considered for equivalence?

All the certificates and the grades awarded by the accredited foreign Examination Board/ Authority/ Syndicate and institutions recognized by the Education Authority of the country of origin will be considered for equivalence.

Why equivalence is made?

1. The equivalence of qualification is to identify the relevant stage in Pakistani System on the bases of:

• Number of schooling years
• Number of subjects in foreign and local system.

1. The conversion of marks/grades from accredited/recognized Examination Boards will be equated with Pakistani equivalent marks as per approved formula.
2. The actual marks from a recognized foreign Examination Board Authority/Syndicate will not be considered as such.

Deduction of marks at the time of equivalence    

1. Yes there is a deduction of marks at the time of equivalence. First marks/grades will be converted into Pakistani equivalent marks then deduction will be made as per formula.
2. The deduction in marks is made to maintain uniformity and range of scores with Pakistani system.

Conversion of marks

1. The equivalence of O-level and A-level qualifications is determined through criteria as marks for each subject are taken to be 100.
2. Marks should with minimum ‘E’ Grade