Admissions to 1st-year classes in FA FSc Intermediate colleges of Punjab started. Applications for admission to FA FSc shall be accepted through Online Colleges Admission System OCAS all over Punjab. All Government Boys and Girls college admissions shall continue from July 11, 2024.
It is also pertinent to mention here that the Matric Result of all BISEs of Punjab was announced on July 09, 2024. Over 800 public colleges across Punjab will be using Online College Admissions System (OCAS) for processing intermediate admissions applications for the year 2024-25 for their programs (F.A, F.Sc, ICS etc.). All admissions to FSc Pre-medical, Pre-engineering, ICS, ICOM, and arts groups will be processed through OCAS. OCAS has processed almost 2 million applications in recent years.
Key factors leading to its success and quick adoption include:
- Affordability (Rs.25 per application)
- Convenience (Apply from anywhere, in just 3 simple steps)
- Transparency (Online records and reports)
- The requirement of minimal technology infrastructure
Students of BISEs of Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan, Sahiwal, and Sargodha can apply online for Intermediate Admissions. Students of the rest of the BISEs' will be able soon to apply shortly, as these BISEs' Matriculation data is shared.
The complete process of admissions to 1st-year classes will be online as per previous practice. Students will enter their details in the online admissions application system for all colleges at once. Merit lists will also be announced online.
Which FA FSc group to choose?
If you are not sure about which FA FSc group to choose and what career options it leads to, then read our detailed article on Study options after Matric.
How to Apply for 1st year College Admissions through OCAS
How to Login
Applicants can access the Online College Applications System for FA FSc admissions by going to www.ocas.punjab.gov.pk and pressing on ‘Apply Online, from any computer that is connected to the Internet, as shown below: In order to log into the system, applicants must provide the following information;
- Certificate (Default set as Intermediate)
- Roll Number
- Board
- Year
- Session
- Random Generated Security Code
Applicant Information Page
When an applicant logs into the system, Applicant Information Page is displayed
View Personal Information
Applicants can view his/her Personal Information related to his/her enrollment with the relevant Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education of Punjab.
Check the Status of Applications
Applicant can view all the applications he/she has created
Print Fee Slip
Applicants can click on ‘Download’ to access the fee slip. He/she may either save, or print fee slip directly from the system. A printed fee slip must be presented at any branch of the Bank of Punjab for depositing the application fee. The application fee is Rs. 25 per application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that your application will not be forwarded to the college unless the application fee has been paid.
Applicants can check the status of payment via the Bank of Punjab website www.bop.com.pk, by entering their fee slip number.
The status of the application in the help portal should change from “saved” to submit” once the fee for an application has been paid at the bank, and bank intimation has been received in the system. This can take up to 24 hours from the time fee was deposited in bank