IBCC Equivalence 2026: Fee, Documents and Process

By ask2mudasar · Updated 17 October 2026 · How we verify

IBCC equivalence 2026: fees, documents and how to apply

IBCC equivalence converts O/A Level and other foreign school qualifications into Pakistani matric (SSC) and intermediate (HSSC) marks, which you need for admission to Pakistani universities and many scholarships. The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) charges Rs 6,000 per foreign qualification (Rs 12,000 urgent for O/A Levels) and takes about 15–20 working days.

Quick facts

Run by	Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC)
Who needs it	O/A Level, American, Canadian and other foreign-qualification students
Fee	Rs 6,000 per foreign qualification; Rs 4,000 local; Rs 12,000 urgent (O/A Levels)
Time	About 15–20 working days
Apply	Online on IBCC’s equivalence portal (copies), then documents by hand, courier or the CCD portal

IBCC equivalence fees

Service	Fee
Foreign qualification (e.g. O or A Level)	Rs 6,000 each
Local qualification	Rs 4,000 each
Urgent service (O/A Levels only)	Rs 12,000 each
Duplicate certificate	Rs 8,000
Aama Khasa	Rs 1,500 each

Subjects needed

• O Levels taken in Pakistan: 8 subjects (5 compulsory, 3 electives)
• O Levels taken overseas: 5 subjects
• A Levels: 3 relevant subjects
• Only grades A to E count; F and G are not accepted

Documents for O/A Level equivalence

• Attested photocopies of O/A Level certificates and statements of results
• CNIC or B-Form / birth certificate
• Completed application form
• Fee payment receipt
• Passport and visa copies if studying abroad
• English translation for non-English documents

How to apply for IBCC equivalence

1. Apply online on IBCC’s equivalence portal and upload copies.
2. Pay the fee.
3. Send the remaining documents in person, by courier or through the CCD portal with your application reference number.
4. Track your application on the portal with your application number or CNIC.
5. Collect or receive your equivalence certificate (provisional first, final after verification).

Tips

• Apply before admissions open. Universities ask for equivalence at the time of applying.
• Use urgent service only if needed. It doubles the fee.
• Recent Cambridge results verify faster. Older or non-UK qualifications take longer.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IBCC equivalence fee? Rs 6,000 per foreign qualification, Rs 4,000 per local qualification and Rs 12,000 for urgent O/A Level service.

How long does IBCC equivalence take? About 15–20 working days.

How many O Level subjects do I need for equivalence? Eight if taken in Pakistan (five compulsory, three electives), or five if taken overseas; three for A Levels.

Can I apply for IBCC equivalence online? Yes, for copies through the equivalence portal; send the rest by hand, courier or the CCD portal.

Are grades F and G accepted? No. Only A to E count.

Sources

We checked these sources on 17 October 2026:

• IBCC – Equivalence FAQs: who needs it, fees, subjects, documents, time

Last checked on 17 October 2026.