The IBCC (Inter Board Committee of Chairman) in Pakistan is responsible for verifying and attesting educational documents, particularly for equivalence certificates (for foreign qualifications) or attestation of local certificates. Below is the step-by-step process for verification of documents:
Required Documents
Prepare the following:
- Original Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) Certificates and Mark Sheets (issued by your respective board, e.g., BISE Lahore, Karachi, etc.).
- Photocopies of certificates and mark sheets (1–2 sets).
- Original CNIC/B-Form (for students under 18) and a photocopy.
- 2–4 Passport-sized Photographs (check latest requirements on the website).
- Attestation Form (available at offices or their website).
- Fee Payment Receipt (All details below).
Special Case:
Lost Documents: If your documents are lost then Submit a police report and a court affidavit.
Damaged/Faded Certificates: Get a duplicate from your educational board first If your documents are faded or damaged.
Foreign Qualifications (e.g., O/A Levels): Skip to the Equivalence Process section below.
Pre-Verification by the Educational Board
Before submitting to IBCC:
- Get your Matric/Intermediate documents attested by the issuing board (e.g., BISE Lahore, FBISE, etc.).
- Visit the board office or use their online portal (if available).
- Pay the board’s attestation fee (typically PKR 200–500 per document).
- Ensure the board stamps and signs the certificates and mark sheets.
Application Submission to IBCC:
In-Person Submission
- Visit the nearest IBCC office (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, or regional offices).
- Fill out the attestation form and attach photographs.
- Submit the original board-attested documents with photocopies.
- Pay the fee at the designated counter (see fee structure below).
Online Application
- Visit the IBCC portal (if available) to submit documents and pay fees.
- Some services may require you to courier the documents afterward.
Fee Structure
- Matric (SSC) Attestation: ~PKR 500–1,000 per document.
- Intermediate (HSSC) Attestation: ~PKR 500–1,000 per document.
- Urgent Processing: 2x the normal fee (processed in 3–5 working days).
- Equivalence Certificate for Foreign Qualifications: PKR 2,000–5,000.
Note: Confirm updated fees on the IBCC website.
Processing Time
- Normal: 7–15 working days.
- Urgent: 3–5 working days (extra charges apply).
- Delays may occur if documents are incomplete or the board attestation is missing.
Collecting Attested Documents:
- Bring your receipt/acknowledgment slip to the IBCC office.
- Some offices offer courier services for return delivery (confirm in advance).
- Equivalence Process for Foreign Qualifications (e.g., O/A Levels)
- If your Matric/Intermediate equivalent is from outside Pakistan (e.g., GCSE, IGCSE):
Attestation from the Issuing Country:
Get certificates attested by theexam board (e.g., British Council/Cambridge) and thelocal embassy in Pakistan.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Attestation:
Submit the embassy-attested documents to MoFA Pakistan.
IBCC Equivalence Certificate:
Apply to IBCC with the above documents for equivalence to Matric/Intermediate.
Important Notes
Online Tracking: Use your application number to track the status on the IBCC portal.
Contact IBCC:
Website: IBCC Main website click here and for IBCC Attestation Portal click here.
Islamabad Office: +92-51-9203655 or visit here
Email: info@ibcc.edu.pk
For International Use: After IBCC attestation, get documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
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