Required for every candidate
Compulsory Subjects
Six papers, 100 marks each, 600 marks in total. Non-Muslim candidates may opt for Comparative Study of Major Religions in place of Islamic Studies.
- Papers
- 7
- Total marks
- 700
- Total topics
- 64
- Paper 1100 marks
English Essay
Candidates will be required to write one or more essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be given. Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research-based knowledge on a selected topic. Articulation, expression and technical treatment of style are examined.
5 topicsOpen - Paper 2100 marks
English (Precis & Composition)
Tests precis writing, reading comprehension, sentence structuring, translation, grammar and vocabulary.
7 topicsOpen - Paper 3100 marks
General Science & Ability
Two parts: General Science (60 marks) covering physical, biological, environmental, food sciences and IT; General Ability (40 marks) covering quantitative, logical and analytical reasoning.
8 topicsOpen - Paper 4100 marks
Current Affairs
Tests general knowledge of history, politics and international affairs as needed to interpret current events.
3 topicsOpen - Paper 5100 marks
Pakistan Affairs
Comprehensive study of Pakistan's ideology, history, geography, society, security challenges, foreign policy, economy and constitutional/legal evolution.
28 topicsOpen - Paper 6100 marks
Islamic Studies
Study of Islam — beliefs, Sirah of the Prophet (PBUH), civilization, human rights, governance and the Islamic code of life. Non-Muslim candidates may opt for Comparative Study of Major Religions instead.
7 topicsOpen - Paper 8100 marks
Comparative Study of Major Religions
Alternative paper in lieu of Islamic Studies, available to non-Muslim candidates. Covers the major world religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam — through their history, scriptures, doctrines, sects and contemporary trends.
6 topicsOpen