Choosing the right college after Matric is one of the most important decisions for students in Karachi. Admission to most government colleges is processed through the Sindh Electronic Centralized College Admission Program (SECCAP), while private colleges conduct admissions independently. Merit percentages vary each year depending on the number of applicants and available seats.
1. Adamjee Government Science College (Boys)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- Computer Science (ICS)
Expected Merit 2026
- Pre-Medical: 90% – 95%
- Pre-Engineering: 88% – 93%
- ICS: 85% – 90%
Eligibility
- SSC/Matric pass
- Admission through SECCAP
Address
Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Karachi
Phone
021-99213322
2. D.J. Sindh Government Science College (Boys)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- ICS
- Commerce
Expected Merit 2026
- 85% – 92%
Eligibility
- SSC/Matric pass
- SECCAP admission
Address
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi
Phone
021-99215726
3. Government Dehli College (Boys)
Programs
- Science
- Commerce
- Humanities
Expected Merit 2026
- 80% – 88%
Eligibility
- Matric pass
Address
Block H, North Nazimabad, Karachi
Phone
021-36636031
4. Government Superior Science College (Boys)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- ICS
Expected Merit 2026
- 80% – 88%
Eligibility
- SSC/O-Level equivalent
Address
Federal B Area, Karachi
Phone
021-36310366
5. Bahria College Karsaz (Boys & Girls)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- Computer Science
- Commerce
Required Percentage
- Minimum 70% in SSC-I/Matric Part-I
- O-Level students require at least 2 A’s and 1 B.
Admission Test
- English
- Physics
- Mathematics/Biology
- Chemistry/Computer Science
Address
Habib Ibrahim Rahmatullah Road, Karsaz, Karachi
Phone
021-48500701
6. St. Patrick’s College (Boys & Girls)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- General Science
- Commerce
- Humanities
Expected Merit
- 75% – 85%
Eligibility
- SSC/O-Level pass
Address
Shahrah-e-Iraq, Saddar, Karachi
Phone
021-32783192
7. Commecs College (Boys & Girls)
Programs
- Commerce
- Pre-Engineering
- Computer Science
Expected Merit
- 75% – 85%
Eligibility
- Matric/O-Level pass
Address
PECHS Block 6, Karachi
Phone
021-34322190
8. Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (Boys & Girls)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- Commerce
- Humanities
Expected Merit
- 80% – 90%
Eligibility
- SSC/O-Level pass
- Admission test/interview
Address
Garden East, Karachi
Phone
021-34930051
9. Government Degree College for Women Shahrah-e-Liaquat (Girls)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- Commerce
- Arts
Expected Merit
- 80% – 90%
Eligibility
- Matric pass
- SECCAP admission
Address
Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Karachi
Phone
021-99213773
10. PECHS College for Women (Girls)
Programs
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Engineering
- Commerce
- Humanities
Expected Merit
- 75% – 85%
Eligibility
- Matric pass
Address
PECHS Block 2, Karachi
Phone
021-34543321
General Admission Eligibility for 2026
Most Karachi colleges require:
O-Level students must provide equivalence certificates.
Matric/SSC pass certificate.
B-Form or CNIC copy.
Recent passport-size photographs.
Online application through SECCAP for government colleges.
Expected Merit Ranges for 2026
| Group | Expected Merit |
|---|
| Pre-Medical (Top Colleges) | 85% – 95% |
| Pre-Engineering (Top Colleges) | 80% – 92% |
| Computer Science (ICS) | 75% – 90% |
| Commerce | 65% – 85% |
| Humanities | 55% – 75% |
Best Choices by Category
Best Science College for Boys: Adamjee Government Science College Best Government College for Boys: D.J. Sindh Government Science College Best College for Girls: Government Degree College for Women Shahrah-e-Liaquat Best Private College: Bahria College Karsaz Best Overall Co-Education Option: St. Patrick’s College