Section 1

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

Students who are currently enrolled in colleges or recently passed out are eligible to apply.

Registration

Applicants must complete the registration form with accurate personal information. Incomplete or false information may result in disqualification.

Documents Required

  • B-Form or CNIC
  • College ID card or last admit card
  • Recent photograph must be uploaded

Registration Fee

A non-refundable registration fee of PKR 1,500 must be paid before the deadline. Registration will only be confirmed after payment verification.

Examination Pattern

Every student attempts 100 Multiple Choice Questions (90 common + 10 group-specific), drawn from a 130-question bank. Total test duration: 100 minutes. No descriptive questions will be included.

Marking Scheme

  • Each correct answer will receive 1 mark
  • Negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect answer
  • Unattempted questions will receive no marks

Merit & Selection

Scholarships will be awarded strictly on merit. The Top 100 students will receive Gold Merit Certificates. Selected top performers may be called for an interview or further assessment.

Document Verification

Winning candidates must provide original academic documents for verification. Any forged or misleading documents will lead to immediate disqualification.

Scholarship Award

Scholarships, fee waivers, or cash prizes will be awarded according to the official merit list. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify scholarship distribution if necessary.

Results

Results will be announced on the official date decided by the organizing committee. The committee's decision regarding results and merit lists shall be final.

Code of Conduct

All candidates are required to comply with the following rules during registration, examination, and result processes. Violation of any of these rules may result in disqualification, cancellation of results, or a permanent ban from future PMC competitions.

Before the Examination
  • Candidates must arrive at the examination center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Candidates must carry their admit card and original CNIC/B-Form for verification at the entrance
  • Entry will not be permitted without valid identification and admit card
  • Candidates must occupy only their assigned seat and may not switch seats without invigilator approval
Prohibited Items and Conduct
  • Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, textbooks, notes, or any electronic or communication device are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall
  • Candidates found in possession of any prohibited item, whether used or not, will be disqualified immediately
  • Communication or exchange of material with other candidates during the examination is strictly forbidden
  • Candidates may not leave their seat or the examination hall without the invigilator's permission
Impersonation and Identity Fraud
  • Any candidate found appearing on behalf of another person, or allowing another person to appear on their behalf, will be permanently disqualified, and the matter may be referred to relevant authorities
  • Photo identification will be cross-checked against registration records both at the time of the exam and during result verification
Academic Integrity
  • Copying, attempting to copy, or assisting another candidate in copying is strictly prohibited
  • Use of unfair means of any kind, including pre-written material, signals, or external assistance, will result in immediate cancellation of the candidate's test
  • Tampering with, damaging, or attempting to alter the answer sheet is strictly prohibited
Conduct and Behavior
  • Candidates must behave respectfully toward invigilators, staff, and fellow candidates at all times
  • Abusive language, threats, or disruptive behavior toward staff or other candidates will result in immediate removal from the examination hall and disqualification
  • Any attempt to bribe, threaten, or unduly influence PMC staff or officials will result in permanent disqualification
During and After the Exam
  • Candidates must stop writing immediately when instructed by the invigilator at the end of the exam
  • Candidates must return the answer sheet before leaving the hall; failure to do so may result in disqualification
  • Candidates may not remove any examination material, including question papers or rough sheets, from the hall
Enforcement

PMC's organizing committee and invigilation staff reserve the right to disqualify any candidate found violating these rules, at any stage of the process, including after results have been announced. Any violation may result in forfeiture of prizes, scholarships, or recognition already awarded.

Rights of the Organizing Committee

The organizing committee reserves the right to amend examination rules, eligibility criteria, dates, or scholarship policies without prior notice. In case of any dispute, the committee's decision shall be final and binding.

Deadline

Applications submitted after the announced deadline will not be accepted.

Section 2

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you register for Pakistan Merit Challenge, we collect: full name, father's name, CNIC/B-Form number, date of birth, contact details, address, academic information, and a recent photograph.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to process your registration, verify your identity and payment, generate your admit card and results, and communicate important updates about the exam.

Sharing with Partners and Sponsors

Pakistan Merit Challenge may share student information, such as name, contact details, academic performance, and ranking, with our banking, corporate, technology, or university partners for the purpose of scholarships, internships, career opportunities, and marketing communications related to these opportunities.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers, such as payment processors, email services, or analytics tools, to help operate the Pakistan Merit Challenge. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their function and are not permitted to use it for any other purpose.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Your Rights

You may contact us at info@pakistanmeritchallenge.com to ask questions about your data or request corrections to your registration details.

Section 3

Refund Policy

The PKR 1,500 registration fee is strictly non-refundable under all circumstances, including but not limited to: change of mind, ineligibility discovered after payment, or failure to appear for the examination.

Registration is confirmed only after payment verification. In case of a duplicate or erroneous payment, please contact info@pakistanmeritchallenge.com within 7 days of payment for review.