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Federal Board (FBISE)

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) is Pakistan's national-level board, headquartered in Islamabad.

Classes
8
Resources
833

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Every class has its own notes, textbooks, past papers and quizzes.

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Class 5
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Class 6
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Class 7
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08
Class 8
7 items
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09
Class 9
226 items
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10
Class 10
200 items
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Class 11
190 items
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Class 12
187 items
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Boards covered

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) is Pakistan's national-level board, headquartered in Islamabad. It serves students in federal government schools and colleges across Pakistan, in cantonment areas, and in Pakistani institutions overseas. Unlike provincial boards, FBISE sets a single unified paper for the entire country — every student affiliated with FBISE sits the same exam on the same day. FBISE is known for a slightly more analytical paper pattern than provincial boards, with greater emphasis on conceptual understanding over rote memorisation.

Federal Board (FBISE)

Exam overview

Everything you need to know about the SSC Part-I (Class 9) examination under Federal Board (FBISE).

Total marks
550
Across all subjects
Passing marks
182
33% of 550
Subjects
8
4 compulsory + 4 elective
Exam months
Mar–May
Annual session

Subjects and marks

How the 550 marks are split across the 8 subjects in the Science group.

SubjectTypeMarks
Englishcompulsory75
Urducompulsory75
Islamiatcompulsory50
Pakistan Studiescompulsory50
Mathematicselective75
Physicselective60
Chemistryelective60
Biologyelective60
Computer Scienceelective60

Frequently asked questions

What is FBISE?
FBISE stands for Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. It's the national examination board of Pakistan, headquartered in Islamabad, and sets one unified paper for all affiliated institutions across the country.
Does FBISE set one paper for the whole country?
Yes. Unlike provincial boards which have 5–9 separate BISEs, FBISE sets a single paper for every affiliated school — whether in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, or overseas. Every student sits the same exam.
What is the total marks for FBISE Class 9?
FBISE Class 9 is worth 550 marks across 8 subjects. Passing requires at least 182 marks (33%).
When are FBISE Class 9 exams held?
FBISE typically holds the annual SSC Part-I (Class 9) exams in February to April. Supplementary exams are held in October.
How is FBISE different from provincial boards?
FBISE papers are known for a slightly more analytical pattern, with more emphasis on conceptual understanding and application. The syllabus is similar but the question style rewards deeper reasoning.
Which schools come under FBISE?
Federal government schools and colleges (FGEIs), Pakistan Army and Air Force schools, cadet colleges, and Pakistani schools in embassies and missions abroad.
Are FBISE past papers accepted by other boards?
No — FBISE sets a completely different paper from provincial boards. If you're sitting FBISE, you must study FBISE past papers specifically.
What is the passing marks for FBISE 9th class?
Passing marks are 182 out of 550, which is 33%. Students must pass each subject individually as well as overall.