FDE launches online admission portal for session 2026-2027

FDE launches online admission portal for session 2026-2027

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially launched an online admission portal for the academic year 2026-2027, which is now available to applicants seeking admission to FDE-affiliated institutions.

According to officials, this portal has been established to simplify the admission process and offer a transparent, centralised platform for both students and their parents.

The FDE stated that the system enables applicants to check real-time seat availability and access merit lists for various classes and schools.

Additionally, applicants have the option to search for and select institutions based on specific amenities, such as transportation services, meal provisions, Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers, and the availability of morning and evening shifts.

The portal also offers information regarding Matric Tech programs available in selected institutions, along with comprehensive admission guidelines.

The FDE further mentioned that this platform aims to improve information accessibility and make the admission process more user-friendly for the public.

Applicants can now access the portal at https://eadmissions.fde.gov.pk/login.

Private schools to now provide free education to 10% students

Earlier, according to a notification by the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA), all private schools in Islamabad had been instructed to provide free education for 10 percent of students.

PEIRA notified the Islamabad High Court that the execution of the Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012 had begun in private schools.

The authority indicated that a goal had been established to enroll 25,000 children as part of the “No Child Left Behind” initiative.

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