Universities and Colleges in Sargodha
Sargodha is the education centre of its division. A public university, a divisional examination board, a well-known air-force college and many private and public colleges make it the place students from Khushab, Mianwali and Bhakkar come to study.
Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer
The University of Sargodha is the city's main public university, recognised by the Higher Education Commission. It became an independent university in 2002 and grew out of a school opened in 1916. Matric and intermediate exams are run by BISE Sargodha, founded in 1968.
Key facts
- Main university
- University of Sargodha
- University status
- 2002
- Roots
- 1916
- Exam board
- BISE Sargodha (1968)
- Literacy rate
- 80.5% (2017)
- Recognition
- HEC recognised
University of Sargodha
The University of Sargodha is a public university recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, and the Governor of the Punjab is its chancellor. Its history begins with O'Brien Islamia High School, opened in 1916 at Shahpur Sadar. The school became De'Montmorency College in 1929, moved to Sargodha in 1946, and was renamed Government College Sargodha in 1963. Postgraduate classes began in 1987 and the college was granted university status in 2002.
Faculties and schools
The university teaches across a wide range of fields, organised into these faculties and schools:
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- School of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Computer Science
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sargodha
BISE Sargodha was established in 1968 and conducts the Secondary School Certificate (matric) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (intermediate) examinations for students in the Sargodha division. Results, roll number slips and re-checking forms are published on the board's website.
PAF College and other institutions
PAF College Sargodha, established in 1953, is one of the city's best-known schools. Sargodha is also known for Quaid-e-Azam Law College, which is recognised locally for legal education, and for numerous public and private colleges offering intermediate, commerce, IT and medical-sciences programmes.
At the last census recording, the city's literacy rate was 80.5 percent in 2017, up from 67.8 percent in 1998.
Before you apply
- Check admission dates, merit criteria and fee schedules on the official university website, since they change every session.
- Confirm that your chosen programme is recognised by the HEC and the relevant professional council.
- Keep attested copies of your matric and intermediate certificates, CNIC or B-form and domicile ready.
- If you need a degree attested for a job or abroad, follow the verification steps before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Sargodha recognised by HEC?
Yes. It is a public university recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
When was the University of Sargodha established?
It was granted university status in 2002. The institution traces its origins to a school opened in 1916.
Which board conducts matric exams in Sargodha?
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sargodha, established in 1968.
What was the University of Sargodha called before?
Government College Sargodha from 1963 to 2002, and before that De'Montmorency College.
Where can I find admission information?
On the university's official website, which publishes admission schedules, merit lists and fee details each session.