DIT Diploma is Equal to ICS By Punjab Board of Technical Education Semester System

The DIT (Diploma in Information Technology) and ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) are not exactly equal, but they are considered educationally comparable in some contexts — especially in Pakistan for technical and IT-related pathways.

Here’s a clear comparison based on the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) and Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) systems:


🔹 DIT – Diploma in Information Technology

Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)

Awarded by: Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE)

Level: Equivalent to Intermediate (for technical and IT fields)

Focus: Practical computer skills, IT systems, programming, networking, and software applications.

Eligibility: Matric (Science or Arts)

🔹 ICS – Intermediate in Computer Science

Duration: 2 years

Awarded by: BISE (e.g., Lahore Board, Rawalpindi Board, etc.)

Level: Intermediate (FA/FSc level)

Focus: Academic study — Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics/Statistics.

Eligibility: Matric (Science)

⚖️ Equivalence Summary

DIT (1 Year) is technically considered equivalent to Intermediate (ICS) in IT-related jobs and computer-based further studies — especially for technical boards and institutes.

However, for university admissions (like BS programs under HEC), ICS is often preferred or required.

Some universities and public departments accept DIT as equivalent to ICS, but others require a formal equivalence certificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee of Chairmen), Islamabad.

✅ In short:

“DIT (PBTE, 1-Year, Semester System) is considered equivalent to ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) for IT and technical purposes, but formal educational equivalence may require verification from IBCC.”