Rafiullah Mandokhel
QUETTA: For 35-year-old Abdul Khaliq, the journey from Zhob to Quetta with his two sons for the MAGIS entry test meant more than simply appearing for an examination. It reflected his hope and ambition that they would receive a quality education at the international institution and have better educational opportunities.
A resident of Zhob in northern Balochistan, Khaliq’s sons were among 2,500 students who appeared for the MAGIS 2026-3 admission and scholarship test at the Quetta Region campuses of Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges.
“Like other parents, I have come with my two sons because I want them to get a quality education at this well-known institution. We are eager to give them a good education and grateful to Pak-Turk schooling for this opportunity,” Khaliq told this scribe.
For many parents particularly those in remote parts of Balochistan; a quality education remains difficult to access. Schools are often far, facilities are limited and the cost of education can be hard to afford. Yet, despite these challenges, the committed parents continue to make all-out efforts to provide their child better educational facilities.
The MAGIS (Maarif Giriş Sınavı) – Maarif Admission and Scholarship Examination, provides students an opportunity to seek admissions and scholarships at Pak-Turk Maarif schools. For competent and deserving students, such opportunities obviously can make a considerable difference.
An official at the Main Boys Campus administration, who requested anonymity, said the examination aimed to give students from diverse and marginalized backgrounds a chance to compete for admissions and scholarships.
“We want to encourage students who are eager to learn and build a brighter future. We hope this examination will give deserving candidates, including those from far-off areas with limited educational facilities, a chance to continue their studies at Pak-Turk schools,” the official expressed hope.
The recent entry test was held at three campuses in Quetta including the Main Boys Campus, Girls Campus and Jinnah Town Campus. Students appeared for grade four to nine admissions, as well as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme.
According to the school administration, the results will be considered as part of the admission and scholarship process for the upcoming 2027-28 academic session.
However, the Successful candidates may also be considered for admission to the boarding campuses in the federal capital Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore. The female candidates may apply to International Maarif Schools in Islamabad, subject to the relevant admission criteria and availability of seats.
Meanwhile, the school administration also thanked the staff members for their dedication and efforts in conducting the successful entry test and wished all candidates success. The results are scheduled to be announced on November 10, while the new academic session for K-8 and SSC-I in the Quetta Region is expected to begin next year in March, 2027.
Like Abdul Khaliq, thousands of other parents hope the test will give their children access to educational opportunities that were not available to them. For these families, the effort is driven by a simple wish, to see their children receive a better education and have more choices in future.
