KARACHI, Aug 18: The admission forms, pertaining to first year classes in the government colleges, would now be received through designated bank branches till Aug 20.

Earlier, the government had fixed Aug 16 as last date for receiving applications in regard to class XI admissions in colleges and higher secondary schools.

Sources in the government said that City Nazim had extended the dates for submission of forms in view of deteriorated law and order situation in the city.

Students and their parents from areas, including Malir and Saudabad, had failed to submit their form on Aug 16. The merit lists would be issued after Aug 25.

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