Overview:
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) is one of Pakistan’s most reputed business universities. Founded in 1955, the university has gradually become one of Pakistan’s leading institutions. Due to a focus on quality education and a limited number of seats, only ~4,000 students get admission out of tens of thousands of applicants each year.
For Undergraduates:
Programs Offered:
- BBA | Bachelor of Business Administration (http://bba.iba.edu.pk/)
- BS-ACF | Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance (http://accounting.iba.edu.pk/index.php)
- BS-CS | Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (https://cs.iba.edu.pk/bscs/aboutbscs.php)
- BS-Eco | Bachelor of Science, Economics (https://economics.iba.edu.pk/bs-economics.php)
- BS-EM | Bachelor of Science, Economics & Mathematics (https://economics.iba.edu.pk/bs-em.php)
- BS-Math | Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (https://mathematics.iba.edu.pk/bsmathematics/)
- BS-SS & LA | Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts (http://ssla.iba.edu.pk/)
Eligibility Criteria:
BBA (One of the following):
- Higher Secondary School Certificate with a minimum of 65% marks.
- A' Levels with a minimum of 2 'B's and 1 'C' in three principal subjects such that there should be no grade less than a 'C' across the three principal subjects. No credit is applicable for any subsidiary, general, or advanced supplementary paper.
- American / Canadian High School Diploma with a minimum of 80% or an International Baccalaureate with at least 25 points out of 45. All other degree holders must provide an equivalency certificate from IBCC.
BS-CS/BS-Eco & Math (One of the following):
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (Pre-Engineering) with a minimum of 60% marks OR Higher Secondary School Certificate (General Group with Mathematics) with a minimum of 60% marks.
- A' Levels with a minimum of 1 'B' and 2 'C's in three principal subjects (including Mathematics) such that there should be no grade less than a 'C' across the three principal subjects. No credit is applicable for any subsidiary, general, or advanced supplementary paper.
- American / Canadian High School Diploma with a minimum of 80% or an International Baccalaureate with at least 24 points out of 45. All other degree holders must provide an equivalency certificate from IBCC.
BS-ACF/BS- SS & LA (One of the following):
- Higher Secondary School Certificate with a minimum of 60% marks.
- A' Levels with a minimum of 1 'B' and 2 'C's in three principal subjects such that there should be no grade less than a 'C' across the three principal subjects. No credit is applicable for any subsidiary, general, or advanced supplementary paper
- American / Canadian High School Diploma with a minimum of 80% or an International Baccalaureate with at least 24 points out of 45. All other degree holders must provide an equivalency certificate from IBCC.
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Exemption From IBA’s Aptitude Test:
BBA & BS-ACF Program | SAT-1:
- A score of 600 (out of 800) in Mathematics
- A score of 600 (out of 800) in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- A total of 1270 is required.
- Scores of Essay are not required for the purposes of admission. However, they may preferably be submitted for placement in English courses subsequent to admission.
BS-SS & BS-ECO Program | SAT-1:
- A score of 600 (out of 800) in Mathematics
- A score of 600 (out of 800) in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- Scores of Essay are not required for the purposes of admission. However, they may preferably be submitted for placement in English courses subsequent to admission.
BS-CS Program | SAT-1:
- A score of 670 (out of 800) in Mathematics.
- A score of 600 (out of 800) in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
- Scores of Essay are not required for the purposes of admission. However, they may preferably be submitted for placement in English courses subsequent to admission.
BS-EM Program | SAT-1:
- A score of 640 (out of 800) in Mathematics
- A score of 600 (out of 800) in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- Scores of Essay are not required for the purposes of admission. However, may preferably be submitted for placement in English courses subsequent to admission.
BBA Program | ACT:
- A Composite Score of 29 (out of 36)
- An English / Writing Score of 25 (out of 36)
BS-SS Program | ACT:
- A Composite Score of 28 (out of 36)
- An English / Writing Score of 25 (out of 36)
BS-ACF/BS-CS/BS-EM | ACT:
- A Composite Score of 28 (out of 36)
- The Score of English / Writing is not required for the purposes of admission. However, they may preferably be submitted for placement in English courses subsequent to admission.
Admission Schedule | Fall 2023:
Activity | BBA, BS-ACF, BS-ECO, BS-SS | R-I | BS-EM , BS-CS, BS-MATH | R-I | BBA, BS-ACF, BS-ECO, BS-SS | R-II | BS-EM, BS-CS, BS-MATH | R-II |
Online Forms Availability | Sunday, January 01, 2023 | Sunday, January 01, 2023 | Saturday, April 01, 2023 | Saturday, April 01, 2023 |
Form Submission Deadline | Friday, February 3, 2023 | Friday, February 24, 2023 | Friday, June 16, 2023 | Friday, July 7, 2023 |
Issuance of Admit Cards (to be emailed to all candidates) | February 2 – 3, 2023 | February 23 –24, 2023 | June 15 – 16, 2023 | July 6 – 7, 2023 |
Aptitude Test Date | Sunday, February 12, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) | Sunday, March 5, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) | Sunday, June 25, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) | Sunday, July 16, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) |
Announcement of Aptitude Test Result | Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | Friday, July 21, 2023 |
Interviews | February 23 – 25, 2023 | March 16 – 18, 2023 | July 7 – 10, 2023 | July 24 – 26, 2023 |
Final Result (After Interviews) | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | Tuesday, August 01, 2023 |
Orientation Session | Sunday, August 20, 2023 | Sunday, August 20, 2023 | Sunday, August 20, 2023 | Sunday, August 20, 2023 |
Commencement of Classes | Monday, August 21, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 |
For Graduates:
Programs Offered:
- MBA | Master in Business Administration (https://mba.iba.edu.pk/)
- EMBA | Executive Master in Business Administration (https://mbaexecutive.iba.edu.pk/)
- MS-CS | Master of Science, Computer Science (https://cs.iba.edu.pk/mscs/aboutmscs.php)
- MS-Data Science | Master of Science, Data Science (https://cs.iba.edu.pk/msds/aboutmsds.php)
- MS-Development Studies | Master of Science, Development Studies (https://msdev.iba.edu.pk/about-program.php)
- MS-Eco | Master of Science, Economics (https://economics.iba.edu.pk/graduate.php)
- MS-Finance | Master of Science, Finance (https://msfinance.iba.edu.pk/)
- MS-Islamic Banking & Finance | Master of Science, Islamic Banking and Finance (https://msibf.iba.edu.pk/)
- MS-Journalism | Master of Science, Journalism (https://cej.iba.edu.pk/msj.php)
- MS-Management | Master of Science, Management (https://management.iba.edu.pk/graduate.php)
- MS-Math | Master of Science, Mathematics (https://mathematics.iba.edu.pk/ms_mathematics.php)
- MS-Marketing | Master of Science, Marketing (https://msmarketing.iba.edu.pk/)
Eligibility Criteria:
MBA/MBA-Evening/MS (One of the following):
- A minimum of 16 years of education (culminating in a master's degree or equivalent) out of which 4 years should have been spent in an HEC-recognized university/degree awarding institute with a 2.5 CGPA or 60% in the last degree (whichever is applicable). Candidates with work experience will be preferred.
- A minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the last degree where applicable; provided numerical scores of each subject are mentioned in the mark sheet.
- For Test Exemption: Minimum 600 scores in GMAT / 160 in Quantitative & 150 in the Verbal section of GRE is required.
EMBA(One of the following):
- A minimum of 16 years of education (culminating in BS/BBA/BE/MA/M.Com/LLB/MBBS/ACCA/CA etc.) out of which 4 years should have been spent in an HEC-recognized university/degree awarding institute with a 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks in the last degree (whichever is applicable) and 3 years of experience gained after completing education.
- Foreign degree holders must present an Equivalence Certificate from HEC*
- For Test Exemption: Minimum 600 scores in GMAT / 160 in Quantitative & 150 in the Verbal section of GRE required for exemption.
*All equivalency claims shall be evaluated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Please contact HEC at www.hec.gov.pk if you have a foreign degree. ACCA holders are exempted.
Work Experience Requirement:
For MBA Applicants:
- Work experience requirement for admission to IBA's MBA program is preferred.
- Work experience comprises post-qualification work experience in multinationals, large domestic corporations, and large family business
- For self-employed and smaller family businesses the 'Work Evaluation Committee' will decide if the experience is acceptable for admission to IBA
- The work evaluation committee will comprise a member of the Admission Committee, Director MBA Program and an IBA alumnus with at least 10 years of work experience.
For EMBA Applicants:
- The minimum experience requirement for admission to MBA Executive will comprise 3 years of experience after completion of 16 years of education (in first class or 2.5 CGPA) from an HEC-recognized institute.
- However, preference will be given to those who are carrying five-year experience after qualification.
- For self-employed and family businesses, the 'Admission Committee' will decide if the experience is acceptable for admission to IBA.
- The education requirement should meet the criteria established by HEC.
Admission Schedule | Spring 2023:
Activity | MBA Executive (to be Approved by MBA Executive department) | MS -CS, MS-Math, MS-Data Science (CS Stream Only), & PhD-CS, PhD-Math |
Open House Sessions | To be decided by the Marketing & Communication Department | |
Online Forms Availability | Monday, October 10, 2022 | Monday, October 10, 2022 |
Form Submission Deadline | Friday, November 25, 2022 | Friday, November 25, 2022 |
Issuance of Admit Cards (to be emailed to all candidates) | November 24 – 25, 2022 (to be emailed to all candidates) | November 24 – 25, 2022 (to be emailed to all candidates) |
Aptitude Test Date & Time | Sunday, December 04, 2022 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) | Sunday, December 04, 2022 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) |
Announcement of Aptitude Test Result | Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | Tuesday, December 13, 2022 |
Interviews | December 17 & 18, 2022 | December 19 – 21, 2022 |
Final Result (After Interviews) | Friday, December 23, 2022 | Monday, December 26, 2022 |
Orientation Session | TBA | Thursday, January 12, 2023 |
Commencement of Classes | TBA | Friday, January 13, 2023 |
Admission Schedule | Fall 2023:
Activity | MBA-Morning & MBA-Evening | MBA Executive (to be approved by MBA Executive department) | MS-CS, MS-ECO, MS-Islamic Banking & Finance, MS-Math, MS-Management (Full-Time / Part-Time), MS-Finance, MS-Data Science (Non-CS Stream Only), MS- Development Studies, MS-Marketing & PhD-CS, PhD-Math, PhD-ECO |
Open House | To be decided by the Marketing & Communication Department | ||
Online Forms Availability | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 |
Form Submission Deadline | Friday, March 31, 2023 | Friday, May 19, 2023 | Friday, July 7, 2023 |
Issuance of Admit Cards | March 30 – 31, 2023 (to be emailed to all candidates) | May 18 – 19, 2023 (to be emailed to all candidates) | July 6 – 7, 2023 (to be emailed to all candidates) |
Aptitude Test Date | Sunday, April 16, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) | Sunday, May 28, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) | Sunday, July 16, 2023 (Reporting Time: 8:30 AM, Test Start Time: 9:00 AM) |
Announcement of Aptitude Test Result | Friday, April 28, 2023 | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | Thursday, July 27, 2023 |
Interviews & Group Discussion * | May 02 – May 11, 2023 | June 17 – 18, 2023 | July 31 – Aug 4, 2023 |
Final Result (After GD & Interviews) | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | Thursday, June 22, 2023 | Tuesday, August 8, 2023 |
Summer Orientation Program for MBA (mandatory) | June 19 – August 19, 2023 (from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Daily) | – | – |
Orientation Session | Sunday, August 20, 2023 | Sunday, August 20, 2023 | Sunday, August 20, 2023 |
Commencement of Classes | Monday, August 21, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 |
IBA Test Structure/Pattern:
| Â | BBA/ACF/ECO/SS | ECO-MATH/CS | MBA/EMBA |
Test format | English, Mathematics | English, Mathematics | English, Mathematics, Essay writing |
No. of questions | 45 each in eng and math | 45 each in eng and math | 45 each in eng and math |
English Section | Close Passages, Critical Reading, Vocabulary in context, Sentence Completion, Grammar | Close Passages, Critical Reading, Vocabulary in context, Sentence Completion, Grammar | Close Passages, Critical Reading, Vocabulary in context, Sentence Completion, Grammar |
Math Section | Algebra, Aritmetic, Word problems, Geometry, Stats | Algebra, Aritmetic, Word problems, Geometry, Stats | Algebra, Aritmetic, Word problems, Geometry, Stats |
Essay | Not included | Not included | Essay in MBA, Case Study in EMBA |
Scoring | 4 points for each correct answer | 4 points for each correct answer | 4 points for each correct answer |
Negative marking | No | No | No |
Use of calculator | No | No | No |
Section time (minutes) | English: 45-55 Math: 70-90 | English: 45-55 Math 70-90 | English: 45-55 Math 70-90 |
Interviews | High scorers are exempted, others are required to give interviews | High scorers are exempted, others are required to give interviews | Everyone has to give interviews |
Group discussion | No | No | Only for MBA |
