Admission |
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When does the admission process start in the IBA? |
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When the admission process starts, it is announced on IBA website and advertised in all the major national newspapers.
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Does the IBA allow the students to apply for admission whose final result has not been announced? |
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IBA allows the students to apply for admission whose final results have not been announced subject to the condition that they have no deficiency in the previous years of their academic career. The admission may be conditional pending submission of the required results.
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How many times a year does the IBA offer admissions? |
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IBA admissions are held once a year for the fall semester beginning in August. Admission process starts in May/June.
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Is the IBA aptitude test compulsory for every student seeking admission in IBA? |
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The IBA Aptitude test is compulsory for every student seeking admission in the IBA degree programs.
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Where does the IBA conduct aptitude tests and interviews? |
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The IBA conducts aptitude tests at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta. Interviews are only conducted in Karachi and Lahore.
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At which locations are the IBA aptitude tests conducted in Pakistan? |
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The locations at which IBA aptitude tests conducted are Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta and Peshawer.
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Does IBA mail prospectus/forms to the students at their home address? |
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As per policy IBA does not send prospectus to the students at their mailing addresses. Application material is all available online on the IBA website.
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Does the IBA provide any reading materials or previous model papers to the prospective students for making preparation for IBA aptitude tests? |
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The IBA does not have a set pattern of aptitude tests, and as per IBA policy no model paper is provided to prospective students. The questions asked in the aptitude tests in general are based on following subjects:
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English
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Mathematics
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Essays
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English
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Mathematics
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- Specialized Discipline Test
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Degree Program |
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Does the IBA offer undergraduate programs? If yes what are they? |
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IBA offers the following undergraduate degree programs:
BBA
BS(CS)
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What is the duration of these Undergraduate Programs? |
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What is the duration of the MBA Program? |
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There are two different durations for the MBA Programs:
2 years for the Morning Programs
3.5 + years for the Evening Programs
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Does the IBA offer any Executive Programs? |
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The IBA offers following program for executives and part time students:
MBA & MBA(MIS) Evening programs
Certificate Courses
Summer Courses
Specialized courses conducted by the Center for Executive Education (CEE)
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Eligibility, Credit Transfer & Exemptions |
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What are the minimum academic requirements (Eligibility) for IBA admissions? |
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Following are the minimum requirements for IBA admissions:
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Undergraduate Programs
For BBA Program
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Intermediate (minimum 65% marks), or
- ‘A’ Levels (minimum of two ‘B’s and one ‘C’)
- Grades of General and AS level courses will not be
accepted
For BS Program
- 60% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Engineering), OR
- 60% marks in Intermediate General Group with Mathematics, OR
- 1B and 2Cs in A-Level (with Mathematics)
- Grades of General and AS level courses will not be accepted
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Graduate Programs
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(MBA, MBA-Evening, MS)
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Must have a bachelor's degree (with a minimum of 60%)
from recognized
university in any area of study
- Minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA
- 16 years of education is required
- 2 years experience for MBA mandatory
- The IBA also accepts holders of professional degrees (B.E.,
M.B.B.S., etc)
- The work experience is not required for admission to MS Economics program
Ph.D.
Degree (In relevant subject)
- M.Phil. or M.S.
- 18 years of education
- Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA
Additional Requirements
- GRE (International) General Scores
- Two references from department
A brief proposal indicating your research interest
Teaching Assistance
- Ph.D. students shall be required to either teach
undergraduate level courses for which a monthly stipend
shall be given
- Ph.D. students will be entitled to full waiver of
tuition fee for the entire program
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Are Credits transferable? |
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There is a limited provision for transfer of credits only from the top 50 Internationally ranked universities and from LUMS. |
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Does the IBA allow exemptions to the students who possess other equivalent degrees? |
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No. See credit transfer for further information. |
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Does the IBA allow any exemptions of subjects in MBA (MIS) program to IBA graduates holding MBA degrees? |
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Yes there is an exemption of some subjects. See MBA (MIS) Evening for details. |
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Fee Concession, Scholarships & Fee Structure |
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Does the IBA offer any concession in fees to students? |
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IBA does offer concessions in fees in some programs generally to those students who are among the top 10% of the IBA merit list. The IBA merit list is based on the applicant’s position in the IBA admission test at the time of admission. The concessional fee structure is applied to such students ( See Fee Structure). In addition needy students are also allowed to pay their fees/dues in installment. For further information you may please contact any of the Program Offices.
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What is the basis of IBA Scholarships? |
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The IBA offers Scholarships on need-cum-merit basis. For further information you may please contact our Program Office.
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What is the fee structure at IBA? |
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See Fee Structure |
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Are any institutes affiliated with IBA? |
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IBA has terminated all affiliations with effect from January, 2005 for new students. Generally the students enrolled with such affiliates prior to January 2005 and still in education will not be affected by this decision.
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When does the Summer Semester begin at IBA and what is its duration? |
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The Summer Semester usually begins around the last week of May. The duration is usually six weeks, and ends around mid August. Classes of each course are held thrice a week on alternate days in the evenings.
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How many courses are offered by IBA in the Summer Semester? |
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The number of courses offered by IBA in the summer semester varies from year to year. The following courses are being offered in summer 2008. (See 2008 Summer Courses)
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How many courses can an IBA students take in the summer semester? |
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A student in general can take two courses in summer semester. However if the student is on internship then he is entitled to take one course only.
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Which courses are offered in the Summer Semester? |
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The course offering is subject to the number of students who register in a particular course. Registration usually begins a few weeks before the start of the summer semester .
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Who can take admission in the Summer Semester, and how does one apply? |
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Regular as well as visiting students can take admission. To apply students must come in person to the city campus, and visit the Evening Program Office between 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Details of the offerings are generally advertised in the Daily DAWN/JANG starting in April onwards. Students studying in foreign universities can also take courses in the Summer Semester to earn advance credits in their universities. Such students are required to provide a recommendation letter from their university.
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How can foreign student take admission in the Summer Semester? |
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It would be necessary for the student to bring a letter from the University where they are studying indicating therein that they are willing to do summer course at IBA.
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Foreign Students and Non-Resident Pakistanis |
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A limited number of seats are available for foreign students and non-resident Pakistanis with SAT I scores exceeding 1900 and GMAT scores exceeding 600. Such candidates may be exempted from the IBA undergraduate and graduate admissions test respectively, however they have to go through the group discussion and interview process.
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