IBA’s Admission Policy: “The cut-off for individual programs in the Aptitude Test will be decided by the Admissions Committee using rigorous methods based on statistical analysis.” You must clear the Aptitude Test (Math out of 176 + English out of 180) or get an exemption through SAT. Then you clear the group discussion and interview where applicable, and meet the academic minimum (65% HSSC for business, 60% for CS and Maths). There are no quotas.
Check your IBA Karachi chance
Free · instant · no loginIBA does not use an aggregate of Matric and Intermediate marks. It compares your Aptitude Test (or SAT) section scores with cut-offs set for each programme and round. This checker uses IBA’s published Fall 2026 Round 2 cut-offs.
IBA Karachi Cut-off Marks (Fall 2026, Round 2)
| Programme | Direct admission: IBA Test (/356) | Direct admission: SAT (/1600) | Interview route |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | Math 92, English 92, total 224 | 600 / 600 / 1440 | Total 192 (SAT 1390) + interview 70/100 |
| BS Accounting & Finance | Math 92, English 92, total 224 | 600 / 600 / 1440 | Total 196–200 (SAT 1390–1410) + interview 70–75 |
| BS Business Analytics | Math 92, English 92, total 224 | 600 / 600 / 1440 | Total 196 (SAT 1390) + interview 70 |
| BS Computer Science | Math 88, English 88, total 204 | Math 670, English 600, total 1420 | — |
| BS Mathematics | — | — | Math 84, English 84, total 176 (SAT 1350) + interview 65 |
These are the cut-offs printed on IBA’s Final Result for Fall 2026 Round 2 (test held 21 June 2026). You must reach the cut-off in each section and the total. IBA sets new cut-offs for every round using statistical analysis, so expect them to move.
How IBA Karachi Admits Students
- Apply online and register for the Aptitude Test (one test for both campuses).
- Qualify the Aptitude Test, which covers quantitative and analytical skills, logical reasoning, reading comprehension and grammar. Alternatively, apply for exemption with SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE scores.
- Group discussion and interview where applicable. Some candidates are admitted directly on their test score.
- Meet the academic minimum and submit your mark sheets.
IBA has no quota or reserved seats, and does not fill seats just to fill them. There is no minimum SAT score for exemption: only the top SAT scorers are admitted directly or called for interview, so IBA advises taking its own test as well.
IBA Karachi Eligibility
| Programmes | HSSC minimum | Foreign qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Business Analytics | 65% | US/Canadian high school 80%, or IB 25/45 |
| BS Computer Science, BS Mathematics | 60% Pre-Engineering, or General with Mathematics | US/Canadian high school 80%, or IB 24/45 |
| Economics, Social Sciences and other BS | 60% | US/Canadian high school 80%, or IB 24/45 |
Foreign certificates need IBCC equivalence. SAT, ACT, GMAT and GRE scores are valid for five years. The top 10% of admitted BBA and BSAF students receive a 50% tuition reduction.
IBA Karachi Admission Schedule (Fall 2027)
| Step (BBA, BSAF, BSBA, Round 1) | Date |
|---|---|
| Online forms | 1 October – 9 December 2026 |
| Admit cards | 14 – 16 December 2026 |
| Aptitude Test | Sunday, 20 December 2026 |
| Test result | 30 December 2026 |
| Interviews | 1 – 8 January 2027 |
| Final result | 12 January 2027 |
| Round 2 forms | From 1 January 2027 |
| Classes begin | 23 August 2027 |
Common IBA Karachi Mistakes
- Calculating a 10-40-50 aggregate. IBA does not combine Matric and Inter marks; it uses test cut-offs.
- Focusing only on the total. You must clear the Math and English cut-offs separately.
- Relying on SAT alone. There is no guaranteed SAT exemption score; only the top SAT scorers are selected.
- Missing the 9 December deadline. Round 1 forms for Fall 2027 close on 9 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How is merit calculated at IBA Karachi?
IBA does not use an aggregate formula. Candidates must clear the Aptitude Test (or SAT) cut-offs set by the Admissions Committee for each programme, then a group discussion and interview where applicable, and meet the academic minimum.
What was the IBA BBA cut-off in 2026?
In Fall 2026 Round 2, direct admission to BBA needed Math 92, English 92 and a total of 224 out of 356, or SAT 1440. The interview route started at a total of 192.
What was the IBA BSCS cut-off in 2026?
Math 88, English 88 and a total of 204 out of 356 for direct admission, or SAT 1420 with at least 670 in Math.
Can I get into IBA with SAT?
Yes. SAT can exempt you from the Aptitude Test, but there is no fixed minimum: only the top SAT scorers get direct admission or an interview. In Fall 2026 Round 2, BBA direct admission needed SAT 1440.
What is the minimum percentage for IBA Karachi?
65% in HSSC for BBA, BS Accounting & Finance and BS Business Analytics, and 60% for BS Computer Science, Mathematics and other BS programmes.
When is the IBA aptitude test for Fall 2027?
Sunday, 20 December 2026 for Round 1 of the business programmes. Forms are open from 1 October to 9 December 2026.
Does IBA Karachi have quotas?
No. IBA has no reserved or quota seats for any category.
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Official IBA Karachi Admission Links
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IBA admissions
- Admission PolicySelection process, SAT exemption and eligibility.admissions.iba.edu.pk/AdmissionPolicy.php
- Admission Schedule Fall 2027Forms, test and interview dates.admissions.iba.edu.pk/admissions_schedule.php
- ResultsFinal results with cut-off marks.admissions.iba.edu.pk/results.php
- Online AdmissionApply and register for the test.onlineadmission.iba.edu.pk