IBA National Talent Hunt Orientation Program (NTHP)Admission Cycle 2027

The IBA National Talent Hunt Orientation Program (NTHP) is a fully funded, three-week in-person orientation and aptitude preparation program designed for academically capable and financially deserving students from across Pakistan. The program prepares students for participation in IBA Karachi’s undergraduate admission process for Fall 2027.

No. NTHP is not a degree program. It is an orientation and preparation program aimed at improving students’ readiness for the IBA Aptitude Test and undergraduate admissions.

Applications for IBA-NTHP Orientation Program 2027 are currently open. Interested candidates can apply through the online application portal. The last date to apply is March 11th, 2026.

Candidates who meet the eligibility and need criteria are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to students belonging from the rural areas of Sindh, Punjab, Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir who are unable to apply at IBA due to financial constraints.

  • Candidates will first fill out Stage 1: the one-page NTHP Orientation Pre-Application Form. Applicants who qualify at Stage 1 will then be given, Stage 2- Detailed Application Form. In Stage 2, candidates will be required to submit all relevant support documents as well.
  • Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria in both stage 1 and 2 will be shortlisted and limited students will be invited to attend the IBA NATIONAL TALENT HUNT ORIENTATION PROGRAM ADMISSION CYCLE 2027.
  • Students will undergo a three-week program of in-person classes. These sessions will be conducted on campus and are aimed at providing direct academic engagement, interactive learning opportunities, and holistic preparation for the IBA Aptitude Test.
  • Upon completion of the orientation program, candidates can appear in both Round I or Round 2 of IBA Aptitude Test for undergraduate degree programs to be held for admission cycle Fall 2027.

Yes, students from all disciplines can apply for the NTHP Orientation Program. However, when applying for the IBA’s entrance test, candidates may consider the degree programs offered.

IBA currently offers eight undergraduate degree programs:

  • Bachelor’s in business administration
  • BS Accounting & Finance
  • BS Business Analytics
  • BS Economics & Mathematics
  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Mathematics
  • BS Economics
  • BS Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

For BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Business Analytics, BS Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, and BS Economics, students belonging to any group (Science/Commerce/General/Pre-engineering) are eligible to apply.

For BS Computer Science, BS Economics & Mathematics, and BS Mathematics, only students from Pre-Engineering or General Science (Mathematics) group are eligible to apply.

View detailed criteria here https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/ugrd_criteria.php?id=MQ==

You can study SAT-I (for BBA) or SAT-II (for BS Program Test). Please refer to the links provided for details.

No. Students of NTHP Orientation Program will appear for the same test with other applicants from across Pakistan. NTHP is purely a merit-cum-need based program.

All applicants of the NTHP Orientation Program are shortlisted on a merit-cum-need basis.

Selected students are taught Mathematics and English Grammar & Composition during the NTHP Orientation Program.

The NTHP Orientation Program 2027 will be held on campus at IBA Karachi, commencing in mid-July 2026.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their Matric marksheet and HSSC I admit card / examination document only.

Please combine/merge salary or income document with the FBR document into one PDF file and attach it in the Income Document section of the application form.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their Matric marksheet and HSSC I admit card / examination document only.

No. Participation in the NTHP Orientation Program does not guarantee admission to IBA Karachi. Admission is strictly based on performance in the IBA Aptitude Test and fulfillment of admission requirements.

No. Participation in NTHP does not guarantee an NTHP scholarship or financial assistance. Scholarships, if awarded, are determined separately by the IBA Scholarship Committee after the IBA Aptitude Test, based on merit and financial need.

Applicants must:

  • Have obtained 80% or above marks in SSC-II (Matriculation) examination (2025)
  • Be financially deserving.
  • Have passed SSC from any recognized Board of Secondary Education in Pakistan

Applicants are not eligible if they:

  • Have previously appeared in any IBA Aptitude Test
  • Have participated in any orientation program conducted by IBA or any other university/NGO.
  • Intend to apply or have applied to IBA’s Fall 2026 or earlier admission cycles.
  • Submit incomplete or forged documents.
  • Any international board qualifications/certifications holder.

No. Only applicants who qualify for Stage 1 screening will receive the Stage 2 detailed application form link via email.

Mandatory documents include:

  • SSC (Matric) Marksheet
  • HSSC-I Enrollment / Admit Card
  • Applicant’s CNIC or Form B
  • Parent/Guardian CNIC
  • Salary Slip & Income Certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate (Applicant or Father)
  • FBR Income Tax Return (Mandatory)

No. Income affidavits are not acceptable. Income must be verified through official salary slips or FBR Income Tax Returns.

The NTHP Orientation Program is conducted over a period of approximately three (3) weeks.

The orientation program is conducted physically on IBA Karachi campus. Any change in mode will be communicated officially, if required.

Yes. Attendance is mandatory. Failure to meet attendance or conduct requirements may result in removal from the program.

The program focuses on:

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Analytical and aptitude skills
  • Mock tests and practice assessments
  • Academic counseling and mentoring

Selected participants receive:

  • Participation in the orientation program: Final selected students will be provided with hostel and mess facilities only during the orientation classes.
  • Academic coaching and mentoring
  • Mock examinations
  • Exemption from IBA undergraduate aptitude test fee for either Round 1 or Round 2 of Fall 2027

IBA reserves the right to review, amend, or modify any policy, rules, or procedures related to the program at its sole discretion, subject to the approval of the relevant committees.

Yes. After completing the NTHP Orientation Program, candidates may appear in either Round 1 or Round 2 of the IBA Aptitude Test for Fall 2027 admissions, subject to IBA policies. IBA will waive the aptitude test fee for one round only.

All notifications regarding shortlisting, selection, and program updates will be communicated via email.

Accommodation arrangements, if applicable, will be communicated to selected candidates as part of the joining instructions and will be provided only for the duration of the orientation program, as determined by the Financial Assistance / NTHP Office.

Submission of incorrect, misleading, or forged information will result in:

  • Immediate disqualification
  • Cancellation of application or participation at any stage

Applicants who do not qualify in an admission cycle may apply again only if they continue to meet the eligibility criteria, have not appeared in any IBA Aptitude Test, and have not attended any NTHP program or a similar program conducted by any university or NGO.

Yes. For queries, contact:

National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP)
Financial Assistance Department
Room No. F-16, National Bank Building
IBA Main Campus, KU Circular Road, Karachi
+92-21-38104700 (Ext. 2558)
nthp@iba.edu.pk