The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) is one of IBA Karachi’s long-standing strategic partners, supporting the Institution in its mission to make quality education accessible and affordable for students from underserved communities. The partnership between IBA and OGDC, established through collaborations in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2023 have supported 37 students to date, with Rs. 120.00 million disbursed in scholarships to IBA-OGDC Scholars.
OGDC has collaborated with IBA to initiate the IBA National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) Orientation. The program will provide deserving students from selected districts across Pakistan with an opportunity to develop their aptitude skills and receive training at IBA, preparing them to secure admission to a four-year undergraduate degree program at the Institute.
The IBA National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) Orientation in Collaboration with OGDCL will select and train students from underserved regions and communities across the country through a three-week-long On-line Orientation Program. The training will help students prepare for IBA’s aptitude tests and equip them with the skills and knowledge required to pursue undergraduate studies at the IBA Karachi.
Financially deserving students eligible:
80% or above marks in HSSC-I examination from any Board of Secondary & Intermediate Education of Pakistan in the year 2026.
Applicants must belong to one of the following districts:
| Punjab | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Balochistan | Sindh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahim Yar Khan, Attock, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, DG Khan | Karak, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Orakzai, Dara Adam Khel | Dera Bugti (North), Dera Bugti (South), Jhal Magsi | Ghotki, Hyderabad, Sanghar, Sukkur, Khairpur, Tando Allah Yar, Jamshoro, Badin, Sujawal, Tando Muhammad Khan |
3 WEEKS OF
rigorous
online training
IBA
APTITUDE TEST
PREPARATION
FOCUSED GUIDANCE
THROUGH ACADEMIC
COACHING & COUNSELLING
MOCK
EXAMINATION
Nthp candidates will be exempted from IBA’s undergraduate test fees for any one Fall 2027 Admission Cycle.
Matric Marksheet (Mandatory).HSSC-I Enrollment / Admit Card (Mandatory).Applicant’s CNIC or Form B.Parent Or Guardian’s CNIC.Salary Slip & Income Certificate (Affidavit Is Not Acceptable).Applicant’s Birth Certificate and Domicile Certificate Or Father’s Domicile Certificate.FBR Income Tax Return (Mandatory).Note: An income certificate is a document that shows monthly/annual income. If your parents/guardian are salaried, please attach an original copy of a pay slip. If your parents/guardian owns a business, submit the FBR Income Tax Return.
| Activity | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Open | Thursday, October 01, 2026 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
| Selected Students will be notified via email | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Monday, February 01, 2027 |
| Commencement of the Online Classes of IBA NATIONAL TALENT HUNT PROGRAM (NTHP) ORIENTATION ADMISSION CYCLE 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Friday, March 05, 2027 |
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted, and a limited number of students will be invited to attend the online IBA NATIONAL TALENT HUNT PROGRAM ORIENTATION ADMISSION CYCLE 2027.
Students will undergo a three-week program of online classes. These sessions will be conducted online 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 any one round of the IBA Aptitude Test for undergraduate degree programs to be held for the admission cycle Fall 2027.
For the admission schedule, visit: https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/admissions_schedule.php
A limited number of NTHP Scholarships are available for candidates who qualify through the IBA Aptitude Test – Fall 2027 after participating in the IBA National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) Orientation. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee.
Participation in or admission through the IBA National Talent Hunt Program (Orientation) does not guarantee the award of an NTHP Scholarship or any other form of financial assistance for undergraduate degree programs at IBA Karachi.
Main Campus
University Enclave, University Road, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan. Phone: (+92)21-3810-4700
NTHP Office
Financial Assistance Department, Room No. F-16, National Bank Building, IBA Main Campus, KU Circular Rd., Karachi
City Campus
Plot # 68 & 88 Garden/Kayani Shaheed Road, Karachi – 74400, Pakistan. Phone: (+92)21-38104701
Tel: (+92) 21 111 422 422 (Ext 2558, 2310, 2318, 2322) | IBA Website: www.iba.edu.pk
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The IBA National Talent Hunt Program(NTHP) Orientation 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. The IBA NTHP Orientation is not a degree program. It is an orientation and training program designed to provide students with academic coaching, aptitude test preparation, counselling, and mock examinations to help them prepare for the IBA undergraduate admission process.
The selection process consists of the following stages:
The core subjects covered in the NTHP Orientation include:
In addition, the program includes IBA Aptitude Test preparation, academic coaching and counselling, skill development and focused guidance, mock examinations, and practice assessments to help students navigate the IBA undergraduate admission process.
Applicants should upload the required income and FBR documents to the relevant section of the Detailed Application Form.
If required by the application portal, applicants should combine the relevant income document and FBR Income Tax Return into a single PDF before uploading them.
Applicants must ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, complete, and authentic.