Admissions Process and Requirements at Iqra University

Overview

Admissions at Iqra University are based on a thorough review of all applicant credentials, conducted without regard to race, gender, age, religion, marital status, physical disabilities, or national origin. All required documents must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. The university reserves the right to modify its admissions policy without prior notice.

Generic Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor's Programs:

Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications, attaining either an overall 2nd division / 45% for (Non computing programs), 50% marks (for Computing Programs) and 60% marks (for Pharm D), depending on the requirements of the field or an equivalent grade:

Intermediate Education:  Specific required courses depending on the chosen discipline.

A-Levels Students: Must have 3 full credit courses of A Levels or equivalent, having completed all O Levels or equivalent requirements.

All O & A level students must submit an equivalence certificate within one month of admission.

• Master's Programs

Bachelor’s Degree: A four-year Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized university or equivalent (CGPA 2.00/4), with specific required courses according to the chosen discipline.

Transfer Students

Prospective transfer students must be enrolled in an HEC-recognized institution and meet all admission requirements for their respective program. After passing the admission test, students need to provide an verified copy of their mark sheet/transcript and the course outlines for processing.

Note: There is a transfer fee of Rs. 2000/- per credit hour. Students transferring within IU campuses are exempt from both the transfer fee and the admission test.

Additional Transfer Policies:

Local Students:

  1. Transfer Requirements:
  • Must meet the program eligibility and entrance requirements of Iqra University.
  • Grade from other institutions are not included in Iqra university’s GPA calculations
  • Provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC), verified copy of transcripts from previous institute after securing admission.
  • Pharmacy Students must provide NOC from Pharmacy Council

     2. Course Credits:

  • Only credits C (60%) & above for bachelor’s and B (below 75%) & above for masters programs
  • A maximum of 50% of coursework can be transferred.
  • Specialization courses at the graduate level are not transferable.
  1. Additional Transfer Requirements for International Students:
  • Equivalences from IBCC in case of A-levels & O-levels or HSSC from foreign boards
  • Provide a letter from HEC that confirming the university status.

Some academic programs may have additional requirements for transfer students, which can be confirmed with the respective Heads of Department.

Application Process

Application Fee

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs: Rs. 1,500 (Cash, Bank Deposit and Online Transaction).
  • PhD Programs: Rs. 2,000.

Application Form:

Please visit our Admission Page for detailed information on how to apply, required documents, and deadlines.

Required Documents at the Time of Admission

  1. Mark sheets of all previously completed academic work.
  2. Equivalence Certificate from the Inter Board Chairman Committee (for candidates from other education systems).
  3. 4 passport-sized photographs.
  4. Roll number slip of previously appeared exam (for result-awaiting students).
  5. Copy of National Identity Card and/or Form B.
  6. Copy of Father’s National Identity Card.

By adhering to these guidelines and submitting all required documentation, applicants can successfully navigate the admissions process at Iqra University.

Admission Test:

Applicants to Iqra University must undergo an entrance test, unless exempted by acceptable scores from recognized standardized tests. The admissions test is conducted on a computer and consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a duration of two hours. 

Test Exemptions

Applicants with acceptable scores in the following tests are exempted from the entrance test:

  1. NTS-NAT (50%)
  2. MCAT (50%)
  3. GAT General (50%)
  4. GAT Subject (60%)

Test Breakdown

Sr#Program CategoryProgramsTest Components
1Undergraduate - Computing- BS(CS)
- BS(AI)
- BS(SE)
- ADP(CS)
- English
- Analytical Section
- Mathematics and Critical Thinking
- Physics/General Knowledge
Undergraduate – Business Administration and Media Studies- ADP (Accounting and Finance)
- ADP (Digital Marketing)
- BBA-H
- BS (Business Analytics)
- BS (Accounting and Finance)
- BMS
- ADP (Film and TV)
- ADP (Animation)
- English
- Analytical
- General Knowledge
- Basic Mathematics
Undergraduate – Fashion & Textile- Bachelor of Fashion Design (BFD)
- Bachelor of Textile Design (BTD)
- One Year Diploma (BFD & BTD)
- Two Year Diploma (BFD & BTD)
- English
- General Knowledge
- Intelligence Quotient
- Drawing
Undergraduate - Social Sciences- BS(IR)
- BS(Psy)
- BS(English)
- English
- Analytical
- Mathematics
2Graduate- MS(CS)
- MS(SE)
- MS(MGT)
- MBA (Business)
- English
- Analytical Skills/Reasoning
- Subject Knowledge
Graduate- MBA (Non-Business)
- English
- Analytical Skills/Reasoning
Graduate - M.Phil- M.Phil (IDS)
- M.Phil (IR)
- English/Verbal Reasoning
- Analytical Section
- Research Aptitude/Academic Proficiency
3PhD- PhD (Computer Science)
- PhD (Business Administration)		- English Proficiency
- Analytical Skills & Reasoning
- Domain Knowledge

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted accross the following departments: 

  1. Department of Business Administration 
  2. Department of  Social Sciences
  3. Department of  Fashion Design / Textile
  4. Department of  Media Studies
  5. Department of  Computing and Technology (Only Graduate Programs)
  6. Department of  Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences

Student Orientation Program

Upon admission to the university, all new students are mandated to participate in the Student Orientation Program. This comprehensive initiative serves as a vital introduction to the university’s academic and administrative framework. Through this program, students gain invaluable insights into various aspects of university life, including:

  • Academic policies and procedures
  • Administrative protocols
  • Campus facilities and resources
  • Support services available
  • Student responsibilities
  • Code of conduct and ethical guidelines

By actively engaging in the Student Orientation Program, new students acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate their academic journey successfully and become integral members of the university community.