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How to apply, eligibility, and fees.

Application Process Requirements

Admissions Schedule - Fall 2026 (Round 2)

Dates & deadlines for admission cycles

Event Date Details
Admission Opening 9 July 2026 Admissions form available online only
Last Date to Apply 23rd July 2026 Submit all documents before deadline
Entry Test 24th July 2026 log-in online portal for test results
Interview 27th July 2026 log-in online portal for Interview results
Final (Merit & Waiting List) 28th July 2026 Selected students will receive E-letter and challan on their portal

Admission Schedule - Fall 2026 (Round 1)

Dates & deadlines for admission cycles

Event Date Details
Admission Opening 9th April 2026 Applications available online and on campus
Last Date to Apply 25th June 2026 Submit all documents before deadline
Entry Test 29th & 30th June 2026 Test will be conducted on campus
Interview 13rd-16th July 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Final Merit List 30th July 2026 Results published on university website

Admission Requirements

Program-specific admission requirements

BBA

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/ Matric / 10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects) / 12th Grade / Intermediate with minimum 50% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

 

 

BS A&F

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/ Matric / 10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects) / 12th Grade / Intermediate with minimum 50% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

BSCS

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/ Matric / 10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects) / 12th Grade / Intermediate with minimum 50% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

BSSE

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/Matric/10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum 50% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)
 

BSAI

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/Matric /10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum 50% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

BSIR

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/Matric/10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum 45% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed

 

  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

BS Psychology

Requirements
  • The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies)/ Matric / 10th GRADE 
  •  A Levels (minimum 3 subjects) / 12th Grade / Intermediate with minimum 45% marks
    OR
  • Equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting result can also apply).
  • An entrance test and interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Matric/O Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • Intermediate/A Levels Marksheet & Pass Certificate.
  • CNIC copy.
  • 4 passport size photographs.
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

MBA program (36 credits)

Requirements
  • For admission in the MBA-36 program, the candidate must possess a 4 years bachelor business relevant degree with minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • OR 16 years of Education with minimum 50% marks equivalent from HEC recognized institution.
  • An entrance test and group discussion / interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST
Documents Needed
  • Photographs
  • Matric / O Level Certificate
  • Matric / O Level Marksheet
  • Intermediate / A Level Certificate / Equivalent
  • Intermediate / A Level Marksheet / Equivalent
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Transcript
  • Passport Copy (if foreign national)
  • CNIC / B Form Copy
  • Statement of Entry/Board Admit card/slip (for candidates awaiting result)
    All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

MBA program (72 credits)

Requirements
  • For admission in the MBA-72 program, the candidate must possess a 4 years non-business bachelors degree with minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • Or 16 years of Education with minimum 50% marks equivalent from HEC recognized institution.
  • An entrance test and group discussion / interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST
Documents Needed
  • Photographs
  • Matric / O Level Certificate
  • Matric / O Level Marksheet
  • Intermediate / A Level Certificate / Equivalent
  • Intermediate / A Level Marksheet / Equivalent
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Transcript
  • Passport Copy (if foreign national)
  • CNIC / B Form Copy
  • Statement of Entry/Board Admit card/slip (for candidates awaiting result)
    All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

MSMS

Requirements
  • For admission in MSMS, the candidate must possess 16 years Education with minimum 50% marks/2.00 CGPA from university recognized by the Higher Education Commision (HEC)
  • GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.
  • An entrance test and group discussion / interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.
Documents Needed
  • Photographs
  • Matric / O Level Certificate
  • Matric / O Level Marksheet
  • Intermediate / A Level Certificate / Equivalent
  • Intermediate / A Level Marksheet / Equivalent
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Transcript
  • Passport Copy (if foreign national)
  • CNIC / B Form Copy
  • Statement of Entry/Board Admit card/slip (for candidates awaiting result)
    All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

Ph.D MS - Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science

Requirements
  • For admission to the PhD Program, the candidate must have 17.5 years of education in a relevant field with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 3.00 from HEC recognized institution
  • GRE Subject Test with minimum score of 640/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subject)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission in PhD
  • Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview. Last Degree verification from HEC is also required.
  • A group discussion / interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST
Documents Needed
  • Photographs
  • Matric / O Level Certificate
  • Matric / O Level Marksheet
  • Intermediate / A Level Certificate / Equivalent
  • Intermediate / A Level Marksheet / Equivalent
  • Bachelors Transcript
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Transcript
  • Masters Degree
  • Passport Copy (if foreign national)
  • CNIC / B Form Copy
  • Statement of Entry / Admit Card (for candidates awaiting result)
    All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

MSCS

Requirements

For admission to MS Computer Science program candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 50% marks/2.0 CGPA
from university recognized by the Higher Education Commision (HEC). GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score. An entrance test and group discussion / interview will be given to all applicants at SZABIST.

Documents Needed
  • Photographs
  • Matric / O Level Certificate
  • Matric / O Level Marksheet
  • Intermediate / A Level Certificate / Equivalent
  • Intermediate / A Level Marksheet / Equivalent
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Transcript
  • Passport Copy (if foreign national)
  • CNIC / B Form Copy
  • Statement of Entry / Admit Card (for candidates awaiting result)
  • All Original academic documents for varification purpose is manditory.

(Without original documents admission department will not process the application)

Fee Structure

Tuition and other fees

General Fees

Application Processing Fee (Bachelors/Masters) Rs. 2,000 (Pakistan nationals) / $60 (Foreign nationals)
Admission Fee (Bachelors/Masters) Rs. 30,000 (Pakistan nationals) / $500 (Foreign nationals) (One-time, non-refundable)
Security Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 15,000 (Pakistan nationals) / $330 (Foreign nationals)
Students Activity Charges Rs. 1,500 per semester (Pakistani nationals) / $40 (Foreign nationals)
Lab Charges Rs. 3,000 per semester (For BSCS, BSSE, BSAI Programs)
Course Registration Fee Rs. 500 per Course
Examination Fee Rs. 500 per Course
PhD Dissertation Rs. 55,200 per 3 Cr.Hrs

Tuition Fees (Per Semester for Pakistan Nationals)

BBA
Fall-2026

Rs. 118750

7 Courses (19 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 18,750/=
Per Credit Fee 6,250/=
BS A&F
Fall-2026

Rs. 118750

7 Courses (19 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 18,750/=
Per Credit Fee 6,250/=
BS Psychology
Fall-2026

Rs. 86400

6 Courses (16 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 16,200/=
Per Credit Fee 5,400/=
BSAI
Fall-2026

Rs. 113600

6 Courses (16 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 4 Credits 28,400/=
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 21,300/=
Per Credit Fee 7,100/=
BSCS
Fall-2026

Rs. 116800

6 Courses (16 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 4 Credits 29,200/=
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 21,900/=
Per Credit Fee 7,300/=
BSIR
Fall-2026

Rs. 86400

6 Courses (16 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 16,200/=
Per Credit Fee 5,400/=
BSSE
Fall-2026

Rs. 110400

6 Courses (16 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 4 Credits 27,600/=
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 20,700/=
Per Credit Fee 6,900/=
MBA program (36 credits)
Fall-2026

Rs. 94250

5 Courses (13 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 21,750/=
Per Credit Fee 7,250/=
MBA program (72 credits)
Fall-2026

Rs. 116000

6 Courses (16 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 21,750/=
Per Credit Fee 7,250/=
MSCS
Fall-2026

Rs. 72500

4 Courses (10 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 21,750/=
Per Credit Fee 7,250/=
MSMS
Fall-2026

Rs. 101500

5 Courses (14 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 21,750/=
Per Credit Fee 7,250/=
Ph.D MS - Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science
Fall-2026

Rs. 110000

4 Courses (10 Credit Hrs.)
Per Course Fee of 3 Credits 33,000/=
Per Credit Fee 11,000/=

Fee Waivers for Students with Disabilities

As per HEC policy, SZABIST provides complete fee waivers for needy students with disabilities:

  • Tuition Fee: Complete waiver
  • Institutional Charges: Complete waiver
  • Degree Attestation/Equivalence Fee: Waived (except urgent cases)
Eligibility: Students with disabilities whose financial situation does not permit them to afford educational expenses. Need basis determined according to criteria applicable in government programs (e.g., Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program).
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Prospectus

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Student Handbook

Student HandBook
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Degree Requirements

Credit hours and course requirements

BBA
  • 52 (48 + 4)
    • 49 courses
    • 03 credit hours Business Project
    • 02 credit hours Community Service Project 
    • 03 credit hours Graded Internship
    • 04 electives
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • 146 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is six years
  • Credits: 146
BS A&F
  • 52 (48 + 04)
    • 50 courses
    • 3 credit hours Capstone Project
    • 3 credit hours graded internship to graduate
    • internship (6-8 weeks)
    • 04 electives
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is six years
  • Credits: 146
BS Psychology
  • 49 (21 + 28)
    • 49 courses (43+03+03)
    • 21 compulsory courses
    • 03 credit hours Research Project/Capstone Project 
    • 03 credit hours Internship
    • 29 Majors/electives
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • 136 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is six years
  • Credits: 136
BSAI
  • 47 (40 + 07)
    • Total 47 courses (five/six courses per semester) 
    • 7 technical electives
    • Final Year Project
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • Research methodology course
    • 132 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years
  • Credits: 132
BSCS
  • 47 (40 + 07)
    • Total 47 courses (five/six courses per semester) 
    • 7 technical electives
    • Final Year Project
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • Research methodology course
    • 132 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years
  • Credits: 132
BSIR
  • 48 (22 + 26)
    • 48 courses (42+03+03)
    • 22 Compulsory Courses
    • 03 credit hours Research Project/Capstone Project 
    • 03 credit hours Graded Internship
    • 26 Majors/Electives
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • 134 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is six years
  • Credits: 134
BSSE
  • 47 (40 + 07)
    • Total 47 courses 
    • 7 electives
    • Final Year Project
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • Research methodology course
    • 132 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.0
    • The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years
  • Credits: 132
MBA program (36 credits)
  • 14 (10 + 04)
    • 14 courses (08+04+02)
    • 06 credit hours Business Project 
    • 04 electives
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • 38 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.5
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is four years
  • Credits: 38
MBA program (72 credits)
  • 26 (22 + 04)
    • 26 courses (20+04+02)
    • 06 credit hours Business Project
    • 04 electives
    • Internship (6-8 weeks)
    • 74 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.5
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is four years
  • Credits: 74
MSMS
  • 13 (09 + 04)
    • 13 courses (07+04+02) 
    • GAT general score 50% or above
    • 04 electives (for course work stream), 02 electives & IRS-I of 3 credit hours and IRS-II of 03 Credit hours (for research work stream),02 electives & Thesis-I of 3 credit hours and Thesis-II of 03 Credit hours (for research work stream)
    • 35 Credit Hours
    • Minimum CGPA 2.75
    • The maximum time limit for degree completion is four years
  • Credits: 35
Ph.D MS - Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science
  • 09 (05 + 04)
    • 09 (05 + 04)
      • 03 courses
      • 03 credit hours Independent Research Study
      • 30 credit hours Dissertation
      • 04 electives
      • 50 Credit Hours
      • The candidate may be required to complete deficiency courses. This will be determined by the interview committee
      • Minimum CGPA 3.0
      • Passing GAT Subject with minimum 60%
      • Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed)
      • Publishing Research Paper (s) from the thesis in the journals as per HEC policy, before the completion of 30 Credit Hours Dissertation
      • Time duration for PhD is Minimum three years and Maximum eight years
  • Credits: 50

Transfer Policy

Credit transfer guidelines

Transfer between SZABIST University Campuses

Transfer is allowed between SZABIST campuses subject to the following conditions:

(a) Availability of seats at transferring campus
(b) Meeting the eligibility-criteria of admission in the given program at transferring campus and the student must have completed his/her earlier qualification before taking the admission in the program (No overlapping).
(c) At the time of transfer, student must not be on probation/dismissal list.
(d) 25% of the program must have been completed at the campus where the admission was granted, however, this limit can only be waived under very special circumstances, with the approval of the President/Vice President (Academics).
(e) Clearance of all past dues
(f) Payment of transfer fee (to the transferring campus)
(g) Degree shall be awarded by the campus where the student has completed 50% or more credits.
(h) If a student has completed 50% credits at the original campus and 50% at the transferring campus, the degree will be awarded by the campus where the student was admitted.

SZABIST Campus transferring students are requested to note that:

  • Transfer of pass grades of courses from one campus to another will be as per policy, through the Course Transfer Form, available at the Reception Desk in consultation with the relevant Program Manager and submit with required documentation at the Admission Office.
  • New admissions on merit list at Karachi Campus, may seek transfer to other campuses, providing they fulfill the merit criteria of that campus. Their admission fee will be adjusted accordingly.

Transfer between Programs within SZABIST University

Transfer is allowed between SZABIST University programs subject to the following conditions:

  • Student meets the eligibility criteria for Admission for the program in which Admission is sought.
  • Student qualifies as per criteria for admission into the new program including taking of test and interview as applicable. Clearance of all past dues for the original program, with submission of the “Security Deposit Refund” form (available at the Reception Desk).
  • Payment of fee including admission fee as applicable for the new program. Admission fee will be charged from students transferring voluntarily between degree programs.
  • Transfer of pass grades of equivalent courses from one program to another will be as per policy, through the Course Transfer Form, available at the Reception Desk in consultation with the relevant Program Manager and submit with required documentation at the Admission Office.
  • CGPA will include all transferred grades from previous programs as well as courses taken in the new program.

Transfer from Other HEC-Recognized Degree Awarding Institutions/Universities

In all the programs except for MS and PhD, a certain number of credit hours/courses may be transferred after admission into SZABIST University from other HEC-recognized Degree Awarding Institutions, subject to the following:

  • Courses are to have content similarity with course against which they are requested for being transferred.
  • For all programs except for MS/PhD, the minimum Grade B and above or minimum score of 80% was obtained in the course.
  • Maximum credits that can be transferred are 50% of credits required for degree; which may be lower for certain degrees.
  • The transferring student is required to fill the “Course Transfer” form (available at Reception) in consultation with the relevant Program Manager and submit with required documentation at the Admission Office.
  • CGPA tabulation will not include grades from previous university.
  • For MS and PhD, the detailed course transfer policy is mentioned in Student handbook. Go to the downloads tab
     

Support for Students with Disabilities

Special provisions as per HEC policy

Disability Quota

At least 1 seat reserved for students with disabilities in all MS/MPhil and PhD programs

Age Relaxation

Up to 10 years age relaxation for admission to all educational programs for students with disabilities

Fee Waivers

Complete fee waiver for needy students with disabilities (tuition and other institutional charges)

Entrance Exam Accommodations

Students with disabilities can request special arrangements for entrance tests based on their needs:

  • Modified exam materials (Braille, large print)
  • Extra time (25-100% depending on need)
  • Use of assistive technology
  • Separate testing area
  • Oral examinations
  • Use of scribe or reader
  • Supervised breaks
  • Alternative assessment methods
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Application Steps

Follow these simple steps to join our community

  1. Create an account on the portal
  2. Fill out the online application form
  3. Upload documents (CNIC, transcripts, photos)
  4. Pay application fee
  5. Submit application
  6. Take entrance test and attend interview
  7. Wait for admission decision
Note: An Online Admission/Entrance Test and Interview/Group discussion will be given to all applicants at SZABIST. Overseas applicants may submit SAT scores for BBA or GMAT scores for MBA in lieu of the SZABIST Entrance Test.

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