Admission Requirement

Admission Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

  • All applicants are required to appear in an entrance test and interview at SZABIST.
  • Minimum 50% score is required in HSSC for all undergraduate programs. Conversion of A-Level grades or equivalent must be 50% and above for undergraduate programs.
  • Intermediate students are required to get their SSC and HSSC certificates attested by Inter Board Coordination Commission(IBCC).
  • Equivalency from Inter Board Coordination Commission(IBCC) is mandatory for O & A Levels/High School Diploma/IB Diploma or equivalent.
  • High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) students appearing in examination from Pakistan shall have to pass Islamiat, Pakistan Studies & Urdu either with O Levels or SSC.
  • Verification of last degree from Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan  is mandatory for Masters, MS, & PhD students.
  • Equivalency of international degrees from Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is mandatory for Masters, MS, & PhD students.
  • Admission of Foreign students are subject to clearance from the relevant Agencies/ NOC from HEC.
  • GAT General / HAT Relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for all MS Programs
  • GAT  Subject with minimum 60% score is mandatory for admission in PhD Programs. The candidates for admission in PhD Management Sciences can also appear in GAT subject equivalent internal test at SZABIST .
  • Students waiting for results can also apply.

EQUIVALENCY OF GRADES FOR THE CANDIDATES HAVING CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

A-Level Grade

Equivalent Intermediate %

A

85

B

75

C

65

D

55

E

45

PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Admission Requirement Management Sciences

BBA

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.

BS (Accounting & Finance)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.

BS (Accounting & Finance) 2.5 year

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution and Certificate in Accounting & Finance (CAF) duly verified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).

BS (Business Analytics)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.

MBA

For admission in the MBA program, the candidate must possess a 4 years bachelor degree with minimum 2.0 CGPA or 16 years of education with minimum 50% marks from a university recognized by the HEC.

MPM

For admission in the MPM program, the applicant must possess a minimum of sixteen years of education/4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 50% marks / 2.0 CGPA from an HEC recognized educational institute .

MS (Project Management)

For admission in the MSPM program, the applicant must possess a minimum of 16 years of education/4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 2.0 CGPA or 50% marks from an HEC recognized university. Candidates are also required to pass GAT General / HAT relevant with a minimum 50% score.

MS (Management Sciences)

For admission in the MSMS program, the applicant must possess a minimum of 16 years of education/4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 2.0 CGPA or 50% marks from an HEC recognized university. Candidates are also required to pass GAT General/HAT relevant with a minimum 50% score.

MS (Business Analytics)

For admission in the MSBA program, the applicant must possess a minimum of 16 years of relevant education / 4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 2.0 CGPA or 50% marks from an HEC recognized university. Candidates are also required to pass GAT General / HAT relevant with a minimum 50% score.

PhD (Management Sciences)

A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA, and have passed GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. The candidates can also appear in GAT Subject equivalent internal test at SZABIST with minimum passing score of 60%.

The candidate may be asked to complete other pre-requisite /deficiency courses/thesis before taking the required courses. The decision on number of pre-requisite courses is taken by the Admissions Committee at the time of interview. For non-relevant degrees, the candidate will be required to register for additional Masters level courses as pre-requisites as per the guidance provided by the Admissions Committee.

The PhD applicant has to submit “Statement of Purpose” at the time of admission.

The statement of purpose shall include the following:

i. Title of the potential research proposal

ii. Clear articulation of the current understanding of the intended field and ideas for potential research

iii. Explanation of the intended impact of the proposed research,

iv. The prospective candidates shall demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the area of research.

MHRM

For admission in the MHRM program, the applicant must possess a minimum of sixteen years of education/4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 50% marks / 2.0 CGP from an HEC recognized educational institute.

PMBA

For admission in the PMBA program, the applicant must possess a minimum of 16 years of education/4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 2.0 CGPA or 50% marks from an HEC recognized university.
The PMBA is equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma as per HEC guidelines.

EMBA

For admission in the EMBA program, the candidate must possess 16-year education or a 4-year bachelor degree with a minimum of 50% marks/ 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in any field of study with 3 years of professional work experience (verifiable) at some well-known organization. This requirement is necessary to seek admission in this program.
EMBA degree from SZABIST is equal to 18 year education and is recognized by HEC.

Admission Requirement Computer Sciences

BS (Computer Science)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math. Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.
For BS Computer Science, candidates with mathematical background will be preferred.

BS (Software Engineering)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math. Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.
For BS Software Engineering, candidates with mathematical background will be preferred.

BS (Artificial Intelligence)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math. Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.
For BS Artificial Intelligence, candidates with mathematical background will be preferred.

MS (Computer Science)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 50% marks / 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GRE/ GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is a mandatory requirement for MS Computer Science.

MS (Data Science)

For admission in the MCS (DS) program candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education (4 years BS(CS) or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks / 2.0 CGPA from HEC recognized University / Institute. The students with 16 years of education in the disciplines of Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, Economics, or other relevant disciplines, are also eligible to apply provided that they take deficiency courses.
GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MCS (DS) students with a minimum 50% score.

MS (Cyber Security)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 50% marks / 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GRE/ GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for MS Cyber Security

PhD Computing

The candidate must possess a 17.5 – 18 year of education in the relevant field of study with minimum 60% marks /CGPA 3.00 from an Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university. GAT Subject with minimum 60% score is mandatory for admission in PhD (Computing).

Admission Requirement Social Sciences

BS (Social Sciences)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualifications with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.

BS (Psychology)

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.

MS-Social Sciences (International Relations, Economics, Psychology & Sociology)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with a minimum 45% score / 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GRE/ GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for MSSS.

MS (Development Studies)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with a minimum 45% score/ 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GRE/ GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for MSDS.

MS (Clinical Psychology)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with a minimum 50% marks / 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GRE/ GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for MS-Clinical Psychology.

MS (Sociology)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with a minimum 45% score / 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GRE/ GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for MS-Sociology.

PhD (Psychology)

1. Candidate with MS/M. Phil with minimum 18 years of formal education in the field of psychology from HEC recognized local or foreign university will be eligible for admission in PhD Psychology
2. Candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA in previous degree of MS/M.Phil. Psychology or equivalent degree of psychology.
3. Required to pass GRE/Equivalent internal test /GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subject) / GRE/ Equivalent internal test is mandatory for admission in PhD.
4. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview.
5. A student may be asked to complete pre-requisite /deficiency courses/ thesis before taking the degree courses. The decision on number of pre-requisite courses is taken by the Admissions Committee of relevant department at the time of admission

Admission Requirement Media Sciences

Bachelor of Media Science

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Math, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/ Intermediate or 12th Grade equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.

Master of Media Science (MMS)

The candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with a minimum 50% score / 2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC).
GAT (General) or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is mandatory for Master of Media Science (MMS).

ADMISSION TEST ALTERNATES

For Bachelors Programs Applicants may submit a minimum 1100/1600* score of SAT 1. The scoring of SAT 1 will be considered as follows:

SAT Score               

Test Marks (out of 50)         

1500-1600

50

1400-1499

45

1300-1399

40

1200-1299

35

1100-1199

30

*Candidates securing 100% marks in SZABIST’s admission test will be equivalent to 50.

For Masters Programs:
50% score of GMAT for Master Programs

For MS Programs:
GAT (General)/GRE/HAT relevant with minimum 50% score

For PhD Programs:
GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score.

GAT General or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS with minimum 50% score. GAT Subject is mandatory for PhD with minimum 60 % score.