IBA Aptitude Test 2027
IBA Karachi Undergraduate Aptitude Test — the admission test for BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Economics, BS Computer Science, BS Mathematics, BS Economics & Mathematics, BS Social Sciences and other undergraduate programmes at IBA Karachi.
What IBA Aptitude Test is for
IBA Karachi admits undergraduates through its own aptitude test, followed by an interview or group discussion for shortlisted candidates. Unlike engineering tests, it does not follow the FSc syllabus; it tests English and Mathematics at roughly SAT level.
IBA runs two rounds for each Fall intake. Admission is strictly on merit with no quota seats, and IBA admits students from across Pakistan regardless of domicile.
Accepted for
- BBA and BS Accounting & Finance
- BS Economics, Mathematics, Economics & Mathematics
- BS Computer Science and BS Social Sciences
Test centres: IBA Main & City campuses, Karachi
Upcoming IBA Aptitude Test dates
Dates that have passed drop off automatically. Confirmed dates are published by IBA Karachi; Tentative dates are official but may move; Expected dates are Tayarri's estimate from the last cycle.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 Round 1 applications | Jan – Mar 2027 | Expected |
| Round 1 aptitude test | Apr 2027 | Expected |
| Round 2 applications | May – early Jun 2027 | Expected |
| Round 2 aptitude test | Late Jun 2027 | Expected |
For Fall 2025 the Round 1 test was on 6 Apr and Round 2 on 22 Jun. IBA posts the Fall 2027 calendar on its admissions portal. Always confirm on iba.edu.pk before you register or pay.
Last checked by Tayarri: 18 Oct 2026
Test pattern & marking
The English section tests grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension; Mathematics covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry and word problems with traps built into the wording. Negative marking means a careful 70% beats a careless 80% attempt rate.
Syllabus by subject
Each linked topic opens a ladder of 10 adaptive tests pitched one step above the real IBA Test. Questions you see for IBA Test are not reused in other universities' series.
EEnglishEnglish
Past papers & official samples
IBA Test past papers & reconstructed papers
Papers organised by year, with answers and explanations where available.
Open past papers →OFFICIALIBA sample papers & admissions
Sample papers, syllabus and instructions published by IBA Karachi.
Visit official site ↗PRACTICEUse past papers the right way
Do one past paper untimed to learn the style, then switch to the timed mocks below. Re-solve every question you got wrong after three days.
Go to mock series ↓Skills that lift your IBA Test score
Accuracy over volume
Negative marking: skip questions you cannot narrow down.
Word-problem translation
Turn sentences into equations quickly and check what is actually asked.
Grammar and usage
Error spotting and sentence correction are reliable marks.
Reading comprehension
Practise main idea, inference and tone questions.
Use both rounds
Sit Round 1 to learn the paper; Round 2 is a second chance.
Interview prep
Be ready to discuss current affairs and why you chose the programme.
Your 8-week path to 75%+
The dashed line is the target curve for an hour a day. Your own diagnostic, sectional and mock scores on this device plot on top of it, so you can see whether you are ahead or behind.
Take the diagnostic to plot your first point.
Prep & mock test series
Work through the stages in order. Each mock uses its own questions, so a score from mock 3 is a fresh measurement, not a memory test.
All 11 topic ladders are listed in the syllabus above.
IBA Aptitude Test FAQ
What is on the IBA Karachi test?
English and Mathematics at roughly SAT level; some programmes add an essay.
Does the IBA test have negative marking?
IBA has applied negative marking in recent cycles. Check the current sample paper.
How many rounds does IBA hold?
Two rounds for each Fall intake.
What happens after the test?
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview or group discussion.