IBAGRADS: SZABIST FAQs

Q- Why should I opt for an BBA/MBA from SZABIST?

A: SZABIST is a chartered institute established through and Act of Sindh Assembly is approved and recognized by HEC. SZABIST is a registered member of many national and international educational bodies, International Association of Universities (IAU) and Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU) prominent among them. BusinessWeek and AsiaWeek rank SZABIST among the best business schools in Asia. The administration and faculty at SZABIST are all dedicated to produce graduates with extensive technological and business skills for the betterment of Pakistan.

Q- What are the programs offered at SZABIST?

A: SZABIST offers BBA (Hons) and BBA (IT) programs on graduate level. MBA in Marketing, Finance, Management and IT are offered on Post-Graduation level. MCS, MS and PhD programs are also offered.

Q- I am an engineering or a medical student, am I eligible for getting admission into SZABIST?

A: Yes, you are eligible as long as your percentage and the credibility of your educational institute are according to the standards set by SZABIST.

Q- What are the eligibility criteria for Bachelors?

A: For admission to the BBA / BS (Computer Sciences) programs, the candidate must have completed A levels (minimum 3 pass) / 12th grade/ Intermediate (minimum 60% marks, including first year, no supplementary) or equivalent from a recognized institution (those waiting for results can also apply). For the BS (Computer Sciences) program, candidates with mathematical background will be preferred.

*Admission requirements may vary with local campuses. Check with local campus on admission requirements

Q- What are the eligibility criteria for Masters?

A: For admission to the MBA & MS programs, the candidates must possess a Bachelors degree with minimum 55% marks/ CGPA 2.20 from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in relevant field of study.

For Transfer candidates from HEC recognized universities, a maximum of upto 6 transfer credits for MBA / MS and 36 transfer credits for BBA/ BS may be considered for courses having letter grade of B (80%) or above. The request must be made at the time of admission, applying for transfer. Maximum time limit to transfer courses is two years. Admission Test / Interview will be given.

Q- What is the Fee structure for BBA/BCS?

A: Rs. 52,560 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $1,080 per semester for foreign nationals. The tuition fee is based on a full course load (six courses) per semester.

Q- What is the Fee structure for MBA/MCS?

A: Tuition Fee for MBA (Fifth Year)
Rs. 46,920 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $1,020 per semester for foreign nationals. The tuition fee is based on a full course load (four courses) per semester.

Tuition Fee for MBA (Day)
Rs. 50,850 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $1,125 per semester for foreign nationals. The tuition fee is based on a full course load (five courses) per semester.

Tuition Fee for MBA (Eve)
Rs. 40,680 per semester for Pakistan nationals; $900 per semester for foreign nationals. The tuition fee is based on a full course load (four courses) per semester.

Q- What is the composition of the SZABIST aptitude test?

A: The test consist of 12 sections of multiple choice questions which are as follows:

English            7 sections
Mathematics    4 sections
Computer         1 section
The test will take around 2 hours without any breaks.

Q- What information is tested in the SZABIST aptitude test?

A: The type of questions asked in this test is antonyms, synonyms, confused words, reading comprehension, analogies, sentence completion and word replacement etc .The math section includes problem solving, number series arithmetic problem, algebraic problems etc. The computer section includes questions on basic computer knowledge.

Q- What is the composition of the English section of the test?

A: Every test of SZABIST consists of 7 verbal sections which include 60 questions with a following breakup:

Synonyms 10 questions
Antonyms 10 questions
Word replacement 10 questions
Sentence completion 10 questions
Confused words 5 questions
Reading comprehension 5 questions
Analogies 10 questions

Q- What is the composition of the Quantitative section of the test?

A: There are 4 sections of maths in the SZABIST aptitude test including 30 questions with the following break up:

Word problems 10 questions
Number series 5 questions
Arithmetic problems 5 questions
Algebra problems10 questions

Q- What is the composition of the Computer section of the test?

A: This section includes the basic knowledge of computers such as knowledge about operating systems, the knowledge about new technologies like the PDA etc. There will be only one section of computers in which there will 10 multiple-choice questions.

Q- How early should I start to prepare for the SZABIST aptitude test?

A: - For sure success you should start the preparation for the test as early as possible. We recommend at least 3 months prior to the test date.