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Admission Criteria 

Eligibility

The candidate must hold one of the following qualifications to apply for the programme as outlined below.

Business Administration 

For Four Years Bachelor’s Programme:

For admission in Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA-H) / BS (Accounting & Finance) / BS International Relations / BS English an applicant must have:​​​

  • At least 45% marks in Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent from a recognised Institute/Board.

  • “A” levels or other foreign qualifications, such students must provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Intermediate Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

  • Or, At least 60% marks in Diploma, for admission.

For Two-and-a-half Year Bachelor Programme:

For admission in  two-and-a-half years’ degree programme of Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA)​​​

  • 15 Years of Schooling with business qualification: B.Com (3 Years), BBA (3 years) or

  • 14 Years of Schooling with non-business qualification: B.Com (2 Years), BA, B-Tech, B.Sc. or any two-year Graduation Programme respectively.

The number of credit hours needed to complete the degree will be according to the policies of the Higher Education Commission.

For Two Years ADP Programs 

For admission in ADP Business Administration (with specialization, Accounting and Finance, Digital Marketing ) / ADP English.

  • At least 45% marks in Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent from a recognised Institute/Board.

Health Sciences  

 

For Four Years Bachelor’s Programme:

For admission in BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics / BS Anaesthesia Technology / BS Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) / BS Radiology Technology / BS Dental Technology / BS Optometry / BS Nusrsing an applicant must have:

  • At least 50% marks in Higher Secondary School Certificate ( FSc Pre Medical)

  • “A” levels or other foreign qualifications, such students must provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Intermediate Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

  • A minimum overall score of 60% in the pre-medical group of Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent in Pakistan.

  • British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The score should be over 60% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

  • A minimum overall score of 60% in the pre-medical group of Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent in Pakistan.

  • British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The score should be over 60% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence.

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th grade) from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC at least 60% HSSC Pre-Medical qualification.

BS Psychology 

  • A minimum overall score of 45%  Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent in Pakistan.

  • “A” levels or other foreign qualifications, such students must provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Intermediate Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

Computing and Technology 

For Four Years Bachelor’s Programme:

For admission in BS (Computer Science) / BS (Software Engineering) / BS (Artificial Intelligence) / ADP Computer Science an applicant must have:

 

  • At least 50% marks in intermediate / DAE with Mathematics as a subject or equivalent 12 years of education with Mathematics as a subject are required.

  • At least 50% marks in intermediate Pre-Medical (subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology) or equivalent 12 years of education are also eligible to apply. Such candidates are required to study additional two Mathematic courses worth 6 credits hours, during the first year of studies

  • Or GCE (A levels) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Applicants having A levels or other foreign qualifications must provide an equivalence certificate with at least 50% marks, issued by the Intermediate Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

  • Or at least 50% marks in Diploma of Associate Engineering Examination for admission (Mathematics and Physics should be cleared).​

APPLICATION FOR CREDIT TRANSFER

  • The student will apply for credit transfer on a required form supported by the following document.

  • The course outline and teaching plan were completed in a different University/Institution and is being nominated for credit transfer.

  • The course contact hours and the name of the faculty who taught the course, along with the relevant grades.

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1. Transfer Students

The determination of acceptability of credit for coursework completed at another recognised institution of higher learning is made solely at the discretion of Iqra University. The evaluation of any coursework or exam from another Institution for acceptance by the University will be based only on an official transcript from the institution initially offering the coursework or exam.

  • Credit is not given for grades lower than a C+ or 67%.

  • All prospective transfer students must complete Iqra University’s entrance requirements.

  • Grades from other institutions are not included in the calculation of Iqra.

  • The course work being sought for credit transfer has been completed at an HEC recognised educational institution.

  • After a student has started the programme of study, credit transfer cases will not be entertained.

  • Remedial, vocational, technical, highly specialized and personal development courses are not accepted for credit.

  • All transfer courses taken at the Bachelors level from Polytechnic Institutions with degree awarding status and foreign community Institutes that can award degrees will be reviewed individually by the Head of the Department. The Dean must approve any transfers.

  • Students are advised to check with the Admissions Office and Head of Department to determine the acceptability of other institutions’ credit. Acceptability of transfer credits to a student’s academic curriculum is determined by the Head of the Department where the application is being made.

Conditions for Course Transfer

  • If the course content is similar to the course content at Iqra to the extent of a minimum of 60%, the course credit will be considered for transfer.

  • A course exempted elsewhere is non-transferable until and unless it is pursued as a regular course.

  • Student left with up to 6 Credit Hours, i.e. 2 Courses to complete his degree programme will be allowed transfer of credits from any recognized international universities with following semesters and conditions:

  1. A student left with up to 6 Credit Hours, i.e. 2 Courses to complete their degree programme, will be allowed to transfer credits from any recognised international universities with the following semesters and conditions. The University should be recognised by the local Government of Education, with at least 60% course content similar to Iqra University.

  2. The student will take prior permission from the University for the courses he requires to complete the degree programme.

  3. Remedial, vocational, technical, highly specialized and personal development courses are not accepted for credit.

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Course Exemption

  • If any student is awarded exemption in any of their courses based on their past academic record, then another course will replace that course. The course exemption will not reduce the total number of required courses or credit hours.

  • The decision of the Registrar in accepting or rejecting a case of course exemption will be final.

  • In case of exemption, a course exemption form must be properly filled.

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