r/IBA

can i get into iba

peoole who couldn’t get into Iba this year and are taking gap year and will give round 1 either december or february, how are you guys studying or planning to study? where to learn basics from? i dont wanna do hashim zia playlist, i am looking for other alternatives. i have given the test thrice and i lack at maths basics, english is good enough.
i just dont understand kahan se parhon. i dont wanna take iba grads online classes because sir hunain is only teaching physical, and i took classes in 2025 but my experience was not good. should i get chaajao recorded lectures, is it worth it if i want to learn like basics se? PLEASE HELP🙏

I completed my A2 privately all by myself…. It was almost like a gap year as i didnt socialise whole year and stayed home…got 3Cs.

I got admission in iobm but my family is insisting me to take a gap year and retake one subject in oct nov so that i meet iba grade requirement and then apply for iba 2027.

I dont know what to do all i know is that i dont want to stay home for another year.

Hi, I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone with average previous stats who passed the IBA test on their first attempt. From my experience (I could be completely wrong, which is why I want to hear your opinions), every person I know who was left short by just 1–2 mcqs had pretty average o/a level grades. Their grades were within IBA’s eligibility criteria, but still not particularly strong. On the other hand, almost everyone I know who passed on their first attempt also had pretty strong previous grades. I’ve personally taken the test twice and failed, which is why I’m here, but even after two attempts, I don’t think the test is something out of the world,it’s very much doable. What surprises me is that despite having an A-Level Maths background,and despite taking tuitions for the test I couldn’t clear it in my first or second attempt , while I’ve seen people from a pre-med background with strong overall grades pass on their first attempt. I’m genuinely trying to understand whether this is just a coincidence or if there’s actually some pattern here

i didnt receive ums credentials, i submitted the documents before deadline, should i worry????

guys is sir sharukh a good maths teacher for iba prep? Also why doesn’t sir hunain take online classes💔

I applied under the retake policy, submitted all my docs n all that, when will I actually get to select my courses?

also i wanted to ask that my admissions portal was being super fucky so i wasn't able to upload all my documents online,,, i emailed the admissions office and they responded with a whole lotta bullshit but i have submitted the documents physically so i hope that's enough????? they would contact if something is wrong right??? i saw a lot of ppl were struggling with uploading with the documents nd stuff but im just scareddddd

Salam beautiful people! Im gonna be doing bseco from iba class of 2030 IA☝🏻, wanted to seek advice from seniors on what i should purchase for my studies. An ipad with an apple pen, laptop(any specifications on brand and model will help)? Also i wont be attending IBAOgala as im not in karachi and wont be back until 25th🥲.

I won't be able to come make it by the 20th morning, as an outstation candidate who is coming based on external hostel. I had to reschedule my flight for 21st (so the day before O'gala) and my living arrangements are an external hostel, coming by myself to Karachi for the first time.

How important is this event, and what if I miss it? Shall I email IBA?

What can I do to make up for any losses of the launchpad learnings - is there no alternative place so that I can understand my programme better?

I get the social aspect is a loss but honestly IBA scheduling sucks, especially when they didn't do squat to help us outstation students without a hostel who don't have any ancestor in Sindh for the last 350 years lol

Okay so I’ve narrowed my list down to 10 unis but I want to cut them down further because most of them are my safety schools but my college is forcing us to apply to 10 minimum. I’m scared because my priority is IBA as then I’ll be able to stay in Karachi and I won’t have to shift cities so my brother can be taken care of and receive the help he needs so I really want to get in and I’m prepping for the IBA entrance test but because I have to apply to a lot of filler unis I’m
Scared I won’t do well on the IBA entry test and I’ll get burnt out by giving the entrance tests for these multiple different universities. Not only that but advice from my friends is very mix and match. I know SAT can be helpful but for IBA you need a really high score which I can’t achieve in just two months of prep for the SAT but for the other unis I’m applying to who do take SAT I only need to score 1100 to be exempt. My problem is I’m scared I won’t score that and then it’s just going to be a waste of my parents money and idk what to do since my brother has a lot of medical needs so I really don’t want to put an unnecessary burden on my parents. Should I just take the risk and give the SAT and pray I do well enough or should I give it my all for the IBA entrance test instead because I have a decent chance of getting in? If I take the SAT I’m scared I’ll get burnt out and then perform poorly for my A2 which I can’t risk. IM SO SORRY THIS POST IS SO LOMG I REALLY DOMT WANT TO BE BOTHERSOME MAN GENUINELY IM REALLY SKRRY IF IVE ANNOYED ANYONE WITH THIS AND MY OTHER POSTS OMG😭😭😭

If someone is already doing bsba could you pls suggest whether to get a laptop or not,or if i can manage on my ipad

I have 1A* ( distinction in business across Sindh and Baluchistan) 2As 3Bs and 2Ds in my o levels. I’ve heard that grade inflation is getting worse in unis and it’s getting harder each year. In my a levels a I have 1 C and the rest I’m giving as of now. I have extra curriculars but I doubt that Pakistani university really care about that, but for context I’m a national runner and I have been in student councils aswell.

Girls im soooo nervous going into IBA

Especially since all my friends are in other universities and ill be starting here alone

Now with these fresher events coming up I literally have like anxiety and nightmares that im going to be wandering aimlessly around because to be very honest im not very good at making friends and yes I know IBA is all about networking in all but its so new and so scary

Helpppppp

Sorry for the rash title but it is what it is. I feel like the kids in IBA are going to be really smart and truly cream of the crop, with good grades in ALevels and inter, and i'm going to fall behind.

I do love learning new things, and I will put in the hard work it takes , but i fear that i will be outshined by much "smarter" classmates who get good grades.

is round 1 of iba comparatively easier than the second round? is there any difference if yes then what?

I’m starting IBA BBA this year and ngl I have no idea what to expect.

For current students, what are some things you wish you knew before starting? Like how orientation is, making friends, workload, societies, classes, or literally anything else that would be useful to know.

Also, if you’re a freshman too, feel free to hmu or drop a comment! Would be nice to know some people before orientation :)

do i HAVE to memorize the multiplication tables upto 20 for the test 😞

Hello everyone,

I'm a Senior at IBA, Accounting and Finance if that matters, u can ask your questions here on this post I'll try to answer. Also know about both hostels and all that so u can ask all that as well.

Hope u enjoy IBA..