Islamia University of Bahawalpur Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur admits most undergraduate students on open merit based on Intermediate marks rather than a university-wide entry test. Only B.Arch requires a Departmental Aptitude Test as mandated by HEC and PCATP. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for Islamia University of Bahawalpur profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | No general entry test – open merit (Departmental Aptitude Test for B.Arch only) |
| Conducted by | University itself (IUB) |
| Applies to | General BS/Bachelor programs are admitted on merit of Matric/Intermediate marks without a general entry test; the Departmental Aptitude Test (DAT) is mandatory only for the 5-year B.Arch program as per HEC/PCATP. Professional programs (e.g. Pharm-D, DPT, Engineering) may have additional requirements – check official website. |
| Eligibility | Intermediate (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least second division, or as specified by the department; 1st-year and 3rd-year passed students may apply; BA/BSc or Associate Degree holders may be admitted to 5th semester of BS. |
| Schedule | Fall 2026 Bachelor admissions: last date to apply (Phase III) 30 September 2026; merit list schedule displayed on www.iub.edu.pk. Typical season: June–September each year – check official website. |
| Merit weightage | Merit is calculated on marks of 1st-year and 3rd-year (Intermediate) results; 5 marks deducted per year lost (max 40); 20 bonus marks each for Hafiz-e-Quran and NCC; tie-breaker on Intermediate then Matric totals. No percentage weightage formula published. |
Test Format
DAT format (sections, MCQs, marks, duration) is not published on the admission pages – check official website.
Eligibility
Intermediate (FA/FSc) or equivalent with at least second division, or as specified by the department; 1st-year and 3rd-year passed students may apply; BA/BSc or Associate Degree holders may be admitted to 5th semester of BS.
How to Register
Register and apply online at https://eportal.iub.edu.pk/; print the generated challan and pay the admission processing fee at any HBL branch (separate fee per program; amount not published on the page – check official website).
Test Schedule 2026-27
Fall 2026 Bachelor admissions: last date to apply (Phase III) 30 September 2026; merit list schedule displayed on www.iub.edu.pk. Typical season: June–September each year – check official website.
Merit Formula
Merit is calculated on marks of 1st-year and 3rd-year (Intermediate) results; 5 marks deducted per year lost (max 40); 20 bonus marks each for Hafiz-e-Quran and NCC; tie-breaker on Intermediate then Matric totals. No percentage weightage formula published.
Preparation Tips
- Since admission is largely open merit, focus on maximising Intermediate marks – they drive your aggregate.
- B.Arch applicants should practise drawing, spatial reasoning, basic Maths and English for the DAT.
- Apply early and to multiple programs (separate fee each) to improve chances across merit lists.
- Keep documents (DMC, CNIC, Hafiz-e-Quran certificate if applicable) ready for in-person verification on merit list day.
- Track merit list schedules on eportal.iub.edu.pk/meritlists.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- Islamia University of Bahawalpur profile on Pak Student Hub
- Admission schedules and Merit Calculator
- How university merit is calculated
- ECAT vs NET vs NAT – which test to take
- All entry tests
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Test patterns, fees and dates are set by the university or test body and change every year. Always confirm on the official website before registering.
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