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How to Get Into SZABIST: 2026 Admissions Guide

Minimum 50% in HSSC/A-Levels equivalent. Admission test and interview required. SAT score (1100+) can be used as an alternative to the admission test.

Application Timeline

For the 2026 academic year, SZABIST's application window is open for the Fall / Spring session. The primary admission drive occurs between Jun-Jul (Varies by campus).

Entry Test Details

Securing admission highly depends on your performance in the SZABIST Admission Test / SAT. Make sure you prepare specifically for this format, as it usually carries a massive weightage in the final merit calculation.

Pro Tip for SZABIST

Try to gather all your intermediate equivalence certificates and domicile paperwork long before the Jun-Jul (Varies by campus) window opens so you aren't delayed on submission day.

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is a prominent choice for business and modern computing programs, offering highly sought-after degrees such as Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), BS Computer Science, and BS Artificial Intelligence across its multiple campuses including Karachi and Islamabad.

Getting admission into SZABIST is generally less competitive than NUST, but applicants must still meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete the admission process.

Understanding the Admission Process

SZABIST admissions are conducted in multiple rounds each year depending on the campus and intake.

  • Entrance Test & Interview: Most applicants are required to appear in SZABIST's admission test and interview.
  • Alternative Test Scores: Applicants may also submit acceptable SAT scores instead of appearing in the university's admission test (subject to university policy).
  • Multiple Campuses: Admissions are offered at campuses including Karachi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Larkana, Gharo, and Dubai.

Eligibility Requirements

For most undergraduate programs:

  1. Intermediate / HSSC: Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent qualification).
  2. A-Levels: Equivalency of 50% or above.
  3. O/A-Level Students: IBCC equivalency is mandatory.
  4. Entrance Test & Interview: Required for admission unless exempted through an accepted alternative test score.

Important Notes

  • Unlike NUST, SZABIST does not publish a fixed aggregate formula where the admission test carries a specific percentage of weightage.
  • Final admission decisions are based on academic qualifications, admission test performance (or accepted alternative scores), and interview performance.
  • Different programs may have additional subject requirements. For example, some computing and AI-related programs require Mathematics, while students without Mathematics may need to complete deficiency courses.

Undergraduate Programs

Popular undergraduate programs include:

  • BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • BS Computer Science (BSCS)
  • BS Software Engineering (BSSE)
  • BS Artificial Intelligence (BSAI)
  • BS Accounting & Finance (BSA&F)
  • BS Social Sciences (BSSS)
  • BS Psychology (campus-specific)
  • BS International Relations (campus-specific)

Students should always check the latest admission policy of their relevant campus before applying.