Sukkur IBA National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) 2026

About This Scholarship

The Sukkur IBA National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) is an exceptional initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Sindh and other underprivileged regions. It starts with a rigorous 2-month foundation semester (Zero Semester) where students receive free lodging, boarding, and intense coaching in core subjects. Students who maintain a minimum required GPA during this foundation program are granted admission into regular degree programs at Sukkur IBA along with a 100% fully funded scholarship covering all educational expenses.

Scholarship Benefits & Coverage

• Annual higher education merit grant of up to PKR 80,000 (or 75% tuition coverage) for Category 'A' HEC universities
• Annual merit grant of PKR 40,000 per year for students enrolled in approved Category 'B' institutions
• Annual educational stipends ranging from PKR 11,000 to PKR 17,000 for school and intermediate (FA/FSc) students
• Interest-free Qarz-e-Hasna facility up to PKR 400,000 to assist with professional degree expenses
• Special welfare allocations and preferential consideration for children of Shuhada and disabled PAF personnel

Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Residency: Must be a domicile holder of 'Selected Underprivileged Districts' of Pakistan (Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, KPK, GB, AJK).
• 2
  Completion Year: Must have passed Intermediate (HSSC) in 2023, 2024, or 2025 (Gap years allowed).
• 3
  Academic Merit (Engineering): Minimum 60% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Engineering).
• 4
  Academic Merit (Non-Engineering): Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS).
• 5
  Exclusion: Students with any 'Supplementary' or 'Condonation' in their Intermediate result are NOT eligible.
• 6
  Selection: Must pass the Sukkur IBA Entrance Test (English & Math).

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. 1

   Step 1: Visit the official portal (applyadmission.iba-suk.edu.pk).

2. 2

   Step 2: Register and select 'OGDCL National Talent Hunt Program 2026'.

3. 3

   Step 3: Upload scanned copies of Matric/Inter Mark Sheets, Domicile, and CNIC.

4. 4

   Step 4: Download the Fee Challan (approx. PKR 1,000 - 1,500) and pay at any designated bank.

5. 5

   Step 5: Upload the paid challan copy to confirm submission.

6. 6

   Step 6: Download the Admit Card and appear for the Entrance Test (Test Date: Feb 15, 2026).

Required Documents

• Matric Mark Sheet & Certificate
• Intermediate Mark Sheet (Part-I or II)
• Domicile of Student & Father (Mandatory to prove district eligibility)
• CNIC / B-Form of Student
• 4 Passport Size Photographs

Frequently Asked Questions