IBA Syllabus
IBA Fall 2027 English and Mathematics preparation, programme eligibility, common-test dates and separate school application requirements.
Syllabus overview
The Fall 2027 common test covers English composition and Mathematics at SAT-level difficulty. Prepare reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar alongside quantitative problems, analytical reasoning and data interpretation. The same test serves all three undergraduate schools.
Section breakdown (official components only)
| Section | Official scope | Parhlai practice |
|---|---|---|
| English | English composition (MCQs), SAT-level; reading comprehension, lexical resource, grammatical range, communication skills | Practice-style English questions including reading-comprehension practice |
| Mathematics | Mathematics (MCQs), SAT-level; quantitative and analytical capabilities, logical reasoning, aptitude for programme | Practice-style Mathematics questions |
Programme-group eligibility stays distinct
- BBA, BS Accounting and Finance and BS Business Analytics: HSC 65 percent, A-level average 2B1C with minimum 8 points and at most one D and no E or U, US diploma 80 percent, or IB 25 of 45
- BS Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics, Mathematics and Data Science tracks: HSC Pre-Engineering 60 percent or General group with Mathematics 60 percent, A-level average 1B2C including Mathematics with minimum 7 points, or IB 24 of 45, with Mathematics mandatory in the accepted grade range
- BS Economics and Social Sciences tracks: HSC any group 60 percent, A-level average 1B2C, or IB 24 of 45; all foreign certificates need IBCC equivalence
How the common test works
Apply and pay separately for each school you want to join. Admit cards and results are issued separately. You cannot switch schools after results unless you already applied and paid for that school.
Cutoffs, SAT routes and interviews
The Admissions Committee sets programme cut-offs. SAT scores do not guarantee direct admission or an interview. Interview requirements depend on the programme: the Fall 2027 schedule exempts Economics and Social Sciences programmes and BS Computer Science.
Sources & official references
- IBA Fall 2027 admission schedule and common-test policy (Round 1 test December 20, 2026; Round 2 March 21, 2027; Round 3 June 20, 2027)
- IBA admission policy (undergraduate components, programme-group eligibility, committee cut-off, SAT non-guarantee)
- IBA sample papers hub (programme-split legacy samples, not the 2027 common paper)
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