Institute of Business Administration Karachi
IBA Karachi Admission Merit Calculator
Compute your admission merit score and compare it against last year's closing merit for your chosen programme. This page uses the official IBA Karachi grading and merit rules, so the result matches what your Karachi campus transcript or merit list will show.
IBA Karachi merit score
0.00%
Weighted using the official IBA Karachi merit formula.
Versus closing merit
-70.00%
You are below last year's closing merit — consider backup programmes.
Official IBA Karachi grading scale
BBA and BS programmes require about 133 credit hours.
| Grade | Grade points | Marks (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 90-100 |
| A | 4.00 | 85-89 |
| A- | 3.67 | 80-84 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75-79 |
| B | 3.00 | 70-74 |
| B- | 2.67 | 65-69 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 60-64 |
| C | 2.00 | 55-59 |
| C- | 1.67 | 50-54 |
| D | 1.00 | 45-49 |
| F | 0.00 | Below 45 |
How to use this admission merit calculator
Frequently asked questions
What is the merit formula at IBA Karachi?
IBA Karachi builds its merit list from Matric / O-Level (10%), Intermediate / A-Level (15%), IBA Test & Interview (75%). Each component percentage is multiplied by its weight and summed to give the merit score used to rank applicants.
Is merit the same as aggregate at IBA Karachi?
They are usually the same number: the aggregate is your weighted score, and the merit list ranks every applicant by that score. Some IBA Karachi programmes add interview or portfolio marks on top.
How many merit lists does IBA Karachi issue?
Most Pakistani universities including IBA Karachi publish three to five merit lists, each with a lower closing merit than the last as selected candidates decline seats.
Does hafiz-e-Quran or sports quota affect merit?
Yes, bonus marks under hafiz-e-Quran, sports or reserved-quota policies are added after the base merit score is calculated, where IBA Karachi policy allows it.