IBA Syllabus
The IBA entry test pattern for 2026 — the 90-MCQ paper split evenly between English and Mathematics, the two-hour-forty-five-minute time limit, and the key verbal and quantitative topics to prepare for admission to the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.
IBA Test Pattern Overview
The IBA entry test is an undergraduate-admissions paper conducted by the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. It is built around two equally weighted sections — English and Mathematics — totalling 90 MCQs over two hours and forty-five minutes. Rather than testing a fixed syllabus, it assesses the verbal and quantitative reasoning expected of a strong intermediate-level candidate.
Section Breakdown
| Section | MCQs | Time |
|---|---|---|
| English | 45 | Shared 2 hr 45 min |
| Mathematics | 45 | Shared 2 hr 45 min |
Key Topics to Master
- English — Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary, Grammar, Analogies, Critical Reasoning
- Mathematics — Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Word Problems, Data Interpretation, Ratios & Percentages
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