Habib University’s Talent outreach, promotion And Support Program (HU TOPS)
HU TOPS offers 100% Scholarship to brilliant students from all Boards of Intermediate Education (BIE) | Federal Board (FB) | Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB)
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Habib University’s Talent outreach, promotion Support Program (HU TOPS)
HU TOPS facilitates brilliant students from all boards of Intermediate Education | Federal Board | Aga Khan University Examination Board
About HU TOPS Program
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Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program (HU TOPS) is designed for students who are enrolled in Pakistan’s Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Federal Board (FB) and the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) for their intermediate education. HU TOPS provides an opportunity to talented students of BIE, FB and AKU-EB to apply for admission to Habib University. Students will be admitted with full tuition and laboratory fee waived for their undergraduate degree based on their academic talent and passion to learn.
Habib University believes in providing equal opportunities and nurturing talent irrespective of a student’s educational, socio-economic and ethnic background. HU TOPS is an example of this commitment to Pakistan. Habib University ensures students enrolled through HU TOPS shape thoughtful careers and life paths for themselves. These students will be supported in growing as life-long learners, creative problem solvers and dynamic leaders, with a passion to serve the society.
Benefits
- An exceptional opportunity to study at Habib University for a transformative learning experience.
- Full Tuition, Laboratory and Semester Registration Fee waiver.
- Admission Application Fee waiver.
- The opportunity to attend a Summer Admission Preparatory Program at HU free of cost.
Admission Criteria
Who Can Apply?
All potential students who fulfill the following conditions can apply for
HU TOPS:
- Graduated from or enrolled at the following boards:
- Any Board of Intermediate Education of Pakistan
- Federal Board of Pakistan
- Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU‐EB)
- Have completed or will complete HSSC II by September, 2023.
- Planning to pursue a four-year undergraduate program
at Habib University. - Have scored:
- Science groups
80% or above in SSC (Matric)
75% or above in HSSC (Intermediate) - Other groups
75% or above in SSC (Matric)
70% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)
- Science groups
Application & selection Process
The six-step selection process for HU TOPS:
HU TOPS has a six-step selection process as highlighted below:
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| 1 | RegisterRegister yourself for HU TOPS. Fill the application, scan the required documents and upload them to our online portal. You can register for HU TOPS with no charges. |
| 2 | QualifyTake the HU TOPS Core Skills Test. Click here to see further details of the test. |
| 3 | Apply
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| 4 | PrepareHU TOPS applicants can choose to attend a free of cost Summer Prep Program specifically designed to help them prepare for the HU Entrance Examination. The Program will be organized in April 2023. Participation is not mandatory. |
| 5 | Take testHU TOPS applicants will take the HU Entrance Examination in June 2023. |
| 6 | Enroll at Habib UniversityThe top 50-60 successful applicants (based on their performance in the HU Entrance Exam and Interview) will be offered admission in their major of choice. Tuition, laboratory and semester Registration fee for their four-year study at Habib University will be fully funded through scholarships and grants. All HU TOPS Scholars will be required to maintain a CGPA of 3.0 to continue to receive their scholarships and grants. |
expenses covered
what the program will cover and not cover
HU TOPS will cover the following expenses:
- HU TOPS Registration Fee
- HU TOPS Qualifying Round Fee
- Habib University Admission Application Fee
- Summer Prep Program Fee
- Full Tuition Fee to study a four-year undergraduate program
at Habib University - Full Laboratory Fee
- Semester Registration fee
HU TOPS will NOT COVER the following expenses:
- Non-refundable Enrolment Fee of Rs. 49,000/= at the time of admission (subsidized for HU TOPS students)
- Security Deposit of Rs. 25,000/= (Re-fundable)
- Transport Fee (if opted for the transport)
- The expense for books, stationery and other learning resources needed as per programmatic needs
- Cost of accommodation and living expenses if you are applying from outside Karachi
- Membership fee for recreational facilities (students will pay this fee if they make use of the facilities)
HU TOPS Timelines
Dates to look out for
| Steps | Timeline/Date |
| Register for HU TOPS | 22nd October 2022 – 12th February 2023 |
| Take Qualifying Round Test | 23rd / 24th / 25th February 2023 [For Karachi/Sindh/Baluchistan Applicants] 3rd/ 4th / 5th March 2023 [For Islamabad/Punjab/GB/KPK/AJK Applicants] |
| Announcement of Qualifying Round Results | 31st March 2023 * |
| Apply for Admission (shortlisted applicants only) | 1st – 5th May 2023 * |
| Participation in the Summer Prep-Program | 4th – 28th April 2023 * |
| Take HU Admission Test | 12th – 14th June 2023 |
| Admission Interviews | 15th June 2023 onwards |
| Announcement of Result | First week of July 2023 * |
| Attend HU New Student Orientation | August 2023 * |
| Start Attending Regular Classes for Fall 2023 | August 2023 * |
*Habib University reserves the right to change any date(s) should unforeseen circumstances occur.
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