Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support (HUTOPS) initiative is a fully funded program designed to ensure deserving students all over Pakistan can benefit from a world-class education. It is a reflection of HU’s commitment to providing quality education for all young people, irrespective of their educational, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

The HUTOPS program identifies brilliant students from all the Boards of Intermediate Education (BIE), Federal Board (FB), and Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB), who have good academic standing and a passion for learning. HU TOPS scholars are awarded 100% financial support for the duration of the four-year undergraduate program of their choice at Habib University. they benefit from a prestigious education at a leading undergraduate institute, learning from distinguished mentors in a space uniquely suited to their advantage.

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Admission Criteria

Who Can Apply?

All potential students who fulfill the following conditions can apply for
HU TOPS 100% scholarship:

  • 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, 2025.
  • Planning to pursue a four-year undergraduate program
    at Habib University.
  • Have scored:
    • Science groups
      85% or above in SSC (Matric)
      80% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)
    • Other groups
      80% or above in SSC (Matric)
      75% or above in HSSC (Intermediate)

Application & selection Process

The Five-step selection process for HU TOPS:

Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program has a five-step selection process as highlighted below:

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1

Register

Register yourself for Habib University’s Talent Outreach, Promotion and Support Program. Fill the admission e-application form, scan the required documents and upload them to our online portal. You will not be charged any admission application fee.

2

Apply

Applicants will submit their Scholarship and Financial Aid applications along with the required supporting documents.

3

Prepare

The applicants can choose to attend a free of cost HU TOPS Prep Program specifically designed to help them prepare for the HU Entrance Examination. The Program will be organized on rolling basis. Participation is not mandatory.

4

Take test

The applicants will take the HU Entrance Examination

5

Enroll at Habib University

Admission to the reserved seats will be offered to the top-performing candidates who meet the required merit score.
Tuition, laboratory and semester Registration fee for their four-year study at Habib University will be fully funded through scholarships and grants.

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expenses covered

what the program will cover and not cover

HU TOPS 100% scholarship will cover the following expenses:

  • Habib University Admission Application Fee
  • HU TOPS 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 Fees at the time of admission (subsidized for HU TOPS students)
  • Security Deposit (Re-fundable)
  • Transport Fee
  • 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)

HUTOPS Timelines

Dates to look out for

Steps January Series (Test Venue: Karachi) February Series (Test Venue: Karachi) March Series (Test Venue: Islamabad)

Register for HU TOPS 5th January, 2025 21st January, 2025 13th February, 2025
Participate in the HU TOPS Prep-Program 30th December, 2024 to 3rd January, 2025 27th January, 2025 to 31st January, 2025 27th January, 2025 to 31st January, 2025 (Online)
Take HU Admission Test 8th, 9th & 10th January, 2025 onwards * 3rd, 4th & 6th February, 2025 * 6th, 7th & 8th March, 2025 *
Admission Interviews 3rd/4th week of January, 2025 onwards * 1st/2nd week of February, 2025 onwards * 2nd week of March, 2025 onwards *
Announcement of Result End of January, 2025 * 3rd week of February, 2025 * 3rd week of March, 2025 *
Attend HU New Student Orientation August, 2025 * August, 2025 * August, 2025 *
Start Attending Regular Classes for Fall 2025 August, 2025 * August, 2025 * August, 2025 *

*Habib University reserves the right to change any date(s) in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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