Preparing for the Entrance Exams

Students applying for The Dhanani School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) are required to bring their own calculator for College Level Mathematics.

Following are a few guidelines for the test day:

• On the test day, please reach the test venue at-least half an hour before the test time so that you can register yourself and get acquainted with the place.
• As soon as you reach the test venue, get to the registration table and complete all formalities.
• Bring your Habib University Admit Card and your CNIC/B-Form along with you. Please note: if you are bringing your B-Form, then it is mandatory to bring your school ID card.
• Students applying for the Dhanani School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) are required to bring their own calculator for College Level Mathematics.
• Students applying for School of Arts, Humanities (AHSS) and Social Sciences are NOT allowed to bring calculators.
• Besides the required CNIC/B-Form and Student ID and a calculator (only for DSSE students), you are NOT allowed to bring anything on the test day. If you bring a cell phone, you will be asked to switch it off and hand it over to the registration team before entering the examination room. Please note: Habib University Management will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the phone or any other personal belonging submitted.
• Stationary for the test, including pencils, erasers, sharpeners and scratch papers will be provided to you by Habib University.

As with any exam, studying for Habib University’s entrance tests is an important part of the preparation process. Students are encouraged to examine the areas mentioned as being part of each of the respective tests as well as they can.

Prepare like you would for any standardized test. If you need assistance, enlist the help of test preparation centers present everywhere in the city. You will also find a plethora of free and fee-based test prep services on the internet. Please note that Habib University does not endorse or sponsor any test preparation center or online prep program, free or otherwise. The resources listed below are merely provided as a service to our students. We assume no responsibility for the content.

• Websites
  • The Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
  • West Texas A&M Virtual Math Lab
  • http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/graphs.htm
  • http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/mathematics3.htm
  • http://www.math.com/
  • http://www.chompchomp.com/
  • http://www.grammar-monster.com/
  • google.com – in the search box, type ―ACCUPLACER practice. You will find several websites that provide practice material.
• If you wish to take up a book to study for the test, we advise you to review the subject material for the specific areas that will be assessed in the CEE and SSEE. There are several reliable test prep book publishers out there, including the College Board. Visit your nearest bookstore for more information.
• There are multiple mobile apps that can help you prepare for standardized tests. In fact, the College Board publishes one for preparation for its ACCUPLACER test that students might find particularly useful. It is available for both Android and iOS devices. Search for the College Board in the app stores applicable to your device.

Habib University organizes Prep-Sessions to facilitate students who are planning to take Habib University entrance examination. We encourage students to attend this session as it conveys important test information and provide guidelines on how to prepare for the HU entrance examination and the interview.

If you are interested to attend one of the prep-sessions, please register yourself on https://habib.edu.pk/admission-events/