REPORTED: Sukkur IBA University runs the Sindh Talent Hunt Program (STHP) 2027 for students from Sindh. Press coverage says the programme selects 200 students for a foundation semester on merit-cum-need, and the top 100 then proceed to undergraduate scholarships at the main campus. However, two dates conflict, so read the dates section carefully before you rely on either one.
What STHP 2027 Offers (200 to 100 Funnel)
REPORTED: The programme runs as a funnel. First, 200 students join a foundation semester on merit-cum-need. Then, the top 100 proceed to undergraduate scholarships at the main campus. Therefore, the foundation semester acts as the selection stage for the full scholarship.
CONFIRMED: The 2027 intake officially exists. Sukkur IBA’s admissions announcements page lists the row: “Sindh Talent Hunt Program 2027 | Last Date 08-11-2026 | Publish Date 12-10-2026”.
Date Conflict: Two Different Dates
DATE CONFLICT — read both dates. ProPakistani (12 Oct 2026) says the deadline is 29 Oct 2026 and the test is 8 Nov 2026. In contrast, the IBA table says Last Date 08-11-2026. Therefore, the date 8 Nov appears in both sources but in different roles: test date in one, last date in the other. Either the IBA table mislabels the test date as “Last Date”, or IBA set or extended the deadline to 8 Nov.
We could not open the STHP PDF documents on the IBA announcements page during this check, because the IBA site did not load. As a result, the conflict stays unresolved. Do not treat either date as settled.
In addition, 8 Nov 2026 is a Sunday, consistent with a test date. However, that alone does not resolve the conflict.
Foundation Semester Benefits (Reported)
REPORTED: The foundation semester offers a 100% tuition waiver plus free books and manuals. In addition, students receive Rs 5,500 per month for living and Rs 4,000 per month as a stipend — Rs 9,500 per month in total. However, the foundation stage offers NO hostel accommodation. Older 2026 coverage mentioned free hostel, but do not carry that claim into 2027.
| Stage (reported) | What it covers (reported) |
|---|---|
| Foundation semester | 100% tuition waiver, free books/manuals, Rs 9,500/month |
| Undergraduate scholarship | 100% admission + tuition waiver for 4 years, Rs 5,000/month |
| Hostel during foundation | None (no hostel accommodation) |
REPORTED: The Rs 5,500 living amount is a reported increase over the 2026 cycle, when the foundation package was Rs 5,000 living + Rs 4,000 stipend (Rs 9,000).
Undergraduate Scholarship (Reported)
REPORTED: The top 100 students proceed to undergraduate scholarships at the main campus. The scholarship covers 100% admission and tuition waiver for 4 years (8 semesters) plus a Rs 5,000 per month stipend. However, students must score a 2.2 GPA in the foundation semester to qualify, and they must maintain a 2.2 CGPA to retain the scholarship.
Who Can Apply (Reported)
REPORTED: Applicants need a Sindh domicile and an Intermediate or equivalent qualification passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026 from any recognised board. The sources state no minimum percentage and no age limit. In addition, selection runs on merit-cum-need.
Degree Programs (Reported)
REPORTED: The programme lists the following degrees: BBA; BS Accounting & Finance; BS Economics; BS Computer Science; BS Software Engineering; BS Artificial Intelligence; BS Mathematics (Data Science; Actuarial & Risk Management); BE Computer Systems Engineering; BE Electrical Engineering (Power, Electronics, Telecommunication); BS Physical Education & Sports Sciences; BS Media & Communication; and B.Ed.
Test and Selection (Reported)
REPORTED: ProPakistani (12 Oct 2026) says the test is 8 Nov 2026, while the IBA table lists 08-11-2026 as the Last Date. See the Date Conflict section above: do not treat either date as settled.
Test Centres (Reported, Single Source)
REPORTED (single source — SainAzeemTech only): The test centres are Sukkur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Mirpurkhas and Naushahro Feroze.
Test Pattern (Reported, Single Source)
REPORTED (single source — SainAzeemTech only): The test pattern is Maths 40 MCQs, English 40, General Knowledge 10, and IQ 10 — 100 questions in total.
How to Apply (Reported)
REPORTED: Press coverage cites applyadmission.iba-suk.edu.pk as the application portal. We tried to open that portal during this check, and it did not load. Therefore, this draft does not link it as a working portal. Confirm the application steps on the official IBA announcements page before you apply.
REPORTED (single source — SainAzeemTech only): The documents checklist is: CNIC/B-Form; guardian CNIC; Sindh domicile; 4 passport photos; Matric/Inter certificates and mark sheets; family income/salary/pension slip; and 3 months’ electricity and gas bills.
STHP vs NTHP
STHP is Sindh’s programme at Sukkur IBA for Sindh-domiciled students. In contrast, NTHP is a different programme: national in scope and OGDCL-backed. Therefore, do not confuse the two.
STHP 2027 vs the 2026 Cycle (History)
History — do not read these as 2027 figures. In the 2026 cycle, the deadline was 9 Jan 2026, the test was 18 Jan 2026, and applicants needed Inter passed in 2023, 2024 or 2025. The foundation package then was Rs 5,000 living + Rs 4,000 stipend (Rs 9,000). Older 2019-era reporting mentioned 300 students, and a 2019 ad mentioned 500 foundation seats with the top 150 scholarships. However, those figures are superseded: the 200/100 split is the current structure.
FAQs
When is the deadline?
The deadline is unresolved. ProPakistani says 29 Oct 2026, while the IBA table says Last Date 08-11-2026. See the Date Conflict section above and confirm on the official IBA announcements page.
Does the foundation semester include hostel?
No. Reports say the foundation stage offers no hostel accommodation.
What is the monthly support?
Foundation students receive Rs 9,500 per month (Rs 5,500 living + Rs 4,000 stipend). Undergraduate scholars receive Rs 5,000 per month.
Is STHP the same as NTHP?
No. STHP is Sindh’s programme at Sukkur IBA, while NTHP is a separate national, OGDCL-backed programme.
Sources and Related Reading
The IBA announcements link below is the official page. This draft does not link the admission portal, because it did not load during this check.
IBA Sukkur admissions announcements (official page)
30,000 scholarships for Sindh students
2,700 new student scholarships
scholarships for minority students
Honhaar undergraduate scholarship
Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Fellowship