📜 About the Scholarship

The Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students is a fully funded scholarship programme offered by the Government of Pakistan through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor.

The programme provides Bangladeshi students with opportunities to pursue higher education at leading universities and higher education institutions in Pakistan.

The scholarship covers Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD programmes in a wide range of academic disciplines, including Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Basic Sciences and Social Sciences.

🎓 Scholarship Levels

🎓 Undergraduate / Bachelor’s

For students who have completed 12 years of education and meet the required academic criteria.

🎓 Master’s

For students with 16 years of relevant education.

🎓 PhD

For students with 18 years of relevant education.

📚 Major Fields of Study

The scholarship covers various academic disciplines, including:

🩺 Medical & Health Sciences

1. Medicine
2. Dentistry
3. Pharmacy
4. Medical & Allied Health Sciences

⚙️ Engineering

1. Civil Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Computer Engineering
5. Other eligible Engineering disciplines

💻 Computer & Technology

1. Computer Science
2. Information Technology
3. Cyber Security
4. Data Science
5. Artificial Intelligence
6. Emerging Technologies

💼 Business & Management

1. Business Administration
2. Management Sciences
3. Finance
4. Accounting
5. Marketing
6. Related Business disciplines

🔬 Basic Sciences

1. Biological Sciences
2. Physical Sciences
3. Natural Sciences
4. Other eligible Basic Science subjects

📖 Social Sciences & Media

1. Social Sciences
2. Mass Communication
3. Media Studies
4. Humanities
5. Other eligible disciplines

HEC specifically identifies Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Basic Sciences and Social Sciences among the fields covered by the programme.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

• 💰 Full Tuition Fee
• 💵 Monthly Stipend
• 🏠 Hostel & Mess Charges
• 💳 Settlement Allowance
• ✈️ Air Ticket
• 📚 Books & Stationery

In short:

100% Tuition Fee + Stipend + Hostel & Mess + Settlement Allowance + Air Ticket + Books & Stationery

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• 🇧🇩 Must be a Bangladeshi citizen
• 🎓 Bachelor: 12 years of education, minimum 60%
• 🩺 Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy: minimum 65%
• ⚙️ Engineering: minimum 65%
• 🎓 Master’s: 16 years of relevant education, minimum 3.00 CGPA / 65%
• 🎓 PhD: 18 years of relevant education, minimum 3.00 CGPA / 65%
• 🎂 Bachelor age: 17–23 years
• 🎂 PhD age: Maximum 35 years
• 📄 Equivalence certificate required where applicable

📄 Required Documents

• 🛂 Valid Passport / National ID/Birth Certificate
• 📸 Recent Passport-Size Photograph
• 📜 SSC & HSC Certificates and Transcripts – For Bachelor and Medicine  Applicants
• 🎓 Bachelor’s Certificate & Transcript – for Master’s applicants
• 🎓 Master’s Certificate & Transcript – for PhD applicants
• 📄 Equivalence Certificate -where applicable
• 📋 Other Documents – as required by HEC

🏛️ 20 Pakistani Universities

• HEC Pakistan organised a series of Pakistan Higher Education Expos across Bangladesh, with 20 Pakistani universities participating under the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor.
• The expos were held in:
• 🇧🇩 Dhaka
  🇧🇩 Barishal
  🇧🇩 Rajshahi
  🇧🇩 Sylhet
  🇧🇩 Chittagong
  🇧🇩 Rangpur
• The participating universities showcased their academic programmes, research opportunities and higher-education facilities to Bangladeshi students.

🇵🇰 Featured Pakistani Universities / Institutions

• 01. Bahria University
• 02. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)
• 03. Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
• 04. FAST – National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
• 05. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology (GIKI)
• 06. Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi
• 07. Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar
• 08. Iqra University
• 09. Khyber Medical University (KMU)
• 10. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
• 11. Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS)
• 12. National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
• 13. National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
• 14. NED University of Engineering & Technology
• 15. National University of Technology (NUTECH)
• 16. Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology
• 17. Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
• 18. University of Peshawar
• 19. The University of Faisalabad
• 20. The University of Lahore

📝 How to Apply

• 🌐 Register on the HEC Scholarship Portal
• 📝 Complete the online application
• 📄 Upload required documents
• 📤 Submit the application before the deadline
• 📝 Appear in the HEC Scholarship Test
• 🎓 Final selection & university placement by HEC

📅 Application Deadline

• The scholarship is generally offered twice a year, subject to the official announcement:

  • 🗓️ February Intake
  • 🗓️ September Intake

  ⚠️ Application deadlines may vary each year. Please check the official HEC announcement for the latest deadline.

📊 Scholarship at a Glance

🌟 Why Choose This Scholarship?

• 🎓 Fully Funded Education
• Major study-related expenses are covered under the scholarship package.
• 🇵🇰 Study in Pakistan
• Gain an international higher-education experience in Pakistan.
• 💰 Reduced Financial Burden
• Tuition, stipend, accommodation-related expenses and other listed benefits are included.
• 📚 Multiple Academic Fields
• Students can pursue studies across Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Sciences, Social Sciences and other eligible disciplines.
• 🌍 International Academic Exposure
• The programme is part of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor, which also promotes academic and research collaboration between institutions in both countries.

🌍 Why Study in Pakistan?

• 🎓 Quality Higher Education
• 💯 Fully Funded Scholarship Opportunities
• 💰 Affordable Cost of Living
• 🏛️ Recognized Universities & Institutions
• 📚 Wide Range of Academic Programmes
• 🌐 English-Medium Education
• 🔬 Research & Career Opportunities
• 🇧🇩🇵🇰 Strong Educational Cooperation with Bangladesh

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1. Who can apply  – Eligible Bangladeshi citizens who meet the academic and age requirements can apply.
• Q2. Is the scholarship fully funded? – Yes. HEC lists tuition fee, stipend, hostel & mess charges, settlement allowance, air ticket, books and stationery among the scholarship benefits.
• Q3. Which degree levels are available? – Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD.
• Q4. Can HSC students apply? – Eligible students who have completed the required 12 years of education can apply for eligible Bachelor’s programmes.
• Q5. What is the minimum percentage for general Bachelor’s programmes? – The HEC requirement is 60% marks.
• Q6. What is required for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy? – Minimum 65% marks in F.Sc./equivalent Pre-Medical.
• Q7. What is the Engineering requirement? – Minimum 65% marks in F.Sc./equivalent Pre-Engineering.
• Q8. Is IELTS mandatory – The current HEC scholarship page does not list IELTS as a general eligibility requirement. Applicants should follow the official requirements announced for the specific intake.
• Q9. Can students choose their university? – Final university placement is at HEC’s discretion.
• Q10. Is there a scholarship test? – Yes. HEC states that registered candidates appear in a scholarship test.

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