Pre Admission Test
The Pre-Admission Test is more than an assessment—it is an opportunity to showcase your creativity, aptitude, and potential. Designed to evaluate artistic ability, critical thinking, and academic readiness, the test helps identify students who are prepared to excel in their chosen field of art, design, and architecture.
Pre-Admission Test
The Pre-Admission Test is an important step in the admission process at SABS University. It is designed to assess your creative potential, aptitude, and readiness for higher education in art, design, and architecture. Through this evaluation, applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and compete for admission on merit.
Test Pattern & Weightage
Drawing
60%English
20%Aptitude Test
20%Test Duration
Drawing Test: 2 Hours
English Test: 20 Minutes
Aptitude Test: 20 Minutes
English and Aptitude sections are conducted through a computer-based testing system.
Passing Criteria
Candidates must secure at least:
30% Marksto be considered for admission under Regular or Self-Finance schemes.
Admit Card
Admit cards will be issued through the online admission portal.
Applicants must bring a printed copy on the test day.
Students are advised to keep an additional photocopy for their records.
Test Center
All admission tests are conducted at:
Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritages (SABS), JamshoroNon-Sindh Applicants
Applicants from other provinces normally appear in the SABS Pre-Admission Test.
Candidates officially nominated through their regional Directorate of Colleges against reserved quota seats may be exempted if they have already passed their regional entry test.
Sample Paper
Download the sample paper to understand the test format, question types, and preparation requirements for the SABS University Pre-Admission Test.
Download Sample PaperMerit Calculation Criteria
Final merit is calculated based on the following academic weightage criteria used by SABS University for admission evaluation.
SSC (Matriculation)
10%HSC / Equivalent
10%Pre-Admission Test
80%
CPN = (SSC × 0.10) + (HSC × 0.10) + (Test × 0.80)
Test Composition
The Pre-Admission Test is designed to evaluate creativity, communication skills, aptitude, and subject understanding required for admission in various disciplines.
Drawing
60%English
20%Mathematics / Aptitude
20%Program-Specific Guidelines
- Discipline change, where applicable, shall be subject to university policy and fulfillment of required test criteria.
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SABS University provides an accessible and merit-based admission process, ensuring students from diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue quality education in creative disciplines.
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