The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in collaboration with Sukkur IBA University, has announced the OGDCL National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) 2026, a fully funded scholarship initiative for talented students from underprivileged areas of Pakistan. The program aims to provide quality higher education opportunities to deserving students on a merit-cum-poverty basis.
Under the program, 340 students will be selected for the Foundation Semester at Sukkur IBA University, where they will study English, Mathematics, and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). From these, the top 200 students with a minimum CGPA of 2.2 will be awarded OGDCL scholarships for undergraduate degree programs at Sukkur IBA University Main Campus, in line with the university’s admission policy.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 7 February 2026
- Admission Test: 15 February 2026
- Classes Commence: March 2026
Programs Offered Under OGDCL NTHP 2026
Selected students will be eligible for admission in multiple undergraduate degree programs, including:
- BS Accounting & Finance
- BS Economics
- BS Media & Communication
- BS Mathematics (Data Science / Actuarial & Risk Management)
- BS Computer Science
- BS Software Engineering
- BS Artificial Intelligence
- BE Electrical Engineering (Electronics / Telecommunication)
- BE Computer Systems Engineering
- BBA
- B.Ed
- BS Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Scholarship Coverage
The OGDCL National Talent Hunt Program 2026 offers comprehensive financial support, including:
Tuition fee (Foundation & Regular Programs)
- Transport charges
- Books
- Monthly stipend
- Hostel facility
- Laptops for outstanding performers
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Intermediate completed in 2023, 2024, or 2025
- Belong to OGDCL-identified underprivileged districts
- Selection based on merit-cum-poverty
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply for OGDCL NTHP 2026
Interested candidates can apply online through Sukkur IBA University’s official admission portal:
https://applyadmission.iba-suk.edu.pk
Applicants are advised to carefully review eligibility criteria, district lists, and admission details available at the official Sukkur IBA website before applying.
