The Institute of Bankers Pakistan Superior Qualification (ISQ) is the only recognized professional qualification for bankers in Pakistan, which is recognized both, locally and internationally. The Central Bank has endorsed this qualification and it is also acclaimed by the banking and financial sector as well. ISQ is a professional qualification program which is aimed at empowering the present and potential management-level bankers with the practical knowledge about the banking industry and its functions. ISQ is a two-level, self-study program, namely:
1
Junior Associateship of Institute of Bankers Pakistan (JAIBP)
2
Associateship of Institute of Bankers Pakistan (AIBP)
Where as fellow of The Institute of Bankers Pakistan (FIBP) is awarded honorary to distinguish bankers.
ISQ is designed to equip entrants of the banking industry with necessary skills and knowledge to become well-rounded banking professionals. Unlike academic qualifications, the ISQ is both market-based and practical. Through a carefully designed course structure and subject matter, participants are able to accelerate their learning process and acquire the relevant banking knowledge of regulations, products, lending, marketing, operations and management which they would otherwise only acquire informally over an extended period in their professional banking careers. The JAIBP qualification of ISQ is recognized and accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (UK).
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Benefits of the ISQ program
- An internationally recognized qualification accredited by CBI (UK).
- A cross-functional knowledge base designed to educate the candidate about best practices and banking technicalities.
- A flexible course structure to suit both working professionals and full time students.
- An affordable and cost-effective qualification.
- Structured curriculum linked to banking practices.
- Cash rewards to employees from banks.
- Faster career growth including possible promotions.
- Self study module.
Teaching & Testing Methodology:
- Self-Study Program – ISQ Handbook 2012 is available ( to download, click here ).
- Coaching classes available
- Customized Reference Books
- Syllabus Guides are available ( to download, click here )
- Mentoring, counseling and support material available
- Written exams
- 2-3 Hours examination for each subject
- The Assessment Scheme for each subject is available in the specific Syllabus Guides.
Program Structure
ISQ allows maximum flexibility to participants to pace out and manage their studies even with their full-time professional routines. The modular multi-stage structure enables participants to select their own workload and sequence their choice of courses in order of their own interest, preferences and professional needs.
ISQ Registration Process
Get yourself REGISTERED by completing the following steps:
Fill out the registration form available on Institute of Bankers Pakistan website. please Click Here to access ISQ online portal;
Submit the duly filled & signed registration form with Paid Deposit Slip (also available on ISQ online portal); To any of The Institute of Bankers Pakistan / SBP (BSC) offices in different cities of Pakistan along with the following attested copies:
i. 3 recent passport size photographs;
ii. CNIC and educational documents;
Under-Graduate candidates are required to submit a letter from their academic institutions conforming their enrollment in the graduating program stated in their registration form.
ISQ Program Fee
| PKR 20,000/- |
| PKR 4,000/- (Per Subject) |
| PKR 4,500/- (Per Subject) |
| PKR 5,000/- (Per Subject) |
| PKR 5,500/- (Per Subject) |
Partial reimbursement of ISQ Registration fees by leading Pakistani banks:
In order to motivate bankers to enroll, leading banks in Pakistan have decided that the increase in the ISQ Registration fees of PKR. 5,000 would be reimbursed by the banks after registration.
The following banks have agreed to reimburse fees:
Reimbursement Amount: PKR. 5,000 Reimbursement Process:
- Candidate will pay the full registration fees (PKR. 20,000) to Institute of Bankers Pakistan
- Institute of Bankers Pakistan will process all registrations and handover the list of accepted registrations to respective banks (with unique identifier CNIC numbers) by [Date will be announced later].
- Candidates of the above mentioned banks may then approach their HR department for reimbursement of PKR. 5,000. Candidates may contact their bank’s HR department for details regarding the reimbursement requirements
Time Limitation policy for completion of JAIBP (Effective from Summer-2023):
- Earlier time limit condition of 08 Years/ 16 attempts to complete JAIBP has been withdrawn. Now onwards, there will be no time limit to complete JAIBP qualification.
JAIBP/AIBP Passing Criteria
- JAIBP (Stage-I & Stage-II): Minimum 50% marks in Examination paper;
- JAIBP (Stage-III) & AIBP: Minimum 50% marks each in Objective & Subjective Sections of the Examination paper.Important Notice:
Unfair Means/Misconduct:
A candidate’s conduct must be according to the exams rules of the institute. Non-compliance to any exam rules will lead to cancellation of the paper as per Institute of Bankers Pakistan examination rules for unethical practices. (Details are available in the ISQ handbook). IBP will be the sole judge regarding any foul acts committed by any candidate. In addition to the punishments prescribed in ISQ Handbook, IBP will also have the right to convey the information of punishment imposed on any candidate to his/her employer and/or State Bank of Pakistan.