STHP Test Preparation PDF – Free Sample Questions (Unofficial)
This free STHP test preparation PDF comes in 3 sets (Set A, Set B and Set 1), each with 50 original sample questions written by MCQsAI for students preparing for the Sukkur IBA Sindh Talent Hunt Program (STHP). The questions cover English, Mathematics and ICT, the three areas named in the published STHP syllabus, in the same 40/40/20 proportion our online STHP mock test uses.
These STHP sample questions are for Sindh students who have passed or are finishing Intermediate and want printable, offline practice. Every question comes with an answer key and a one-line explanation, so you can see why an answer is right and fix weak topics quickly.
Honest label: this is an MCQsAI practice set based on the published syllabus. It is unofficial, it is not a Sukkur IBA paper, and there is no guarantee that the real test will look the same.
Also preparing for IBA Karachi's NTHP?
The National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP) by IBA Karachi is a separate program with its own eligibility, so check its rules before applying. Open rounds: Fall 2027 (apply by 15 December 2026); Fall 2028 (apply by 1 February 2027).
Download the free STHP practice sets
Each set has 50 different questions with an answer key and short explanations. Try one set, then check your score with the online mock test.
What is in each STHP practice set
| Section | Set A | Set B | Set 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| ICT | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Answer key | Included, with explanations | ||
| Suggested time | About 60 minutes per set | ||
STHP sample questions preview
1. Choose the word closest in meaning to "abundant":
- A. scarce
- B. plentiful
- C. rare
- D. costly
Answer: plentiful — Abundant means existing in large quantities.
2. Choose the word closest in meaning to "reluctant":
- A. certain
- B. careful
- C. unwilling
- D. eager
Answer: unwilling — Reluctant means not willing to do something.
3. Which of these numbers is irrational?
- A. √7
- B. √16
- C. 22/7
- D. 0.25
Answer: √7 — √16 = 4, and 22/7 and 0.25 are fractions, so only √7 is irrational.
4. Solve 5x − 3 = 2x + 9:
- A. x = 3
- B. x = 4
- C. x = 6
- D. x = 2
Answer: x = 4 — 3x = 12, so x = 4.
5. One byte equals:
- A. 4 bits
- B. 8 bits
- C. 16 bits
- D. 1024 bits
Answer: 8 bits — A byte is a group of 8 bits.
Frequently asked questions
Is this STHP test preparation PDF an official paper?
No. It is an unofficial MCQsAI practice set based on the published STHP syllabus. It is not a Sukkur IBA paper. Official sample papers by Sukkur IBA are linked on this page.
How many STHP sample questions are in the PDF?
There are 3 free sets with 50 questions each: 20 English, 20 Mathematics and 10 ICT per set, with a suggested time of about 60 minutes per set. The sets use different questions.
Are answers and explanations included?
Yes. Every question has an answer key and a short explanation.
Is the real STHP test pattern the same as this PDF?
Not necessarily. The 40/40/20 split is the MCQsAI practice pattern. Check the official Sukkur IBA announcement for the real pattern, marks and rules.
Is the STHP test preparation PDF free?
Yes. It is free to download and share, with no sign-up. The full online STHP practice test on MCQsAI is free too.
What is the difference between STHP and NTHP?
STHP is the Sindh Talent Hunt Program run by Sukkur IBA University. NTHP is the National Talent Hunt Program run by IBA Karachi. They are separate programs with separate tests.
Official sources
- Sukkur IBA — official sample papers page
- Sukkur IBA — STHP sample paper (PDF)
- Sukkur IBA — Foundation sample paper (PDF)
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