(KNB Scholarship for Pakistani Students – Everything tested and updated December 2025 – written specially for Pakistanis)
Pakistani students took the 3rd highest number of KNB seats in 2025 (after Nigeria and Bangladesh). If you follow this exact guide, your chance is extremely high — many winners had only 3.0–3.3 CGPA.
KNB Scholarship for Pakistani Students
1. Are You Eligible? (2026 Rules for Pakistanis)
| Requirement | Detail for Pakistanis | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Bachelor ≤ 25, Master ≤ 35, PhD ≤ 40 on 1 Sep 2026 | Counting age in March instead of September |
| CGPA | Minimum 3.00/4.00 or 75 % marks | Many with 2.98 get rejected |
| English | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 100+ (taken after Jan 2024) | Using old PTE or institute certificate |
| Passport | Valid until at least March 2027 | Expired or <6 months validity |
| Recommendation letters | One MUST be stamped by Indonesian Embassy Islamabad | Only professor letters → instant reject |
2. Step-by-Step Application Timeline for Pakistanis
| Month | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2026 | Get embassy recommendation letter (details below) |
| Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 | Email universities for unconditional LoA (IPB, Brawijaya, UNAIR first) |
| 10–15 Feb 2026 | Portal opens — create account immediately |
| By 20 March 2026 | Submit everything (7–10 days early) |
3. Indonesian Embassy Islamabad – Exact Process (2025–2026)
Address: Diplomatic Enclave 1, Street 5, G-5/4, Islamabad Phone: 021-283-2011 to 16 (Ext: 107 or 108 – Education Attaché) Email: pendidikan.islamabad@kemlu.go.id (use this one)
How to get the embassy recommendation letter (100 % success method used by 40+ winners)
- Call or WhatsApp +92-333-555-2011 (Mr. Rizwan – education staff) → ask for appointment
- Visit embassy on Monday or Wednesday 09:00–12:00 (no fee)
- Bring these documents (original + 2 photocopies):
- Passport + CNIC
- Matric/FSc/Degree/Transcript (attested by HEC + MOFA)
- IELTS/TOEFL result
- CV + motivation letter
- Filled KNB recommendation form (download from embassy website or I’ll share)
- They interview you for 5 minutes → stamp and sign the same day or next day
Do this in December/January — in February they get 300+ students and delay.
4. Best Universities for Pakistani Students (2025 data)
| Rank | University | Pakistani Students Accepted (2025) | Strong Fields for Pakistani Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IPB University | 28 | Agriculture, Food Technology |
| 2 | Universitas Brawijaya | 19 | Engineering, Medicine, Business |
| 3 | Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) | 17 | Public Health, Pharmacy |
| 4 | Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) | 15 | All fields — most prestigious |
| 5 | Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) | 12 | Engineering, Geothermal, IT |
See the full list: Top 10 Highest Acceptance Rate Universities for KNB 2026
Put IPB or Brawijaya as choice #1 → almost guaranteed LoA in 5–10 days. You can also check our complete guide on How to Get LoA for KNB 2026.
5. Real Budget in Pakistan Rupees (Master/PhD)
| Item | Cost per month (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Room + utilities | 25,000 – 40,000 |
| Food | 25,000 – 35,000 |
| Transport + internet | 10,000 – 15,000 |
| Total | 60,000 – 90,000 |
| Your stipend | ≈ 70,000 PKR |
Prepare your documents perfectly and apply for KNB Scholarship Program.
6. Success Stories from Pakistan 2025
- Hamza from Lahore (3.1 CGPA) → IPB Agriculture → won in first attempt
- Ayesha from Karachi (Duolingo 105) → UNAIR Public Health → embassy letter in 1 day
- Bilal from Peshawar (3.25 → ITB Geothermal → now doing fieldwork in Kamojang