Admissions Masters Programs ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA



NUST is offering Masters (MS) Programmes in Engineering (IT), Natural Sciences, Applied Biosciences, Management Sciences and Social Sciences Disciplines. Eligibility Criteria for each is given below:

1. Engineering IT

 General Eligibility:

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).
  • GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 May 2021 till June 2023 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after May 2022 till June 2023 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • NUST Aptitude Test (NAT) with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA, with following minimum score separately in each section:-
Description Scale
Quantitative 151/170​
Verbal​ 146/170​
Analytical Writing 3.5/6.0
Bachelors/Masters degree must be accredited by PEC/HEC (as applicable) in relevant disciplines as mentioned below:-
  • Aerospace Engineering

BE in Aerospace / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Industrial / Manufacturing / Electrical.

  • Artificial Intelligence

Bachelors in Computer Sciences, Computational Sciences and Engineering, Geoinformatics / Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Avionics or Computer / Software

  • Aviation Management

BS (4 years) in Aviation Management / Aviation Logistic Management / Aviation Sciences / Supply Chain Management

OR

Bachelors in any Engineering discipline

OR

Bachelors in any Pure Sciences Subject

  • Avionics Engineering

BE in Electrical / Electronics / Avionics / Computer / Software/ Aerospace.

  • Biomedical Engineering

BE Biomedical / Chemical / Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Computer / Materials.

  • Bioinformatics

B​S  in Bioinformatics / Biosciences / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / MBBS.

OR

MSc in Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Computer Science.

  • Chemical Engineering

BE in Chemical / Petroleum.

  • Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Architecture / City and Regional Planning / Mining Engineering / Geological Engineering  from  PEC/HEC recognized institution.

  • Computer Engineering

BE in Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Computer System / Electrical / Electrical & Communication / Telecommunication / Avionics.

  • Computer Software Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Science

BE in any discipline.

OR

MCS / BCS (4 years) / BIT (4 years) or MSc in Statistics / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics / Electronics with BIT / BCS (2-3 years).

  • Computational Science & Engineering (Modelling & Simulation)

Masers/Bachelors in any discipline of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science / Geology / Biosciences/ Electronics / Statistics / Pharmacy and Public Health.

  • Construction Engineering and Management

BE Civil / Transportation, BE Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture.

  • Cyber Security

BE in Electrical / Telecommunication / Computer Software / Computer System/ Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Avionics / Communication Technologies OR MCS / MIT / BCS (04 years) / BIT (04 years) / BS (MIS) (04 years) OR MSc in (Statistics / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics / Electronics)

  • Data Science

BS in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering / Statistics and Mathematics

OR

BE in Computer Engineering / Electrical engineering.

  • Electrical Engineering

BE in Electrical / Telecommunication / Mechatronics / Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Avionics / Communication Technologies / Computer System.

  • Energy Systems Engineering / Thermal Energy Engineering

BE in any Engineering Discipline recognized by PEC

OR

MSc/BS (04 years) in  Chemistry/Physics/Electronics/Environment.

  • Electrical Engineering (Power)·

BE in Electrical/Electronics recognized by PEC

  • Engineering Management

BSc/BE in any Engineering discipline recognized by PEC only.

  • Environmental Engineering

BE in any discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

  • Environmental Science        

16 years of Education from HEC recognized institution in  Environmental Science/ Geography / Earth Sciences /  Biological Science / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Forestry / Agricultural Sciences / Physics / Applied Physics / Chemistry  / MBBS / BDS.

  • Geotechnical Engineering

BE in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or any Equivalent Qualification in relevant subject such as Transportation Engineering,
Tunneling Engineering, Mining Engineering, Earth Sciences and Geology “with core geotechnical subject/s”.

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

BSc/BE in any Aerospace / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing and Materials Engineering discipline recognized by PEC

  • Information Security

BE in Electrical / Telecommunication / Computer Software/ Computer System/ Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Avionics / Communication Technologies.

OR

MCS / MIT / BCS (4 years) / BIT (4 years) or MSc in (Statistics / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics / Electronics) with BCS / BIT.

  • Innovative Technologies in Learning

16 years of education from HEC/PEC recognized institute in disciplines in Computer Science / Information Technology / Education / Social Sciences / Management Sciences / Basic Sciences OR BE in any discipline.

  • Mechanical Engineering

BE in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Industrial / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Agricultural.

  • Mechatronics Engineering

BE in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical / Telecommunication / Computer / Industrial / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Avionics / Electronics / Biomedical / Software / Agriculture.

  • Manufacturing Engineering and Management / Design & Manufacturing Engineering

BE in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering / Electrical / Electronics / Avionics.

  • Materials and Surface Engineering

BE in Materials and Metallurgical / Mechanical / Mining / Petroleum / Chemical / Engineering Sciences.

OR

MSc in Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Environmental Sciences.

These candidates may be considered but will have to undertake additional courses as deemed necessary to cover deficiencies for Engineering degree essentials.

  • Mining Engineering

BE in any discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

  • Nanoscience & Engineering

BE in Material / Chemical / Mechanical / Environmental / Computer / Electronics / Polymer.

OR

BS in Physics / Chemistry / Environmental & Bioscience.

  • Naval Architecture

BE in Naval Architecture / Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Aerospace / Avionics Engineering or any other related Engineering discipline.​

  • Process Systems Engineering

BE / BSc in any Engineering Discipline recognized by PEC.

OR

MSc / BS (4 years) in Mathematics / Physics / Statistics

  • Remote Sensing and GIS

Masters/Bachelors in Remote Sensing and GIS / Geography / Geology / Computer Science / Environmental.

OR

Masters / Bachelors in Town Planning / City & Regional Planning / Urban Planning / Forestry / Business Management / Health Management / Public Health / Architecture.

OR

BE in Civil / Environmental / Electrical / Mechanical / Petroleum / Mining / Marine / Transportation.

OR

Masters / Bachelors in Archeology / Economics / Rural Development / Architecture / Business Management / Public Administration and Management or any other Social and Management Science disciplines.

  • Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering

BE in Mechatronics/Mechanical/ Electrical/ Computer / Industrial / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Avionics / Computer Software / Computer Science OR equivalent degree.

  • Structural Engineering

BE in Civil Engineering

  • Systems Engineering

BE Mechanical / Mechatronics / Production / Industrial / Automobile / Electrical / Electronics / Avionics / Telecom / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering.

OR

​MCS / MIT / BCS (4 years) / BIT (4 years) or MSC in (Statistics / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics / Electronics).

  • Transportation Engineering  

BE in Civil / Transportation Engineering.

  • Urban and Regional Planning       

BE Civil / Construction  / Architecture / Geo Informatics or BS Architecture /  City & Town Planning.

  • Water Resources Engineering and Management

BE in Civil / Agriculture / Environmental / Geological / Geo Informatics / Transportation.

 

2. Natural Sciences

 General Eligibility:

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).
  • GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 May 2021 till June 2023 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after May 2022 till June 2023 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • NUST Aptitude Test (NAT) with at least 50 accumulative test score 
  •  Chemistry

Masters / Bachelors (4 years) in Chemistry.

Masters / Bachelor’s degree must be recognized by HEC.

  • Mathematics

Masters / Bachelors (4 years) in Mathematics.

Masters / Bachelor’s degree must be recognized by HEC.

  •  Physics 

Masters / Bachelors (4 years) in Physics / Electronics / Mathematics

OR

BE in Materoial / Electrical / Mechanical / Avionics and Aerospace

Masters / Bachelor’s degree must be recognized by HEC.

  • Statistics 

Masters / Bachelors (4 years) in Statistics / Mathematics / Data Science / Actuarial Science or equivalent.

Masters / Bachelor’s degree must be recognized by HEC.

  • Applied Mathematics

Masters or Bachelors (4 years) or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science and Materials Sciences

BE or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Computer / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Avionics / Electronics / Software

 

3. Applied BioScience​s

General Eligibility:

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years  education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks (percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript).
  • GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 May 2021 till June 2023 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after May 2022 till June 2023 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • NUST Aptitude Test (NAT) with at least 50 accumulative test score
  • Industrial Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Healthcare Biotechnology

MSc in Life Sciences / BSc (4 years) in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / MBBS/ DVM / BDS.

  • Biomedical Science 

BS (4 years) or Masters in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biosciences, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology or MBBS/BDS.

  • Agribusiness Management 

M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences /DVM/ BS (4 years) degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Biosciences, Agribusiness (Bachelor’s), Business Administration  and other related disciplines are eligible to apply.

  • Molecular Medicine 

MSc in Life Sciences / BSc (4 years) in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / Biomedicine / MBBS/ DVM / BDS / PharmD.

4. Business and Social Sciences​

General Eligibility:

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks except for MBA, MS Human Resource Management, MS Logistic & Supply Chain Management, MS Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MS Career Counselling & Education and MS Marketing for which minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 OR 60% marks are required. Percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript.
  • GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 May 2021 till June 2023 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after May 2022 till June 2023 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • NUST Aptitude Test (NAT) with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with minimum 50 percentile score
  • MBA (2 years) 

Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after FA/FSc/A Level.

Bachelors/Masters degree must be recognized by HEC.

  • Executive MBA

Minimum 16 years education.

Minimum of 3 years full time experience in executive post.

Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC.

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after FA/FSc/A Level.

Bachelors/Masters degree must be recognized by HEC.​

  • Human Resource Management

MBA / M.Com / BBA / B.Com (04 Years) / BE / MBBS and business related disciplines

Masters / Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC/PEC/PM&DC (as applicable) recognized institute.

  • Logistic & Supply Chain Management

Engineering / IT / BBA / MBA and related discipline form HEC recognized institute.

Masters / Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC/PEC/ (as applicable) recognized institute.

  • Marketing

Degree in Business or Management (or related sub-fields), Engineering or IT from an HEC recognized institution or with equivalence granted by HEC.

  • Clinical Psychology

MSc / MA / BS (4 years) in Psychology and must have studied Clinical Psychology as a subject.

Masters / Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC recognized institute.

  • Economics 

MS / BS (4 years) in Economics (minimum 124 credit hours).

Bachelors / Masters degree must be recognized by HEC.

  • Mass Communication

Masters / BS (04 Years) in Mass Communication/Journalism/Media Studies/Public Relations.

Masters / Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC/PEC/PM&DC (as applicable) recognized institute.

  • Development Studies

Masters / Bachelors (04 Years) in Social Sciences / Natural Sciences / Applied & Engineering Sciences / Commerce / Humanities

Masters / Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC/PEC (as applicable) recognized institute.

  • Career Counselling & Education

Masters / BS (04 years) in any discipline from HEC recognized institute with minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 or 65% marks.

  • Peace & Conflict Studies

Masters / Bachelors (04 Years) in International Relations / Defence & Strategic Studies / Defence and Diplomatic Studies / Political Science / Pakistan Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Economics / History / Psychology / Sociology / Anthropology / Engineering / Management.

Masters / Bachelors degree must be recognized by HEC/PEC (as applicable) recognized institute.

  • Disaster Management

Masters / BS (04 years) in any discipline from HEC recognized institute.

  • Governance & Public Policy

Masters / BS (04 years) in Social Sciences, Management Sciences or Business Studies. Preference will be given to students who have a Bachelor’s degree in public policy or public administration.

  • Strategic Studies

 BS (04 years) in related discipline like Defence and Strategic Studies, Political Science, International Relation, History, Defence and Diplomatic Studies, Public Policy and Pakistan Studies.

5. Architecture

General Eligibility:

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks. Percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript.
  • GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 May 2021 till June 2023 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after May 2022 till June 2023 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • NUST Aptitude Test (NAT) with at least 50 accumulative test score.

 

  • Architectural Design

B. Arch degree from HEC recognized institute and accredited by PCATP

 

6. Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences

General Eligibility:

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A’ Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks. Percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript.
  • GAT (General) conducted on or after 01 May 2021 till June 2023 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC in or after May 2022 till June 2023 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
  • NUST Aptitude Test (NAT) with at least 50 accumulative test score.

 

  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development

16 years of education in Engineering / Natural Sciences / Business / Health Sciences / Life Sciences / Economics / Development Studies / Law / Sociology /Sustainable Development / Information Science / Business studies / Environmental Studies / Geography or other relevant disciplines.

Note:

  • Candidates who are awaiting final results can also apply. In the online form these candidates will give CGPA / percentage till their second last semester. However, these candidates have to submit their final result, before commencement of classes.
  • Percentage will only be valid if CGPA is not mentioned on transcript.
  • Candidates with degree from foreign university have to submit equivalence certificate issued from HEC. This equivalence certificate should explicitly mention that their terminal degree is equivalent to 16 years (or more) of education in Pakistan.
  • Candidates to ensure that the date of completion of terminal degree must be before the enrollment in MS admission / degree.
  • Merit generation for MS admission will be held on the basis of academics (CGPA) and test score of GAT (Gen) / GRE (International) / GMAT / HAT only. Generally, there will be no interviews, however, if requirement of interview is felt, candidates will be informed well in time.

 

Note:  A particular advertised program may not be offered if an adequate no. of students do not get selected or other conditions do not permit offering a particular program.