ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
NUST is offering Masters (MS) Programmes in Engineering (IT), Natural Sciences, Applied Biosciences, Management & Social Sciences, Architecture and Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences. Eligibility Criteria for each is given below:
1. Engineering IT |
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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 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Graduate NUST Entry Test (GNET) conducted by NUST on or after 1st June 2023 till 30th June 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC on or after 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 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 Software Engg / Electrical Engg / Mechanical Engg / Aerospace Engg / Computer Engg / Avionics Engg / Mechatronics Engg / Electronics Engg / Civil Engg / Telecom Engg / Chemical Engg / Computer Sys Engg / Mgmt Info System / Maritime Sciences / Computer Science / CS & Engg / Geo-informatics / Statistics / Mathematics / MSc Mathematics / Bioinformatics / Bio Sciences / Information Tech / Information Security / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science / Physics / Applied Physics / MSc in Statistics / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- AI & Autonomous Systems
Bachelors in related engineering / computing / electronics / mathematics / physics
- 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
Bachelors in Biomedical Engg / Chemical Engg / Electrical Engg / Electronics Engg / Industrial Engg / Mechanical Engg / Agriculture Engg / Manufacturing Engg / Mechatronics Engg / Computer Engg / Material Engg / Telecom Engg / Software Engg / Electronics / Robotics / Data Sciences / Computer Science / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence / An equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Bioinformatics
BS in Bioinformatics / Biosciences / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / MBBS.
OR
MSc in Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Computer Science.
- Chemical Engineering
BE/BS/BSc (16 years engineering education) in Chemical / Petroleum / Mining / Materials / Metallurgy / Environmental / Polymer/ Industrial/ Energy/ Textile / Food / Biochemical
OR
BS/MSc (16 years education) Chemistry
OR
Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- 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
Bachelors in Electronic Engg / Computer Sys Engg / Electrical Engg / Electrical & Com Engg / Telecom Engg / Avionics Engg / Industrial Electronics / Mechatronics Engg / Biomedical Engg / CS Engg / System Engg /Computer Software / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Computer Science / Information Technology
Bachelors in Any Engg degree / Information Technology / Computer Science / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence / Cyber Security / Computer Information Systems / Game Development and Animation / Information Security / Geographical Information System / MSc Computer / MSc Statistics / MSc Physics / MSc Applied Physics / MSc Mathematics / BCS / BIT / Electronics with BIT / BCS (2-3 years) / MCS / MIT / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- 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
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Architectural Engg / Construction Engg / Transportation Engg / Architecture / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- 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
Bachelors in Computer Science / Computer Engg / Electrical Engg / Electronics Engg / Civil Engg / Mechanical Engg / Software Engg / Computer Sys Engg / Aerospace Engg / Avionics Engg / Mechatronics Engg /Telecom Engg / Chemical Engg / CS & Engg / Information Tech / Information Security / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science / Bioinformatics / Bio Sciences / Statistics / Geo-informatics / Mathematics / Accounting / Economics / Mathematics /Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
Candidates must have studied following courses:
Object Oriented Programming (Programming Core Course)
Data Structures & Algorithms OR Design & Analysis of Algorithms
Database Systems
- Design & Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelors in Mechanical Engg / Industrial Engg /Mechatronics Engg / Aerospace Engg / Electrical Engg / Electronics Engg / Avionics Engg / Manufacturing Engg / Computer Engg / Software Engg /Telecom Engg / Agriculture Engg / Biomedical Engg / Automotive Engg / An equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Electrical Engineering
Bachelors in Electrical Engg / Telecom Engg / Mechatronics Engg / Electronics Engg / Industrial Electronics Engg / Elec & Com Engg / Avionics Engg / Com Tech Engg / Computer Sys Engg / Computer Engg / Software Engg / Biomedical Engg / Aerospace Engg / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- 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 or BS in relevant Engineering discipline (HEC/PEC)
- Engineering Management
Bachelors in Any Engg degree / Information Tech / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Environmental Engineering
Bachelors in Environmental Engg / Civil Engg / Chemical Engg / Agriculture Engg / Textile Engg / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Environmental Science
Bachelors in Environmental Science / Agriculture / Health Sciences / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Geotechnical Engineering
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Geological Engg / Transportation Engg / Tunneling Engg / Mining Engg / Earth Sciences / Geology / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
BSc/BE in any Aerospace / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing and Materials Engineering discipline recognized by PEC
- Information Security
Bachelors in BSc Engineering / Electrical Engg / Telecom Engg / Computer Software Engg / Computer Sys Engg / Electronics Engg / Electrical & Comm Engg / Avionics Engg / Information Technology / Computer Science / Industrial Electronics / Communication Technologies / MCS, MIT / Information Security / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- 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
Bachelors in Mechanical Engg / Mechatronics Engg / Manufacturing Engg / Industrial Engg /Aerospace Engg / Avionics Engg / Electronics Engg / Electrical Engg / Computer Engg / Biomedical Engg / Automotive Engg / Textile Engg / Agriculture Engg / Computational Physics /Applied Mathematics / Physics / Mathematics / Metallurgy & Materials / An equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelors in Any Engg Degree / MCS / MIT / BCS (4 years) / BIT (4 years) / BS/MSc Statistics / BS/MSc Physics / BS/MSc Applied Physics / BS/MSc Mathematics / BS/MSc Electronics / BS/MSc Robotics / BS/MSc Nano Science and Technology / BS/MSc Artificial Intelligence / BS/MSc Data Science / BS/MSc Cyber Security / Equivalent qualification in relevant disciplines
- Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Mechanical Engg / Industrial Engg / Mechatronics Engg / Aerospace Engg / Electrical Engg / Electronics Engg / Avionics Engg / Structural Engg / Textile Engg / Automotive Engg / Information Systems Engg / Telecom Engg / Material Science/Engg / Chemical Engg / Metallurgical Engg / Naval Architecture / Polymer & Petrochemical Engg / Biomedical Engg / Food Engg / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- 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
Bachelor’s degree (16 years education) in Mining Engineering / Mineral Resource Engineering / Geological Engineering / Geoscience or Geo-technical Engineering / Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / Civil Engineering / BS Geology or an equivalent and relevant degree from a recognized University.
- Nanoscience & Engineering
Bachelors in Materials Science & Engg / Chemical Engg / Mechanical Engg / Environmental Engg / Polymer Engg / Electronics / Biosciences / Physics / Chemistry / Environmental / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- 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
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Mining Engg / Environmental Engg / Agriculture Engg / Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Environmental Sciences / Forestry Science / Urban planning / Geography / Earth & Space Sciences / Remote Sensing and GIS / Agriculture Sciences / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science disciplines
- Renewable Energy
16 years of schooling in related engineering, natural sciences, economics, and business administration.
- Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering
Bachelors in Mechatronics Engg / Mechanical Engg / Electrical Engg / Computer Engg /Industrial Engg / Manufacturing Engg / Aerospace Engg /Avionics Engg / Automotive Engg / Electronics Engg / Software Engg / Telecom Engg / Agriculture Engg / Biomed Engg / Computer Science / Robotics / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science / Information Technology / Electronics / An equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Software Engineering
Bachelors in Computer Science / Information Tech / Telecom Engg / Computer Software Engg / Computer Sys Engg / Comm Tech Engg / Cyber Security / Data Sciences / Information Security / Artificial Intelligence / Geographical Information System
OR
MCS, MIT / MSc Statistics / MSc Physics / MSc Applied Physics / MSc Mathematics / MSc Electronics with BCS/BIT / Equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Structural Engineering
Bachelors in Civil Engg Or equivalent qualification in any of the relevant discipline of 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
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Transportation Engg Or equivalent qualification in any of the relevant discipline of Civil Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Architecture Engg / Environmental Engg / Geoinformatics Engg / City and Regional Planning / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Water Resources Engineering and Management
Bachelors in Civil Engg / Agricultural Engg / Environmental Engg/ Geo-informatics Engg / Geological Engg / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
2. Natural Sciences |
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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 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Graduate NUST Entry Test (GNET) conducted by NUST on or after 1st June 2023 till 30th June 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC on or after 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score
- Chemistry
Masters / Bachelors (4 years) in Chemistry.
Masters / Bachelor’s degree must be recognized by HEC.
- Mathematics
Bachelors in Mathematics / Physics / Statistics/ Computer Science / Data Science / Electrical Engg / Mechanical Engg / Mechatronics Engg / Aerospace Engg / Electronics Engg / Avionics Engg /Aerospace Engg / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Physics
Bachelors in Physics / Electronics / Mathematics / Material Engg / Electrical Engg / Mechanical Engg / Avionics Engg / Aerospace Engg / Computer Science / Space Science
- 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 BioSciences |
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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 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Graduate NUST Entry Test (GNET) conducted by NUST on or after 1st June 2023 till 30th June 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC on or after 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score
- Healthcare Biotechnology
Bachelors in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Biomedicine / Microbiology / Pharm-D / Bioinformatics / MBBS/DVM/BDS degrees
- Industrial Biotechnology
Bachelors in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / Microbiology, / Biomedical Sciences / Food Sciences and Technology / Chemistry / MBBS/DVM/BDS degree
- Plant Biotechnology
Bachelors in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / Plant Sciences/Botany / Agriculture / Chemistry / Food Sciences and Technology / MBBS/DVM/BDS
- Biomedical Science
Bachelors in Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Biomedical Sciences / Computer Science / Materials Science / Biosciences / Pharmacy / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Genetics / Biotechnology / Physiotherapy / Orthotics and Prosthetics / Rehabilitation Sciences / Bioinformatics / Food and Nutrition / MBBS/BDS/ Medical Sciences
- Agribusiness Management
Bachelors in Agriculture Sciences / Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Marketing / Agricultural Engineering / Applied Biosciences / Agribusiness / Business Administration / DVM / Biotechnology / Food Sciences and Technology / Equivalent qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Molecular Medicine
Bachelors in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biosciences / Molecular Medicine / Pharm-D / Microbiology / Bioinformatics / Biomedicine / MBBS/DVM/BDS
4. Business and Social Sciences |
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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 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Graduate NUST Entry Test (GNET) conducted by NUST on or after 1st June 2023 till 30th June 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC on or after 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 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
Bachelors in any Engg Degree / Information Technology / Business or Management / Public Administration / Commerce / Economics / Mass Communication / Computer Science
- Human Resource Management
Masters / bachelors in any field of Business or Management, Public Administration, Commerce, Economics, Mass Communication, Engineering or IT from an HEC recognized institution or with equivalence granted by HEC.
- Logistic & Supply Chain Management
Bachelors in Business or Management / Engineering / Information Tech / Public Administration / Commerce / Economics / Computer Science
- Marketing
Bachelors in Business or Management / any Engg Degree / Information Technology / Public Administration / Commerce / Economics / Mass Communication
- Clinical Psychology
Bachelors in Psychology / Clinical Psychology
OR
BS or Masters (16 years of education) with major in Psychology or Clinical Psychology
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
- Economics
Bachelors in Economics /Economics and Maths / Economics and Finance / Economics and Data Analytics / Sciences / Development Studies / Maths / Statistics / Commerce / Bachelors in Business Administration (provided sufficient number of economics courses have been studied)
- Mass Communication
16 years (equivalent) of education in fields of Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism or other related disciplines within Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management
- 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.
- International Relations
Bachelors in Defence and Strategic Studies / War Studies / Peace and conflict Studies / Political Science / International Relations / History / Development Sciences / 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 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Graduate NUST Entry Test (GNET) conducted by NUST on or after 1st June 2023 till 30th June 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC on or after 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score
- Architectural Design
B.Arch degree or equivalent from HEC recognized institute. Studio-based training in undergraduate programs is a mandatory requirement.
Preference shall be given to candidates having 5 Years B-Arch degree
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 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Graduate NUST Entry Test (GNET) conducted by NUST on or after 1st June 2023 till 30th June 2025 with at least 50 accumulative test score or
- Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC on or after 1st May 2023 till 31st May 2025 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) / GNET / 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.