APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF ACT / SAT
NUST has a few reserved seats in UG programs for national and international students on ACT / SAT basis. Desirous candidates can avail the facility provided they meet the specified eligibility criteria and are willing to pay tuition fee and allied charges of the category.
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- ACT is conducted by ACT, USA. For more information, visit their website at www.act.org.
- NUST institutional code to receive ACT scores is 2915. ACT scores are valid for 2 years.
- SAT Test is a computer-based test held under the management of College Board, USA. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com.
- NUST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790. SAT scores are valid for 2 years.
- Candidates with SSC and HSSC or equivalent qualification are eligible to appear on the basis of ACT / SAT.
- The last date for ACT / SAT scores to reach NUST is 20 July 2023. Scores received after the deadline will not be entertained.
- Separate application form for applying on ACT / SAT basis will be available on NUST website tentatively in May 2023. Those who do not enter their ACT / SAT scores by 20 July 2023 will be assigned zero weighting.
- Female candidates cannot apply for MCE campus at Risalpur.
- Foreign nationals (Non Pakistani) / international candidates cannot apply for Aerospace and Avionics Engineering programmes offered at CAE campus Risalpur.
- The merit list for candidates applying on the basis of ACT / SAT for national seats is prepared separately.
ACT / SAT Seats for National Students
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- Pakistani candidates of both O/A Level and FA/ FSc streams can exercise this option and compete for the SAT seats by taking the ACT / SAT.
- In case of foreign qualification, equivalence certificate from IBCC, Pakistan is mandatory.
ACT / SAT Seats for International Students
Following categories are eligible to apply for international seats on ACT / SAT basis:
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- Pakistani national students having passed an examination equivalent to intermediate level from a foreign education system.
- Foreigners and Pakistanis having dual nationality, irrespective of the place of their HSSC study, Pakistan or abroad.
- Pakistani students studied abroad for HSSC but appearing in a Pakistani board from abroad.
In case of foreign qualification, equivalence certificate from IBCC, Pakistan is mandatory.
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ACT / SAT Requirements for various disciplines
Programmes | ACT / SAT Scores Required |
Engineering | ACT Composite Score
(Minimum score to apply – 25) |
Computer Science / Data Science | |
BS Biotechnology / BS Food Sciences and Technology | |
BS Bioinformatics |
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Architecture & Industrial Design | |
Natural Sciences (Math / Physics / Chem) | ACT STEM Score
(Minimum score to apply – 25) |
Business Studies and Social Sciences / LLB | SAT Test (SAT – I)
(Minimum score to apply in each subject – 550) OR ACT Score of Maths, English and Reading (Minimum score to apply in each subject – 25) |