APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF ACT / SAT SCORES FOR NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL SEATS

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has some ACT / SAT specific seats in undergraduate programmes for national & international candidates. NUST encourage and facilitate both Pakistani nationals and Pakistani origin dual nationality holder students, to seek admission in NUST 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. Separate application form will be used for applying on ACT / SAT basis, available on NUST website tentatively in May 2025.

Foreign students (Non Pakistani) who require a visa to study in Pakistan can also apply. For details, please visit International Students.

ACT / SAT Seats for National Students

Pakistani candidates of both O/A Level and FA/ FSc streams can exercise this option and compete for the seats by taking the required ACT / SAT exam.

ACT / SAT Seats for International Students

Following categories are eligible to apply for international seats on basis of required ACT / SAT scores:-

• Pakistanis having dual nationality, irrespective of the place of their HSSC study, Pakistan or abroad.
• Pakistani national students having passed an examination equivalent to intermediate level from a foreign education system.
• Pakistani students studied abroad for HSSC but appearing in a Pakistani board from abroad.

Note:-  In case of foreign qualification, equivalence certificate from IBCC, Pakistan is mandatory.

General Eligibility Criteria:-

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in SSC and HSSC OR equivalent exams (as per IBCC equivalence).
• Candidates of FA/FSc stream can apply on the basis of FA/FSc Part-I marks and required ACT/SAT scores but confirmation of admission is subject to provision of FA/FSc certificate or Detailed Marks Certificate.
• All non FSc stream candidates having qualifications like Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate, British General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), American High School Graduation Diploma (9-12th Grade), International Baccalaureate Diploma (DP) or any other equivalent qualification must have equivalence certificate of their qualification, duly obtained from IBCC, Pakistan in relevant groups/subjects and with minimum 60% marks.
• Candidates of O/A Level or any other foreign equivalent qualification can apply on the basis of O Level (SSC) equivalence certificate obtained from Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) but confirmation of their admission is subject to provision of A Level (HSSC) equivalence certificate duly obtained from IBCC, Pakistan.
• Candidates of O/A level or any other foreign qualification are advised to contact IBCC, Pakistan for issuance of equivalence certificates as per university requirements with more than 60% marks in required subjects / group, well in time. Any deficiency of subjects or non-provision of IBCC equivalence certificate before start of classes will lead to cancellation of admission at any stage.
• ACT is conducted by ACT, USA. For more information, visit their website at act.org.
• NUST institutional code to receive ACT scores is 2915. ACT scores are valid for 2 years. ACT super score acceptable.
• SAT Test is a computer-based test held under the management of College Board, USA. For more information, visit 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 scores.
• The last date for ACT / SAT scores to reach NUST is 25 July 2025. 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 2025. Those who do not enter their ACT / SAT scores by the above-mentioned deadline, will be assigned zero weighting.
• Female candidates cannot apply for MCE campus at Risalpur.
• 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 & international seats is prepared separately.
• For international students, valid TOEFL or IELTS with score of 500 or 5.5. (not applicable for those students whose medium of instruction is English at HSSC level).
• All Bachelor programmes at NUST are taught in English.
• The candidate should also possess adequate mental and physical health to continue his/her course of studies.

Candidates selected on International seat cannot be converted to National seat.

• ACT / SAT scores should reach NUST directly from ACT / College Board, USA.
• It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide the ACT / SAT scores on the given postal address by due date:

Undergraduate Section, Registrar Directorate,
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST),
Main Office, Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Email:  [email protected]
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• Last date for ACT / SAT scores to reach NUST is 25 July 2025. Scores received after the deadline will not be entertained.

Merit List

Procedure of Admission on the basis of ACT / SAT Score for National & International Seats

For details, please click here

Provisional Admission