SUBJECTS INCLUDED IN NET WITH WEIGHTINGS
NUST Entry Test has been categorized into different types, based on academic background as well as the programme applied.
The standard defined streams in academic background (HSSC / Equivalent) are as follows:
- Pre-Engineering group refers to candidates having a subject combination of Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry only.
- Pre-Medical group refers to candidates having a subject combination of Biology, Physics & Chemistry only.
- Intermediate of Computer Science or ICS group refers to candidates having a subject combination of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science only.
NET-Engineering (HSSC Pre-Engg / Pre-Med* / ICS / equivalent)
| Mathematics | 50% |
|---|---|
| Physics | 30% |
| English | 20% |
- The test is for candidates seeking admission in all Engineering or Computing Programmes.
- Such candidates can also opt for admission in BS Bioinformatics, BS Geoinformatics, BS Mathematics, BS Physics, BS Chemistry and BS Food Science & Technology programmes without payment of additional registration fee and appearing in a separate NET.
- Candidates having Pre-Engineering with Additional Bio OR Pre-Medical with Additional Math OR equivalent, applying for Engineering or Computing Programmes will appear in NET-Engineering paper.
- * Candidates of Pre-Medical group / equivalent qualification applying for Engineering programmes without taking additional math exam will appear in NET-Engineering paper. However, it is mandatory to clear the condensed Mathematics course of 8 x weeks offered by NUST, prior to admission. To register for the course, please visit https://connected.nust.edu.pk/enrol/index.php?id=186.
- * Candidates of Pre-Medical group / equivalent qualification applying for Computing Programmes without taking additional math exam will appear in NET – Engineering paper.
- Candidates having HSSC / equivalent with Mathematics as one of the major subject applying for Computing Programmes will also appear in NET-Engineering paper.
NET-Applied Sciences (HSSC Pre-Medical group / equivalent)
| Biology | 50% |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 30% |
| English | 20% |
- This test is for candidates having Pre-Medical background (with or without Additional Math) applying in BS Biotechnology / BS Environmental Science / BS Agriculture / BS Food Science & Technology / BS Bioinformatics / BS Chemistry.
NET-Business Studies & Social Sciences (HSSC with any combination / equivalent)
| Quantitative Mathematics | 50% |
|---|---|
| English | 50% |
- The test is for candidates seeking admission in BBA / BS Public Administration / BS Mass Communication / BS Economics / BS Psychology / BS Accounting & Finance / LLB / BS Tourism and Hospitality Management / BS English (Language and Literature) / BS Liberal Arts & Humanities
NET-Architecture (HSSC with Maths and Physics / equivalent)
| Design Aptitude# | 50% |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30% |
| English | 20% |
- The test is for candidates seeking admission in B Architecture / B Industrial Design only.
- # Guidelines to prepare for Design Aptitude Test are: https://sada.nust.edu.pk/in-the-spotlight/design-aptitude-net-guidelines/
NET- Natural Sciences (HSSC / equivalent)
| Mathematics | 50% |
|---|---|
| English | 50% |
- This test is for candidates seeking admission in BS Mathematics, BS Physics, or BS Chemistry only as per the defined eligibility criteria and having an academic background other than the standard defined streams.