Frequently Asked Questions (UG-Admission)
If you are temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than Pakistan, and hold either a Pakistani passport, or dual nationality (one of them being Pakistani), you fall under the Expatriate Student category.
The options available to candidates for admission in various programmes according to their academic background are as follows. However, all non-FSc stream candidates must have equivalence certificates duly obtained from IBCC, Pakistan in relevant groups/subjects, as spelled out in “Eligibility Criteria”.
(Details of Engineering programmes available for DAE candidates are covered separately under DAE Eligibility Critria):-Academic Qualification | Programmes to Apply |
FSc / FA Stream | |
Pre-Engineering group | Engineering, BS Computer Science |
BS Mathematics | |
BS Physics | |
BS Chemistry | |
B Architecture, B Industrial Design | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Pre-Medical group | BS Biotechnology |
BS Chemistry | |
BS Computer Science | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science as major subjects | BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, BE Information Security |
BS Mathematics | |
B Architecture, B Industrial Design | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
BS Physics | |
Pre-Medical with additional Mathematics | All Programmes |
Pre-Engineering with additional Biology | All Programmes |
Mathematics & Physics as (two of three) major subjects | BS Mathematics |
BS Physics | |
B Architecture, B Industrial Design | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Mathematics as (one of three) major subject | BS Mathematics |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Accounting & Finance or Accountancy as ( one of three) major subject | BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management |
FA or equivalent (without Mathematics and / or Accounting & Finance) | BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management |
A Level / 12 grade / International Baccalaureate Diploma (DP) or Equivalent | |
Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics as major subjects | Engineering, BS Computer Science |
BS Mathematics | |
BS Physics | |
BS Chemistry | |
B Architecture, B Industrial Design | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Biology, Chemistry and Physics as major subjects | BS Biotechnology |
BS Chemistry | |
BS Computer Science | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics as major subjects | BS Biotechnology |
BS Mathematics | |
BS Chemistry | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Biology and Chemistry as (two of three) major subjects | BS Biotechnology |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science as major subjects | BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, BE Information Security |
BS Mathematics | |
BS Physics | |
B Architecture, B Industrial Design | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as major subjects | All Programmes |
Mathematics & Physics as (two of three) major subjects | BS Mathematics |
BS Physics | |
B Architecture, B Industrial Design | |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Mathematics as (one of three) major subject | BS Mathematics |
BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | |
Accounting & Finance or Accountancy as (one of three) major subject | BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, BS Accounting & Finance, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management |
Any other combination of subjects | BBA, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Psychology, LLB, BS Tourism and Hospitality Management |
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.
- DAE candidate should have completed DAE with minimum 60% marks in Matric as well as DAE
- The detail of Engineering programmes offered to DAE candidates as approved by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is given below:-
Sr. | DAE Background | Offered Engg Programmes |
1. | Diploma in Electrical Technology | Electrical Engg |
Mechatronics Engg | ||
Computer Engg | ||
Software Engg | ||
Environmental Engg | ||
2. | Diploma in Electronics Technology | Electrical Engg |
Mechatronics Engg | ||
Computer Engg | ||
Software Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
3. | Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Process Control Technology | Electrical Engg |
Mechatronics Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
Computer Engg | ||
Software Engg | ||
4. | Diploma in Telecommunication Technology | Electrical Engg |
Computer Engg | ||
Software Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
5. | Diploma in Precision Mechanical and Instrument Technology | Electrical Engg |
Mechanical Engg | ||
6. | Diploma in Mechanical Technology | Mechanical Engg |
Mechatronics Engg | ||
Environmental Engg | ||
Aerospace Engg | ||
7. | Diploma in Mechanical Technology (Power) | Mechanical Engg |
8. | Diploma in Mechanical Technology (Production) | Mechanical Engg |
9. | Diploma in Auto & Diesel Technology | Mechanical Engg |
10. | Diploma in Automation Technology | Mechanical Engg |
Electrical Engg | ||
Computer Engg | ||
Software Engg | ||
Mechatronics Engg | ||
Aerospace Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
11. | Diploma in Bio-Medical Technology | Mechanical Engg |
12. | Diploma in Dies & Mould Technology | Mechanical Engg |
13. | Diploma in Chemical Technology | Chemical Engg |
Environmental Engg | ||
14. | Diploma in Chemical Technology (Specialization in Sugar Technology) | Chemical Engg |
15. | Diploma in Petro Chemical Technology | Chemical Engg |
16. | Diploma in Petroleum Technology | Chemical Engg |
Environmental Engg | ||
17. | Diploma in Computer Information Technology | Computer Engg |
Software Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
18. | Diploma in Computer Technology | Computer Engg |
Software Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
19. | Diploma in Software Technology | . |
Software Engg | ||
Avionics Engg | ||
20. | Diploma in Information Technology | Electrical Engg |
21. | Diploma in Civil Technology | Civil Engg |
Geo Informatics Engg | ||
Environmental Engg | ||
22. | Diploma in Land and Mine Surveying Technology | Civil Engg |
Geo Informatics Engg | ||
23. | Diploma in Avionics Technology | Electrical Engg |
Avionics Engg | ||
24. | Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Mechanical Engg |
25. | Diploma in Chemical Processing Technology | Chemical Engg |
26. | Diploma in Architecture Technology | Civil Engg |
27. | Diploma in Radar / Radio Technology | Electrical Engg |
Computer Engg | ||
Software Engg |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering | SMME, Islamabad, College of E&ME, Rawalpindi, and PNEC, Karachi |
Computer Engineering | College of E&ME, Rawalpindi |
Mechatronics Engineering | College of E&ME, Rawalpindi |
Software Engineering | MCS, Rawalpindi, and SEECS, Islamabad |
BE Information Security | MCS, Rawalpindi |
Civil Engineering | MCE (Risalpur), SCEE (Islamabad), NBC (Quetta) |
Environmental Engineering | SCEE, Islamabad |
Geoinformatics Engineering | SCEE (IGIS), Islamabad |
Avionics Engineering | CAE, Risalpur |
Aerospace Engineering | CAE, Risalpur |
BS Computer Science | SEECS (Islamabad), NBC (Quetta) |
Chemical Engineering | SCME, Islamabad |
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | SCME, Islamabad |
BBA | NBS, Islamabad |
BS Tourism and Hospitality Management | NBS, Islamabad |
BS Economics | S3H, Islamabad |
BS Public Administration | S3H, Islamabad |
BS Mass Communication | S3H, Islamabad |
BS Psychology | S3H, Islamabad |
BS Accounting & Finance | NBS, Islamabad |
LLB | S3H, Islamabad |
BS Biotechnology | ASAB, Islamabad |
Bachelor in Architecture | SADA, Islamabad |
Bachelor in Industrial Design | SADA, Islamabad |
Naval Architecture Engineering | PNEC, Karachi |
BS Mathematics | SNS, Islamabad |
BS Physics | SNS, Islamabad |
BS Chemistry | SNS, Islamabad |
- Admission is granted on the basis of candidates’ performance in NUST Entry Test (NET) or ACT / SAT score for which limited number of seats are reserved.
- The entire process of registration for admission is online.
- Candidates must be in possession of CNIC or Form B or NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis).
- Pakistani nationals (including dual nationality holders) and foreign nationals can opt to apply on both NET and ACT / SAT basis. However, foreign nationals have to pay tuition fee and allied charges a per international student fee structure.
- For applying for Registration:-
- FA / FSc stream candidates should have passed Part-I exam. For those candidates who have completed their HSSC should have minimum 60% marks. All candidates must have 60% marks in SSC as well.
- A level students should have obtained minimum 60% marks in O level as per equivalence certificate issued by IBCC.
- When applications for admissions are invited, candidates are first required to get registered by providing valid email address. On provision of registration number, the candidate is required to fill up the online admission form and deposit specified processing fee.
- Candidates can appear in the entry test more than once to improve their score. The merit for admission is prepared on the basis of best score.
- For every attempt to appear in NET, a separate application is to be filled up.
- Computer based entry tests for all disciplines are held in multiple series at NUST Campus Islamabad according to the following schedule:
- Series-1: 10 - 22 Dec 2022
- Series-2: 10 Feb 2023 onwards
- Series-3: Apr 2023
- Series-4: Jun-Jul 2023
- Paper based entry test is conducted in Karachi and Quetta in Mar & Jul 2023.
- In Series-2 & 4, candidates have an option either to appear for Paper Based Test at Karachi & Quetta or Computer Based Test at Islamabad.
- In Computer-based Entry Test, candidates can select the date and session of test according to their choice depending on availability of space.
- Admission process for all undergraduate programmes is conducted once a year to facilitate the commencement of the academic year in Fall.
- For more details, please visit NUST website www.nust.edu.pk.
- Engineering (FSc Pre-Engineering group): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English & Intelligence
- Software Engineering, Computer Engineering and BE Information Security programmes:
For Pre Engineering / Computer Science group
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry / Computer Science, English & Intelligence
- BS Computer Science programme:
For Pre Engineering / Computer Science group
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry / Computer Science, English & Intelligence
For Pre Medical candidates
Quantitative (Basic Mathematics), Physics, Chemistry, English & Intelligence
- BS Biotechnology: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Intelligence
- Business Studies & Social Sciences/LLB: Verbal (English), General Mathematics & Intelligence
- BS Mathematics: Mathematics, English & Intelligence
- BS Physics: Physics, Mathematics, English & Intelligence
- BS Chemistry: Chemistry, English & Intelligence
- Bachelor in Architecture / Bachelor in Industrial Design: Mathematics, Physics, English, Intelligence
- Pakistani national students having passed an examination equivalent to intermediate level of Pakistan from a foreign education system.
- Foreigners and Pakistanis having dual nationality, irrespective of the place of their HSSC study, i.e Pakistan or abroad.
- Pakistani students who studied abroad but have passed the requisite examination from a Pakistani board.
Programmes | ACT / SAT Scores Required |
Engineering | ACT Composite Score (Minimum score to apply – 25) |
Computer Science | |
BS Biotechnology | |
Architecture & Industrial Design | |
Natural Sciences (Math / Phy / Chem) | ACT STEM Score (Minimum score to apply – 25) |
Business Studies and Social Sciences / LLB | SAT-1 (Minimum score to apply in each subject – 550)
OR ACT Score of Maths, English and Reading (Minimum score to apply in each subject – 25) |
- NUST Entry Test (per exam)
- Pakistani / Dual Nationality Holder - Rs. 4,500/- or USD 35/-
- Foreign National (Non Pakistani) - Rs. 10,000/- or USD 80/-
- For ACT / SAT Candidate
- ACT / SAT based National seat - Rs. 5,000/- or USD 40/-
- ACT / SAT based International seat - Rs. 10,000/- or USD 80/-
NUST Entry Test is primarily based on FA / FSc level studies (Part-1 & Part-II) and questions are in the form of MCQs with four answer options each. The paper of English is on the pattern of SAT exam. The test also includes Intelligence part. Sample Test.
Textbooks are consulted while developing the question bank. Grasping the concepts available in different textbooks will be beneficial.