Introduction:

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is a premier public research university in Pakistan, renowned for its excellence in science, engineering, technology, and management education. Established in 1991, NUST has consistently ranked among the top universities in the country and has gained international recognition for its academic and research contributions.

Merit Determination Criteria:

Merit calculation formula for NUST undergraduate admissions is as under:

NUST Entry Test (NET): 75%
SSC/O-Level: 10%
HSSC Part-I/A-Level: 15%

Test Format:

The NET is primarily based on the Pakistani HSSC (Part I and II) curriculum, and questions are in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The English section follows the pattern of the SAT exam.

For Engineering & Computer Programs

Mathematics: 50%
Physics: 30%
English: 20%

For Applied Sciences Programs

Biology: 50%
Physics: 30%
English: 20%

For Business & Social Sciences Programs

Quantitative Mathematics: 50%
English: 50%

For Architecture Programs

Design Aptitude: 50%
Mathematics: 30%
English: 20%

For Natural Sciences

Mathematics: 50%
English: 50%