How to Get Into NUST: 2026 Admissions Guide
60% in FSc. NET weightage is 75%. Multiple attempts allowed.
Application Timeline
For the 2026 academic year, NUST typically opens its application window during the Fall session. You should expect the primary admission drive to occur between Feb-Jul.
Entry Test Details
Securing admission highly depends on your performance in the NET (Series 1-4). Make sure you prepare specifically for this format, as it usually carries a massive weightage in the final merit calculation.
Pro Tip for NUST
Try to gather all your intermediate equivalence certificates and domicile paperwork long before the Feb-Jul window opens so you aren't delayed on submission day.
Getting into the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is highly competitive but entirely possible with the right strategy. NUST relies heavily on its own entry test, the NET.
Understanding the NET (NUST Entry Test)
The NET is conducted in four series (NET-1 to NET-4) starting from December through July.
- Computer-based: The test is held on computers at the Islamabad campus.
- Best Score Counts: You can take the test multiple times, and NUST will automatically pick your highest score for the final merit list.
Merit Calculation Formula
NUST uses a very specific aggregate formula for engineering:
- NET Score: 75% weightage
- HSSC / A-Level / FSc (Part 1): 15% weightage
- SSC / O-Level / Matric: 10% weightage
Because the entry test makes up 75% of your final aggregate, you should dedicate 90% of your prep time specifically to mastering the NET syllabus.