Admission is granted on the basis of candidates' performance in the NUST Entry Test (NET) or score in
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for which a limited number of seats are reserved. The entire process of registration for admission is online. Candidates must be in possession of CN1C or Form B or NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) For applying for Registration : (a) FA/FSc stream candidates should have passed the Part -1 exam. (b) A level student should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in 0 levels as per the equivalence certificate issued by IBCC. When applications for admissions are invited, candidates are first required to get registered by providing a valid email address. On provision of registration number, the candidate is required to fill up the online admission form and deposit a specified processing fee. Candidates can appear in the entry test more than once to improve their scores. The merit for admission is prepared on the basis of the 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: 1st Series (NET -1) : 7 -21 Dec 2022 2nd Series (NET -2) : 1st/2nd week Aug 2023 (Tentatively) 3rd Series (NET -3) : Sep 2023 (Tentatively) In NET 2 & 3 candidates have an option either to appear for Paper Based Test at Karachi & Quetta or Computer Based Test at Islamabad. In a Computer-based Entry Test, candidates can select the date and session of the test according to their choice depending on the availability of space. The admission process for all undergraduate programmes is conducted once a year to facilitate the commencement of the academic year in the Fall. For more details, please visit the NUST website www.nust.edu.pk