NUST Admission Guide 2026: Merit Formula, Eligibility, and Programs

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Pakistan, particularly for engineering and technology programs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 60% marks in FSc/FA/A-Levels or equivalent
• Valid NUST Entry Test (NET) score
• For engineering programs, minimum 60% in Mathematics

Merit Formula for NUST

• Matric: 10% weightage
• FSc: 30% weightage
• NET (Entry Test): 60% weightage

NET Test Structure

• Mathematics: 40%
• Physics: 30%
• Chemistry/Computer: 20%
• English: 10%

Popular Programs

• BS Computer Science
• BS Electrical Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• BS Civil Engineering
• BS Business Administration (at NUST Business School)

Use our NUST Merit Calculator to check your admission chances based on your scores.