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FAST NUCES Admission 2027, Fee Structure and Merit
What you need before applying to FAST-NUCES: how the fee works (per credit hour), the two merit formulas, the admission test pattern, which programme runs at which of the six campuses, and the scholarships. Each figure links to the FAST page it comes from.
Admission dates: Next admission dates not announced yet. Last cycle: Admission application submission, 20 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026.Checked against official FAST-NUCES pages on . StudentPath is independent and not part of FAST-NUCES.
- Tuition
- Rs 12,000per credit hour, 2026-27
- Merit formula
- 50 / 40 / 10computing and business
- Engineering
- 33 / 50 / 17test / FSc / Matric
- Test options
- 3NU test, SAT or NTS NAT
- Campuses
- 612 BS programmes
FAST admission 2027: when to apply
FAST-NUCES takes undergraduates once a year, for the Fall semester. You apply online, then sit one of three tests: the NU Admission Test, the SAT, or an NTS NAT test. Next admission dates not announced yet. Last cycle: Admission application submission, 20 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. The table below always shows FAST's latest published dates.
Last cycle dates (for reference)
| Event | Dates | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission application submission | 20 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | Tentative | Closed |
| Admission tests | 29 Jun 2026 to 10 Jul 2026 | Tentative | Done |
| Merit List Announcement of Selected / Test Qualified Candidates | 22 Jul 2026 | Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, Islamabad Campus, Karachi Campus, Lahore Campus, Multan Campus, Peshawar Campus. Tentative | Done |
| Admission Formalities & Document Verification | 27 Jul 2026 to 13 Aug 2026 | Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, Islamabad Campus, Karachi Campus, Lahore Campus, Multan Campus, Peshawar Campus. Tentative | Done |
| Commencement of Classes | 17 Aug 2026 | Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, Islamabad Campus, Karachi Campus, Lahore Campus, Multan Campus, Peshawar Campus. Tentative | Done |
Source: Admission Schedule; Admission Schedule
Expect Fall 2027 applications around May to June 2027. Students still waiting for their FSc or A-Level result can apply; admission is cancelled if you later fail the exam or miss the required marks.
FAST admission test pattern
The NU Admission Test has negative marking and calculators are not allowed. It is held at all six campuses. Instead of the NU test you can submit an SAT score or an NTS NAT score (NAT-IE for engineering; NAT-IE or NAT-ICS for computing; NAT-IE, ICS, ICOM or IGS for business). NTS tests run for a specific university are not accepted.
BS Computing and Engineering
Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Electrical, Computer and Civil Engineering
- Advanced Maths 50%
- Basic Maths 20%
- Analytical skills & IQ 20%
- English 10%
BBA and BS Business
BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, Business Analytics and Financial Technology
- Basic Maths 50%
- Analytical skills & IQ 25%
- Essay writing 15%
- English 10%
Source: Test Pattern
FAST merit formula and aggregate
Computing and business programmes use this formula. If your FSc Part-II result is not out, FAST uses Part-I marks. O/A-Level students use their IBCC equivalence percentages. FAST sets the cut-off after the tests.
Source: Eligibility Criteria
Engineering programmes (Electrical, Computer and Civil Engineering) give more weight to your FSc marks.
Source: Eligibility Criteria
Worked example (computing): test 60%, FSc 85%, Matric 90%
| Admission test 60% | 60 × 0.50 | 30.00 |
|---|---|---|
| FSc 85% | 85 × 0.40 | 34.00 |
| Matric 90% | 90 × 0.10 | 9.00 |
| Aggregate | 73.00% | |
The same student applying for engineering would get 77.60% (60 × 0.33 + 85 × 0.50 + 90 × 0.17), because engineering counts FSc more.
FAST fee structure 2026-27
FAST does not charge a fixed semester fee. You pay Rs 12,000 per credit hour for the courses you register in, for all batches in 2026-27.
Undergraduate charges, 2026-27 (PKR)
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit hour) | 12,000 |
| Admission fee (once, non-refundable) | 30,000 |
| Security deposit (once, refundable) | 20,000 |
| Student Activities Fund (per semester) | 2,500 |
| Application processing fee (non-refundable) | 3,000 |
Source: Fee Structure (w.e.f. Fall 2026)
One semester, 15 credit hours
Rs 182,500
FAST's own example: 15 credit hours × Rs 12,000, plus the Rs 2,500 activities fund.
Paid at admission
Rs 232,500
Admission fee, security deposit and a 15 credit hour first semester.
Refund window
Up to 100%
Full tuition refund up to day 10 of classes, then 80%, 60% and 50% until day 30. The admission fee is not refunded.
Totals are our sums of FAST's published charges. Your real bill depends on the credit hours in your semester. FAST revises tuition every year. Fees are paid at UBL or Faysal Bank, or online through Kuickpay (Rs 60 per transaction). Instalments need campus approval.
FAST undergraduate programmes and campuses
FAST offers 12 four-year BS programmes, but not every programme runs at every campus. Pick a city to see what you can apply for there.
Computing
50 / 40 / 10- BS Computer ScienceIslamabadLahoreKarachiPeshawarChiniot-FaisalabadMultan
- BS Software EngineeringIslamabadLahoreKarachiPeshawarChiniot-FaisalabadMultan
- BS Artificial IntelligenceIslamabadLahoreKarachiPeshawarChiniot-FaisalabadMultan
- BS Data ScienceIslamabadLahoreKarachi
- BS Cyber SecurityIslamabadLahoreKarachi
Engineering
33 / 50 / 17- BS Electrical EngineeringIslamabadLahoreKarachiChiniot-Faisalabad
- BS Computer EngineeringIslamabadLahoreKarachiPeshawarChiniot-Faisalabad
- BS Civil EngineeringLahore
Business
50 / 40 / 10- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)IslamabadLahoreChiniot-Faisalabad
- BS Accounting & FinanceIslamabadLahore
- BS Business AnalyticsIslamabadLahoreKarachiChiniot-FaisalabadMultan
- BS Financial TechnologyIslamabadLahoreKarachiChiniot-Faisalabad
No programmes in this city.
Source: Programs Offered
FAST campuses and hostels
All 12 programmes except Civil
Islamabad
Admissions: admissions.isb@nu.edu.pk, (051) 111-128-128.
All 12 programmes
Lahore
The only campus with BS Civil Engineering. Admissions: admissions.lhr@nu.edu.pk.
9 programmes
Karachi
Also runs weekend programmes. Admissions: admissions.khi@nu.edu.pk.
4 programmes, hostel
Peshawar
CS, Software Engineering, AI and Computer Engineering. Admissions: admissions.pwr@nu.edu.pk.
8 programmes, hostel
Chiniot-Faisalabad
Admissions: admissions.cfd@nu.edu.pk, (041) 111-128-128.
4 programmes, hostel
Multan
CS, Software Engineering, AI and Business Analytics. Admissions: admissions.mtn@nu.edu.pk.
Source: Programs Offered; Admissions FAQ
FAST lists hostels at the Chiniot-Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar campuses only. Transport is available at all campuses. You can ask to move campus later, subject to merit, seats and approval (campus transfer fee Rs 5,000).
FAST eligibility criteria
Minimum marks and subjects
| Programmes | Matric | FSc / HSSC | Subjects needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Civil) | 60% | 60% | Pre-Engineering (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) or ICS (Physics, Maths, Computer Science) |
| Computing (CS, SE, AI, DS, Cyber Security) | 60% | 50% | Mathematics. Pre-medical students who passed additional Maths can apply |
| Business (BBA, AF, Business Analytics, FinTech) | 60% | 50% | Any group |
Source: Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply while waiting for your FSc or A-Level result.
- O/A-Level students apply with their IBCC equivalence percentages.
- Pre-medical students can apply for computing only after passing (or while awaiting) additional Maths.
- All documents are checked at admission; false information means disqualification.
Source: Eligibility Criteria
FAST scholarships and study loans
Merit scholarship
Full tuition
For the top three of each examination board, and the top three on each campus's NU admission merit list. Kept while semester GPA stays 3.0 or above.
Study loan
Interest-free loan
For bright students who cannot afford the fee. Repayment starts three months after graduation or a job, over up to four years.
PEEF, Honhaar, BEEF, Sindh and more
External
PEEF, Punjab Honhaar, Sindh Endowment, Balochistan BEEF, PM ICT scholarships, OSAF, FANA and Ihsan Trust.
How to apply to FAST
- Fill the admission form online on admissions.nu.edu.pk. Forms by post or by hand are not accepted.
- Note your Application Reference Number (ARN) and check every detail before paying. Changes after payment can cost a processing charge.
- Pay the application fee at the bank or through Kuickpay. Upload documents as JPG under 1 MB.
- Print your admit card with your test roll number and sit the test at your campus on the date shown. Latecomers are not allowed in.
- Check the merit list on the admission portal (FAST also sends SMS and email), then complete admission formalities and pay the fee.
Source: How To Apply; Admissions FAQ
FAST admissions office contacts
Chiniot-Faisalabad
Head office: FAST House, Rohtas Road, G-9/4, Islamabad. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Source: Admissions FAQ
FAST-NUCES FAQs
What is the FAST University fee per semester?
FAST charges Rs 12,000 per credit hour in 2026-27, plus Rs 2,500 per semester for the activities fund. A typical 15 credit hour semester costs about Rs 182,500.
How much do I pay at the time of admission to FAST?
About Rs 232,500 for a 15 credit hour first semester: Rs 30,000 admission fee, Rs 20,000 refundable security and the first semester's tuition and activities fund.
What is the FAST merit formula?
Computing and business: 50% admission test, 40% FSc and 10% Matric. Engineering: 33% test, 50% FSc and 17% Matric.
Does FAST accept NTS or SAT instead of its own test?
Yes. You pick one: the NU Admission Test, the SAT, or an NTS NAT test (NAT-IE, NAT-ICS, NAT-ICOM or NAT-IGS depending on the programme). NTS tests held for a specific university are not accepted.
Is there negative marking in the FAST entry test?
Yes. The NU Admission Test has negative marking and calculators are not allowed.
When will FAST admissions 2027 open?
Next admission dates not announced yet. Last cycle: Admission application submission, 20 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. In 2026, applications ran from 20 May to 30 June, with tests from 29 June to 10 July.
What marks do I need for FAST?
At least 60% in Matric for every programme. FSc needs 60% for engineering and 50% for computing and business.
Can pre-medical students apply to FAST?
Yes, for computing programmes, if they have passed additional Maths or are waiting for that result.
Which FAST campuses have hostels?
Chiniot-Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar.
Official sources
Every figure on this page comes from these FAST-NUCES and HEC pages, checked on 18 October 2026. Fees and dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you pay. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.