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NUST Fee Structure, Programmes and Admission 2027
Everything a student needs before applying to NUST: the 2026-27 fee, NET 2027 dates, the 75/15/10 merit formula, every undergraduate programme by campus, hostels and scholarships. Each figure links to the NUST page it comes from.
Admissions open: NET Series 1 online registration: open until 14 Nov 2026.Checked against official NUST pages on . StudentPath is independent and not part of NUST.
- NET fee
- Rs 5,000per test, Pakistani students
- Tuition from
- Rs 216,750per semester, 2026-27
- Merit formula
- 75 / 15 / 10NET / FSc / Matric
- Minimum marks
- 60%in both Matric and FSc
- Programmes
- 39undergraduate, Fall 2027
NUST admission 2027: NET dates
NUST admits undergraduates mainly through its own entry test, the NUST Entry Test (NET). The test runs in four series between November 2026 and July 2027. You can take NET more than once and NUST uses your best score, but you can attempt a discipline only once in each series. Each series needs a separate online registration.
Upcoming admission dates
| Event | Dates | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NET Series 1 online registration | 4 Oct 2026 to 14 Nov 2026 | NUST H-12 Campus. Tentative | Open now |
| NET Series 1 CBNET begins: Islamabad | 17 Nov 2026 | NUST H-12 Campus. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 2 online registration | Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 | Online registration. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 2 CBNET: Islamabad | Jan 2027 to Feb 2027 | Islamabad test centre. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 3 online registration | Feb 2027 to Mar 2027 | Online registration. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 2 CBNET: Quetta | Mar 2027 | Quetta test centre. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 2 PBNET: Karachi | Mar 2027 | Karachi test centre. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 4 online registration | Apr 2027 to May 2027 | Online registration. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 3 CBNET: Islamabad | Apr 2027 | Islamabad test centre. Tentative | Upcoming |
| ACT/SAT basis application | 20 Apr 2027 to 25 Jul 2027 | NUST H-12 Campus. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 4 CBNET: Islamabad | Jun 2027 to Jul 2027 | Islamabad test centre. Tentative | Upcoming |
| NET Series 4 CBNET: Quetta | Jul 2027 | Quetta test centre. Tentative | Upcoming |
Source: NUST NET 2027 tentative schedule; NUST NET 2027 tentative schedule
Islamabad
Computer based test (CBNET) at the H-12 campus. All four series.
Quetta
Computer based test at NUST Balochistan Campus. Series 2 and 4.
Karachi
Paper based test (PBNET) at DHA City. Series 2 and 4.
Gilgit
Paper based test at APS Jutial. Series 4 only.
Months for Series 2 to 4 are NUST's planned windows. Exact dates appear on the portal when each series opens. For ACT/SAT applications, the portal shows registration from 20 April 2027 and the Dates to Remember page shows 4 May 2027; both give 25 July 2027 as the last date.
Which NET paper you take
There are five NET papers. Your paper depends on the programme you want and your FSc group. NET is set from the HSSC (FSc) textbooks of the various boards.
NET Engineering
Engineering and computing programmes, plus BS Robotics & AI, Bioinformatics, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Food Science
- Mathematics 50%
- Physics 30%
- English 20%
NET Applied Sciences
Pre-medical students applying for Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Food Science, Bioinformatics, Chemistry or Physics
- Biology 50%
- Chemistry 30%
- English 20%
NET Business & Social Sciences
BBA, Accounting & Finance, Economics, Psychology, Mass Communication, Public Administration, LLB, IR and other social sciences
- Quantitative Maths 50%
- English 50%
NET Architecture
B Architecture and B Industrial Design only
- Design Aptitude 50%
- Mathematics 30%
- English 20%
NET Natural Sciences
BS Maths, Physics or Chemistry for students from other academic groups
- Mathematics 50%
- English 50%
Source: Subjects Included in NET with Weightings
One NET Engineering registration also lets you apply for BS Robotics & AI, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Food Science without paying again or sitting a separate test.
NUST merit formula and aggregate
NUST ranks every applicant by this aggregate. If you are still in FSc Part-II, NUST uses your Part-I marks for the 15% share. A-Level students in their final year get 25% from their O-Level IBCC equivalence instead of the 10% + 15% split.
Source: Merit Generation Criteria
Worked example
| NET score 70% | 70 × 0.75 | 52.50 |
|---|---|---|
| FSc 935 / 1100 (85%) | 85 × 0.15 | 12.75 |
| Matric 990 / 1100 (90%) | 90 × 0.10 | 9.00 |
| Aggregate | 74.25% | |
ACT/SAT route: national seats use the same 75/15/10 split with your ACT or SAT score in place of NET. International seats are 100% ACT/SAT. Minimum scores to apply: ACT composite 25 plus ACT Science 25 for engineering, computing, applied sciences and architecture; ACT STEM 25 for natural sciences; SAT 550 in each subject (or ACT composite 25) for business, social sciences and LLB. NUST's ACT code is 2915 and SAT code is 2790.
Closing merit: we only show merit figures that NUST publishes. Check your own merit position and selection status on the portal's merit search page with your login.
NUST fee structure 2026-27
Fee for Pakistani students, 2026-27 (PKR)
| Charge | Engineering, Computing, Natural & Applied Sciences | Architecture, Social Sciences & Business |
|---|---|---|
| Admission processing fee (once, non-refundable) | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| Security deposit (once, refundable) | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Tuition fee (per semester) | 216,750 | 302,950 |
| Sports, library, health cover and IT (per semester) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
First payment, engineering & computing
Rs 266,750
Admission fee, security deposit and first semester, paid before classes start.
First payment, business & architecture
Rs 352,950
BBA, BS Accounting & Finance and BS Tourism & Hospitality add Rs 15,000 a year for the Harvard Business School licence.
Yearly tuition after that, engineering
Rs 443,500 a year
Two semesters of tuition plus charges. Business and architecture: Rs 615,900 a year.
These totals are our sums of NUST's published 2026-27 charges, before hostel and food. NUST says all fees can be revised. Summer semester, course repeat or improvement costs Rs 11,000 per credit hour.
International students (USD)
| Charge | All undergraduate programmes |
|---|---|
| Admission processing fee (once) | USD 600 |
| Tuition fee (per year) | USD 5,400 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | USD 250 |
| Health facilities (per year) | USD 120 |
Hostel room charges for Pakistani students, Fall 2025 onwards (per month)
| Room | Rent per month |
|---|---|
| Single, attached bath | Rs 24,200 |
| Double, attached bath | Rs 22,000 |
| Double, shared bath | Rs 17,600 |
| Triple, attached bath | Rs 16,500 |
| Triple, shared bath | Rs 11,000 |
Hostels at the Islamabad campus are mainly for students from outside Islamabad and are allotted by application seniority. First to third semester Pakistani students are placed in triple rooms. Every hostel has its own mess.
NUST undergraduate programmes and campuses
NUST offers 39 undergraduate programmes for Fall 2027 across its schools and colleges. Pick a city to see what is taught there.
Engineering
NET Engineering- Mechanical EngineeringSMME IslamabadCoEME RawalpindiPNEC Karachi
- Electrical EngineeringSEECS IslamabadCoEME RawalpindiPNEC KarachiMCS Rawalpindi
- Mechatronics EngineeringCoEME Rawalpindi
- Civil EngineeringSCEE IslamabadMCE RisalpurNBC Quetta
- Chemical EngineeringSCME Islamabad
- Metallurgy & Materials EngineeringSCME Islamabad
- Avionics EngineeringCAE Risalpur
- Aerospace EngineeringSMME IslamabadCAE Risalpur
- Environmental EngineeringSCEE Islamabad
- Naval Architecture & Marine EngineeringPNEC Karachi
- Software EngineeringSEECS IslamabadMCS Rawalpindi
- Computer EngineeringSEECS IslamabadCoEME Rawalpindi
- BE Information SecurityMCS Rawalpindi
- Geoinformatics EngineeringSCEE Islamabad
- Energy EngineeringUSPCAS-E Islamabad
Computing and AI
NET Engineering- BS Computer ScienceSEECS IslamabadNBC QuettaPNEC Karachi
- BS Data ScienceSEECS Islamabad
- BS Artificial IntelligenceSEECS IslamabadNBC Quetta
- BS BioinformaticsSINES Islamabad
- BS Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (new, Fall 2027)SMME IslamabadCoEME Rawalpindi
Business, social sciences and law
NET Business & Social Sciences- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)NBS Islamabad
- BS Accounting & FinanceNBS Islamabad
- BS Tourism & Hospitality ManagementNBS Islamabad
- BS EconomicsS3H Islamabad
- BS Mass CommunicationS3H Islamabad
- BS PsychologyS3H Islamabad
- BS Liberal Arts & HumanitiesS3H Islamabad
- Bachelor of Public AdministrationJSPPL Islamabad
- LLB (also needs HEC LAT, 50% or more)NLS Islamabad
- BS International Relations (new, Fall 2027)CIPS Islamabad
Architecture and design
NET Architecture- Bachelor of ArchitectureSADA Islamabad
- Bachelor of Industrial DesignSADA Islamabad
Natural and applied sciences
NET Engineering, Applied or Natural Sciences- BS MathematicsSNS Islamabad
- BS PhysicsSNS Islamabad
- BS ChemistrySNS Islamabad
- BS BiotechnologyASAB Islamabad
- BS AgricultureASAB Islamabad
- BS Food Science & TechnologyASAB Islamabad
- BS Environmental ScienceSCEE Islamabad
No programmes in this city.
Source: List of UG Programmes and Institutions; Updates on UG Admissions
MBBS at NUST
NUST's MBBS at the NUST School of Health Sciences, Islamabad is not filled through NET. Admission is through the NUMS MDCAT (13 September 2026 for the 2026-27 session).
NUST campuses: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Risalpur, Karachi and Quetta
Main campus
Islamabad (H-12)
SEECS, SMME, SCEE, SCME, SINES, NBS, S3H, SADA, SNS, ASAB, NLS, JSPPL, CIPS and USPCAS-E. Hostels for outstation students.
CoEME and MCS
Rawalpindi
Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer and Software Engineering, Information Security and Robotics & AI.
MCE and CAE
Risalpur
Civil Engineering at MCE. Avionics and Aerospace Engineering at CAE.
Pakistan Navy Engineering College
NUST Karachi (PNEC)
Mechanical, Electrical, and Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, plus BS Computer Science. NET Karachi centre is at DHA City.
NUST Balochistan Campus
Quetta (NBC)
Civil Engineering, BS Computer Science and BS Artificial Intelligence. Also a computer based NET centre.
Source: List of UG Programmes and Institutions; NUST undergraduate admission portal
NUST eligibility criteria
- At least 60% marks in both Matric (SSC) and FSc (HSSC) or equivalent.
- You can apply on FSc Part-I marks; admission is confirmed when you show the final result with the required group and percentage.
- O/A-Level and other foreign qualifications need an IBCC equivalence with at least 60%. You can apply on O-Level equivalence and give the A-Level equivalence later.
- Every student, including Matric and FSc students, must get documents attested by IBCC before admission.
Source: Eligibility Criteria for UG Programmes; Updates on UG Admissions
FSc groups accepted by programme
| Programme | FSc / HSSC group needed |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Pre-Engineering, ICS, Pre-Medical, or Pre-Medical with additional Maths (Matric in Science) |
| BS CS, Data Science, AI, Bioinformatics | Pre-Engineering, ICS, Pre-Medical, or any HSSC with Maths |
| BS Robotics & AI | Pre-Engineering, ICS, Pre-Medical, or any HSSC with Maths |
| BS Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Agriculture | Pre-Medical (Matric in Science) |
| BS Food Science & Technology | Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical (Matric in Science) |
| BBA, Economics, Psychology, Mass Comm, Public Admin, IR, Liberal Arts, Tourism | Any group |
| BS Accounting & Finance | Any group with Maths, Accounting & Finance, or Accountancy |
| LLB | Any group, plus HEC LAT score of at least 50% |
| BS Mathematics | Any group with Maths |
| BS Physics | Any group with Maths and Physics |
| BS Chemistry | Chemistry with Maths or Physics |
| B Architecture, B Industrial Design | Maths and Physics in both Matric and FSc |
Engineering
ICS students
Eligible for all engineering programmes, but must pass Chemistry as a remedial course in the first semester.
Engineering or Robotics & AI
Pre-medical students
Without additional Maths, you must pass NUST's free 8-week online Maths course with 60% before 25 July 2027.
Computing
Pre-medical students
Without additional Maths, you must clear 6 credit hours of Maths courses within your first year.
NUST scholarships and financial aid
Apply with your admission form
Need based aid
Covers part or all of the academic costs for up to four years. Submit the online Need Based Financial Aid form (NFAAF) by the same deadline as your NET application.
Fee deferment, Ihsan Trust
Interest-free loans
Loans and fee deferment for students who need time to pay. Paying in instalments is allowed after the first semester.
Merit assistance
Rs 2,000 to 3,000 a month
For a limited number of top students with semester GPA of 3.5 or more: Rs 2,000 (3.5 to 3.75), Rs 2,500 (3.76 to 3.89), Rs 3,000 (3.9 to 4.0).
Source: Need Based Financial Aid; Financial Assistance for Undergraduate Students
NUST requires you to also apply for outside scholarships such as PEEF, BEEF, SEEF, CMEEF or HEC schemes, and to show proof when you apply for NUST aid.
How to apply to NUST
- Register on ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk with your email. NUST emails you a password.
- Fill the online form and upload a recent passport-size photo with a plain background (not older than one month).
- Log in again, print the fee invoice and pay Rs 5,000 through 1Link (verified instantly) or a credit card.
- Pick your test date and session (computer based test), then print your admit card.
- On test day bring the admit card and one original photo ID: CNIC, passport, Family Registration Certificate, or Matric/FSc certificate with your photo.
- After the merit lists, check your status on the merit search page and pay admission dues before the deadline, or you lose the seat.
Source: Procedure of Admission on the Basis of NET; NET Application Processing Fee
GuideNUST Admission 2027: NET Registration GuideRead the full step-by-step NET registration guide →NUST admissions office contacts
NET and registration
ACT/SAT and selection lists
Fee deposit and verification
Scholarships and financial aid
Address: Admissions Directorate, NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad. UAN: +92-51-111-11-6878.
Source: UG Admissions Help Desk
NUST FAQs
What is the NUST fee per semester?
For 2026-27, tuition is Rs 216,750 per semester for engineering, computing, natural and applied sciences, and Rs 302,950 for architecture, social sciences and business. Add Rs 5,000 per semester for sports, library, health cover and IT.
How much do I pay at the time of NUST admission?
For engineering and computing it is Rs 266,750: the Rs 35,000 admission fee, Rs 10,000 refundable security and the first semester's Rs 221,750. For business and architecture it is Rs 352,950, plus Rs 15,000 for BBA, Accounting & Finance and Tourism & Hospitality.
What is the NUST merit formula?
NET 75%, FSc or HSSC (Part-I if you are still in Part-II) 15%, and Matric 10%. Final-year A-Level students get 25% from their O-Level equivalence.
When is NET 2027?
Series 1 registration runs 4 October to 14 November 2026, with computer based tests in Islamabad from 17 November 2026. Series 2, 3 and 4 run from December 2026 to July 2027 at Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi and Gilgit.
What is the NET registration fee?
Rs 5,000 per test for Pakistani and dual nationals, and Rs 10,000 for foreign nationals. It is not refunded and only counts for the series you paid for.
Can I take NET more than once?
Yes. You can sit NET in several series and NUST uses your best score. In one series you can attempt each discipline only once.
What marks do I need to apply to NUST?
At least 60% in both Matric and FSc or equivalent, with the subject group your programme needs.
Which programmes does NUST Karachi offer?
NUST's Karachi campus is the Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC). It teaches Mechanical, Electrical, and Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, plus BS Computer Science.
How much is the NUST hostel fee?
From Fall 2025, rooms for Pakistani students cost Rs 11,000 (triple, shared bath) to Rs 24,200 (single, attached bath) a month. New students usually start in triple rooms.
How do I get into NUST for MBBS?
MBBS at the NUST School of Health Sciences is filled through the NUMS MDCAT, not NET.
Official sources
Every figure on this page comes from these NUST 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.
- NUST undergraduate admission portal
- Dates to Remember (NET 2027)
- Subjects Included in NET with Weightings
- Merit Generation Criteria
- Undergraduate Financial Matters 2026-27
- NET Application Processing Fee
- NUST Campus Life: Housing and Dining
- List of UG Programmes and Institutions
- Updates on UG Admissions
- Eligibility Criteria for UG Programmes
- Need Based Financial Aid
- Financial Assistance for Undergraduate Students
- Procedure of Admission on the Basis of NET
- UG Admissions Help Desk
- HEC recognised universities: NUST