QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (QUEST)

NAWABSHAH, SINDH

Admission Notice: Session 2026 (Batch-26)

Applications are invited for admissions to undergraduate programs under the Regular Scheme and Self-Finance Scheme at QUEST, Nawabshah. All programs are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

📅 Key Dates at a Glance

• Online Application Starts: April 29, 2026

• Application Submission Deadline: May 24, 2026

• Online Registration Portal: QUEST Admission Portal

## Program Categorization & Shift Options

(A) Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. – Morning Shift)

• Civil Engineering

• Architectural Engineering

• Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronic Engineering

• Telecommunication Engineering

• Computer Systems Engineering

• Software Engineering

(B) Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Studies (B.S. / B.A. – Morning Shift)

• Computer Science

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cyber Security

• Data Science

• Physics

• Chemistry

• English Language & Literature

(C) Bachelor of Engineering Technology (B.E. Tech – Morning Shift)

• Food Engineering Technology

• Civil Engineering Technology

(D) Bachelor of Science (B.S. – Evening Shift)

• Information Technology

• Computer Science

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cyber Security

## Eligibility & Academic Criteria

1. General Marks Criteria

• Engineering Programs (B.E.): Minimum 60% marks in HSC / DAE or equivalent.

• Science / Studies Programs (B.S.): Minimum 50% marks in HSC or equivalent.

• Note: Marks gained in improvement exams or as grace marks are evaluated under university rules. Marks for Hifz-ul-Quran are excluded from the initial eligibility calculation percentage.

2. Group & Stream Combinations

• Pre-Engineering / Computer Science: Eligible for all Engineering and Computer-based programs.

• Pre-Medical Group: Eligible for select B.S. and B.E. Technology programs (e.g., Food Engineering Technology) subject to HEC conditional policies.

3. Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) Pathways

• Eligible candidates must have passed their DAE examinations between the Annual Examination 2021 and Annual Examination 2026 in relevant engineering fields.

4. Critical Academic Recency Bars

• HSC / DAE Level: Candidates who passed their SSC (Matriculation) Annual Examination before 2019 are strictly not eligible for admission.

• DAE Extended Level: Candidates who completed their SSC before 2018 are not eligible to apply.

## Self-Finance Scheme Fee Breakdown (One-Time Payment)

## Application Submission & Test Procedure

1. Online Registration Protocol

1. Register on the official QUEST Admission Portal.

2. Complete all required profile data in the online portal starting from April 29, 2026.

3. Upload high-quality digital scans of:

   • A recent formal photograph (Blue Background).

   • The copy of the deposited bank processing fee challan.

4. Deadline: Complete application uploads must be processed by May 24, 2026.

2. Pre-Admission Computer-Based Test

• All applicants must appear for the Computer-Based Pre-Admission Entry Test (CET / PET).

• The exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Sample papers and testing configurations are detailed in the university prospectus.

• To qualify for further scrutiny, candidates must meet the minimum cutoff score specified in the prospectus guidelines.

📞 Contact & Support Helpdesks

For issues regarding the online portal, application submission, or downloading the Admit Slip, candidates can reach out to the university helpline during office hours (until 5:00 PM):

• Mr. Muhammad Azam Soomro: +92-300-3220103

• Mr. Muhammad Soomro: +92-333-7008097

By Order of:

Engr. Rizwan Aziz Siddiqui

Registrar, QUEST Nawabshah

📞 Phone: 0244-9370359 (Ext: 2102) | ✉️ Email: info@quest.edu.pk | 🌐 Website: www.quest.edu.pk