BS Tourism and Hospitality Merit List 2026

The BS Tourism and Hospitality program is gaining popularity as one of the most preferred degrees in Pakistan as a result of the growing hospitality industry in the country and the rising need of qualified professionals in the hospitality management field. With an increasing number of students seeking this program annually, universities are coming up with merit lists to achieve a fair and transparent admission. A merit list is a very important document which shows names of candidates who have been successfully admitted on basis of their academic performance, entry test marks and other evaluation factors. To accommodate the number of seats they have, both the government and the private universities will post several merit lists to occupy in the 2026 academic year.

Merit List

Merit Calculation Process

The BS Tourism and Hospitality merit is calculated as a result of the academic outcome and in certain instances, the performance of entrance test. The middle grades are highly valued and most universities give them 70% to 80% weightage in the merit formula with the matriculation marks weighing about 10% to 20%. Other institutions may also do aptitude tests or interviews to determine how a candidate communicates, his/her leadership potential and knowledge of the tourism industry. The ranking of the candidates and their eligibility to be admitted is based on the final merit score.

Merit List Announcement Schedule

The merit list of 2026 will be based on the university admission deadlines generally. The first merit list is normally announced in two to three weeks after the applications are submitted. Those whose names are included in the first list are allowed a certain period to pay admission fee and secure a seat. In case of unoccupied seats, a second and a third merit list is issued by universities. Governmental universities such as Punjab University, University of Karachi and Hazara University follow their schedule strictly and the private universities can give roll admissions on the basis of availability of seats.

Public and Private University Merit Trends

The merit curve of the public university in offering BS Tourism and Hospitality is inclined toward being higher owing to the low pricing system and fewer seats. The merit in the public universities will be between 75-85% in open merit seats in 2026. Instead, private universities tend to have a more lenient set of requirements and can accept students with lower percentages, making them a viable alternative to students who failed to get a merit spot in the public sector. The private universities, however, make up this with superior industry exposure, internships and state-of-the-art facilities.

Importance of Merit Lists for Students

Merit lists are a formal confirmation of admissions eligibility of a candidate. They assist students in evaluating their status amongst fellow applicants and make plans. The first names on the merit list are a relief and excitement to many, and not making the first round of the list usually gives one anticipation of the next lists. Merit lists would also be important in motivating students to be more industrious during their academic years because only good grades and preparation could be used in securing an admission into competitive programs such as BS Tourism and Hospitality.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1 What will be the BS Tourism and Hospitality merit list 2026 announcement date?

Ans: 1st merit list in most universities is announced when the admission deadline is past by 1- 2 weeks. The 2nd and 3rd lists come in case of unoccupied seats.

Q2: What is the way to check the merit list?

Ans: To check the merit list, go to the official university website, visit the campus notice board or keep track of the university in the social media.

Q3: What is the average closing of BS Tourism and Hospitality?

Ans: Closing merit tends to be approximately 50-75% based on the university, number of applicants and number of seats available.

Q4: What is expected in the event my name is listed under the merit list?

Ans: This is because you need to send your admission fee and other necessary documents before the stipulated deadline in order to be assured of a place in the program.

Q5: What happens in case my name is not in the 1 st merit list?

Ans: Wait until the 2nd or 3rd merit list, since many applicants do not make sure they are admitted and the seats will be free to the subsequent applicants.