Latest Admission in National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Karachi

Undergraduate Admission 2025

The NUST announced undergraduate admission once in a academic year. Admissions are only on merit basis. Admissions can take either on NET (NUST Entry Test) or ACT (American College Test) / SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) for which only limited seats are available. The NUST Entry Test Series-4 online registeratin begins from April 13th to June 20th, 2025. The test centres for the test are Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi and Gilgit-Baltistan. The Computer Based NUST Entry Test (CBNET) will conduct in Islamabad on 15th June onwards. And in Quetta 26th to 27th July, 2025. The Paper Based NUST Entry Test (PBNET) will conduct in Karachi from 17th to 20th Juy, 2025 and 19th to 20th July in Gilgit-Baltistan. The NUST Entry Test per exam fee is Rs. 5000/- or USD 40/-.

Schedule of ACT / SAT Basis Applications – 2025

The online registeration started from May 4th to July 20th, 2025. The deadline to recieve the ACT / SAT scores are 20th July, 2025. The ACT / SAT score should reach NUST from ACT / College Board, USA. It is the responsibility of candidates to provide the ACT / SAT scores by due date. The fee for ACT / SAT based National Seat is Rs. 5000/- or USD 40/-. The fee for ACT / SAT based International Seat is Rs. 10,000/- or USD 80/-. The fee for Foreign Nationals NET per exam is Rs. 10,000/- or USD 80/-. Selection of candidates for all undergraduate programs will start in August (Tentative).

Master Admissions 2025

The master programs admissions start from April 7th, 2025. The last date to apply is extended to June 15th , 2025.

Phd Admissions 2025

Admission Process

The NUST admission test is both organized and challenging. All interested applicants are advised to register online on the NUST admission portal. It includes sending in your academic credentials, applying for forms, and paying the application fee. The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is a renowned educational institution in Pakistan that conducts a standardized entry test known as NUST Entry Test (NET) for undergraduate applicants that assesses students proficiency in essential subjects like mathematics, physics, and chemistry or computer science. In case of Postgraduate Programs, candidates may also have to undergo previous academic performance assessment and interview. Admissions are done in phases, so students are advised to apply as soon as possible to secure their seats. Official NUST website provides timely schedules and guidelines.

Eligibility and Criteria

Eligibility requirements vary by program. Candidates applying for undergraduate programs must have completed their higher secondary education (FSc) with at least 60% marks. Postgraduate applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in a similar discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or 60% marks. Doctoral programs are designed for those with a master’s, outstanding academic credentials and research experience. Foreign qualification holders and international students have to submit IBCC equivalence certificates. In order to promote diversity and inclusivity, NUST also has quotas for certain groups, including the armed forces and international students.