NUST University Admission Entry Test NET 2026 Merit Criteria Details

NUST (NET) Merit Criteria for Admission 2026

The following are the final passing merit along with assigning Percentages for admission in Undergraduate programs.

All candidates must pass the NUST NAT test according to their subject selection if they obtained marks according to these Criteria like candidates must obtain as:

75% mark in the NUST Entry test.
15% marks in HSSC/DAE/A-LEVEL in part-1
10% marks in Matriculation or O-LEVEL.

Educational Qualification Must Require For Appling In Different Programs For Undergraduate Students:

According to the educational qualification background , NUST offering different program options in which students can admission to those programs according to the educational qualification background.

Latest Merit Lists of NET in different Institutes

Date	Institute	Program Name	Merit List
12-Jan-2021	University Of Sindh Jamshoro	BS Genetics	University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
17-Feb-2021	University Of Sindh Jamshoro	BS Genetics	University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
01-Mar-2021	University Of Sindh Jamshoro	BS Genetics	University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
22-Mar-2021	University Of Sindh Jamshoro	BS Genetics	University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
03-Jan-2024	University Of Sindh Jamshoro	BS Genetics	University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
15-Oct-2018	The Women University Multan	Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics	The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
15-Oct-2018	The Women University Multan	Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics	The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
15-Sep-2015	The Women University Multan	Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics	The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
15-Sep-2015	The Women University Multan	Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics	The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
03-Oct-2020	The Women University Multan	Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics	The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List

University Of Sindh Jamshoro Date: 12-Jan-2021 Program: BS Genetics University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
University Of Sindh Jamshoro Date: 17-Feb-2021 Program: BS Genetics University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
University Of Sindh Jamshoro Date: 01-Mar-2021 Program: BS Genetics University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
University Of Sindh Jamshoro Date: 22-Mar-2021 Program: BS Genetics University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
University Of Sindh Jamshoro Date: 03-Jan-2024 Program: BS Genetics University Of Sindh Jamshoro, BS Genetics merit list
The Women University Multan Date: 15-Oct-2018 Program: Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
The Women University Multan Date: 15-Oct-2018 Program: Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
The Women University Multan Date: 15-Sep-2015 Program: Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
The Women University Multan Date: 15-Sep-2015 Program: Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List
The Women University Multan Date: 03-Oct-2020 Program: Bs Microbiology & Molecular Genetics The Women University Multan BS (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics) Merit List

Merit List

Programmes Division for the FA/FSC or Equivalence Students

For Pre-Engineering Students can apply for following programmes as shown below:

Engineering
BS-Computer Science
BS-Mathematics
BS-Physics
BS-Chemistry
B-Architecture,
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance
B-Industrial Design

Students of Pre-Medical Group can be apply for these programs:

BS- Applied Biosciences
BS-Chemistry
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Psychologys
BS Economics
BS Accounting & Finance
BS Physics

Students those Major Subject is Physics, Computer Sciences and Mathematics can be apply as in following programmes:

BS Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Software Engineerings
Computer Software
Engineering
B Architecture, B Industrial Design
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance

Pre-Medical with additional Mathematics group students can be apply as list below:

All-programmes

Students of Pre-Engineering with additional Biology group can be apply as in:

All-programmes

For the combination of subjects, students that must major in Mathematics and Physics can elect these programmes:

BS Mathematics
BS Physics
B Architecture, B Industrial Design
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance

One major subject of Mathematics, student can be elect these programmes:

BS Mathematics
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance

Major in Accounting & Finance or Accountancy can apply for:

BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance

FA students without Mathematics or Accounting/ Finance subject can be apply for as follow:

BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

Subject division for the O/LEVEL or Its equivalences

List of programmes for those students that major in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry:

Engineering
BS Computer Science
BS Mathematics
BS Physics
BS Chemistry
B Architecture, B Industrial Design
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance

Select from these programmes that doing major in Biology, Chemistry and Physic:

BS Applied Biosciences
BS Chemistry
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

List for those whose major in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics

BS Applied Biosciences
BS Chemistry
BS Mathematics
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology
BS Accounting & Finance

Student can apply for following programmes if it’s major in Biology and Chemistry

BS Applied Biosciences
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

Major subject are Mathematics, Physics and Computer Sciences:

BS Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Software Engineerings
Computer Software
BS Chemistry
BS Mathematics
B Architecture, B Industrial Design
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

Students whose major subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology can select these programmes:

All-programmes

Combination of major subjects in which Mathematics and Physics are compulsory:

BS Mathematics
BS Physics
B Architecture, B Industrial Design
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

From the three major subjects, Mathematics one is compulsory:

BS Mathematics
BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

Combination of major subjects Accounting and Finance or Accountancy are compulsory:

BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

Different selection of subjects than describes above:

BBA Hons
BS Public Administration
BS Mass Communication
BS Economics
BS Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How is the NUST NET 2026 merit calculated?

A: The merit is calculated based on NET score and academic record, with each component assigned a specific percentage weightage.

Q: What is the weightage of the NUST NET test in the final merit?

A: The NUST NET score carries 75% weightage, while FSc/A-Level marks hold 15% and Matric/O-Level marks 10%.

Q: Does NUST accept SAT scores for merit calculation?

A: Yes, SAT scores can be used instead of the NET for international students or those applying under the SAT basis.

Q: Can I improve my merit by taking multiple NET attempts?

A: Yes, candidates can appear in multiple NET sessions, and NUST considers the highest score for merit calculation.

Q: When is the final merit list for NUST 2026 released?

A: The final merit list is usually announced a few weeks after the last NET session, once all test results are compiled and verified.