The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) conducts the National Eligibility Test (NET) in multiple sessions every year. This test is compulsory for students seeking admission in undergraduate programs offered by NUST. The university organizes the NET in different series , allowing candidates to appear in more than one attempt and use their best score for admission.
For the year 2026 , the NET test dates have been announced, and the test will be conducted in Islamabad (computer–based) and in Karachi, Quetta, and Gilgit (paper–based) centers. The tentative schedule of NET 2026 is as follows:
Students can select their desired series while applying, and they are encouraged to appear in more than one series to improve their scores. The Islamabad campus conducts computer-based testing on a daily basis within the announced dates, while other cities have fixed paper-based schedules.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NUST admission portal as well as Ilm Ki Duniya for the latest information regarding NUST NET Test Dates 2026 , registration deadlines, and test guidelines.
| Series | Online Registration | CBNET | PBNET | Test Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series – 1 | 5 Oct – 21 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 onwards | – | Isb |
| Series – 2 | Dec 2026 – Jan 2026 | Jan 2026 (Isb)
Mar 2026 (Qta) |
Feb 2026 (Kci) | Isb, Qta, Kci |
| Series – 3 | Feb – Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 | – | Isb |
| Series – 4 | Apr – Jun 2026 | Jun 2026 (Isb)
Jul 2026 (Qta) |
Jul 2026 (Kci & Glt) |
Isb, Qta, Kci, Glt |
It is allowed to the student for scoring high marks that can appear in the test more than once. But for series-1 only one attempt can allowed.