SALIENTS OF NET
  • Candidates can appear in entry test more than once with the best score considered for the admission. However, in any one series only one attempt is allowed for a particular discipline.
  • NET is compiled from text books prescribed for HSSC courses. Candidates preparing for NET are advised to consult all relevant text books of various boards of education.
  • NET is conducted at four locations, that is Islamabad (NUST Campus), Karachi, Quetta and Gilgit.
  • At Islamabad and Quetta the Test is conducted in computer-based format. In Karachi and Gilgit it is in paper-based format.
NUST Entry Test (Series-3) Application Form 2024
SALIENTS of ACT/SAT basis Application
  • ACT is conducted by ACT, USA. For more information, visit www.act.org.
  • SAT is conducted by Collegeboard, USA. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com.
  • NUST institutional code to receive ACT scores is 2915 and for SAT scores is 2790. ACT/SAT scores are valid for 2 years.
  • Female candidates cannot apply for MCE campus at Risalpur.
  • Foreign nationals (Non Pakistani) / international candidates cannot apply for Aerospace and Avionics Engineering programmes offered at CAE campus Risalpur.
  • The merit list for candidates applying on the basis of ACT/SAT for National & International seats is prepared separately.
  • Last date to apply on ACT/SAT basis is 25 July 2024.
ACT/SAT Basis
Application Form 2024
NET will be conducted as per schedule mentioned below:
NET-2024 Online Registration Test Schedule
Islamabad Karachi Quetta Gilgit
Series - 1 29 Oct - 10 Dec 2023 09 - 20 Dec 2023 -
Series - 2 31 Dec 2023 - 18 Feb 2024 13 - 22 Feb 2024 02 - 04 Mar 2024 -
Series - 3 25 Feb - 25 Mar 2024 26 Mar 2024 onwards -
Series - 4 Apr - Jun 2024 Jun - Jul 2024 Jul 2024
Computer Based Test Timings:
 
Morning: 0900 - 1200 hrs Afternoon: 1400 - 1700 hrs
ACT / SAT Requirements for various disciplines
Programmes ACT/SAT Scores Required
  • Engineering
  • Computing Programmes
  • BS Biotechnology / BS Food Science and Technology
  • BS Environmental Science
  • Architecture & Industrial Design
ACT Composite Score
(Minimum score to apply – 25)
  • Natural Sciences
ACT STEM Score
(Minimum Score to apply – 25)
  • Business Studies / Social Sciences / LLB
SAT Test (SAT-I)
(Minimum score to apply in each subject – 550)
OR
ACT Score of Maths, English and Reading
(Minimum score to apply in each subject – 25)
 
Caution
NUST neither conducts entry test related preparatory activities itself nor provides material in electronic or printed format for guidance of applicants. Nor is any such activity sponsored by NUST. However, NUST organizes refresher classes for intermediate students of Balochistan, FATA and Sindh.

Candidates in their own interest are advised to refrain from organizations / individuals claiming that these have any association with NUST as regard to entry test preparation.


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