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-1) Application Form
Last Date: 14 Nov 2026
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.
  • No ACT-based international seats available at CAE.
  • The merit list for candidates applying on the basis of ACT/SAT for National & International seats is prepared separately.
ACT/SAT Basis
Application Form
Last Date: 25 Jul 2027
NET will be conducted as per (Tentative) schedule mentioned below:
NET-2027 Online Registration Test Schedule
Islamabad Karachi Quetta Gilgit
Series - 1 4 Oct - 14 Nov 2026 17 Nov 2026 onwards -
Series - 2 Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 Jan – Feb 2027 Mar 2027 -
Series - 3 Feb – Mar 2027 Apr 2027 -
Series - 4 Apr – May 2027 Jun – Jul 2027 Jul 2027
Computer Based Test Timings:
 
Morning: 0900 - 1200 hrs Afternoon: 1400 - 1700 hrs
ACT / SAT Requirements for various disciplines
Disciplines ACT/SAT Scores Required
  • Engineering
  • Computing
  • BS Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
  • Applied Sciences
  • BS Food Science & Technology
  • Architecture / Industrial Design
  • ACT Composite Score (consisting of Maths, English and Reading sections) with minimum score of 25.
  • ACT Science Score with minimum score of 25.
  • Natural Sciences
  • ACT STEM Score with minimum score of 25.
  • Business Studies / Social Sciences
  • LLB
  • SAT Score with minimum score of 550 in each subject.
OR
  • ACT Composite ScoreACT Composite Score (consisting of Maths, English and Reading sections) with minimum score of 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.

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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