Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Programs
- Those who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result are also eligible to apply. The four-year undergraduate programs of full time study are divided into eight semesters.
- The applicants who reside abroad and are unable to appear for the NU test can apply on SAT basis. The minimum SAT score required for BBA, BS(AF), BS(BA), and BS(FinTech) is 1000 and for all other computing and engineering programs, it is 1200. Such applicants can send an email along with a soft copy of their SAT score and academic certificates to admissions@nu.edu.pk.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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SAT (minimum score of 1200 or more) |
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NTS NAT-IE (minimum percentile score of 90% or more) |
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Eligibility |
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SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination |
60% minimum marks |
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HSSC (FSc) or an equivalent examination |
60% minimum marks |
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Courses studied at HSSC or equivalent level |
Pre-Engg (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) OR ICS (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) |
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Selection Criteria |
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Weightage of Admission Test marks |
33% |
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Weightage of HSSC/equivalent |
50% |
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Weightage of SSC/equivalent |
17% |
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Weightage of HSSC marks shall be calculated based on (which ever is applicable) at the time of compilation of merit list
- HSSC part I and II OR
- HSSC part I if HSSC part II not available OR
- IBCC equivalence of A-level OR
- IBCC equivalence of O-level
- Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
- Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
NOTE: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission.Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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SAT (minimum score of 1200 or more) |
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NTS NAT-IE, NAT-ICS |
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Eligibility |
1 |
SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination |
60% minimum marks |
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HSSC (FSc) or an equivalent examination |
50% minimum marks |
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Courses studied at HSSC or equivalent level |
Mathematics |
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Selection Criteria |
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Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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Weightage of HSSC/equivalent |
40% |
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3 |
Weightage of SSC/equivalent |
10% |
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Weightage of HSSC marks shall be calculated based on (which ever is applicable) at the time of compilation of merit list
- HSSC part I and II OR
- HSSC part I if HSSC part II not available OR
- IBCC equivalence of A-level OR
- IBCC equivalence of O-level
- Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
- Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note:
- Pre-medical students who have passed additional maths or are awaiting results are eligible to take admission in all computing programs.
- All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission.Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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SAT (minimum score of 1000 or more) |
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NTS NAT-IE, NAT-ICS, NAT-ICOM, NAT-IGS |
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Eligibility |
1 |
SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination |
60% minimum marks |
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HSSC (FSc) or an equivalent examination |
50% minimum marks |
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3 |
Courses studied at HSSC or equivalent level |
NA |
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Selection Criteria |
1 |
Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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2 |
Weightage of HSSC/equivalent |
40% |
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3 |
Weightage of SSC/equivalent |
10% |
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Weightage of HSSC marks shall be calculated based on (which ever is applicable) at the time of compilation of merit list
- HSSC part I and II OR
- HSSC part I if HSSC part II not available OR
- IBCC equivalence of A-level OR
- IBCC equivalence of O-level
- Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
- Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
NOTE: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission.Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
Master's Programs
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
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Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
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Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: 2 years of experience related to Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities gained as a software engineer (or similar role e.g., quality assurance engineer, etc.) in a professional software development firm.
Note3: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
1 |
Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
1 |
Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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2 |
Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
1 |
Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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2 |
Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: Three options: 6 credit hour Thesis or 3 credit hour Project with one additional taught course or MS by course work.
Note3: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
1 |
Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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2 |
Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-B, GAT-C General |
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Eligibility |
Degree in a relevant subject or a related discipline earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 55% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
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Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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Weightage of past academic record (4 year Bachelor or 2 year Bachelor/2 year Master) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: NTS GAT-C General admission test for admission to Master of Science (Mathematics)
Note3: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the three admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-B, GAT-C General |
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Eligibility |
Degree in a relevant subject or a related discipline earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 55% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
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Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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Weightage of past academic record (4 year Bachelor or 2 year Bachelor/2 year Master) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: NTS GAT-B General admission test for admission to Master of Science (Applied Linguistics)
Note3: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the two admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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GRE General |
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NTS GAT-A General |
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Eligibility |
Degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 |
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Selection Criteria |
1 |
Weightage of Admission Test marks |
50% |
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2 |
Weightage of past academic record (Bachelor) |
50% |
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Note1: Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
Note2: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
PhD. Programs
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Admission Test |
Applicant must select only one out of the two admission test options |
FAST-NUCES |
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NTS-GAT |
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Eligibility |
Degree in relevant subject earned from a recognized university, after 18 years of education |
Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 in the MS/MPhil/Equivalent |
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Selection Criteria |
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Admission Test marks |
60% |
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Interview to assess research potential |
40% |
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Admission of PhD students in inter-disciplinary areas:
- Students having scored minimum 50% marks in FAST-NUCES or GAT-Subject in the discipline of admission are provisionally admitted into PhD degree provided they successfully complete a Zero Semester.
- Zero Semester shall be a regular semester offered in the university in which the students shall study 9 CH of deficiency courses of level 7. The deficiency courses shall be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC).
- The GSC shall recommend admission to PhD if it is satisfied that the student’s knowledge of primary area (level 7) has sufficiently prepared him/her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral program.
Admission of PhD students having, a CGPA < 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or < 60% (in the annual system) in the MS/MPhil/Equivalent degree:
- Students having a minimum CGPA of 2.90 (out of 4.00 in semester system) or 58% (in the annual system) are provisionally admitted into PhD degree provided they successfully complete a Zero Semester.
- Zero Semester shall be a regular semester offered in the university in which the students shall study additional courses of 9 CH of level 7 and score minimum 3.00 out of 4.00 GPA. The additional courses shall be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC).
- The GSC shall recommend admission to PhD if it is satisfied that the student’s knowledge of primary area (level 7) has sufficiently prepared him/her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral program.
Note1: The applicant must obtain a minimum of 60% marks in the admission test after which the merit will be determined based on the 60% admission test marks and 40% panel evaluation.
Note2: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.