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Everything you need to know about NUST Aggregate Calculator
1. How is NUST aggregate calculated?
NUST uses a specific weightage formula to determine your final merit position. The aggregate is calculated as follows:
• NUST Entry Test (NET): 75%
• HSSC / A-Level / Equivalent: 15%
• SSC / O-Level / Equivalent: 10%
Note: If your HSSC Part-II result is not available, the aggregate is calculated based on HSSC Part-I marks.
• NUST Entry Test (NET): 75%
• HSSC / A-Level / Equivalent: 15%
• SSC / O-Level / Equivalent: 10%
Note: If your HSSC Part-II result is not available, the aggregate is calculated based on HSSC Part-I marks.
2. Who is eligible for NUST admission?
Basic eligibility criteria for undergraduate programs include:
• Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate marks in both SSC (Matric) and HSSC (FSc) or equivalent exams.
• Pre-Medical Students: Students with a Pre-Medical background can apply for CS and Engineering programs but must pass deficiency mathematics courses after admission.
• International/A-Level Students: Must provide an equivalence certificate from IBCC with the required minimum marks (60%).
• Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate marks in both SSC (Matric) and HSSC (FSc) or equivalent exams.
• Pre-Medical Students: Students with a Pre-Medical background can apply for CS and Engineering programs but must pass deficiency mathematics courses after admission.
• International/A-Level Students: Must provide an equivalence certificate from IBCC with the required minimum marks (60%).
3. How much aggregate is required for NUST?
Since NUST admission is strictly merit-based, there is no fixed passing aggregate. However, based on recent closing trends for the H-12 Islamabad Campus, here are the estimated requirements:
- Computing Programs (CS, SE, AI, DS): These are the most competitive. A safe aggregate is 80%+. The merit usually closes around 78%–79%.
- Engineering Programs (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil): A safe aggregate is 72%–75%. The closing merit typically ranges from 68%–71%, with Civil and Chemical often closing slightly lower.
- Business & Social Sciences (BBA, A&F, LLB): A safe aggregate is 76%–79%. BBA and Accounting & Finance usually close around 75%–77%.
- Other Campuses (EME, MCS, PNEC): Admissions for Rawalpindi and Karachi campuses generally require an aggregate 3%–5% lower than the main H-12 campus.
4. Can I improve my aggregate?
Yes. NUST conducts the entry test in four series (NET-1, NET-2, NET-3, and NET-4) usually between December and July.
• You can appear in as many series as you want.
• Only your best NET score is used for the final aggregate calculation.
• There is no negative marking in the NET exam, so attempting all questions is recommended.
• You can appear in as many series as you want.
• Only your best NET score is used for the final aggregate calculation.
• There is no negative marking in the NET exam, so attempting all questions is recommended.
5. What is the total fee of NUST?
The fee structure for National Students (Engineering/Computing) for the 2025-26 session is approximately:
• One-time Admission Processing Fee: Rs. 35,000 (Non-refundable)
• Security Deposit: Rs. 10,000 (Refundable)
• Tuition Fee per Semester: Approx. Rs. 197,050
• Miscellaneous Charges: Rs. 5,000 per semester
Note: Fees are subject to change. Always verify with the official NUST website for the latest challan details.
• One-time Admission Processing Fee: Rs. 35,000 (Non-refundable)
• Security Deposit: Rs. 10,000 (Refundable)
• Tuition Fee per Semester: Approx. Rs. 197,050
• Miscellaneous Charges: Rs. 5,000 per semester
Note: Fees are subject to change. Always verify with the official NUST website for the latest challan details.
6. Are FAST and NUST the same?
No, FAST (NUCES) and NUST are two separate universities. FAST-NUCES is a private sector university known for computing and business, while NUST is a public university offering engineering, computing, and more. Each has its own admission test and process.