The National University of Science and Technology, NUST is one of Pakistan’s best science and technology higher educational institutes. The institute was established in 1991 and right from the time of its anticipation the institute is offering quality education in the engineering and technology fields. Today the areas of studies are extended by the university and here we come to discuss all the offered study programs along with their admission process, admission deadlines, previous year merit list, and all other updates related to admissions in the NUST:
Programs Offered By NUST
The National University of Science and Technology is famous for the engineering and computer faculties. Almost all the major engineering and computing programs that are trendy in Pakistan are offered by NUST. The following is the detail of the top programs offered by NUST:
No. |
Faculties |
Programs |
01. |
Engineering Programs |
Mechanical Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mechatronics Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Metallurgy and Material Engineering |
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Avionics Engineering |
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Aerospace Engineering |
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Geoinformatics Engineering |
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Environmental Engineering |
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Naval Architecture Engineering |
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02. |
Computing Programs |
Software Engineering |
Computer Engineering |
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BS Computer Science |
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BS Information Security |
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03. |
Biotechnology |
BS Biotechnology |
04. |
Business Studies & Social Sciences |
BBA |
BS Accounting and Finance |
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BS Economics |
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Bachelor In Public Administration |
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BS Mass Communication |
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BS Psychology |
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LLB |
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05. |
Architecture And Industrial Design |
B Architecture |
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B Industrial Design |
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06. |
Natural Science |
BS Mathematics |
BS Physics |
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BS Chemistry |
All Programs Merit List
NUST completes admissions by publishing almost 8 to 9 merit lists and it depends upon the study programs. The following is the list of the closing merit of the several programs by NUST in 2020:
No. |
Study Program |
Closing Merit |
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Civil Engineering (Risalpur) |
1740 |
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Environmental Engineering (Islamabad) |
3486 |
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Civil Engineering (Islamabad) |
1163 |
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Geo Informatics Engineering (Islamabad) |
5593 |
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Mechanical Engineering (Islamabad) |
440 |
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Electrical (Telecom) Engineering (Rawalpindi) |
652 |
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Computer Software Engineering (Rawalpindi) |
1869 |
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Electrical Engineering (Rawalpindi) |
160 |
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Mechanical Engineering (Rawalpindi) |
665 |
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Computer Engineering (Rawalpindi) |
2342 |
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Mechatronics Engineering (Rawalpindi) |
1426 |
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Electrical Engineering (Karachi) |
2353 |
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Mechanical Engineering (Karachi) |
1764 |
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Avionics Engineering (Risalpur) |
1663 |
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Aerospace Engineering (Risalpur) |
645 |
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Electrical Engineering (Islamabad) |
1048 |
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Software Engineering (Islamabad) |
1040 |
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Computer Science (Islamabad) |
1653 |
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Chemical Engineering (Islamabad) |
1283 |
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Materials Engineering (Islamabad) |
2377 |
Admission Process To NUST
The National University Of Science And Technology offers admissions twice a year. Undergraduate students are allowed to apply for spring as well as fall semesters. However, for MS programs admissions are offered once a year.
Fall Semester: Fall semester starts in September and lasts until December.
Spring Semester: Spring semester starts in January and it ends in June.
The following are the general requirements to apply for admissions in NUST:
- Applicants must pass the previous degree in the relevant subjects under the prescribed passing percentage.
- Applicants have to show all the previous academic records including matric, intermediate, and bachelors, etc.
- A computerized national identity card is compulsory.
- NOC from the previous employees (if applicable).
- Experience certificate (in the case of admissions in MBA/EMBA).
- Higher Education Aptitude Test, HAT (if required).
- Applicants are required to apply for online registration.
- Applicants will appear for an entrance exam at first.
- Based on the entrance exams candidates will be called to appear for the interviews.
- Based on the interviews the final selection will be done.
The following is the detail of the registration process in NUST for 2021 academic year:
NET 2021 |
Online Registration |
Test Schedule |
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Islamabad |
Karachi |
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Series – 1 |
25 Oct – 25 Nov 2020 |
15 – 29 Jan 2021 |
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Series – 2 |
31 Jan – 01 March 2021 |
06 - 18 March 2021 |
20 – 21 March 2021 |
Series – 3 |
19 Apr – 10 Jun 2021 |
Will be announced later |
July 2021 (Tentatively) |
NUST Admission Deadline
Currently, the admissions are opened for the fall semester. The last extended date to apply for admissions for the fall semester is June 4th, 2021. Applicants are advised to submit a complete application and the application must be sent within the due date. The applications with incomplete or wrong information will be rejected. However, the applications after the due dates will not be accepted.
Get All Updates On NUST
Applicants who are interested to apply for admissions to NUST in the coming semester are advised to keep in touch with Ilmkidunya where they can get every single update regarding admissions. From the registration process to the final commencement of classes all information is taken from the authentic resources and is published here on time. However, in case of any serious issues regarding the registration or admission process, candidates are advised to contact the concerned departments directly.
Mehran Ali
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