Applying to NUST

National Students
Eligibility Criteria
Admission Process
Selection Procedure
Migration
International Students
 National Students
Applying to NUST
Undergraduate Programmes
Dates to Remember
Commencement of Courses:
Business Studies and Social Sciences September 19, 2011
Architecture September 19, 2011
Mathematics September 19, 2011
Submission of SAT Results: July 10, 2011
SAT scores should reach NUST from College Board, USA by July
10, 2011. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide the
SAT scores by due date.
Selection of Candidates: July 2011
Selection of candidates will start from July 2011 and continue
till the completion of available seats prior to commencement
of programmes, as per given dates.
Eligibility Criteria
Business Studies and Social Sciences
»» Intermediate or an equivalent qualification like Overseas
High School Certificate/British General Certificate of
Education (Advanced Level)/International Baccalaureate/
Advance Placement. All non-FA/FSc stream candidates to
obtain equivalence certificates from IBCC to apply for the
programmes.
»» Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and
Intermediate/equivalent exams. No deviation in this
regard is allowed.
Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture
Natural Sciences (BS Mathematics)
»» FSc (Pre-engineering) or an equivalent qualification
like Overseas High School Certificate/British General
Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)/International
Baccalaureate/Advance Placement with Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry/Computer Studies/Computer
Science.
»» Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and FSc/
equivalent exams.
B Architecture
FSc/Equivalent qualification with a combination of
Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and FSc (with
Physics and Mathematics)
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Note
»» Candidates of FA/FSc stream can apply for NUST Entrance
Test on the basis of FA/FSc Part-I but confirmation of their
admission is subject to provision of FA/FSc certificate
or Detailed Marks Certificate (with minimum of 60%
aggregate marks) before the commencement of relevent
programme of study.
»» Candidates of O/A Level stream can apply on the basis
of O Level equivalence certificate, duly obtained from
Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) office but
confirmation of their admission is subject to provision of A
Level equivalence certificate (with minimum 60% marks).
»» Following candidates will be considered ineligible:
> Having less than 60% marks in Matric and FA/FSc
> Failed/not appeared in any subject in FA/FSc Part-I/II
> Having less than 60% marks in O/A level as per
equivalence certificate issued by IBCC
> Without valid O Level equivalence certificate at the time
of applying to NUST
> Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for any
undergraduate programme
Submission of Online Applications
Considering the widespread availability and use of IT facilities
in the country, NUST is accepting only online application forms
for all its UG programmes. A candidate can fill and submit the
application form, available online at:
www.ugadmission.nust.edu.pk
For subsequent correspondence with NUST, the following
address may be used:
UG Section, Registrar Directorate,
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST),
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tel: +92-51-90851063, 90851049, 90851051, 90851053,
90851065
Application Fee
NUST Entrance Test Rs 2,000 or USD 25
SAT National Seats Rs 2,000 or USD 25
SAT International Seats Rs 4,000 or USD 50
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Admission Process
Submission of online application at
www.ugadmission.nust.edu.pk
Confirmation of receipt of application from NUST via
e-mail (within 24 hours of submission)
Fee deposit through credit card or online deposit at
any branch of HBL
Confirmation of receipt of payment by NUST via e-mail
(within 15 days of payment)
Issuance of Roll Numbers and allocation of test
centres through e-mail (within 24 hours of payment
confirmation)
Printing of Admit Cards by candidates
Provisional merit list on website (within 30 days of
Entrance Test)
Interviews of short-listed Business Studies/Social
Sciences & Architecture Candidates only
Final merit list uploaded on website after 7 days of the
interviews
Printing of Provisional Selection Letter, Medical
Certificate and Admission Dues Challan Form by the
selected candidates
Deposit of admission dues (in any branch of HBL) and
submission of required documents to the UG Section,
Registrar Directorate
Issuance of Joining Instructions to the selected
candidates (who have completed all admission
formalities) by the respective Institution
Successful candidates join the respective programmes
To do list for candidate To do list for NUST
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Instructions for Online Application Form
Applying to NUST
»» On opening the web-link www.ugadmission.nust.edu.pk,
the candidate will be allotted a password to access the
application form, after providing valid e-mail address.
»» Recent photograph of candidate is required to be
uploaded with the application form.
»» Candidates can apply for admission to all undergraduate
programmes on the basis of NUST Entrance Test or SAT
Score or both, according to eligibility criteria.
»» Candidates applying for Business Studies/Social
Sciences (Economics, Mass Communication and Public
Administration) should enter the relevant programmes
according to their preference. Request for change of
preference will not be accepted at a later stage.
»» Candidates applying on SAT-basis must enter their scores
at the link available on My Account page after submission
of application form. Those who do not enter the SAT
scores by due date will be assigned zero weightage.
»» Candidates can deposit the fee either through credit card
or make an online deposit, in any branch of HBL, after
taking printout of the Challan Form.
»» Information regarding Admit Card containing exact time
and centre for NUST Entrance Test will be notified to the
eligible candidates through e-mail.
»» Candidates have to print their Admit Cards from NUST
website and bring the same with them to the test centre
along with original CNIC/Passport or original Matric/
equivalent certificate.
»» Admit Cards will be retained at the test centre for further
Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture
verification.
Note: Candidates are advised to avoid misrepresentation of
facts which may lead to cancellation of their candidature at
any stage.
Equivalence Certificate
Candidates submitting A Level, 12 Grade, International
Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement certificates are also
required to submit equivalence certificates, obtained from
the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). Offices of the
(IBCC) are located in all provincial capitals. The address of IBCC
office at Islamabad is as under:
Inter Board Committee of Chairmen,
Federal Board of Intermediate and
Secondary Education Building,
Sector H-8/4, Islamabad.
Phone: +92-51-9235017, 9235019
Web: www.ibcc.edu.pk
Candidates are advised to contact IBCC for their eligibility
regarding issuance of equivalence certificate of relevant
category as per their subjects of study in O/A level or
equivalent examinations.
Important Note
Candidates who are appearing or have appeared in any of the
above prerequisite examinations during the current year, can
also apply. However, such candidates are required to submit
their Detailed Marks Certificates/Grade Sheets/Equivalence
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 Certificate within 15 days of declaration of final result by the
Applying to NUST
respective Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.
Only the results of the final examination will be accepted in
case of fresh intermediate candidates. Supplementary cases
may apply for the next academic session.
NUST Entrance Test (NET)
The test will be based on intermediate level education, and is
intended to evaluate factual knowledge, comprehension and
its application.
Paper-based written entrance test of the following subjects
with their weightages will be held for:
Business Studies and Social Sciences Programmes
»» Quantitative 40%
»» Verbal 40%
»» Intelligence 20%
B Architecture
»» Cognitive and Aptitude 35%
»» Mathematics 20%
»» Physics 15%
»» English Comprehension 15%
»» Interview*** 15%
BS Mathematics
»» Mathematics 40%
»» Physics 30%
»» Chemistry/Computer Science 15%
»» English 15%
Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture
Correct filling of answer sheets is essential. Detailed
instructions for the same are given in NET section to help the
candidates. Similar details are also available at NUST website.
Rechecking of Entrance Test Papers
Rechecking of Entrance Test papers may be requested in
writing within 15 days of the declaration of result, along with a
fee of Rs 500/- in the form of a bank draft/pay order in favour
of NUST.
Provision of Entrance Test Results
Desirous candidates may obtain the result of their test, on
written request, along with a fee of Rs 200/- per copy in the
form of a bank draft/pay order in favour of NUST.
Selection Procedure
Final merit list will be prepared by assigning weightages as
follow:
Business Studies and Social Sciences
»» NUST Entrance Test 70%
»» FA/FSc/A Level/equivalent or FA/FSc Part-I 10%
»» Matric/O Level* 5%
»» Interview*** 15%
* O/A Level candidates who are in A Level (final year) will be assigned 15%
weightage to their O Level equivalence marks as per equivalence certificate
issued by IBCC.
B Architecture
»» NUST Entrance Test & Interview*** 75%
»» FSc/A Level/equivalent or FSc Part-I 15%
»» Matric/O Level** 10%
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BS Mathematics
»» NUST Entrance Test 75%
»» FSc/A Level/equivalent or FSc Part-I 15%
»» Matric/O Level** 10%
** O/A Level candidates who are in A Level (final year) will be assigned 25%
weightage to their O Level equivalence marks as per equivalence certificate
issued by IBCC.
*** It is mandatory to qualify the interview for final selection by attaining
minimum 50% marks.
Note
»» The above policy may be reviewed and changed by the
University whenever deemed necessary.
»» It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide the
academic record in time, as per the deadline.
»» NUST will not be responsible if result of FA/FSc/equivalent
exams is not declared in time.
SAT Seats for National Students
NUST has some reserved seats in Business Studies/Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences and Architecture programmes
for induction through SAT scores to facilitate admissions of
candidates from O/A Level background. Pakistani candidates
of both O/A Level and FA/FSc streams can exercise this option
and compete for SAT quota of seats by taking SAT subject/
reasoning test and submitting the following results.
Business Studies and Social Sciences
SAT reasoning test
Architecture
SAT subject test in
»» Mathematics Level II
»» Physics
Note: B Arch candidates have to appear for Cognitive and
Aptitude test along with interview whose weightage will be
included in final merit list.
Natural Sciences
SAT subject test in
»» Mathematics Level II
SAT Reasoning/Subject Test
SAT reasoning/Subject test is a computer-based test held
under the management of College Board, USA. For more
information on SAT and how to apply, please visit their website
at www.collegeboard.com
Last date for SAT scores to reach NUST is July 10, 2011. Scores
received after the deadline will not be entertained.
NUST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790.
Merit list for candidates applying on the basis of SAT for
national seats is prepared separately.
Medical Fitness
Selected candidates will be required to provide Medical
Fitness Certificate for joining the relevant programme. Medical
Certificate will be emailed/sent to the selected candidates
along with the Provisional Selection Letter for endorsement
from any government hospital or a registered medical
practitioner.
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Rejection of Application Migration

The University can reject any application for admission without
assigning any reason.
Submission of Documents
Candidates are required to print the Selection Letters and send
attested photocopies of the following documents along with
paid Challan Form (NUST copy) of admission dues (Admission
Processing Fee and Security Deposit) to UG Section, Registrar
Directorate, NUST, H-12, Islamabad:
»» Matric/equivalent certificate along with Detailed Marks
Certificate
»» FA/FSc/equivalent certificate along with Detailed Marks
Certificate
»» Equivalence certificate(s) from Inter Board Committee of
Chairmen (IBCC), in case of equivalent examinations
Allocation of Programmes
Applying to NUST
Under extraordinary circumstances, on the recommendation
of the Commandant/Principal/Dean of the concerned
institution, the Rector may allow migration of a student within
NUST, or from other foreign/Pakistani universities/colleges of
repute, generally under the following conditions:
»» After completion of first year and before the beginning of
final year
»» Possesses good academic record
»» Courses to be transferred have a minimum of B Grade
»» Transfer within NUST will be allowed to students
admitted on the basis of NUST selection process
Inter-institutional transfers of students within NUST will be
managed and processed on the basis of laid down procedure
in vogue.
Provisions of NUST Migration Policy, as amended/updated
from time to time, will be applicable in processing of all
migration cases.

Selection and allotment of programmes will be carried out

strictly according to the merit position and preferences
exercised by the candidates.
Candidates are also required to confirm whether they want
to stay in the Programme allotted or would like to remain
in upgradation process. The seats becoming available as a
result of dropouts will be re-allocated and filled through up-
gradation of candidates who have confirmed their willingness
by depositing the admission dues in time.
Migration/Transfer Fee PKR
»» Processing fee 5,000
»» Migration/Transfer Fee
Migration from foreign universities 250,000
Migration from local universities 100,000
Transfer within NUST 5,000

Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture

Names of those candidates who do not deposit admission
dues will not be considered any further.

Cancellation of Admission
Admission is liable to be cancelled if the candidate is found
guilty of suppression or misrepresentation of material facts,
at any stage. The University can further debar him/her from
seeking admission elsewhere. Other universities in the country
will also be informed about the same.

The seats of those candidates who, after submission of

admission dues, do not join within 15 days of commencement
date of programmes will be declared vacant and filled up by
candidates next on merit.

Fact file

Corporate Advisory Council

»» Platform for Interaction between
industry and NUST academia
»» Learn jointly for mutual benefit
»» Concretely contribute to Pakistan’s
economic development

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 Postgraduate Programmes
Applying to NUST
Dates to Remember
Commencement of Programmes:
»» MBA/EMBA/MS Economics/ September 19, 2011
MPhil Leading to PhD in
Business Administration
»» MPhil Leading to PhD in September 19, 2011
Mathematics/Physics
Submission of GMAT/GAT/NAT-II/GRE (Gen) Score July 22,2011
Eligibility Criteria
MBA/MS Economics (2 1/2 years)
»» Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year (minimum 124 credit
hours) education after FA/FSc/A level.
»» Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (3.5 out of 5.0 ) or 60%
marks in terminal degree.
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is
allowed in academic career.
»» GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw
score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with at least 50
percentile score.
»» Bachelors/Masters degree from an HEC recognised
institution of Pakistan or abroad.
MS Economics (1 ½ years)
»» Masters/Bachelors (4 years) in Economics (Minimum
124 credit hours) from an HEC recognised institution of
Pakistan or abroad.
»» Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 (3.5 out of 5.0 ) or 60%
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marks in terminal degree.
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is
allowed in academic career.
»» GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50
raw score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with at least
50 percentile Score.
MS Economics (3 years)
»» 14 years of schooling or Bachelors ( 2 years).
»» Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (3.5 out of 5.0 ) or 60%
marks in terminal degree.
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is
allowed in academic career.
»» NAT-II conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score.
»» Bachelors/Masters degree from an HEC recognised
institution of Pakistan or abroad.
Executive MBA
»» Minimum 14 years of schooling.
»» Minimum of 4 years full-time experience in executive post.
»» No 3rd Divison/Grade D is allowed in academic career.
»» GAT (Gen) conducted by NTS/GMAT conducted by GMAC,
USA or NAT-II or customised test conducted by NTS.
»» Bachelors/Masters degree from a HEC recognised
Institution of Pakistan or abroad
MPhil Leading to PhD in Business Administration (Finance)
»» MBA/MPA/MBE/MCom/Masters in Economics with
minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (3.75 out of 5.0) or 70%
marks in terminal degree.
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is
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allowed in academic career.
»» GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw
score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with at least 50
percentile score.
Direct PhD (Business Administration)
No direct admission shall be granted in PhD (Business
Administration).
Note:
Candidates, awaiting final result, can also apply for
postgraduate admission provided they submit their final result
before August 19, 2011.
Mathematics and Physics
MPhil Leading to PhD
»» MSc/BS (4 years)/equivalent qualification in Mathematics/
Physics or related field from HEC recognised institutions
with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 (3.0 out of 5.0) or
55% of marks.
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is
allowed in academic career.
»» GAT (General), conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw
score or GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA with
minimum score as mentioned below:
Quantitative 650/800
Verbal 400/800
Analytical Writing 3.5/6.0
Direct PhD
»» MS/MPhil in the relevent discipline, with minimum CGPA
of 3.0 out of 4.0 (3.75 out of 5.0) or 70% marks from an
HEC recognised institutions.
»» 1st Division throughout the academic career with a
maximum of one 2nd Division/Grade C in SSC through
Bachelors Degree, but no 3rd Division/Grade D is allowed.
»» GRE (Subject) international conducted by ETS, with at
least 50 percentile score or GAT (Subject) conducted by
NTS with at least 60% score.
Selection and Admission Procedure
Admission of postgraduate students will be based upon GAT
(General) conducted by NTS, previous academic record and
interview (required to be qualified with at least 50% marks).
GMAT/GRE Scores
»» Preference will be given to candidates applying on the
basis of GMAT/GRE.
»» Scores of GMAT/GRE exam held on or after August 1, 2006
will be accepted.
»» For GMAT, minimum 50 percentile score is accepted.
»» Institutional codes to receive GMAT and GRE scores
directly from GMAC/ETS are 7035 and 7014 respectively.
Hard copy of GMAT/GRE score will be sent on the following
address:
Exam Branch, Registrar Directorate
National University of Sciences and Technology,
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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GAT (General)/NAT-II/Customised Test Conducted by NTS Admission Process

»» Minimum 50 raw score is accepted for GAT (General)
NAT-II/Customised test.
»» Score of GAT (General) held on or after October 1, 2009
will be accepted.
»» Score of NAT-II held on or after October 1, 2010 will be
accepted.
Merit Criteria
MBA/MS/MPhil Leading to PhD
Final merit list of MBA/MS and MPhil will be based on the
following weightages:
»» GRE/GMAT/GAT (Gen)/NAT 50%
»» Previous Academic Record 25%
»» Interview* 25%
* It is mandatory to qualify the interview with minimum
50% marks and earn a positive recommendation from the
supervisor in case of admission to MPhil Leading to PhD.
Applying to NUST
Submission of online application form through web-link
www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk along with scanned copies
of required documents
Confirmation of receipt of application form through e-mail
within 24 hours
Fee deposit through credit card or online deposit in any
branch of HBL
Confirmation of receipt of payment via e-mail within 15
days
Confirmation of status through e-mail/website within 2
days of receipt of documents
Eligible candidates are asked to appear for interviews

Submission of Applications Interviews at the respective Institutions in August 2011

MBA/MS Economics/EMBA/MPhil Leading to PhD
Selection list uploaded on NUST website, by end August
Only online applications are accepted. 2011

Instructions for Online PG Application Form

»» On visiting www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk for filling in
the application form, the candidates will be allotted a
password to access the application form after providing
valid e-mail address.
Selected candidates take printout of Provisional Selection
Letter, Willingness Certificate, Medical Certificate and
Admission Dues Challan Form

Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture

Candidates deposit admission dues (in any branch of HBL)
»» Recent photograph of the candidate is required to be and submit the required documents to the PG section of
uploaded. Registrar Directorate
»» If both percentage and CGPA are mentioned on the
degree/transcript, only CGPA will be entered. Issuance of Joining Instructions to the selected candidates
»» Candidates whose final results have not yet been by the respective Institutions
announced, will enter earned percentage/CGPA of the last
term/semester. Successful candidates join the respective programmes
»» Eligibility criteria of the programme, for which applying,
must be consulted before selecting the preferences.
To do list for candidates To do list for NUST
»» Candidates can deposit the fee either through credit
card or make an online deposit, in any branch of HBL, after
taking a printout of the Challan Form. Note
Candidates are advised to avoid misrepresentation of facts
»» Scanned copies of the following documents will be which may lead to cancellation of their candidatures at any
attached with the online application: stage.
> Matric/equivalent certificate.
> Intermediate/equivalent certificate.
> Undergraduate degree(s) along with transcript
showing the exact duration and recognition Rejection of Application/Cancellation
certificate obtained from HEC, as applicable to the of Admission
programme for which application is submitted. »» The University may reject an application for admission
> Postgraduate degree(s) along with transcripts, of any student without assigning any reason.
showing the exact duration, and recognition
»» Admission at NUST can be cancelled at any stage of
certificate obtained from HEC.
studies if any document/information provided by a
> Computerised National Identity Card. student is found to be fake/incorrect or not meeting
> Certificate(s) of work experience (for EMBA the eligibility criteria, with no liability on NUST.
candidates).
Note: Candidates are advised to avoid misrepresentation of
facts which may lead to cancellation of their candidature/
admission at any stage.

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 International Students
Applying to NUST
Note:
»» SAT subject test is a computer based test held under the
management of College Board, USA. For more information
Undergraduate Programmes on SAT and how to apply, see their website
www.collegeboard.com
NUST has some SAT specific seats in Business Studies/Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences and Architecture programmes for
»» SAT subject test score should reach NUST directly from
College Board, USA.
international students.
»» It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide the SAT
scores on the given address by due date:
Desirous candidates can avail the facility accordingly, provided
they meet the specified eligibility criteria and are willing to pay UG Section, Registrar Directorate
tuition fee and allied charges of the category. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Entry Requirements
International students will take SAT test and submit the scores Last date for SAT scores to reach NUST is July 10, 2011. Scores
for desired programmes, as per the following details: received after the deadline will not be entertained.
NUST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790
Business Studies and Social Sciences
SAT reasoning test Merit List
Merit list of international students is prepared separately.
Architecture (B Arch)
SAT subject test in Final Approval
»» Mathematics Level II Cases of the international students, finally selected for
»» Physics admission, will be referred to Higher Education Commission
and relevant government department(s) for final approval, as
Note: B Arch candidates have to appear for an interview per policy in vogue.
whose weightage will be included in final merit list.
Accommodation
Natural Sciences (BS Mathematics) Hostel accommodation to international students is guaranteed.
SAT subject test in Mathematics Level II
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Postgraduate Programmes

Applying to NUST
Admission
International students, Pakistanis holding foreign nationality
and Pakistanis living abroad can apply for postgraduate
programmes. They have to compete with the local students for
admission on merit.

Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria is the same as for national students.

GMAT/GRE Score
International applicants are required to appear for GMAT/GRE.
Last date for scores to reach NUST is July 22, 2011. The
candidates are responsible for providing their respective scores
directly to NUST on the following address:
Exam Branch, Registrar Directorate,
National University of Sciences and Technology
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
NUST institution code to receive GMAT score is 7035.
NUST institution code to receive GRE score is 7014.

Processing
Cases of the international students, finally selected for
admission will be processed through Higher Education
Commission and respective government departments.

Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture

Accommodation
Hostel accommodation to international students is guaranteed.

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