Applying to NUST

Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years (130 credit hours) education after FA / FSc / A Level will be mandatory for admission in MS / M Phil Program leading to PhD, Masters only Program and MBA. The previous (terminal) degree or academic transcript on the basis of which an applicant is eligible to apply for MS Engineering / IT/ M Phil leading to PhD, others Masters only Program and MBA must be PEC / HEC / PM&DC (as applicable) recognized with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 / 3.5 out of 5.00 or 1st Division (60% marks). The % age will only be valid, if CGPA is not mentioned in the previous (terminal) degree or academic transcript on the basis of which an applicant is eligible to apply. No third Division / Grade D or below and only ONE second Division / Grade C throughout the academic career (less terminal degree) is allowed.

BSc Engineering / BE in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BE Civil, BE Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture. The previous degree must be PEC/HEC/ACATP recognized.

BSc Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering / BE in Telecommunication / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Avionics / Communication Technologies or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC/ HEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad

BSc Engineering / BE in Electrical / Telecommunication / Mechatronics / Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Avionics / Communication Technologies / Computer System or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BSc Engineering / BE in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Industrial / Manufacturing / Aerospace or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BSc Engineering / BE in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical / Telecommunication / Industrial / Manufacturing / Aerospace/Avionics or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from HEC / PEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BSc Engineering / BE in any discipline or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from HEC / PEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BSc Engineering / BE in Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Computer System / Electrical / Electrical & Communication / Telecommunication / Avionics or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BSc Engineering / BE in any discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad. OR.
MCS / BCS (4 years) / BIT (4 years) / MSc (Statistics) / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics / Electronics) with BCS Computer Science or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized Institution of Pakistan or abroad.

BSc Engineering / BE in Electrical / Telecommunication / Electronics / Communication Systems / Computer Engineering or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

Information Security / Computer and Communication Security

BSc Engineering / BE in Electrical / Telecommunication / Computer Software/ Computer System/ Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Avionics / Communication Technologies or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC/ HEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad. OR
MCS / BCS (4 years) / BIT (4 years) / MSc (Statistics) / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics / Electronics) with BCS Computer Science or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline

MSc (Physics / Applied Physics / Chemistry / Biological Science / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Forestry / Agriculture Science) / MBBS / BDS or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline from PEC / HEC / PM&DC recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

Remote sensing and GIS

GRE (General) or a GRE (General) type test (GAT) conducted by NTS with atleast 50% score and 16 years education in any of the following disciplines:-
Remote Sensing and GIS / Geography / Geology / Computer Science / Environmental or any relevant / equivalent qualification.
Town Planning / City & Regional Planning / Urban Planning / Forestry / Business Management / Health Management / Public Health / Architecture or any relevant / equivalent qualification. OR
Town Planning / City & Regional Planning / Urban Planning / Forestry / Business Management / Health Management / Public Health / Architecture or any relevant / equivalent qualification. OR
BSc Engineering / BE in Civil / Environmental / Electrical / Mechanical / Petroleum / Mining / Marine / Transportation or any relevant / equivalent qualification. OR
Archeology / Economics / Rural Development / Architecture / Business Management / Public Administration and Management or any other Social and Management Science disciplines.

Energetic Materials Engineering

BSc Engineering / BE in Materials and Metallurgical / Mechanical / Mining / Petroleum / Chemical / Engineering Sciences or any equivalent qualification in relevant discipline .OR
MSc in Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Environmental Sciences or any equivalent qualification in relevant discipline.

Modeling and Simulation

A degree (minimum 16 years education) from an Institute recognized by HEC / PEC with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 / 4.0 or 60 % in any of the following disciplines, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science / Software Engineering, Operation Research, Defense / Strategic Studies, Management Sciences or any other relevant discipline.

A degree (minimum 16 years education) from an Institute recognized by HEC / PEC with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 / 4.0 or 60 % marks in any of the following disciplines, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering / Electrical / Electronics / Avionics or an equivalent qualification in relevant discipline any other relevant discipline from PEC/HEC (as applicable) recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

MCAT with high sores or GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score and MBBS with min 55% marks in aggregate. MSc/BSc (4 years) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with at least CGPA 2.5 out of 4.00 or 60% marks for M Phil in Bio Chemistry and Molecular Biology only.

GRE (General) with high score or GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score and MSc / BSc (4 years) Equivalent qualification in Mathematics / Physics or related field from HEC recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

MCAT with high sores or GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score and MSc in Life Sciences, BSc (4 years) in Agriculture / Chemical Engineering / Pharmacy with CGPA 2.5 out of 4.00 (60% marks) or MBBS / BVM / BDS with at least 55% marks.

MBA / MPA / MBE / MBA-IT / M Com/ Masters in Economics / Equivalent qualification with minimum 70 % marks or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA and GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score or GMAT with minimum score of 50 percentile

1. Regular MBA
   GMAT with high score or GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score and 16 years of education (04 years Bachelors) from an institute recognized by PEC / HEC / PM&DC (as applicable) with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 or 1st Division (60% marks). The %age will only be valid, if CGPA is not mentioned in the Bachelor’s degree or academic transcript. No third Division and only one 2nd Division throughout the academic career (less terminal degree) is allowed. Candidate for MBA will be required to qualify the interview for final selection.

2. Executive MBA
   GMAT with high score or GAT (General) conducted by NTS with atleast 50 raw score or qualifying NUST Test and a minimum of 4 years of full time work experience in an executive position and bachelors or masters or an equivalent qualification (minimum 14 years education) from a university recognized by HEC. No 3rd Div/Grade D is allowed in academic career.

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Preference will be given to candidates of MS / M Phil leading to PhD program with GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT scores. The vacancies will be initially filled from the merit list prepared on the basis of GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT scores. The remaining vacancies will be filled up from merit list based on GAT (General) conducted by NTS. The minimum threshold for GAT (General) will be 50%. The candidates admitted in the Postgraduate and PhD program will be re-imbursed the fee for the GRE (General) / GRE (Subject) / GMAT. MCAT test, as applicable on production of original results from ETS once only, whether they joined on the basis of these tests or appeared in them later for consideration into NUST PhD abroad program during the course of their studies at NUST.

The minimum score required for each subject of GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA would be:
 

• Quantitative                                    650 / 800
• Verbal                                            500 / 800
• Analytical Writing                           4.0 / 6.0

• Quantitative                                    40%
• Verbal                                            30%
• Analytical Writing                           30%

All applicants for admission in M Phil leading to PhD programs in Medical Sciences will be required to appear and qualify GRE (General) / MCAT or GAT (General) conducted by NTS or MCAT test conducted by ETS, USA. The weight age of each subject of MCAT conducted by ETS, USA would be:-

• Physical Sciences                          35%
• Biological Sciences                       35%
• Verbal Reasoning                          20%
• Writing Sample                             10%

• Quantitative                               40%
• Verbal                                      40%
• Analytical Writing                      20%

Note: Applicants who have been awarded Scholarship by MoST (Ministry of Science & Technology) / HEC or other Government Agencies / Organizations will be considered for admission on merit in comparison with other candidates. They will have to meet the Eligibility Criteria and academics standards of the respective PG programs and undergo GAT (General) conducted by NTS and obtain atleast 50% score.

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Admission of postgraduate students in various disciplines of Engineering / Information Technology, Management Sciences, Mathematics and Medical Sciences will be based upon GRE (General) type test GAT (General) conducted by NTS, previous academic record and an interview conducted by respective College / Institute / Centre. Qualifying in interview (at least 50% marks) and positive recommendation in interview from College / Institute / Centre will be mandatory for admission, International GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT with high scores is also accepted. The details are:-

• GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT Scores. Preference will be given to high GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT scores as applicable for various disciplines. The vacancies will be initially filled from the merit list prepared on the basis of these scores, previous academic record and interview. 

• GAT (General) Conducted by NTS. The remaining vacancies will be filled up from the Merit list based on GAT (General), previous academic record and interview.  

• Candidates selected on the basis of GAT Score will be considered only for entry to indigenous MS leading to PhD and PhD Program. They will have to appear in GRE (General) test for consideration for PhD abroad program.

• GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT fee will be reimbursed to the candidates once only, whether they joined on the basis of GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT or appeared in these tests later for consideration into NUST PhD abroad program during the course of their studies at NUST.

• The weightings of GRE (General) / GMAT / MCAT / GAT Score, previous academic record and interviews are given as under:-

• GRE (General) / GAT (General) Score                 50%
• Previous Academic Record                                   25%
• Interview*                                                            25%

• MCAT / GAT (General) Score                            50%
• Previous Academic Record                                  25%
• Interview*                                                            25%

• GMAT / GAT (General) Score                           50%
• Previous Academic Record                                 25%
• Interview*                                                          25%

• GMAT / GAT (General) Score / NUST Test      50%
• Previous Academic Record                                10%
• Previous Work Experience                                 15%
• Interview*                                                          25%

• GRE (General) / GAT (General) Score               50%

• Previous Academic Record                                25%

• Interview*                                                         25%

*Qualifying in interview (at least 50% marks) and positive recommendations of College / Institute / Centre is mandatory requirement for final selection of a candidate.
Selected candidates for admission will be informed of their selection by post by the university.

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A list of names (discipline-wise) shall be prepared in strict order of merit called the Merit list which will be uploaded on the NUST website. Subject to the availability of any vacant seats next candidates on the Merit List will be offered admission until the commencement of the academic session.

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A short list of names (discipline-wise) shall be prepared in strict order of merit called the waiting list and these candidates shall be informed accordingly. Subject to the availability of any vacant seats and the condoning of the late admission by the Rector, the candidates on the waiting list will be offered admission until the commencement of the academic session.

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Security clearance will be obtained from the concerned authorities as per the requirement. Those not cleared will not be granted admission.

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In NUST colleges/ institutes, a student is required to be medically fit to undertake the studies and practical / physical work in the desired discipline. Selected students will be required to provide medical fitness certificate to NUST along with the willingness certificate for joining NUST. The blank medical certificate will be mailed to selected students along with the provisional selection letter.

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The selected candidates on receipt of provisional selection letter, will send a bank draft/pay order in favor of National University of Sciences and Technology, for the admission fee for first semester by post or deliver by hand to NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad.

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A willingness certificate for joining NUST in the discipline and the program/session as mentioned in the selection letter should also be sent by specified date. The candidate will then wait for the joining instructions from the concerned college. The college will issue joining instructions on receipt of the details of selected candidates who submit the bank draft/pay order and willingness certificate on due date. Any instructions for pre-course training will be issued by concerned college/institute.
For the subsequent semesters, the students will deposit the tuition fees of each semester as per college instructions, in advance through the NUST accountants at the colleges.
Selected students will be issued with Registration Cards by NUST after security clearance which will also be utilized as Students Identity Cards.
The admission is liable to cancellation should the candidate be found guilty of suppression or misrepresentation of material facts at any stage. The Rector can further debar him/her from seeking admission in the University and its constituent colleges/institutes. The other universities in the country will also be informed about it.
Should a candidate fail to take admission as required and does not join his class on or before the specified date, his seat will be declared vacant and will be filled up from the candidates on the waiting list.
The Rector is competent to cancel or withdraw admission of any candidate after hearing him.

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• Applicants applying for engineering disciplines should enter the codes for the three (or less) preferences of disciplines and colleges in the order of priority.

• Cross out blank columns on form.

• The codes for the disciplines of the concerned college/institute/centre where these are being offered be entered keeping in view the location and convenience. Request for change of location/college/institution will not be accepted at a later stage.

• Choices of preference once filled will not be changed in any case at any stage.

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• The PG Admission Form can be filled online by following the information given at NUST website www.nust.edu.pk link “online PG Admission Form”. Separate forms for Engineering IT, Management Sciences and Medical Sciences/Applied Sciences are available on website.
• The online system will assign a unique candidate identity number (CIN) to each applicant, which must be noted for later use.
• Each candidate will also forward scanned copies of following documents with the online application mentioning CIN on each:-
  a. Copies of terminal degree and transcript / Detail Marks Certificate.
  b. Copy of deposit slip worth Rs. 700/-.
• Each candidate will forward following documents through mail or by hand, within 05 days of submitting online application form mentioning CIN on each.
• 2 x attested copies of Matric/Equivalent certificate along with detailed mark certificate (DMC).
• 2 x attested copies of Intermediate certificate along with detailed mark certificate (DMC).
• 2 x attested copies of Undergraduate degree along with transcript.
• 2 x attested copies of Masters degree along with transcript (if applicable).
• Attested copy of NIC.
• Attested copy of GAT (Gen) / GRE / GMAT score card.
• Bank Draft in original, worth Rs 700/- in favour of NUST, Islamabad.
• Applicants applying for Engineering / IT discipline should select the discipline and institution in order of priority.

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NUST has reserved a few seats in most of the disciplines for foreign students or Pakistanis holding foreign nationality and Pakistanis living abroad.

The Eligibility Criteria for foreign students is the same as for local students. The applicant may either take the entrance test or appear for GRE (General) and GMAT.

International students are not eligible for foreign PhD schemes.
Last date for the results of GRE (General) Revised Pattern, GMAT and MCAT to reach NUST Headquarters is 20 July.

Merit list of foreign students will be prepared separately for admission.

Cases of foreign students, finally selected for admission in NUST constituent colleges/institutions will be referred to the Govt of Pakistan for clearance. Security clearance will be obtained from the concerned authorities as per the requirement. Those not cleared will not be admitted.

• Foreign students selected through this process will be required to pay their fees etc. in US $. See details in `Money Matters'.
• Pakistani candidates may also apply for admission through GRE (General) / GMAT against these reserved seats for foreign students provided they pay all fee etc. in US $ and at the rates for foreign students. This option is in addition to applying through normal NUST entrance test.
• Pakistanis living abroad may also be granted admission through GAT (General) conducted by NTS and pay fee in Pak Rupees. However, they will have to come to one of the exam centres in Pakistan to appear for GAT (General).
• Please note that whatever channel is adopted, admission is granted only to those who come upto the required position on the merit list.

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