Applying to NUST

National Students
Eligibility Criteria
Admission Process
Selection Procedure
Migration
International Students
 National Students Note
Applying to NUST

»» Candidates of FA/FSc stream can apply for NUST Entrance

Undergraduate Programmes Test on the basis of FA/FSc Part-I but confirmation of their
admission is subject to provision of FA/FSc certificate
Dates to Remember or Detailed Marks Certificate (with minimum of 60%
Commencement of Courses: aggregate marks) before the commencement of relevent
Business Studies and Social Sciences September 19, 2011 programme of study.
Architecture September 19, 2011 »» Candidates of O/A Level stream can apply on the basis
Mathematics September 19, 2011 of O Level equivalence certificate, duly obtained from
Submission of SAT Results: July 10, 2011 Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) office but
SAT scores should reach NUST from College Board, USA by July confirmation of their admission is subject to provision of A
10, 2011. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide the Level equivalence certificate (with minimum 60% marks).
SAT scores by due date. »» Following candidates will be considered ineligible:
Selection of Candidates: July 2011 > Having less than 60% marks in Matric and FA/FSc
Selection of candidates will start from July 2011 and continue > Failed/not appeared in any subject in FA/FSc Part-I/II
till the completion of available seats prior to commencement > Having less than 60% marks in O/A level as per
of programmes, as per given dates. equivalence certificate issued by IBCC
> Without valid O Level equivalence certificate at the time
Eligibility Criteria of applying to NUST
Business Studies and Social Sciences > Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for any
»» Intermediate or an equivalent qualification like Overseas undergraduate programme
High School Certificate/British General Certificate of
Education (Advanced Level)/International Baccalaureate/ Submission of Online Applications
Advance Placement. All non-FA/FSc stream candidates to
obtain equivalence certificates from IBCC to apply for the Considering the widespread availability and use of IT facilities
programmes. in the country, NUST is accepting only online application forms
for all its UG programmes. A candidate can fill and submit the
»» Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and
application form, available online at:
Intermediate/equivalent exams. No deviation in this
www.ugadmission.nust.edu.pk
regard is allowed.
Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture

For subsequent correspondence with NUST, the following

Natural Sciences (BS Mathematics)
address may be used:
»» FSc (Pre-engineering) or an equivalent qualification
like Overseas High School Certificate/British General
UG Section, Registrar Directorate,
Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)/International
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST),
Baccalaureate/Advance Placement with Mathematics,
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Physics and Chemistry/Computer Studies/Computer
Tel: +92-51-90851063, 90851049, 90851051, 90851053,
Science.
90851065
»» Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and FSc/
equivalent exams. Application Fee
B Architecture NUST Entrance Test Rs 2,000 or USD 25
FSc/Equivalent qualification with a combination of SAT National Seats Rs 2,000 or USD 25
Mathematics and Physics. SAT International Seats Rs 4,000 or USD 50
Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and FSc (with
Physics and Mathematics)

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Admission Process Instructions for Online Application Form

Applying to NUST
Submission of online application at »» On opening the web-link www.ugadmission.nust.edu.pk,
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
Confirmation of receipt of application from NUST via uploaded with the application form.
e-mail (within 24 hours of submission) »» 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.
Fee deposit through credit card or online deposit at »» Candidates applying for Business Studies/Social
any branch of HBL 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.
Confirmation of receipt of payment by NUST via e-mail
(within 15 days of payment) »» 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
Issuance of Roll Numbers and allocation of test scores by due date will be assigned zero weightage.
centres through e-mail (within 24 hours of payment »» Candidates can deposit the fee either through credit card
confirmation) or make an online deposit, in any branch of HBL, after
taking printout of the Challan Form.
»» Information regarding Admit Card containing exact time
Printing of Admit Cards by candidates 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
Provisional merit list on website (within 30 days of website and bring the same with them to the test centre
Entrance Test) 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

Interviews of short-listed Business Studies/Social
verification.
Sciences & Architecture Candidates only
Note: Candidates are advised to avoid misrepresentation of
facts which may lead to cancellation of their candidature at
Final merit list uploaded on website after 7 days of the
any stage.
interviews

Equivalence Certificate
Printing of Provisional Selection Letter, Medical
Candidates submitting A Level, 12 Grade, International
Certificate and Admission Dues Challan Form by the
Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement certificates are also
selected candidates
required to submit equivalence certificates, obtained from
the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). Offices of the
Deposit of admission dues (in any branch of HBL) and (IBCC) are located in all provincial capitals. The address of IBCC
submission of required documents to the UG Section, office at Islamabad is as under:
Registrar Directorate
Inter Board Committee of Chairmen,
Federal Board of Intermediate and
Issuance of Joining Instructions to the selected Secondary Education Building,
candidates (who have completed all admission Sector H-8/4, Islamabad.
formalities) by the respective Institution Phone: +92-51-9235017, 9235019
Web: www.ibcc.edu.pk

Successful candidates join the respective programmes 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.
To do list for candidate To do list for NUST
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 BS Mathematics
Applying to NUST
respective Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.
Only the results of the final examination will be accepted in
»» NUST Entrance Test 75%
case of fresh intermediate candidates. Supplementary cases
»» FSc/A Level/equivalent or FSc Part-I 15%
may apply for the next academic session.
»» Matric/O Level** 10%
** O/A Level candidates who are in A Level (final year) will be assigned 25%
NUST Entrance Test (NET) weightage to their O Level equivalence marks as per equivalence certificate
issued by IBCC.
The test will be based on intermediate level education, and is
intended to evaluate factual knowledge, comprehension and *** It is mandatory to qualify the interview for final selection by attaining
its application. minimum 50% marks.

Paper-based written entrance test of the following subjects

Note
with their weightages will be held for:
»» The above policy may be reviewed and changed by the
Business Studies and Social Sciences Programmes University whenever deemed necessary.
»» Quantitative 40% »» It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide the
»» Verbal 40% academic record in time, as per the deadline.
»» Intelligence 20% »» NUST will not be responsible if result of FA/FSc/equivalent
exams is not declared in time.
B Architecture
»» Cognitive and Aptitude 35% SAT Seats for National Students
»» Mathematics 20%
NUST has some reserved seats in Business Studies/Social
»» Physics 15%
Sciences, Natural Sciences and Architecture programmes
»» English Comprehension 15%
for induction through SAT scores to facilitate admissions of
»» Interview*** 15%
candidates from O/A Level background. Pakistani candidates
of both O/A Level and FA/FSc streams can exercise this option
BS Mathematics
and compete for SAT quota of seats by taking SAT subject/
»» Mathematics 40% reasoning test and submitting the following results.
»» Physics 30%
»» Chemistry/Computer Science 15% Business Studies and Social Sciences
»» English 15% SAT reasoning test
Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture

Correct filling of answer sheets is essential. Detailed

Architecture
instructions for the same are given in NET section to help the
SAT subject test in
candidates. Similar details are also available at NUST website.
»» Mathematics Level II
Rechecking of Entrance Test Papers »» Physics
Rechecking of Entrance Test papers may be requested in Note: B Arch candidates have to appear for Cognitive and
writing within 15 days of the declaration of result, along with a Aptitude test along with interview whose weightage will be
fee of Rs 500/- in the form of a bank draft/pay order in favour included in final merit list.
of NUST.
Natural Sciences
SAT subject test in
Provision of Entrance Test Results »» Mathematics Level II
Desirous candidates may obtain the result of their test, on
written request, along with a fee of Rs 200/- per copy in the SAT Reasoning/Subject Test
form of a bank draft/pay order in favour of NUST. SAT reasoning/Subject test is a computer-based test held
under the management of College Board, USA. For more
Selection Procedure information on SAT and how to apply, please visit their website
Final merit list will be prepared by assigning weightages as at www.collegeboard.com
follow:
Last date for SAT scores to reach NUST is July 10, 2011. Scores
Business Studies and Social Sciences
received after the deadline will not be entertained.
»» NUST Entrance Test 70% NUST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790.
»» FA/FSc/A Level/equivalent or FA/FSc Part-I 10%
»» Matric/O Level* 5% Merit list for candidates applying on the basis of SAT for
»» Interview*** 15% national seats is prepared separately.
* 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
Medical Fitness
issued by IBCC. Selected candidates will be required to provide Medical
Fitness Certificate for joining the relevant programme. Medical
B Architecture Certificate will be emailed/sent to the selected candidates
»» NUST Entrance Test & Interview*** 75% along with the Provisional Selection Letter for endorsement
»» FSc/A Level/equivalent or FSc Part-I 15% from any government hospital or a registered medical
»» Matric/O Level** 10% practitioner.

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Rejection of Application Migration

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

Selection and allotment of programmes will be carried out

strictly according to the merit position and preferences Migration/Transfer Fee PKR
exercised by the candidates. »» Processing fee 5,000
»» Migration/Transfer Fee
Candidates are also required to confirm whether they want Migration from foreign universities 250,000
to stay in the Programme allotted or would like to remain Migration from local universities 100,000
in upgradation process. The seats becoming available as a Transfer within NUST 5,000
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.

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 allowed in academic career.
Applying to NUST

»» GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw

Dates to Remember score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with at least 50
percentile score.
Commencement of Programmes:
»» MBA/EMBA/MS Economics/ September 19, 2011 Direct PhD (Business Administration)
MPhil Leading to PhD in No direct admission shall be granted in PhD (Business
Business Administration Administration).
»» MPhil Leading to PhD in September 19, 2011
Mathematics/Physics Note:
Submission of GMAT/GAT/NAT-II/GRE (Gen) Score July 22,2011 Candidates, awaiting final result, can also apply for
postgraduate admission provided they submit their final result
Eligibility Criteria before August 19, 2011.

MBA/MS Economics (2 1/2 years) Mathematics and Physics

»» Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year (minimum 124 credit
hours) education after FA/FSc/A level. MPhil Leading to PhD
»» Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (3.5 out of 5.0 ) or 60% »» MSc/BS (4 years)/equivalent qualification in Mathematics/
marks in terminal degree. Physics or related field from HEC recognised institutions
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 (3.0 out of 5.0) or
allowed in academic career. 55% of marks.
»» GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw »» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is
score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with at least 50 allowed in academic career.
percentile score. »» GAT (General), conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw
»» Bachelors/Masters degree from an HEC recognised score or GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA with
institution of Pakistan or abroad. minimum score as mentioned below:
Quantitative 650/800
MS Economics (1 ½ years) Verbal 400/800
»» Masters/Bachelors (4 years) in Economics (Minimum Analytical Writing 3.5/6.0
124 credit hours) from an HEC recognised institution of
Pakistan or abroad. Direct PhD
»» Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 (3.5 out of 5.0 ) or 60% »» MS/MPhil in the relevent discipline, with minimum CGPA
Business Studies, Social & Natural Sciences and Architecture

marks in terminal degree. of 3.0 out of 4.0 (3.75 out of 5.0) or 70% marks from an
»» No 3rd Division/Grade D; only One 2nd Division/Grade C is HEC recognised institutions.
allowed in academic career.
»» GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 »» 1st Division throughout the academic career with a
raw score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with at least maximum of one 2nd Division/Grade C in SSC through
50 percentile Score. Bachelors Degree, but no 3rd Division/Grade D is allowed.
»» GRE (Subject) international conducted by ETS, with at
MS Economics (3 years) least 50 percentile score or GAT (Subject) conducted by
»» 14 years of schooling or Bachelors ( 2 years). NTS with at least 60% score.
»» 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 Selection and Admission Procedure
allowed in academic career. Admission of postgraduate students will be based upon GAT
»» NAT-II conducted by NTS with at least 50 raw score. (General) conducted by NTS, previous academic record and
»» Bachelors/Masters degree from an HEC recognised interview (required to be qualified with at least 50% marks).
institution of Pakistan or abroad.
GMAT/GRE Scores
Executive MBA »» Preference will be given to candidates applying on the
»» Minimum 14 years of schooling. basis of GMAT/GRE.
»» Minimum of 4 years full-time experience in executive post. »» Scores of GMAT/GRE exam held on or after August 1, 2006
»» No 3rd Divison/Grade D is allowed in academic career. will be accepted.
»» GAT (Gen) conducted by NTS/GMAT conducted by GMAC, »» For GMAT, minimum 50 percentile score is accepted.
USA or NAT-II or customised test conducted by NTS. »» Institutional codes to receive GMAT and GRE scores
»» Bachelors/Masters degree from a HEC recognised directly from GMAC/ETS are 7035 and 7014 respectively.
Institution of Pakistan or abroad
Hard copy of GMAT/GRE score will be sent on the following
MPhil Leading to PhD in Business Administration (Finance) address:
»» MBA/MPA/MBE/MCom/Masters in Economics with Exam Branch, Registrar Directorate
minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (3.75 out of 5.0) or 70% National University of Sciences and Technology,
marks in terminal degree. Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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GAT (General)/NAT-II/Customised Test Conducted by NTS Admission Process

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

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

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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