Air University (AU), Islamabad — 2026 admission guide on UNiGUIDE. Track the registration deadline, entry test dates, and merit list.
Fall 2026 registration deadline: July 31, 2026 (15 days from now).
Air University uses its own entry test alongside FSc marks. No fixed cutoff is published, but a 60%+ FSc aggregate is a reasonable baseline. Merit varies by program — engineering and computing tend to be more competitive than management programs.
Yes. IBCC equivalence is used to calculate your aggregate. Subject requirements vary by program so check what is needed for your specific area of interest.
Air University is a mid-sized institution with a focused intake across engineering, computing, management, and social sciences. Being established by the Pakistan Air Force, it maintains quality through controlled class sizes.
Yes. Air University offers merit-based and need-based financial assistance. Being a public-sector university under the Pakistan Air Force, the fees are more regulated than fully private institutions.
You confirm your seat by completing document verification and paying your semester fee within the deadline. Keep an eye on the official portal as the process moves quickly.
Relatively affordable compared to private universities — roughly Rs. 50,000 to 120,000 per semester depending on the program. Being a public-sector institution keeps costs more reasonable.
Yes. You can list multiple program preferences in your application. It is worth doing to give yourself options within the same university.
Air University uses a Computer-Based Test called AU-GAT. For Fall 2026, CBT sessions are on August 6 and August 13, 2026 at the Islamabad campus. Engineering and CS applicants are tested on Mathematics, Physics, English, and Chemistry/CS. Business and Social Sciences applicants are tested on English, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning. Total duration is 180 minutes.
Yes. Air University accepts valid USAT (HEC), NTS NAT, and SAT scores as an alternative to the AU-GAT CBT. Submit your scorecard during the application process to claim the exemption. This is useful if you already have a recent NAT or USAT score from an earlier testing period.
The Air University Fall 2026 registration deadline is July 31, 2026 (Phase II and III). The CBT entry test runs on August 6 and August 13, 2026. Merit lists are typically announced in September 2026. Apply via the official AU admissions portal at au.edu.pk.
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