Islamabad, Pakistan · Bahria
Bahria University
A single profile of Bahria's undergraduate admissions: the published cycle, BS programmes, entry-test pattern, semester fees and closing merit.
- Deadline
- 17 Dec 2026
- City
- Islamabad
- Type
- Private
- Entry test
- Own entry test
Admissions
Spring 2027 (Islamabad E-8/H-11 & Lahore)
Registration closes 17 Dec 2026.
Official Spring-2027 admission plan verified: registration opens 12 Oct 2026, last date 17 Dec 2026, Bahria University Entry Test (BUET) mid-to-late Dec 2026 (Islamabad/Lahore ~19 Dec; other campuses 17–18 Dec), classes commence 25 Jan 2027. Fall-2026 and Spring-2026 cycles were unsourced/closed → removed.
- Entry test
- 19 Dec 2026
- Classes start
- 25 Jan 2027
Cycle timeline
- Registration opens12 Oct 2026
- Registration deadline17 Dec 2026
- Entry test19 Dec 2026
- Classes start25 Jan 2027
Programmes
12 programmes across 3 departments. This is the list the university publishes; it may not be exhaustive.
Computing
- BS Computer Science
- BS Software Engineering
- BS Information Technology
- BS Cyber Security
- BS Artificial Intelligence
Engineering
- BE Electrical Engineering
- BE Civil Engineering
- BE Mechanical Engineering
- BE Marine Engineering
Business
- BBA
- BS Accounting & Finance
- BS Banking & Finance
Fees
Published per-semester fee by department. Fees are set by the university and can change by intake; this table is not a quote.
| Department | Per semester | Per year | 4-year estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ₨138,000 | ₨276,000 | ₨1,104,000 |
| Computer Science / IT | ₨134,000 | ₨268,000 | ₨1,072,000 |
| Business | ₨128,000 | ₨256,000 | ₨1,024,000 |
| Social Sciences | ₨118,000 | ₨236,000 | ₨944,000 |
Navy-affiliated. Slight fee concession for armed forces dependents.
Per year assumes two semesters; the four-year estimate assumes eight. Some programmes run different credit loads, and campuses can charge different amounts. Confirm the fee on the official page before you budget.
Closing merit
The last closing merit UNiGUIDE holds for this university's undergraduate programmes, with the formula the university uses. This is a record of published merit, not a prediction.
Computing
50% FSc50% Bahria Admission Test| Programme | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| BS Computer Science | — | 87.0% |
| BS Software Engineering | — | 83.0% |
| BS Information Technology | — | 83.0% |
Bahria does not count Matric in merit. Aggregate = 50% FSc + 50% Entry Test.
Closing merit varies each year. Confirm it with the university.
Entry test
The university publishes its own entry-test pattern. The sections below are what it publishes; confirm the current pattern before you sit the test.
Note
BUET (Bahria University Entry Test) is used for all programs. SAT exemption available for eligible applicants. No negative marking. Dates and venues vary by campus — confirm on the official admissions portal.
Computing
120 minutesPaper-Based| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Physics | 10 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Engineering
120 minutesPaper-Based| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English / Verbal Ability | 10 | 10 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Business / Management
120 minutesPaper-Based| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
FAQ
- What aggregate do I need for Bahria University?
- Bahria University uses its own entry test combined with FSc marks. A 60%+ FSc aggregate is generally a starting point, but merit varies by program and campus — Islamabad campus tends to be slightly more competitive than Karachi and Lahore for certain programs.
- Does Bahria University accept O-level and A-level students?
- Yes. IBCC equivalence is used across all campuses. Make sure your subject coverage matches the program requirements.
- How many seats does Bahria University offer?
- Bahria has campuses in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, with a combined intake across engineering, computing, business, and health sciences. The total intake is fairly large given the multi-campus setup.
- Does Bahria University offer need-based scholarships?
- Yes. Being established by the Pakistan Navy, Bahria offers financial assistance including need-based and merit-based waivers. Check with the specific campus financial aid office for current offerings.
- What happens after the Bahria University merit list?
- Pay your semester fee within the deadline to confirm your seat. Bahria releases results campus-wise so confirm you are checking the right portal for your campus.
- What is the Bahria University fee structure?
- Roughly Rs. 80,000 to 150,000 per semester depending on the program and campus. Positioned between fully private and public university costs.
- Can I apply to multiple Bahria University campuses?
- Yes. You can apply to multiple campuses and programs. If you are flexible on location, applying to more than one campus improves your chances significantly.
- What is the Bahria University Entry Test (BUET) format?
- BUET is a 120-minute Computer-Based Test with 100 questions covering Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (35 Qs), English and Verbal Ability (30 Qs), and Intelligence and General Knowledge (35 Qs). Engineering and Computing applicants face a more math-heavy variant; BBA and Social Sciences applicants have a verbal and GK-heavy variant. There is no negative marking.
- When is the Bahria University Fall 2026 admission deadline?
- The Bahria University Fall 2026 registration deadline is July 23, 2026. BUET Test-II is on July 25, 2026 — BUET Test-I was held on June 20. Apply early so you have access to both test dates. Results and merit lists follow in August 2026.
- Which Bahria campus is best for CS and which for BBA?
- Bahria Islamabad (E-8 and H-11 campuses) is the strongest for CS, Software Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Bahria Karachi is well-regarded for BBA and business programs. Bahria Lahore is newer but growing. All campuses share the same BUET entry test and merit process — so you can apply to multiple campuses in one application cycle.
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Sources
This page is built from the university's official admissions pages and published fee schedules. We record the official URL and the date the record was last updated. If a date or amount is not on the official page, it is not invented here. Closing-merit figures are the last published values UNiGUIDE holds.
Official site: www.bahria.edu.pk