Islamabad, Pakistan · CUST
Capital University of Science and Technology
A single profile of CUST's undergraduate admissions: the published cycle, BS programmes, entry-test pattern and semester fees.
- Deadline
- 3 Sep 2026
- City
- Islamabad
- Type
- Private
- Entry test
- Own entry test
Admissions
Fall 2026
This round closed on 3 Sep 2026. No later round is published yet.
Rolling Fall-2026 intake: applications open 17 May 2026; seven admission tests on 16 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug and 3 Sep 2026 (offers issued after each; 3 Sep is the final test/intake); classes commence 19 Sep 2026. Full tuition refund by 30 Sep 2026, 80% by 5 Oct 2026. Cycle closed (classes already started). Spring-2027 intake not yet announced — seasonal gap.
- Entry test
- 16 Jun 2026
- Classes start
- 19 Sep 2026
Cycle timeline
- Registration opens17 May 2026
- Entry test16 Jun 2026
- Registration deadline3 Sep 2026
- Classes start19 Sep 2026
Programmes
11 programmes across 3 departments. This is the list the university publishes; it may not be exhaustive.
Computing
- BS Computer Science
- BS Software Engineering
- BS Artificial Intelligence
- BS Data Science
- BS Cyber Security
Engineering
- BE Electrical Engineering
- BE Civil Engineering
- BE Chemical Engineering
- BE Mechanical Engineering
Business
- BBA
- BS Accounting & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA / BS Business Analytics / BS Aviation Management / BS Accounting & Finance | ₨210,000 | ₨420,000 | ₨1,680,000 |
| BS Computer Science / BS AI / BS Software Engineering / BS Cyber Security | ₨225,000 | ₨450,000 | ₨1,800,000 |
| BS Mechanical Engineering | ₨225,000 | ₨450,000 | ₨1,800,000 |
| BS Civil Engineering | ₨240,000 | ₨480,000 | ₨1,920,000 |
| BS Electrical / Computer Engineering | ₨210,000 | ₨420,000 | ₨1,680,000 |
| LLB (4-year) | ₨238,000 | ₨476,000 | ₨1,904,000 |
Official CUST fee-structure table, fiscal year 2026-27 (subject to annual revision). Per-semester = per-credit fee x 1st-semester credit hours, payable in two installments. One-time non-refundable Admission Fee Rs 25,000.
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.
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
Official sample-paper PDF published on cust.edu.pk. An older page (online-admissions.cust.edu.pk/admission-test) listed program-specific weightages (Engineering: English 10 / Math 25 / Physics 20 / RC 5; CS & business: Quant 30 / English 15 / GK 10 / RC 5); the Fall-2026 composition page supersedes it with the single 20/20/20 table.
Computing
CUST online admission test| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Engineering
CUST online admission test (same composition as all UG programs for Fall 2026)| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Business / Management
CUST online admission test| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
FAQ
- What aggregate do I need for CUST?
- CUST uses its own entry test combined with FSc marks. A 60%+ FSc aggregate is a reasonable starting point for most programs. Being a private university in Islamabad, it is more accessible than the top-tier nationals while still maintaining decent academic standards.
- Does CUST accept O-level and A-level students?
- Yes. IBCC equivalence is used across all programs. Subject requirements depend on what you are applying for.
- How many seats does CUST offer?
- CUST is a mid-sized private university in Islamabad offering engineering, computing, business, and pharmacy programs. The intake is moderate and suited to students looking for a private university in the capital.
- Does CUST offer need-based scholarships?
- Yes. CUST has financial assistance programs. Check directly with their admissions office for current scholarship availability and application deadlines.
- What happens after the CUST merit list?
- Fee payment and seat confirmation within the deadline. Contact the admissions office if you need to understand the specific steps for your program.
- What is the CUST fee structure?
- Private university rates — roughly Rs. 70,000 to 130,000 per semester depending on the program. Competitive pricing compared to other private universities in Islamabad.
- Can I apply to multiple programs at CUST?
- Yes. You can list multiple program preferences. CUST offers programs across engineering, computing, business, and health sciences so there are options to explore.
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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: cust.edu.pk