Islamabad, Pakistan · NUTECH
National University of Technology
A single profile of NUTECH's undergraduate admissions: the published cycle, BS programmes, entry-test pattern, semester fees and closing merit.
- Deadline
- 29 Dec 2026
- City
- Islamabad
- Type
- Public
- Entry test
- Own entry test
Admissions
NUET-1 (2027 intake) — registration open
Registration closes 29 Dec 2026.
Official admissions page verified: NUET-1 registration 25 Sep–29 Dec 2026, entry test 3 Jan 2027, first semester 4 Jan–16 Mar 2027 (classes commence 4 Jan 2027). Merit weightage SSC 10% + HSSC 20% + entry test 70%. An earlier bare NUET-4 cycle was unsourced → removed. Fall-2026 intake is closed; this is the next open intake.
- Entry test
- 3 Jan 2027
- Classes start
- 4 Jan 2027
Cycle timeline
- Registration opens25 Sep 2026
- Registration deadline29 Dec 2026
- Entry test3 Jan 2027
- Classes start4 Jan 2027
Programmes
9 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 Mechatronics Engineering
- BE Civil Engineering
Business
- BBA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All UG programs (BSCS, BSSE, BS AI, BS IT, engineering disciplines, etc.) | ₨160,000 | ₨320,000 | ₨1,280,000 |
| BET Civil (2-year technology program) | ₨92,500 | ₨185,000 | ₨740,000 |
Official NUTECH admissions page, live figures re-fetched Oct 2026 (REVISED from the earlier 2025 page: UG was Rs 148,600, now Rs 160,000/sem; admission was 30,000, now 35,000; security was 25,000, now 20,000; application was 3,000, now 5,000). University notes fees are subject to revision. Hostel charged separately (revised 2026-27 hostel charges published). PG one-time: application Rs 2,000 + admission Rs 10,000 + security Rs 10,000.
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.
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
35% Matric35% FSc30% NUET| Programme | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| BS Computer Science | — | 87.0% |
| BS Information Technology | — | 80.0% |
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
Stream sample papers published by NUTECH (official PDFs, extracted): Pre-Engineering = Mathematics + Physics + English; ICS = Mathematics + Computer Science + English; Pre-Medical & DAE = General Arithmetic + Physics + English. Top-3 NUET scorers (>=90 percentile) get 100/75/50% first-semester tuition waiver; HSSC board toppers (>=75%) get 100% first-semester tuition waiver.
Computing
180 minutesNUET - ICS stream| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| English | ||
| Total | 0 | 200 |
Engineering
180 minutesNUET - Pre-Engineering stream (Pre-Medical & DAE candidates: General Arithmetic + Physics + English)| Section | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| Physics | ||
| English | ||
| Total | 0 | 200 |
FAQ
- What aggregate do I need for NUTECH?
- NUTECH publishes an official merit weightage: SSC/O-Level 10% + HSSC/A-Level/DAE 20% + NUTECH Entry Test 70% (SAT Subject score accepted for international students). Program eligibility generally needs 60%+ in FSC Pre-Engineering or ICS. No fixed seat-specific cutoff is published - merit shifts each cycle with the applicant pool.
- Does NUTECH accept O-Level and A-Level students?
- Yes. IBCC equivalence is accepted. Subject coverage must include Mathematics and Physics for Engineering programs, and Mathematics for Computer Science. SAT International scores are also accepted as an alternative to NUET for Pakistani Nationals with foreign qualifications.
- What is the NUTECH Entry Test (NUET) format?
- NUET is NUTECH's own admission test: 200 MCQs in 3 hours, with stream-based sections per the official sample papers - Pre-Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, English; ICS: Mathematics, Computer Science, English; Pre-Medical & DAE: General Arithmetic, Physics, English. Four sittings a year (NUET-1 to NUET-4); later rounds run at regional centres as well.
- Does NUTECH accept SAT scores instead of NUET?
- Yes. SAT International scores are accepted as a direct alternative to NUET for Pakistani Nationals. Submit your SAT scorecard during the application process. NUTECH also holds 4 NUET rounds per year so you can retake the test to improve your score before the final admissions round.
- When is the NUTECH Fall 2026 admission deadline?
- The NUTECH Fall 2026 registration deadline is July 6, 2026. NUET-4 begins July 12, 2026 and is held across Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar. Merit lists are announced in late July to early August 2026. Track dates on the NUTECH admissions portal at nutech.edu.pk.
- What is the NUTECH fee structure?
- Per the official admissions page (current): Rs 160,000 per semester for all undergraduate programs, Rs 92,500 for BET Civil, and Rs 100,000 per semester for postgraduate programs. One-time charges: application Rs 5,000, admission Rs 35,000, refundable security Rs 20,000, misc Rs 7,500. Hostel is separate. Fees are subject to revision by the university.
- What programs does NUTECH offer?
- NUTECH offers BS Computer Science, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Civil Engineering, and BS Software Engineering. All programs are at the main campus in H-11, Islamabad. NUTECH is HEC and PEC recognized and has been growing steadily since its establishment.
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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.nutech.edu.pk