Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Programs
- Those who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result are also eligible to apply. The four-year undergraduate programs of full time study are divided into eight semesters.
- The applicants who reside abroad and are unable to appear for the NU test can apply on SAT basis. The minimum SAT score required for BBA, BS(AF), BS(BA), and BS(FinTech) is 1000 and for all other computing and engineering programs, it is 1200. Such applicants can send an email along with a soft copy of their SAT score and academic certificates to admissions@nu.edu.pk.
Eligibility:
- At least 60% marks in SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination AND
- At least 60% marks in HSSC or an equivalent qualification AND
Selection Criteria:
- 33% weight to marks obtained in Admission Test AND
- 17% weight of SSC (or an equivalent exam) AND
- 50% weight of HSSC (or an equivalent exam)
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Weightage of HSSC marks shall be calculated based on (which ever is applicable) at the time
of compilation of merit list
- HSSC part I and II OR
- HSSC part I if HSSC part II not available OR
- IBCC equivalence of A-level OR
- IBCC equivalence of O-level
- Cut-off marks in the NTS-NAT IE exam to be determined by the University
NOTE:All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission.Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
Eligibility:
- At least 60% marks in SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination AND
- At least 50% marks in HSSC or an equivalent qualification AND
- Must have passed Mathematics at the HSSC or equivalent level.
Selection Criteria:
- 50% weight to marks obtained in Admission Test AND
- 10% weight of SSC (or an equivalent exam) AND
- 40% weight of HSSC (or an equivalent exam)
- Cut-off marks in the NTS-NAT IE exam to be determined by the University
Note:
- Pre-medical students who have passed additional maths or are awaiting results are eligible to take admission in all computing programs.
- All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission.Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
Eligibility:
- At least 60% marks in SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination AND
- At least 50% marks in HSSC or an equivalent examination
Selection Criteria:
- 50% weight to marks obtained in Admission Test AND
- 10% weight of SSC (or an equivalent exam) AND
- 40% weight of HSSC (or an equivalent exam)
- Cut-off marks in the NTS-NAT IE, NAT ICS, NAT-ICOM or NAT-IGS exam to be determined by the University
NOTE:All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission.Any incorrect/false information submitted by the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
Master's Programs
Eligibility:
- A degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of at least 2.0 ( on a scale of 4.0)
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Performance in NU Subject Admission Test: 50%
Note: Graduates with business degrees, equivalent to 16 years of education, such as Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Accounting and Finance), Masters in Commerce etc. may get up to 30 credit hours of exemptions, as permitted by the Higher Education of Pakistan.
Eligibility:
- A degree in Science/Engineering earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) AND
- Two years of post-qualification experience in software development or related area
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Performance in NU subject Admission Test: 50%
Eligibility:
- Degree in relevant subject of Science or Engineering, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Admission Test Score: 50%
Eligibility:
- Degree in relevant subject of Science or Engineering or Mathematics, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Admission Test Score: 50%
Eligibility:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Telecommunications, or Computer Engineering, etc.), recognized by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Admission Test Score: 50%
Note: Three options: 6 credit hour Thesis or 3 credit hour Project with one additional taught course or MS by course work.
Eligibility:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree, recognized by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Admission Test Score: 50%
Eligibility:
- Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education AND
- At least 55% marks (under annual system or CGPA of at least 2.0(on a scale of 4.0) in the most recent degree program.
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor) (4 year Bachelor OR 2 year masters): 50%
- Performance in NU MS Subject Admission Test: 50%
Eligibility:
- Masters degree in ELT, TESL, English Literature or a related discipline AND
- At least 55% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0(on a scale of 4.0).
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Performance in NU Admission Test: 50%
Eligibility:
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after a minimum of 16 years of education with at least 60 percent marks or a CGPA of at least 2.0/4.0 or equivalent. The students must have taken two courses in each of the main streams of Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Management. AND
- A minimum of 50% marks and at least 50 percentile rank in NTS in the NTS GAT-General OR at least 1,800 score (out of 2,400) in International GRE and at least 4 out of 6 in analytical writing. There score should be valid at the time of admission.
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Performance in NU subject Admission Test: 50%
Eligibility:
- A degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of at least 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0).
Selection Criteria:
- Past Academic Record (Bachelor): 50%
- Performance in NU Admission Test: 50%
PhD. Programs
Eligibility:
- A degree in a relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 18 years of education with a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or at least 60% marks (in the Annual System) in MS/MPhil/Equivalent is required.
Selection Criteria:
- 60% score in GRE/HAT General Test developed at the University OR
- 60% score in GRE/HAT General Test conducted by HEC recognized Testing Bodies AND
- Interview (to assess research potential)