Beaconhouse National University Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
Beaconhouse National University admits undergraduates through its own school-specific admission tests followed by departmental interviews. Sample tests are published for each school, from Architecture drawing tests to CS and Liberal Arts papers. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for Beaconhouse National University profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | BNU Admission Test (own school-wise test) plus departmental interview |
| Conducted by | University itself (BNU) |
| Applies to | All undergraduate programs: school-specific admission test and interview (Architecture: Part 1 + Part 2 drawing/spatial test; CS/AI/SE: separate Maths and Biology versions; Liberal Arts, Media, Economics, BBA, Hospitality, Psychology, Education each have their own paper). |
| Eligibility | 50% Intermediate for most programs (CS/SE/AI, Economics, Design, Media, Psychology, Political Science, Education); 55% for BS Business Intelligence & Analytics and Liberal Arts; 60% for BBA (Hons) and B.Arch; O-Level 8 passes and 3 A-Levels (AS not counted); IBCC equivalence for foreign qualifications. |
| Schedule | Fall 2026-27 cycle; dates on https://www.bnu.edu.pk/admissions-schedule – check official website. Typical season: May–August. |
| Merit weightage | Decisions based on academic record, admission test performance and departmental interview; no numeric weightage published. |
Test Format
School-wise sample tests published; sections, MCQ count, duration and marks not stated on the page – check official website.
Eligibility
50% Intermediate for most programs (CS/SE/AI, Economics, Design, Media, Psychology, Political Science, Education); 55% for BS Business Intelligence & Analytics and Liberal Arts; 60% for BBA (Hons) and B.Arch; O-Level 8 passes and 3 A-Levels (AS not counted); IBCC equivalence for foreign qualifications.
How to Register
Apply online via https://www.bnu.edu.pk/applying-to-bnu and https://admission.bnu.edu.pk/; fee per https://www.bnu.edu.pk/fees.
Test Schedule 2026-27
Fall 2026-27 cycle; dates on https://www.bnu.edu.pk/admissions-schedule – check official website. Typical season: May–August.
Merit Formula
Decisions based on academic record, admission test performance and departmental interview; no numeric weightage published.
Preparation Tips
- Download the sample test for your school from bnu.edu.pk/sample-admission-tests and practise its format.
- Architecture applicants: practise drawing, spatial thinking and creativity for Part 2.
- CS/AI applicants: choose the Maths or Biology version matching your background and revise accordingly.
- Prepare for the departmental interview – portfolio for design/media programs helps.
- Meet the program minimum (50–60%) before applying; provisional admission needs extra documents.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- Beaconhouse National University profile on Pak Student Hub
- Admission schedules and Merit Calculator
- How university merit is calculated
- ECAT vs NET vs NAT – which test to take
- All entry tests
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Test patterns, fees and dates are set by the university or test body and change every year. Always confirm on the official website before registering.
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