COMSATS University Islamabad Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
COMSATS University Islamabad admits undergraduates on the basis of the NTS National Aptitude Test (NAT), which can be taken at NTS centres or at on-campus sittings arranged by CUI. The NAT counts for 50% of the merit alongside intermediate (40%) and matric (10%) marks. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for COMSATS University Islamabad profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | NTS NAT |
| Conducted by | NTS (National Testing Service) |
| Applies to | All BS/undergraduate programmes at all CUI campuses require a valid NTS NAT; type depends on intermediate group: Pre-Medical NAT-IM, Pre-Engineering NAT-IE, ICS NAT-ICS, General Science NAT-IGS, Arts/Humanities NAT-IA, Commerce NAT-ICOM. One NAT qualifies for any undergraduate programme. Exemptions: check official website. |
| Eligibility | Programme-specific minimum percentages (typically HSSC/intermediate in the relevant group); check programme page on the campus website. Minimum NAT score for BS not stated officially: check official website. |
| Schedule | Admissions twice a year (Fall and Spring). Campus-based NAT sittings are held around June-July for Fall and Nov-Dec for Spring (e.g. CUI Islamabad on-campus NTS tests in Dec 2025, June-July 2026 per NTS result pages). Exact dates: check official website. |
| Merit weightage | SSC/Matric 10% + HSSC/Intermediate 40% + NTS NAT 50% (CUI Lahore admissions FAQ). |
Test Format
NAT (Category I): 90 MCQs in 120 minutes. English 20 (sentence completion, analogy, antonym, comprehension, synonym), Analytical 20, Quantitative 20 (arithmetic, algebra, geometry), Subject 30 (e.g. NAT-IE: Physics 10, Chemistry 10, Maths 10; NAT-IM: Physics 8, Chemistry 8, Biology 14; NAT-ICS: Physics 10, Computer 10, Maths 10; NAT-ICOM: Accounting 10, Commerce 10, Economics 10; NAT-IGS: Maths 10, Statistics 10, Economics 10; NAT-IA: Islamiyat/Ethics 10, Pak Studies 10, GK 10). Paper-based at NTS centres or on-campus CUI tests. Negative marking: check official website.
Eligibility
Programme-specific minimum percentages (typically HSSC/intermediate in the relevant group); check programme page on the campus website. Minimum NAT score for BS not stated officially: check official website.
How to Register
Apply online at https://admissions.comsats.edu.pk/ and select ‘NTS via COMSATS’ (NTS fee is added to the bank challan; roll number slip appears in portal 3-4 days before test), or register directly at https://www.nts.org.pk/. Fee: check official website.
Test Schedule 2026-27
Admissions twice a year (Fall and Spring). Campus-based NAT sittings are held around June-July for Fall and Nov-Dec for Spring (e.g. CUI Islamabad on-campus NTS tests in Dec 2025, June-July 2026 per NTS result pages). Exact dates: check official website.
Merit Formula
SSC/Matric 10% + HSSC/Intermediate 40% + NTS NAT 50% (CUI Lahore admissions FAQ).
Preparation Tips
- Pick the correct NAT type for your intermediate group; the 30-question subject section is the only part that differs.
- Practise the three common sections (English, Analytical, Quantitative) daily since they make up 60 of 90 questions.
- Work on timing: 90 questions in 120 minutes leaves about 80 seconds per question.
- Revise FSc/ICS/I.Com textbooks for the subject section rather than random guides.
- Register through the COMSATS portal (‘NTS via COMSATS’) to avoid missing the on-campus test dates.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- COMSATS University Islamabad 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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