ITU Lahore Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
ITU Lahore conducts its own undergraduate admissions test weighted at 50–65% of merit, with SAT, USAT, NTS and ECAT accepted as alternatives for specific programs. Admission is merit-only with no quotas and a Fall intake. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for ITU Lahore profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | ITU Undergraduate Admissions Test (SAT / USAT / NTS / ECAT accepted as alternatives) |
| Conducted by | University itself (ITU); alternatives by College Board (SAT), HEC-ETC (USAT), NTS (NAT), UET (ECAT) |
| Applies to | All BS programs (CS, AI, SE, EE, CE, Management & Technology, FinTech, Economics with Data Science). Exemptions: BS CS/AI – SAT I (550+ Math and EBRW) or USAT-CS/E/GS 50%+; BS EE/SE/CE – ECAT, NTS-NAT IE/ICS, USAT-E/CS; BS MT/FinTech – SAT I 550+ or any NTS test 50%+; BS EDS – SAT I 550+ or USAT/NTS 50%+. |
| Eligibility | Program-wise criteria on Eligibility Criteria page; minimum test score 50% for CS/AI/MT/FinTech and 40% for Economics with Data Science – check official website. |
| Schedule | 2026 Round 2: applications 20 July–5 August 2026; test 8 August 2026; first merit list 10 August; classes 31 August 2026. Test usually held around July; Fall intake only. |
| Merit weightage | BS CS/AI: 50% academic (15% Matric + 35% Inter) + 50% test (O/A-Level awaiting results: 35% academic + 65% test). BS EE/SE/CE: 50% academic + 50% test. BS MT/FinTech: 40% academic + 60% test. BS EDS: 50% academic + 50% test. |
Test Format
Held on campus in Lahore; sections, MCQ count, duration and negative marking not published – check official website.
Eligibility
Program-wise criteria on Eligibility Criteria page; minimum test score 50% for CS/AI/MT/FinTech and 40% for Economics with Data Science – check official website.
How to Register
Apply online via https://itu.edu.pk/admissions/; upload SAT/USAT/NTS/ECAT results by the deadline if seeking exemption; SAT code 7537; fee – check official website.
Test Schedule 2026-27
2026 Round 2: applications 20 July–5 August 2026; test 8 August 2026; first merit list 10 August; classes 31 August 2026. Test usually held around July; Fall intake only.
Merit Formula
BS CS/AI: 50% academic (15% Matric + 35% Inter) + 50% test (O/A-Level awaiting results: 35% academic + 65% test). BS EE/SE/CE: 50% academic + 50% test. BS MT/FinTech: 40% academic + 60% test. BS EDS: 50% academic + 50% test.
Preparation Tips
- The test carries 50–60% of merit, so prepare seriously – focus on Maths, logical reasoning and English.
- Consider SAT (550+ in both sections) or USAT as a substitute to secure exemption in advance.
- Engineering applicants can reuse ECAT or NTS-NAT IE scores.
- Aim above the 50% minimum test score required for CS/AI/MT/FinTech.
- Apply in the first round; later rounds have fewer seats.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- ITU Lahore 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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