Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
The Institute of Space Technology conducts its own entry test for undergraduate admissions through a dedicated online test portal. Format and merit details are published by IST each admission cycle. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | IST Undergraduate Entry Test (own test) |
| Conducted by | University itself (IST) |
| Applies to | IST undergraduate (BS/BE) programmes; IST maintains a dedicated UG entry test portal (ugtest.ist.edu.pk). Programme coverage and any exemptions (e.g. other tests accepted): check official website. |
| Eligibility | Programme-specific requirements published on ist.edu.pk; foreign applicants need IBCC/HEC equivalence. Minimum percentages: check official website. |
| Schedule | Fall intake; typically applications and entry test in summer. Exact 2026 dates: check official website. |
| Merit weightage | Check official website (merit determination criteria published on ist.edu.pk). |
Test Format
Details of sections, MCQs, duration, marks and negative marking not retrievable from official pages: check official website (ugtest.ist.edu.pk / ist.edu.pk admission section).
Eligibility
Programme-specific requirements published on ist.edu.pk; foreign applicants need IBCC/HEC equivalence. Minimum percentages: check official website.
How to Register
Apply online at https://ugadmission.ist.edu.pk/ (create account); entry test portal https://ugtest.ist.edu.pk/. Fee: check official website.
Test Schedule 2026-27
Fall intake; typically applications and entry test in summer. Exact 2026 dates: check official website.
Merit Formula
Check official website (merit determination criteria published on ist.edu.pk).
Preparation Tips
- Check the IST entry test portal for the official sample paper and pattern before preparing.
- Focus on FSc Mathematics and Physics for engineering/space-science programmes.
- Build speed on MCQs under timed conditions.
- Keep SSC and HSSC documents ready as academic marks typically form part of the merit.
- Monitor ist.edu.pk admission advertisement for test dates and deadlines.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad profile on Pak Student Hub
- Admission schedules and Merit Calculator
- How university merit is calculated
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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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