NUTECH Entry Test 2026-27

The NUTECH Entry Test, usually written as NUET, is the gateway to every undergraduate program at the National University of Technology, Islamabad. It is unusual in that the university holds four sittings per cycle, so a weak first attempt is not the end of the road. This page sets out the official 2026-27 schedule, eligibility and weightage. For the broader picture read the NUTECH university profile.

Which Test Is Required

All BS Engineering programs (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial), all BS computing programs (CS, SE, AI, IT, Cyber Security, Data Science) and BET (Civil) require NUET. The official page lists no NTS, ECAT or HEC-HAT alternative for Pakistani applicants; international students may use SAT subject scores in place of NUET.

Test Pattern

The admissions page provides sample papers for Pre-Engineering, Computer Science and Pre-Medical/DAE streams but does not print the section breakdown. Source: https://nutech.edu.pk/admissions/.

Eligibility

• BS Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering: 50% in SSC/O-Level and 60% in HSSC/A-Level, with FSc Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical plus additional/condensed Mathematics, ICS with Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, or relevant DAE.
• BS CS, SE, AI, Cyber Security, Data Science and IT: 50% in SSC and 50% in HSSC, with Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS with Mathematics, HSSC Mathematics with other subjects, or DAE in any discipline.
• BET (Civil): 50% in SSC and 50% in HSSC — Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS or DAE (Civil).
• A NUET score is required in every case.

Registration and Fee

Register on the NIMS portal at https://nims.nutech.edu.pk/web/signin. The application processing fee is Rs. 5,000 (USD 200 for international applicants) and is non-refundable. Source: https://nutech.edu.pk/admissions/.

Schedule

Official NUET schedule for the 2026-27 cycle. Source: https://nutech.edu.pk/admissions/.

As of October 2026, registration for NUET-1 is open. The first merit list follows in the second week of August 2027 and classes start in the first week of September.

Merit Formula

Official weightage: NUET 70% + HSSC/A-Level/DAE 20% + SSC/O-Level 10%. The best score across the sittings you attempt is used.

Preparation Tips

• Download the official sample paper for your stream first; it shows the question style better than any guess.
• Because NUET is 70% of merit, give it the bulk of your preparation time rather than relying on board marks.
• Sit NUET-1 or NUET-2 early, then use later sittings to improve — only your best score counts.
• Pre-medical and DAE candidates should brush up Mathematics, which is the usual weak spot.
• Aim for the 90th percentile or above: it unlocks the second- and third-place tuition waivers.

Related Links

• NUTECH university profile
• NUTECH admissions 2026-27
• Entry test guides
• Entry test preparation guides
• All Pakistani universities
• NUST entry test comparison

Last updated: 19 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle — always confirm with the official university source.