UET Lahore Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
ECAT is the engineering admission test conducted by UET Lahore and accepted by public engineering institutions across Punjab. It is a 100-question, 400-mark test covering English plus three science/maths subjects. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for UET Lahore profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | ECAT (Engineering College Admission Test) |
| Conducted by | UET Lahore (on behalf of Punjab public engineering institutions) |
| Applies to | Compulsory for Engineering, Computing (CS/SE etc.), Architecture and related ECAT-based programs at UET Lahore and partner Punjab institutions. Business and Science programs marked ‘Non-ECAT Based’ do not require it. |
| Eligibility | Min 60% in Intermediate (or equivalent) for Engineering/Architecture/Computer Engineering; 50% for Science/Technology/Business. Open-merit seats mainly for Punjab (incl. ICT) domicile. Students awaiting Part-II/A-Level results may appear. Photo ID required at centre. |
| Schedule | 2026: online applications 8 June-15 July 2026; admit card printing from 10 June 2026; preference edits 12-14 July 2026; ECAT-2026 Phase-II conducted June 2026. Typical season: June-July. Check official website. |
| Merit weightage | Merit = Intermediate Part-I (or equivalent) marks + ECAT score; minimum aggregate 50% required. Exact percentages are on the UET admission portal; check official website. |
Test Format
100 minutes; 100 questions; max 400 marks. English 10 questions; Physics 30, Mathematics 30, and Chemistry/Computer Science/Statistics 30 (Biology replaces Mathematics for pre-medical candidates). Combinations: Maths/Physics/Chemistry, Maths/Physics/CS, Maths/Statistics/CS, Biology/Physics/Chemistry, Maths/Statistics/Physics; DAE holders limited to Physics/Maths/English with Chemistry or CS. Scoring: +4 per correct; the ECAT info page states -1 per wrong answer (the admissions FAQ example implies 0), confirm on official site. No passing threshold; multiple attempts allowed, best score counts; no rechecking. Syllabus: full Intermediate/A-Level/DAE curriculum. Described as fully automated test.
Eligibility
Min 60% in Intermediate (or equivalent) for Engineering/Architecture/Computer Engineering; 50% for Science/Technology/Business. Open-merit seats mainly for Punjab (incl. ICT) domicile. Students awaiting Part-II/A-Level results may appear. Photo ID required at centre.
How to Register
URL: https://ecat.uet.edu.pk and https://admission.uet.edu.pk. Application fee Rs. 3,000 (challan doubles as entry-test token; payable via HBL online, UBL branches/app/Omni; non-refundable). Preference edit fee Rs. 1,500. Apply online, pay challan, print admit card.
Test Schedule 2026-27
2026: online applications 8 June-15 July 2026; admit card printing from 10 June 2026; preference edits 12-14 July 2026; ECAT-2026 Phase-II conducted June 2026. Typical season: June-July. Check official website.
Merit Formula
Merit = Intermediate Part-I (or equivalent) marks + ECAT score; minimum aggregate 50% required. Exact percentages are on the UET admission portal; check official website.
Preparation Tips
- Cover the complete FSc Part-I and Part-II syllabus of Physics, Maths and Chemistry/CS; ECAT draws from all chapters.
- Practise fast, accurate MCQ solving; with possible negative marking, avoid blind guessing.
- Solve past ECAT papers under a strict 100-minute clock.
- Work on English comprehension since 10 questions come from it.
- Attempt ECAT more than once if offered; your best score counts.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- UET Lahore profile on Pak Student Hub
- Admission schedules and Merit Calculator
- How university merit is calculated
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- 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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