UET Taxila Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
UET Taxila admits engineering and computing students through its own TCAT entry test or UET Lahore’s ECAT, covering English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry/CS. A 60% intermediate minimum applies to engineering programs. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for UET Taxila profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | TCAT (Taxila Combined Admission Test, own) or ECAT (UET Lahore) |
| Conducted by | UET Taxila (TCAT) / UET Lahore (ECAT) |
| Applies to | Engineering, BS Computer Science and related programs: candidates must have appeared in an entry test for the session (TCAT-2026 by UET Taxila, or ECAT-2026 by UET Lahore as listed on the admissions portal). Engineering Technology / BS Physics programs: check official website. |
| Eligibility | At least 60% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Engineering: Maths, Physics, Chemistry) or equivalent for Engineering; 50% for BS Physics, Technology and Computer Science; Punjab domicile for open merit; DAE 60% for Associate Engineer seats. |
| Schedule | Fall 2026: TCAT-2026 registration ran in phases (Phase III) and ECAT-2026 Phase II accepted; merit lists August-October 2026; document submission from 24 August 2026; classes started Oct 2026. Typical test season: June-August. Check official website. |
| Merit weightage | Not published on the pages checked; NCC and Hifz-e-Quran marks count for merit only. Check official website / UG calculator on admissions portal. |
Test Format
Entry test covers English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Computer Science (official eligibility page). MCQ count, marks, duration and negative marking for TCAT not stated; ECAT format: 100 Qs, 400 marks, 100 min.
Eligibility
At least 60% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Engineering: Maths, Physics, Chemistry) or equivalent for Engineering; 50% for BS Physics, Technology and Computer Science; Punjab domicile for open merit; DAE 60% for Associate Engineer seats.
How to Register
URL: https://admissions.uettaxila.edu.pk/ (application portal admission.uettaxila.edu.pk/application). Admission processing fee Rs. 4,000 (non-refundable); TCAT registration fee Rs. 3,000 (non-refundable).
Test Schedule 2026-27
Fall 2026: TCAT-2026 registration ran in phases (Phase III) and ECAT-2026 Phase II accepted; merit lists August-October 2026; document submission from 24 August 2026; classes started Oct 2026. Typical test season: June-August. Check official website.
Merit Formula
Not published on the pages checked; NCC and Hifz-e-Quran marks count for merit only. Check official website / UG calculator on admissions portal.
Preparation Tips
- Cover full FSc syllabus of Maths, Physics and Chemistry/CS plus English for TCAT/ECAT.
- Register early for TCAT (Rs 3,000) and also consider ECAT to use the better score if accepted.
- Practise timed MCQ papers from past ECAT tests.
- Use the UG merit calculator on the admissions portal to estimate your standing.
- Keep attested Matric and FSc Part I/II documents and domicile ready.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- UET Taxila 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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