Explore BS Artificial Intelligence – National University of Sciences and Technology at National University of Sciences and Technology, including duration, eligibility and connected admission resources.
Eligibility requirements
NUST lists BS Artificial Intelligence among its computing programmes. Current eligibility is published by NUST for computing programmes.
The NUST university profile offers BS Artificial Intelligence as a four-year undergraduate degree through SEECS at the H-12 campus in Islamabad, and since Fall 2024 also at the NUST Balochistan Campus in Quetta. It is one of a small number of dedicated AI bachelor degrees offered by a public-sector university in Pakistan.
Program Overview
Where a general computing degree introduces artificial intelligence late, this programme builds the full AI stack from the first year: programming, linear algebra, probability and statistics, then machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision and knowledge representation, together with the systems courses needed to deploy models. It suits students who are comfortable with mathematics and want to work on data-driven and intelligent systems rather than conventional application development. Note that NUST separately offers BS Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at SMME and CoEME, which is a different, hardware-leaning programme.
Quick Facts
| Degree | BS Artificial Intelligence |
| Duration | 4 years – confirm on the official website |
| Department / School | SEECS, Islamabad; also NBC, Quetta |
| Campus | NUST H-12 Campus / NUST Balochistan Campus |
| Intake | Fall |
| Official page | NUST list of UG programmes |
Eligibility Criteria
BS Artificial Intelligence is listed in the Computing group on the official eligibility page. Applicants need at least 60% in Matric and at least 60% in FSc or equivalent, from the Pre-Engineering, Computer Science or Pre-Medical group (Pre-Medical entrants clear 6 credit hours of deficiency Mathematics within a year). Foreign-system candidates need an IBCC equivalence certificate showing the same combination. Source: https://nust.edu.pk/admissions/undergraduates/eligibility-criteria-for-ug-programmes/.
Admission Process
- Register on the NUST UG admissions portal and choose a NET series for the Computing discipline.
- Pay the processing fee and sit the computer-based NET at Islamabad or Quetta (or a paper-based sitting at Karachi or Gilgit).
- Optionally re-attempt in a later series; only the best score is counted.
- Fill in programme preferences, placing BS AI at SEECS or NBC in order of choice.
- Follow merit lists and complete admission formalities, including the medical certificate required at joining.
Admission is through the NUST Entry Test (NET), a computer-based test held at the H-12 campus in Islamabad and at NBC Quetta (paper-based sittings are held in Karachi and Gilgit). For the Fall 2027 intake the official portal lists NET Series 1 registration from 4 October to 14 November 2026 with tests starting 17 November 2026, followed by further series through mid-2027; candidates may sit more than once and the best score counts. Applicants with ACT or SAT scores can also apply on that basis. Source: https://ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk/. Our NUST entry test (NET) page explains the test format.
Fee Structure
According to the official “Undergraduate Financial Matters” page for session 2026-27, the tuition fee for Engineering, Computing, Natural Sciences and Applied Sciences programmes is Rs. 216,750 per semester for national students, with a one-time non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 35,000, a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000 and miscellaneous charges of Rs. 5,000 per semester for sports, library, health and IT. The university states that all fees are subject to revision. Source: https://nust.edu.pk/admissions/fee-structure/undergraduate-financial-matters/. Need-based financial aid, fee deferment and interest-free loans are described on the NUST scholarships page.
Career Scope in Pakistan
Demand for machine learning engineers, data scientists and AI developers in Pakistan has grown with fintech, e-commerce, telecom analytics and export software companies, and a specialised AI degree from NUST is a strong signal to these employers. Graduates also move into research positions, government digital-transformation projects and remote work for foreign firms. Because the field changes quickly, the realistic path is to pair the degree with hands-on projects and competitions during the four years.
Related Links
- NUST university profile
- NUST and other undergraduate admission records
- NUST entry test (NET) page
- BS Computer Science – NUST
- BS Bioinformatics – NUST
- NUST Balochistan Campus
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- Admission guides
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.
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