Nust Entrance Test 2014

This year Nust decided to give three chances to the students before applying for admissions in Nust. Now the question arises will it affect the merit somehow?

The answer is both yes and no. 

Let me explain this point.

There were two sessions for NET 2013 and one session for NET 2012. Everyone expected that the merit will be much high. But the result was opposite to what we predicted. The merit remained almost the same. There was a difference but very very small. Same can be predicted for the coming year. However it also depends on the type of the test you people will be facing.

However at this stage its not wise to predict the merit of the coming year, leave it for the upcoming posts :)

There are some questions which students keep on asking about NET 2014, in this post I would try to answer all those questions.

The paper based test will be conducted only once in June-July, however there will be three sessions for the computer based tests.

The expected dates of the three tests  (NET) are as follows:

How do I get registered for NET?

                                                The registration process will be online. You have to make an account on the website https://ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk/ when the registrations will start and fill in the form.

What is the Eligibility criteria for NUST?

• For admission in NUST, eligibility criteria is strictly followed.
• A minimum of 60% aggregate marks each in Matric and FSc / FA / equivalent exams is required.
• O & A level and other non-FSc stream candidates need to obtain equivalence certificates from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Pakistan.

Candidates with any of the following deficiencies are NOT eligible to apply for admission in UG programmes:

• Having secured less than 60% marks in Matric and FA / FSc.
• Having failed / not appeared in any subject in FA / FSc Part-I / II.
• Having secured less than 60% marks in O/A level as per the equivalence certificate issued by IBCC.
• In case of O & A level / equivalent foreign qualification, those not in possession of valid O level or equivalent qualification certificate issued by IBCC at the time of applying to NUST.
• Female candidates are not eligible to apply for Aerospace, Avionics and Civil Engineering at Risalpur campuses.
• Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for any undergraduate programme.

What is the weightage of each subject in NET?

Engineering:

• ​Mathematics ​40% ( 80 mcqs )
• ​Physics 30% ( 60 mcqs )
• ​Chemistry 15% ( 30 mcqs )
• ​English 10% ( 20 mcqs )
• ​Intelligence 5% ( 10 mcqs )

Total MCQs = 200
Time allotted = 3 hours.

Computer Science:

• ​Mathematics 40%   ( 80 mcqs )
• ​Physics 30% ( 60 mcqs )
• Computer Science 15% ( 30 mcqs )
• ​English 10% ( 20 mcqs )
• ​Intelligence 5% ( 10 mcqs )

Total MCQs = 200
Time allotted = 3 hours.

MBBS / BDS / BS Applied Biosciences

• Biology ​40% ( 80 mcqs )
• Chemistry 30% ( 60 mcqs )
• Physics 15% ( 30 mcqs )
• ​English 10% ( 20 mcqs )
• ​Intelligence 5% ( 10 mcqs )

Total MCQs = 200

Time allotted = 3 hours.

Business Studies / Social Sciences

• Verbal (English) ​40% ( 80 mcqs )
• Quantitative (Mathematics) ​40% ( 80 mcqs )
• Intelligence 20% ( 40 mcqs )

Total MCQs = 200

Time allotted = 3 hours.

Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID)

• Cognitive and Aptitude ​40%         
• Mathematics 20% ( 40 mcqs )
• English Comprehension ​20% ( 40 mcqs )
• Physics 15% ( 30 mcqs )
• ​Intelligence ​5% ( 10 mcqs )

Time alloted = 4 hours ( 2 hours for cognitive/aptitude portion and 2 hours for the rest )
Cognitive and aptitude portion will be in written form, the rest will be the Mcqs based.
Total MCQs = 120

BS Mathematics

• Mathematics ​85%  ( 170 mcqs ) 
• English 10% ( 20 mcqs )
• Intelligence 5% ( 10 mcqs )

Total MCQs = 200

Time allotted = 3 hours.

Note: Intelligence questions will pertain to Arithmetical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Approach and Problem Solving.

What is merit criteria in NUST?

                                                                                

Engineering and Computer Science

• ​NUST Entrance Test 75 %
• ​FSc / A level / Equivalent OR FSc Part-I 15 %
• ​Matriculation / O Level 10 %

Business Studies / Social Sciences

• ​NUST Entrance Test 75 %
• ​FSc / A level / Equivalent OR FSc Part-I 15 %
• ​Matriculation / O Level 10 %

Architecture and Industrial Design

• ​NUST Entrance Test 75 %
• ​FSc / A level / Equivalent OR FSc Part-I ​15 %
• ​Matriculation / O Level ​10 %

  

MBBS / BDS

• ​NUST Entrance Test 50 %
• ​FSc / A level / Equivalent  ​40 %
• ​Matriculation / O Level 10 %

Applied Biosciences 

• ​NUST Entrance Test 75 %
• ​FSc / A level / Equivalent ​15 %
• ​Matriculation / O Level 10 %

Can we apply in more than one field?

                                                                                                      Yes you can apply in more than one field. Test of each field will be conducted separately. The test fee per field is Rs.2000. If you apply in more than one field you have to pay more. However if you apply in engineering you can apply for BS mathematics without any fee. Likewise if you apply in MBBS/BDS you can apply in Bio-sciences without any fee. 

What is the qualification required for different programs?

The following are the options available for admissions in various disciplines.

Pre-Engineering group

• Engineering, BS Computer Science
• BS Mathematics
• B Architecture, B Industrial Design
• BBA Hons, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Accounting & Finance

Pre-Medical group

• MBBS, BDS, BS Applied Biosciences
• BBA Hons, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics

FSc Computer Science group

• BS Computer Science, Telecom Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering
• BS Mathematics
• B Architecture, B Industrial Design
• BBA Hons, BS Public Administration, BS Mass Communication, BS Economics, BS Accounting & Finance

Pre-Medical with additional Mathematics , OR

Pre-Engineering with additional Biology

• All Programmes

What were the closing merits of last year?

The closing merits of last three years are available here: Closing merits of Nust