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Overview of NET

The document provides information about the NUST Entry Test (NET) required for admission to undergraduate programs at the National University of Science and Technology. It outlines the test format, subjects covered, nature of questions, test details, merit positions and predicted aggregate scores required for admission to popular programs. The NET is 200 multiple choice questions across various subjects in 3 hours. Merit positions are determined by candidates' aggregate scores which consider NET, intermediate and matriculation marks. Higher aggregates and merit positions increase chances of admission to top departments like SMME and SEECS.

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Overview of NET

The document provides information about the NUST Entry Test (NET) required for admission to undergraduate programs at the National University of Science and Technology. It outlines the test format, subjects covered, nature of questions, test details, merit positions and predicted aggregate scores required for admission to popular programs. The NET is 200 multiple choice questions across various subjects in 3 hours. Merit positions are determined by candidates' aggregate scores which consider NET, intermediate and matriculation marks. Higher aggregates and merit positions increase chances of admission to top departments like SMME and SEECS.

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Introduction to NET

NUST Entry Test (NET) is required for admission to Undergraduate programs in National
University of Science & Technology. Following details are important to be noted before appearing
in test.
Pattern:
• Total NET Marks: 200
• Total NET MCQ: 200
• No Negative Marking
• Test Time: 180 Minutes (3 Hrs)
• Division of marks among subjects is as follows:
1) Mathematics: 80 MCQ
2) Physics: 60 MCQ
3) Chemistry: 30 MCQ
4) English: 20 MCQ
5) IQ Portion: 10 MCQ

Test subjects for different categories:


• Engineering / Computer Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry / Computer Science,
English & Intelligence
• Applied Biosciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Intelligence
• Business Studies / Social Sciences: Verbal (English), General Mathematics & Intelligence
• BS Mathematics: Mathematics, English & Intelligence
• BS Physics: Physics, Mathematics, English & Intelligence
• BS Chemistry: Chemistry, English & Intelligence
• Bachelor in Architecture / Bachelor in Industrial Design: Mathematics, Physics, English,
Intelligence
Nature of MCQ’s in each subject:
• For IQ Portion, MCQs are related to:
1) Box Reasoning
2) Direction Finding
3) Coding/Decoding
4) Sequence
5) Pick out Odd One
• For English, MCQs are related to:
1) Synonyms
2) Antonyms
3) Comprehension
4) Guess the correct of spelling of word
5) Analogy
6) Grammar portion
• For Physics, MCQs are from the textbook, conceptual and reasoning questions
• For Chemistry, MCQs are utterly from textbook lines
• For Mathematics, MCQs are from the textbook concepts and formulas
Entry test details:
• Candidates can appear in entry test more than once with the best score considered for the
admission. However, in any one series only one attempt is allowed for a particular discipline.
• NET is compiled from text books prescribed for HSSC courses. Candidates preparing for NET
are advised to consult all relevant text books of various boards of education.
• NET is conducted at three locations, that is Islamabad (NUST Campus), Karachi and Quetta.
• At Islamabad the Test is conducted in computer-based format. In Karachi and Quetta it is in
paper-based format conducted in April & July.
• NUST neither conducts entry test related preparatory activities itself nor provides material in
electronic or printed format for guidance of applicants.

• For more details and queries, visit:

http://www.nust.edu.pk/Admissions/Under-Graduate/Pages/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx
Merit Positions

• Merit Position is meant by arrangement of the NET Candidates according to their aggregates.
As we know that Nust Admission aggregates comprises on 75% of NET marks, 15% of Inter
(Part-1) marks and 10% of Matriculation marks.
• Merit Position is utterly based on the NUST Admission Aggregate. Higher the aggregate is,
higher the NUST merit position will be.
• Higher merit position will help you in securing admission in a well renowned department (i.e.
SMME, SEECS, NICE, SCME, CAE etc).
• Below mentioned are self-predicted ranges of merit positions required for admission to a
specific program as per previous records but merit can be increased or decreased according to
seats availability and average NET marks:
i) For SMME Isb, you must have the minimum aggregate i.e. 79% or more
ii) For EME Rwp (Mechanical Department), you must have minimum aggregate i.e 76% or
more
iii) For CAE. Risalpur (Aerospace Department), you must have minimum aggregate i.e 77% of
more
iv) For SEECS, Isb (Civil Department) , you must have minimum aggregate (i.e 74.5- 76%)
v) For NICE, Isb, you must have minimum aggregate (i.e. 72.5-73.5%)
vi) For Accounting and Finance, BBA
Marks in NET: Aim for 130+
Aggregate: About 69%
vii) For Economics, Public Administration, Mass Communication
Marks in NET: Aim for 120+
Aggregate: About 66%

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