NET GUIDE
NUST Entry Test (NET) Complete Guide
NET is the single biggest factor in your NUST aggregate, worth 75% of your final merit score. Here's everything the test covers, how it's scored, and how it's scheduled.
What NET is
The NUST Entry Test, or NET, is NUST's own computer based admission exam, run independently of MDCAT, ECAT, and other provincial entry tests. It's a 200 question, multiple choice exam completed in 180 minutes with no negative marking, so guessing carries no penalty and every question is worth attempting.
NUST runs NET across four sessions a year (NET 1 through NET 4), and takes your best score across every session you sit if you attempt more than once within the same admission cycle.
Streams and subject weightage
| Stream | Subject split |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Computing | Mathematics 50% · Physics 30% · English 20% |
| Business & Social Sciences | Quantitative reasoning 50% · English 50% |
| Architecture & Design | Design aptitude 50% · Mathematics 30% · English 20% |
How NET feeds into your aggregate
Your raw NET score out of 200 is converted to a percentage and weighted at 75% of your final aggregate by far the largest single component. Use the aggregate calculator to see exactly how a given NET score translates into your overall merit percentage alongside your Matric/FSc or IBCC equivalence result.
Frequently asked questions
NUST typically allows attempts across all four sessions in an admission cycle (NET 1 to NET 4), and uses your highest score for the aggregate calculation.
No. NET has no negative marking, so every question should be attempted even if you're unsure of the answer.