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NUST NET 2026

NUST NET preparation — full syllabus, paper pattern & free mocks

NUST holds NET-I, NET-II and NET-III each year. This page covers eligibility, sections, registration and a free 60-day prep plan.

Total MCQs
200
Duration
180 min
Negative marking
Yes (-1 per wrong)
Validity
1 admission cycle

About the NUST entry test

NET (NUST Entry Test) is the admission gate for every undergraduate engineering, computing, sciences and social-sciences program at NUST's Islamabad, Karachi and Risalpur campuses. NUST runs three test windows (NET-I, NET-II, NET-III) and counts your highest score.

The same paper structure and Math/Physics/Chemistry foundation also helps you sit and clear FAST NU's entry test and GIKI's admission test, so a serious NUST NET prep is a 3-in-1 investment.

NET paper pattern

  • Mathematics — 80 MCQs (Pre-Engineering)
  • Physics — 60 MCQs
  • Chemistry — 30 MCQs (replaced with CS or Biology depending on track)
  • English — 20 MCQs
  • Intelligence / Analytical — 10 MCQs

NUST aggregate formula

  • FSc / HSSC: 75% (mandatory ≥ 60%)
  • NET score: 75%
  • Matric: 10% (only used if NET + FSc tied)

NUST NET high-yield topics

  • Math: differentiation, integration, vectors, sequences, complex numbers
  • Physics: rotational dynamics, electromagnetism, modern physics, AC circuits
  • Chemistry: equilibrium, thermodynamics, organic mechanisms
  • IQ: number series, dice/cube, blood relations, statement-conclusion

60-day NUST NET plan

  1. Weeks 1–3: Math focus — daily 30-MCQ drills + 1 weekly mock at NET pace.
  2. Weeks 4–5: Physics + IQ blocks; build a personal error journal.
  3. Weeks 6–7: Chemistry + English + 2 full-length mocks per week.
  4. Final week: Past 5 NET papers under exam conditions.

References

Frequently asked questions

Can I sit NET-I, NET-II and NET-III in one cycle?

Yes. NUST allows multiple attempts in one admission cycle and counts the highest score for merit. Each attempt costs the registration fee separately.

Is FSc Part 1 enough for NET-I?

FSc Part 1 alone is risky. Most NET-I papers include 30–35% Part 2 questions. Aim to complete the full FSc Pre-Engineering syllabus before sitting NET-I.

Does NET have negative marking?

Yes — 1 negative for every incorrect MCQ. Aggressive guessing punishes you.