NUST NET Syllabus and Paper Pattern

NET - NUST Entry Test is the aptitude test for the admission in various disciplines in NUST. NET has many variants like NTE for Social Sciences has different pattern than the NET for Engineering.

NET is the most opted test among Pakistani Nationals and dual nationals.

Test Centers

NET is conducted at three locations, Islamabad (NUST Campus), Karachi and Quetta.

NET Formats

NET is conducted in two formats (i) Computer Based (ii) Paper Based. At Islamabad the Test is conducted in computer-based format. In Karachi and Quetta, test is conducted in paper-based format. Computer-based test is designed in accordance with the internationally practiced system of on-line examinations. It is easy to attempt with minimal practice.

The pattern and the standard of question papers for both types of tests is the same. The computer based test at Islamabad will be conducted in multiple series. For computer-based NET, candidates can choose the date and session of test from the available schedule.

How many Attempts

Candidates can appear in entry test more than once to improve their score with the provision that during a series test can only be taken once for a particular discipline. In case of multiple attempts of NET the best test score will be considered for merit generation.

Contents

NET for Social Sciences is a general test so its content is of general nature that helps evaluate applicant's general abilities.

NET for Engineering and Bio Sciences: are subject tests which are compiled from text books prescribed for HSSC courses. The candidates preparing for NET are advised to consult all relevant text books of various boards of education.

Validity

The result of NET will remain valid for the current admission cycle i.e., only for one year.

NET Patterns

Business Studies & Social Sciences (BBA / BS Public Administration / BS Mass Communication / BS Economics / BS Psychology / BS Accounting & Finance / LLB / BS Tourism and Hospitality Management