National University of Sciences and Technology
NUST Admission Merit Calculator
Compute your admission merit score and compare it against last year's closing merit for your chosen programme. This page uses the official NUST grading and merit rules, so the result matches what your Islamabad campus transcript or merit list will show.
NUST merit score
0.00%
Weighted using the official NUST merit formula.
Versus closing merit
-70.00%
You are below last year's closing merit — consider backup programmes.
Official NUST grading scale
1 credit hour = 1 hour of lecture per week for a 16-week semester; labs count 1 credit per 3 contact hours.
| Grade | Grade points | Marks (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 90-100 |
| A | 4.00 | 85-89 |
| A- | 3.67 | 80-84 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75-79 |
| B | 3.00 | 70-74 |
| B- | 2.67 | 65-69 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 60-64 |
| C | 2.00 | 55-59 |
| C- | 1.67 | 50-54 |
| D | 1.00 | 45-49 |
| F | 0.00 | Below 45 |
How to use this admission merit calculator
Frequently asked questions
What is the merit formula at NUST?
NUST builds its merit list from Matric / O-Level (10%), Intermediate / A-Level (15%), NET Entry Test (75%). Each component percentage is multiplied by its weight and summed to give the merit score used to rank applicants.
Is merit the same as aggregate at NUST?
They are usually the same number: the aggregate is your weighted score, and the merit list ranks every applicant by that score. Some NUST programmes add interview or portfolio marks on top.
How many merit lists does NUST issue?
Most Pakistani universities including NUST publish three to five merit lists, each with a lower closing merit than the last as selected candidates decline seats.
Does hafiz-e-Quran or sports quota affect merit?
Yes, bonus marks under hafiz-e-Quran, sports or reserved-quota policies are added after the base merit score is calculated, where NUST policy allows it.