NUST Admission 2027 Dates: NET, SAT/ACT and Classes
NUST admission 2027 opened with NET-1 registration on 4 October 2026. Here are the NET, SAT/ACT, merit-list and class-start dates in one short read.
By ParhaiKrlo Team · Published 15 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Updated: 15 October 2026
NUST admission 2027 is open. NET-1 registration runs from 4 October to 14 November 2026, and the first tests start on 17 November. There are two ways in: the NUST Entry Test (NET) or SAT/ACT scores.
Quick answer: NUST 2027 key dates
- NET-1: register 4 Oct to 14 Nov 2026. Test from 17 Nov 2026.
- NET-2: register Dec 2026 to Jan 2027. Tests Jan to Mar 2027.
- NET-3: register Feb to Mar 2027. Test Apr 2027.
- NET-4: register Apr to May 2027. Tests Jun to Jul 2027.
- SAT/ACT route: apply 4 May to 25 Jul 2027. Scores must reach NUST by 25 Jul 2027.
- Merit lists: expected from August 2027.
- Classes: expected from September 2027 for most schools.
NET-2027 schedule
| Series | Registration | Test | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| NET-1 | 4 Oct to 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 onwards | Islamabad |
| NET-2 | Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 | Jan to Mar 2027 | Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi |
| NET-3 | Feb to Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | Islamabad |
| NET-4 | Apr to May 2027 | Jun to Jul 2027 | Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, Gilgit |
You register separately for each series, and NUST counts your best score. The fee is Rs. 5,000 per series. Islamabad and Quetta tests are computer-based. Karachi and Gilgit are paper-based.
NUST calls this schedule tentative. Only NET-1 has exact dates so far. For the full registration steps, read our NET 2027 registration and dates guide.
SAT/ACT basis applications
If you have SAT or ACT scores, you can apply without NET. The window is 4 May to 25 July 2027.
Your scores must come to NUST directly from the College Board or ACT by 25 July 2027. NUST says getting them there on time is your responsibility, so order the score report early.
Merit lists and classes
NUST hasn't posted 2027 selection or class dates yet. Last year's pattern gives a good guide:
- Selection started in August 2026.
- Most programmes (engineering, computing, business, sciences) started in September 2026.
- MCS started in October and CAE in November.
Expect a similar timeline for 2027. We'll update this page when NUST confirms it.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does NUST admission 2027 start?
It has started. NET-1 registration opened on 4 October 2026 and closes on 14 November 2026, with tests from 17 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply to NUST on SAT/ACT basis?
The SAT/ACT application window is 4 May to 25 July 2027, and your scores must reach NUST from the College Board or ACT by 25 July 2027.
When will NUST merit lists for 2027 come out?
NUST hasn't announced them yet. Last year selection started in August, so expect the 2027 merit lists from August 2027.
When do NUST classes start for the 2027 intake?
Not announced yet. In 2026 most programmes started in September, MCS in October and CAE in November, so expect a similar pattern.
Which NET should you aim for?
Take NET-1 if you can be ready by mid-November. A weak early score can't hurt you, because only your best one counts. If you need more time, NET-2 or NET-3 gives you a few more months.
Whichever series you pick, practise under real test conditions:
- Free NUST NET mock tests: 10 full 200-MCQ mocks, timed like the real test.
- NUST NET past papers: eight full papers with every answer explained.
- NUST aggregate calculator: see the NET score you need.
Always confirm dates on NUST's Dates to Remember page before you pay. We checked it on 15 October 2026.