NUST NET 2027 Registration & Test Dates: NET-1 to NET-4
NET-1 2027 registration is open from 4 October to 14 November 2026, with computer-based tests in Islamabad from 17 November. Here are all four series, the fee and the steps to apply, in one short read.
By ParhaiKrlo Team · Published 2 Oct 2026 · Updated 12 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Updated: 12 October 2026
NET-1 2027 registration is open now and closes on 14 November 2026. The first computer-based tests start in Islamabad on 17 November. NUST runs four NET series between October 2026 and July 2027. You register and pay separately for each one, and NUST counts your best score.
Quick answer: NET-2027 key dates
- NET-1: register 4 Oct to 14 Nov 2026. Test from 17 Nov 2026, computer-based, Islamabad only.
- NET-2: register Dec 2026 to Jan 2027. Tests Jan to Mar 2027 in Islamabad, Quetta and Karachi.
- NET-3: register Feb to Mar 2027. Test in April 2027, Islamabad only.
- NET-4: register Apr to May 2027. Tests Jun to Jul 2027 in Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi and Gilgit.
- Fee: Rs. 5,000 per series for Pakistani candidates.
NET-2027 schedule: all four series
| 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 Feb (Islamabad), Mar (Quetta, Karachi) | Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi |
| NET-3 | Feb to Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | Islamabad |
| NET-4 | Apr to May 2027 | Jun to Jul (Islamabad), Jul (Quetta, Karachi, Gilgit) | Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, Gilgit |
The city decides the format. Islamabad and Quetta are computer-based. Karachi and Gilgit are paper-based. Only NET-2 and NET-4 go outside Islamabad, so if you can't travel, plan around those two.
NUST calls this schedule tentative. Only NET-1 has exact dates so far, and we'll update this page when the other series get theirs.
How to register, step by step
- Make an account on ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk with a working email.
- Fill in the form. Enter your marks exactly as they are on your documents. O and A Level students use IBCC equivalence marks.
- Upload a photo taken within the last month, on a plain background.
- Pick your programmes in the order you actually want them. NUST only considers the programmes you select.
- Pay Rs. 5,000 through 1Link (mobile banking, ATM, Easypaisa, JazzCash) or by credit card. Keep the receipt.
- Choose your test date and session (computer-based) or wait for your allotment (paper-based, first come, first served).
- Print your admit card and bring it with an original photo ID, such as a CNIC, Form B, passport, or Matric or FSc certificate with your photo.
You can register on your FSc Part-I marks if you have at least 60% in Matric. You don't upload documents now. NUST checks them during selection.
NET fee for 2027
| Candidate | Fee per series |
|---|---|
| Pakistani or dual national | Rs. 5,000 (USD 40) |
| Foreign national | Rs. 10,000 (USD 80) |
The fee is non-refundable and only counts for the series you paid it for. Two attempts cost Rs. 10,000, and three cost Rs. 15,000. Top-three position holders in HSSC board exams don't pay the fee.
Should you take NET-1?
Yes, if you can be ready in about five weeks. Here's why an early attempt is low-risk:
- Best score counts, so a weak NET-1 won't hurt a strong NET-3.
- Computer-based results come out within 24 hours, so you get a real baseline fast.
- You see the real test screen before the attempt that matters most.
You can take each series only once per discipline, and a NET-2027 score counts for Fall 2027 only. If you miss your session, you usually lose that attempt. For help choosing between series, read which NET series to take.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does NUST NET 2027 registration start?
Registration for NET-2027 Series 1 runs from 4 October to 14 November 2026, and the computer-based test starts in Islamabad on 17 November 2026. NUST's tentative schedule puts Series 2 registration in December 2026 to January 2027, Series 3 in February to March 2027 and Series 4 in April to May 2027.
How many times can I take the NUST NET?
NUST holds four NET series per admission cycle and you can sit more than one. You can take the test only once per discipline in any one series, and NUST uses your best score for merit. Each series needs its own registration and fee, and a NET score is valid only for the current admission cycle.
What is the NUST NET registration fee?
Rs. 5,000 (or USD 40) per test for Pakistani and dual-nationality candidates, and Rs. 10,000 (or USD 80) for foreign nationals. The fee is non-refundable, non-transferable and valid only for the series it was paid for. First, second and third position holders in HSSC board exams are exempt.
Can I apply for NUST NET on FSc Part-I marks?
Yes. FSc and FA candidates can register once they have passed HSSC Part-I, and need at least 60% in Matric. Admission is confirmed only once you provide your complete FSc result with at least 60% and the required subjects.
Where is the NUST NET conducted?
Computer-based tests are held at the NUST H-12 campus in Islamabad and at the NUST Balochistan Campus in Quetta. Paper-based tests are held in Karachi and Gilgit. For NET-2027, Series 1 and Series 3 are Islamabad only, Series 2 adds Quetta and Karachi, and Series 4 covers all four cities.
Practise before your series
NET-Engineering has 200 MCQs in three hours: Mathematics 50%, Physics 30% and English 20%, with no negative marking. The best way to prepare is to sit full timed papers.
- Free NUST NET mock tests: 10 full 200-MCQ mocks, timed like the real test. Start with NUST NET Mock 1.
- NUST NET past papers: eight full papers built on the NET-Engineering pattern, with every answer explained.
- NUST aggregate calculator: see the NET score you need for your target aggregate.
- 6-week NET study plan: a week-by-week plan that fits the NET-1 timeline.
Always confirm the dates on NUST's Dates to Remember page before you pay. We checked it on 12 October 2026.