How to use the NUST Aggregate Calculator
- 1 Enter your NET marks and the NET total.
- 2 Enter your FSc part 1 (HSSC-I) marks and total.
- 3 Enter your matric (SSC) marks and total.
- 4 Read your aggregate and compare it with past closing merits.
Worked example
A student with NET 130 out of 200, FSc part 1 480 out of 550 and matric 1000 out of 1100. Each part is first turned into a percentage of its own total. The NET gives 65% × 75% = 48.750%, FSc gives 87.27% × 15% = 13.091% and matric gives 90.91% × 10% = 9.091%. The aggregate is 70.93%. Each extra NET mark adds about 0.375%, so the entry test matters far more than school marks for the final merit.
Features
NUST weightage
NET 75%, HSSC 15% and SSC 10%.
Works for A and O levels
Enter IBCC-equivalent marks and totals for O and A levels.
Value of each NET mark
See how much one extra NET mark adds to your merit.
When to use it
Before NET
Set a NET target for the programme you want.
Between NET attempts
Decide whether another NET attempt is worth it.
Programme choices
Compare your aggregate with past merits for SEECS, SMME and NBS.
ACT or SAT route
Plan alongside other admission routes that NUST offers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NUST aggregate formula?
Aggregate = NET percentage × 75% + HSSC percentage × 15% + SSC percentage × 10%. NUST uses FSc part 1 marks because admissions happen before final results.
How many marks is the NET?
The computer-based NET for engineering has 200 questions for 200 marks. Check the current NUST admission guide for the test you take.
Can I take the NET more than once?
Yes. NUST holds several NET series each year, and your best score is used for merit.
What aggregate do I need for NUST?
Closing merits vary by programme and campus. Popular programmes such as software engineering and computer science have usually needed aggregates in the high 70s or 80s, while others close lower.
How are O and A levels counted?
You need an IBCC equivalence certificate. The equivalent marks replace SSC and HSSC marks in the formula.
Is there negative marking in the NET?
No. There is no negative marking, so answer every question.
Does this work for other universities?
No. FAST, UET, GIKI and PIEAS use their own formulas. Use the right calculator for each.
Which NET should I take?
There are separate NETs for engineering, computing, business, applied sciences and architecture. Take the one that matches your programme choices, because merit is prepared separately.
When are NUST merit lists announced?
NUST usually publishes merit lists in several rounds over the summer after the last NET series and FSc results, with later lists filling seats left by students who did not join.
Does FSc part 2 count?
Not for the merit. NUST uses FSc part 1 marks in the formula, but you must pass part 2 with at least 60% to keep your seat.
Results are estimates based on the official rates linked above. Confirm important figures with the issuing authority or a qualified adviser before you act on them.
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