FAST-NU Admission 2026 – Apply Online, Entry Test Schedule, Roll Number Slip & Fee Details

FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES) has officially announced its Fall 2026 admissions for Undergraduate (BS), Graduate (MS), and Doctoral (PhD) programs. FAST-NUCES is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s top technology-focused universities, particularly known for computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and business analytics.

With campuses in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Faisalabad (Chiniot), and Multan, FAST-NUCES attracts high-achieving students from across Pakistan. The university follows a strict merit-based admission system, conducts its own centralized entry test, and maintains strong academic ties with the tech industry.

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FAST-NU Admission Dates 2026 

Based on official admission patterns and announcements from previous years, the expected FAST-NUCES admission timeline for Fall 2026 is:

• Online Application Start Date: 19 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 04 July 2026
• Undergraduate Entry Test (NU Test): 07 July – 15 July 2026
• Graduate (MS / PhD) Test Dates: 06 July – 09 July 2026
• UG Merit List Display: 22 July 2026
• Graduate Interviews: 23 July 2026
• Graduate Merit List: 26 July 2026
• UG Admission Formalities: 25 July – 01 August 2026
• Graduate Admission Formalities: 29 July – 02 August 2026
• Commencement of Classes: 19 August 2026

⚠️ Final dates are announced on the official FAST admissions portal.

FAST-NU Admission 2026 – Apply Online

All applications are submitted online only through the official FAST-NUCES admissions portal:

👉 https://admissions.nu.edu.pk

Online Application Process

1. Create an applicant account on the portal
2. Select degree level (BS / MS / PhD)
3. Choose campus(es) and program(s)
4. Fill in academic and personal details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application processing fee
7. Submit the application and print confirmation

❌ Manual or courier submissions are not accepted.

FAST-NUCES Entry Test (NU Test) 2026

FAST-NUCES conducts its own admission test, which is mandatory for most programs (except SAT/GRE-based applicants).

Undergraduate Entry Test

• Test Window: 07 – 15 July 2026
• Mode: Computer-based / paper-based (campus dependent)

Subjects Tested:

• Mathematics
• English
• Analytical Reasoning
• Basic Computing / Engineering concepts (program-specific)

Graduate & PhD Admission Tests

• Dates: 06 – 09 July 2026
• Focus on discipline-specific knowledge, analytical skills, and aptitude.

FAST-NU Entry Test Roll Number Slip 2026

After successful registration and fee payment:

• Roll number slips are issued via admissions.nu.edu.pk
• Applicants must download and print the slip

Details include:

• Test date & time
• Test center
• Instructions

Mandatory on Test Day

• Printed roll number slip
• Original CNIC / B-Form

Eligibility Criteria 

Undergraduate (BS) Programs

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Intermediate / HSSC

• Minimum 60% marks
• Background: Pre-Engineering, ICS, or Pre-Medical with Mathematics
• Mathematics is compulsory for computing programs

A-Level

• Minimum 3 subjects including Mathematics
• IBCC equivalence required

SAT (Optional)

• SAT-I: Minimum 1000 score
• SAT-II: Subject requirements as per department

Graduate (MS) Programs

• 16 years of education in relevant field
• Minimum CGPA 2.0 / 50% marks
• FAST MS test / GAT-General required
• Deficiency courses may apply for non-CS background students

PhD Programs

• 18 years of education (MS/MPhil)
• Minimum CGPA 3.0 / 60% marks
• FAST PhD test or GAT-Subject
• Interview & research proposal required
• Monthly PhD fellowship stipend (approx. Rs. 60,000) available

FAST-NU Fee Structure (Fall 2026)

One-Time Charges

• Admission Fee: Rs. 30,000
• Security Deposit (Refundable): Rs. 20,000

Tuition Fee (Per Credit Hour – 2026)

Student Activities Fund

• Rs. 2,500 per semester

Miscellaneous Fees

Includes transcript fee, rechecking fee, campus transfer, exam retake, and late registration charges (non-refundable).

Scholarships & Financial Aid

FAST-NUCES offers:

• Merit-based scholarships
• Need-based financial assistance
• Top board position holder awards
• PhD fellowships

Aid is awarded based on academic performance and financial need.

FAQs 

Can I apply to multiple campuses?
Yes, applicants may choose multiple campuses and programs.

Are SAT/GRE scores accepted?
Yes. SAT (UG) and GRE (MS/PhD) are accepted as alternatives.

Is the FAST entry test compulsory?
Yes, unless applying on SAT/GRE basis.

When will classes start?
Classes begin on 19 August 2026.