NED UET Karachi
NED University Admission 2027 — Eligibility, Entry Test, Merit Formula & Fee
Everything you need for NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi: who can apply for BE and BS, how the computer-based entry test works, how merit is calculated and what a semester costs.
Eligibility
| Program | Requirement |
|---|---|
| BE / Bachelor of Architecture | At least 60% in HSC (Pre-Engineering or equivalent) + NED pre-admission entry test |
| BS programs | At least 50% in HSC + NED pre-admission entry test |
Which programs fit your group and percentage? Use the NED eligibility checker — it covers Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Computer Science, Commerce, Arts and DAE.
Merit Formula
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| NED entry test | 60% |
| HSC Part-I / O-Level (IBCC equivalent) | 40% |
Because the test is 60% of merit, test preparation matters more than anything else. A merit above roughly 75–80% is generally competitive for popular engineering programs. Work out yours with the NED merit calculator.
NED Entry Test Pattern
The pre-admission test is computer-based, with four MCQ sections of 25 marks each. Sections depend on your HSC group:
| HSC group | Test sections |
|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | English · Mathematics · Physics · Chemistry |
| Pre-Medical | English · Biology · Physics · Chemistry |
| Computer Science (Maths, Physics, CS) | English · Mathematics · Physics · Computer Science |
| Computer Science (Maths, Statistics, CS) | English · Mathematics · Statistics · Computer Science |
| Commerce | English · Accounting · Economics · Business Mathematics |
| Arts | English I · English II · Basic Mathematics · General Knowledge |
Details: NED entry test pattern · official NED sample papers (2025 & 2019) · free practice: entry test MCQs.
Fee Structure (per semester)
| Programs | Fee per semester |
|---|---|
| Most BE / BS programs (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Architecture…) | Rs 66,700 |
| Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science & IT | Rs 72,700 |
Self-finance seats cost more. See every program, duration and fee on the NED University profile (30 BS, 57 MS/MPhil and 20 PhD programs).
Admission Timeline
NED runs one main undergraduate cycle a year. For the 2026 batch, entry-test phases ran in late August and early September 2026 (including the Thar campus test on 27 August), with provisional call lists in August–September. The 2027 cycle is expected to follow a similar schedule — new notices appear in the updates box above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage is required for NED University?
At least 60% in HSC for BE and Bachelor of Architecture, and at least 50% for BS programs, plus the NED entry test.
How is NED merit calculated?
NED merit = 60% entry test + 40% HSC Part-I (or IBCC-equivalent O-Level) marks.
How many sections are in the NED entry test?
Four MCQ sections of 25 marks each, chosen by your HSC group — for Pre-Engineering: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Can Pre-Medical students apply to NED?
Yes. Pre-Medical students take English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in the test and can apply for the programs open to their group — check the NED eligibility checker.
What is the NED fee per semester?
About Rs 66,700 per semester for most programs and Rs 72,700 for Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and Computer Science & IT (merit seats).
More for engineering students
Last reviewed: 23 October 2026. Dates and fees change every year — always confirm on the official portal before applying.