How to Calculate Your Admission Merit Score for Pakistani Universities

Admission to top Pakistani universities depends on your merit score, which combines your academic background and entry test performance.

Typical Merit Formula

Most universities use this breakdown:

• Matric (SSC): 10%
• FSc (HSSC): 30%
• Entry Test: 60% (NUST, FAST, etc.)

Some universities use different weightages, like:

• Matric: 10% | FSc: 40% | Entry Test: 50% (COMSATS, Punjab University)

Example Calculation (NUST)

• Matric: 95% × 0.10 = 9.5
• FSc: 88% × 0.30 = 26.4
• Entry Test: 75% × 0.60 = 45.0
• Total Merit Score: 9.5 + 26.4 + 45.0 = 80.9

Use our Admission Merit Calculator to check your chances for specific universities.