QAU: Matric 30% + FSc Part-I 70%. No entry test for most BS programs — unique in Pakistan.
Calculate My QAU Merit →FSc Part-I is out of 550 marks. QAU is unique — no entry test for most programs. CS is very competitive at 82%+.
| Program | Approx. Cutoff |
|---|---|
| BS Computer Science | 82%+ |
| BS Electronics | 78%+ |
| BS Biotechnology | 76%+ |
| BS Biochemistry | 74%+ |
| BS Mathematics | 73%+ |
| BS Physics | 75%+ |
| BS Chemistry | 72%+ |
| BS Earth Sciences | 68%+ |
QAU CS is competitive despite no entry test — strong FSc marks are essential.
Most QAU BS programs do NOT require an entry test. Merit is based purely on Matric (30%) and FSc Part-I (70%).
QAU admissions occur before FSc Part-II exams, so only Part-I marks (out of 550) are available.
Yes. Despite no entry test, QAU CS requires approximately 82%+ due to high demand. FSc marks are critical.
Yes. Both QAU and NUST are in the H-12 sector of Islamabad. Many students apply to both.