NUST NET Test Date 2027 – Entry Test Schedule (Series 1 to 4)
Quick answer: The first NUST entry test for 2027 admissions, NET Series-1, starts on Tuesday 17 November 2026 as a computer-based test (CBNET) in Islamabad. Online registration is open from Sunday 4 October to Saturday 14 November 2026. NUST plans three more series up to June–July 2027; all dates are marked tentative by NUST.
- NET Series-1 for Fall 2027 admission starts on Tuesday 17 November 2026, computer-based in Islamabad.
- Series-1 online registration closes on Saturday 14 November 2026.
- Series-2 to Series-4 follow between January and July 2027; NUST gives only months so far.
- NUST marks all dates tentative – your admit card confirms the exact day and slot.
Which NET schedule is this?
The NUST Entry Test (NET) is the admission test of the National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, for its undergraduate engineering, computing, business, social sciences and other programmes. This page covers NET 2027, which is for admission to the Fall 2027 intake. NUST holds the test in four series; you can sit more than one series, and a separate online registration is needed for each one.
The schedule below is copied from the official NUST admissions page. NUST labels it tentative, so exact test days are confirmed on your admit card after you register on ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk.
NUST NET 2027 schedule – all series
| Series | Online registration | Computer-based NET (CBNET) | Paper-based NET (PBNET) | Test centres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series-1 | 4 Oct – 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 onwards | – | Islamabad |
| Series-2 | Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 | Jan – Feb 2027 (Islamabad); Mar 2027 (Quetta) | Mar 2027 (Karachi) | Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi |
| Series-3 | Feb – Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | – | Islamabad |
| Series-4 | Apr – May 2027 | Jun – Jul 2027 (Islamabad); Jul 2027 (Quetta) | Jul 2027 (Karachi, Gilgit) | Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, Gilgit |
Series-2 to Series-4 dates are given by NUST only as months. We will add exact dates when NUST publishes them.
Admission on ACT / SAT basis (2027)
Candidates applying on the basis of ACT or SAT scores instead of NET can register online from Tuesday 4 May to Sunday 25 July 2027. The last date for NUST to receive ACT/SAT scores is also 25 July 2027.
How to register for NUST NET Series-1
- Create an account on the NUST undergraduate admissions portal, ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk.
- Fill in the online form, choose NET Series-1 and pay the test fee as instructed – before 14 November 2026.
- Download your admit card from the portal; it shows your exact test date, slot and venue in Islamabad.
Related schedules
Preparing for other entry tests too? See the ECAT test date 2027 (UET Lahore), FAST entry test date 2027, MDCAT test date 2027, HEC LAT test date, NTS test schedule and the 2nd year date sheet 2027. All Pakistan exams: Pakistan date sheets.
Frequently asked questions
When is the NUST NET 2027 test date?
NET Series-1 for 2027 admissions starts on Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Islamabad. Series-2 is planned for January–March 2027, Series-3 for April 2027 and Series-4 for June–July 2027.
What is the last date to register for NUST NET Series-1?
Online registration for Series-1 runs from 4 October to Saturday 14 November 2026.
Is NUST NET Series-1 computer-based or paper-based?
Series-1 is computer-based (CBNET) and held only at NUST Islamabad. Paper-based tests are planned only in Karachi (Series-2) and Karachi and Gilgit (Series-4).
Can I take NUST NET more than once?
Yes. NUST runs four series and you can appear in more than one, but you must submit a separate online registration for each series.
Are the NUST NET 2027 dates final?
NUST describes the schedule as tentative. Your admit card shows the confirmed date and time slot.
Can I apply to NUST with SAT or ACT scores?
Yes. ACT/SAT-basis registration for 2027 runs from 4 May to 25 July 2027, and scores must reach NUST by 25 July 2027.
Where can I see the official NUST NET 2027 schedule?
On the NUST undergraduate admissions “Dates to Remember” page at nust.edu.pk. Register on ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk.
Where do I download my NUST NET admit card?
From the NUST undergraduate admissions portal, ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk, after you register. It shows your exact test date, slot and venue.
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