Frequently Asked Questions

The online submission of undergraduate admission applications will start on Monday, June 08, 2026, and continue until Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

The last date and time for submission of online applications is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Only Punjab domiciled (including ICT) applicants are eligible to apply on open merit seats unless otherwise specified against a program.

No. ECAT 2026 is compulsory for Engineering, Computing, Architecture, and related disciplines. Business and Science programs categorized as Non-ECAT Based do not require ECAT.

• Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Engineering (NCEAC): Minimum 60% marks in Intermediate/equivalent. • Science, Technology, and Business Programs: Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/equivalent.

Yes. F.Sc. Pre-Medical students are eligible to apply for Computing programs.

Yes. Candidates having qualifications other than Pakistani Boards must submit an IBCC equivalence certificate if selected.

Yes. Applications will only be received online. Applications submitted through post, courier, or by hand will not be entertained.

The application fee is Rs. 3000/-. Candidates can apply for multiple programs through a single application fee.

No. Admission challan/token once purchased is non-refundable and non-transferable at any stage.

Yes. The option to edit/change program preferences will remain available from Sunday, July 12, 2026, to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, on payment of Rs. 1,500/-.

Yes. Hostel accommodation subject to availability and transport facilities are available.

Yes. Financial assistance and scholarships are available in different programs for eligible students.

Yes. Certain programs including Geological Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Textile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, City & Regional Planning, and Product & Industrial Design are offered on All Pakistan basis.

Yes. Scholarships worth more than PKR 1.45 billion were awarded during the financial year 2025–26.

Yes. The university holds the right to make changes in relevant policies whenever deemed necessary.

Yes. Children of Overseas Pakistanis possessing the requisite qualification can apply under the Overseas category seats, subject to eligibility and admission requirements of the respective program.

No. No extra fee will be charged for applying in different programs.

Yes. Applicants must secure a minimum aggregate score of 50% for consideration of admission.

The merit score calculation formula is available on the admission portal.

Candidates are advised to regularly check their application status for any deficiency or discrepancy in documents and information.

Candidates are advised to regularly check their application status for any deficiency or discrepancy in documents and information.

Yes. The university may reject an application in case of any discrepancy in documents or information provided by the applicant.

Yes. Admissions are offered at: • Main Campus Lahore (LHR) • Faisalabad Campus (FSD) • Narowal Campus (NWL) • RCET Gujranwala (RCET) • Kala Shah Kaku Campus (NEW Campus at KSK)

Mock Test Video Demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA9OjXeAtkE

Candidates interested and eligible only in Non ECAT based programs are required to Generate and Pay the Challan of Rs. 3,000/- per that covers the Admission Application processing Fee.

For HBL: This fee can be paid on-line through HBL on-line banking facility for HBL account holders and the challan number generated will be used as token number for registering in the Entry Test. For UBL: Fee Payment through all UBL Branches Pan Pakistan Fee Payment VIA UBL Mobile APP Fee Payment VIA UBL Omni Dukan / Agent

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The timing will be displayed on the ADMIT CARD. Candidates are required to print the admit card on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, which will mention the date, time, and venue of the test.

The duration of the Entry Test is 100 minutes.

The Entry Sessions are planned, and details will be provided on the ADMIT CARD.

The Entry Test will be of four combinations: 1. English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry 2. English, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science 3. English, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics 4.English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry 5. English, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

The candidate should select the combination, listed in response to question 8, depending on his subjects in Intermediate (or equivalent) examination. DAE qualified candidate can only choose from the following two options -Physics, Mathematics, English and Chemistry or Physics, Mathematics, English and Computer Science

Information about each subject being examined in the Entry Test is given as under: 1. English: 10 questions. It will be comprehension type. A paragraph would be given and candidates would be required to answer multiple choice questions related to the paragraph. 2. Physics: 30 questions. All questions would be on topics covered in Intermediate / "A" Level/ DAE. Questions would require the candidate to solve problems by using the skills and concepts learnt during the intermediate level studies. For example, candidates would certainly be asked questions on Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Work and Energy, etc. 3. Mathematics: 30 questions. All questions would be on topics covered in Intermediate / "A" Level/ DAE. Questions would require the candidate to solve problems by using the skills and concepts learnt during the intermediate level studies. For example, candidates would certainly be asked questions requiring knowledge of Differentiation, Integration, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, etc. 4. Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Statistics: 30 questions. All questions would be on topics covered in Intermediate/ "A" Level/ DAE. Questions would require the candidate to solve problems by using the skills and concepts learnt during the intermediate level studies. 5. Biology (in lieu of Mathematics for Pre-medical candidates): 30 questions. All questions would be on topics covered in Intermediate / "A" Level/ DAE. Questions would require the candidate to solve problems by using the skills and concepts learnt during the intermediate level studies.

Marking of Entry Test Answer Sheet: Correct Answer: 4 marks No answer: 0 marks. This means that if a candidate has 40 correct answers, 40 wrong answers and 20 blanks (no answers), he/she would earn the following marks: 40 x 4 + 60 x (0) = 160 + 0= 160 marks out of maximum 400.

Maximum marks are 400.

There is no minimum threshold for passing marks.

No. Entry Test covers the entire syllabus of Intermediate/ "A" Level/ DAE.

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Who Can Appear in ECAT “Anyone can take the Entrance Test, however, appearance in the Test does not confer the right to apply for admission in the Engineering institutions of the Punjab.” Eligible Academic Backgrounds Candidates having the following Intermediate / equivalent subject combinations can appear in ECAT: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Biology, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, Statistics, Physics DAE Candidates DAE-qualified candidates can appear only in these combinations: Physics, Mathematics, English, Chemistry Physics, Mathematics, English, Computer Science Students Awaiting Result Students appearing in Intermediate Part-II / A-Level final exams may also appear in ECAT for Fall admissions, subject to fulfilling admission requirements later. This is reflected in UET’s ongoing ECAT registration and admission process. Important Clarification Appearing in ECAT does not automatically mean admission eligibility. Candidates must separately fulfill: minimum academic requirements, domicile/category conditions, and submit admission applications through the UET admission portal.

Merit calculation is based on First Year / Part-I Intermediate or equivalent marks along with the ECAT score. However, candidates must possess complete Intermediate or equivalent qualification with at least 50% or 60% marks, as applicable under the respective program eligibility criteria.