FAST Admission Test
Get all details for the FAST Admission Test. Find dates, preparation guides, and application info below.
Application Status
Admission Test Type
National Admission Test
Start Date
May 19
Deadline
Jul 04, 2025
Admission Tests: Jul 7 (Mon) - Jul 18 (Fri)
Merit List announcement of selected / test qualified candidates : Jul 22 (Tue)
Admission Formalities : Jul 25(Fri) - Aug 12 (Tue)
Passing Scores:
- FAST NU's admission is based on merit, which takes into account your academic record and your score in the admission test.
- There isn't a fixed "passing score" for the admission test. Candidates are ranked based on their combined merit score, and admissions are offered to those who rank highest until all seats are filled.
- The merit calculation typically gives weightage to:
- Admission Test Score: Usually has a significant weightage (e.g., 50%).
- HSSC/Equivalent Marks: (e.g., 35%).
- SSC/Equivalent Marks: (e.g., 15%).
- For specific programs like BS Electrical Engineering and BS Civil Engineering, there might be minimum percentage requirements in SSC/equivalent (e.g., 60%) and HSSC Pre-Engineering/equivalent (e.g., 60%).
- For programs like BBA and BS Accounting & Finance, the minimum requirement in SSC and HSSC is usually 50%.
Test Format:
- The FAST admission test is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- The duration of the test is typically 2 hours (120 minutes), but this can vary slightly.
- There is negative marking for incorrect answers, so it's important to answer carefully.
- The test format and syllabus vary depending on the undergraduate program you are applying for and your academic background:
- For BS Computer Science (BS CS) and BS Electrical Engineering (BS EE):Analytical Skills/IQ (20%)
- English (10-15%)
- Basic Mathematics (10-20%)
- Advanced Mathematics (40%)
- Physics (15-20%)
- For BS Accounting & Finance (BS AF) and BBA:Analytical Skills/IQ (30%)
- English (15%)
- Essay Writing (15%)
- Basic Mathematics (40%)
The sections and the order in which questions appear can be randomized for each candidate. You can usually navigate between questions within a section and review your answers before submitting. Calculators are generally not allowed.
Test Benefits:
- Access to Top-Tier Education: Clearing the FAST admission test provides an opportunity to study at one of the leading universities in Pakistan, particularly renowned for its programs in computer science and engineering.
- Merit-Based Selection: The test ensures a fair and transparent admission process based on your aptitude and academic performance.
- Diverse and Rigorous Programs: FAST offers a wide range of undergraduate programs with a strong emphasis on practical learning and industry relevance.
- Excellent Career Prospects: Graduates from FAST are highly sought after by national and international employers, leading to promising career opportunities.
- Scholarship Opportunities: FAST offers various merit-based and need-based scholarships to support deserving students.
- Well-Equipped Campuses: FAST campuses provide modern facilities, including well-equipped labs, libraries, and learning resources.
Degrees Valid Because of This Test:
Successful completion of the FAST admission test makes you eligible for admission into the following Bachelor's degree programs offered at its various campuses (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Chiniot-Faisalabad):
- BS Computer Science (BS CS)
- BS Software Engineering (BS SE)
- BS Artificial Intelligence (BS AI)
- BS Data Science (BS DS)
- BS Cyber Security (BS CyS)
- BS Electrical Engineering (BS EE)
- BS Computer Engineering (BS CE)
- BS Mechanical Engineering (BS ME)
- BS Civil Engineering (BS CEV)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- BS Accounting and Finance (BS AF)
- BS Business Analytics (BS BA)
- BS Economics (BS Eco)
- BS Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (BS SSLA) (program availability may vary by campus)
Apply Process:
The application process is entirely online:
- Visit the Online Admission Portal
- Register: Create a new account by providing your basic information (CNIC, email, phone number, etc.).
- Fill the Online Application Form: Log in to your account and complete the detailed online application form, providing your personal, academic, and program preferences.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, which typically include:
- Your recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned copies of your CNIC/Form B.
- Scanned copies of your SSC/O-Level and HSSC/A-Level mark sheets and certificates (or equivalent). If results are awaited, you might need to provide a "Result Awaiting" certificate.
- Equivalence certificate from IBCC (for O/A Level or other equivalent qualifications).
- Pay the Application Fee: You will need to pay a non-refundable application processing fee. The system will generate a fee challan, which you can usually pay online or at designated bank branches. Follow the instructions provided on the admission portal for fee payment.
- Submit the Application: After filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee, carefully review all the information and submit your online application.
- Print Admit Card: Once your application is processed, you will be able to download and print your admit card from the portal. The admit card will contain details about your test date, time, and venue.
- Appear for the Test: Arrive at the designated test center on the date and time specified on your admit card, along with your original CNIC and printed admit card.
- Check Results: The admission test results and merit lists will be announced on the FAST NU website. Keep checking the website and your admission portal for updates.