In order to be admitted, students must either appear in the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST) admissions exam or submit their NTS test results. This is a computer-based FAST Entry test.

Although the test’s duration is flexible, it typically lasts two hours. There are numerous multiple-choice (MCQ) questions on the test. These questions are broken down into several categories, including IQ, English, and mathematics.

FAST Entry test Schedule 2024:

Entry test dates for 2024 have not been announced yet. For 2023, last date for the submission of the application form was July 15, 2023. Entry test was conducted from July 10-22, 2023. It is expected that the entry test schedule for 2024 will be announced in May 2024.

Topgrade.pk tells you the Eligibility criteria of FAST entry test

BS(Civil Engineering/Electrical Engineering)

·       At least 60% marks in SSC(Matric) or an equivalent examination AND

·       At least 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or an equivalent examination.

Fast Eligibility Criteria

Admission on the basis of NTS-NAT Marks

·       Selection is based on marks obtained in NTS NAT-IE.

·       Cut-off marks to be determined by the University.

Admission on the basis of NU Admission Test

·       Merit List is prepared by assigning 50% weight to marks obtained in Intermediate (part-I) (or an equivalent exam) AND

·       50% weight is assigned to score obtained in NU Admission Test.

·       In case, Intermediate result is not available, Matriculation marks are used and multiplied by a factor of 0.9 (to equate it to average Intermediate marks).

Admission on the basis of SAT score

·       Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination AND

·       At least 550 in the SAT-II (Math Level IIC) examination.

Procedure of FAST Entry test

NU Online Admission Test

Information on various Admission Tests is available on the Topgrade.pk website

Topgrade.pk gives you the whole information about online admission in fast university. The test is taken on a computer. The candidate should be familiar with the use of the mouse and the keyboard. Each candidate is given a different examination. The sections of a test (English, Analytical skills, Math etc) appear in a random sequence. Moreover, questions related to different topics also appear before the candidate in a random sequence. In each section, a candidate can move forward and backwards to review the responses selected. The candidate can change his or her response to any question within the current section.

Each section of the admission test has a fixed duration. Each section is timed independently and time saved in one section is not carried forward to the next sections. At the end of the test, a summary of the results is displayed on screen. The duration of the Online Admission Test is between two and three hours.

Applicants should reach the test centre on the date and time specified on the admit card. Latecomers will not be allowed to take the test. Applicants should not bring anything to the test centre except their Admit Cards. No applicant will be allowed to take the test without an endorsed Admit Card. The Admission Test is held at all campuses of the University (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar).

How to apply for FAST entry test

1.       Admission Application Form must be filled online by following the instructions. 

2.       Applications received through post or by hand will not be accepted/entertained.

3.       The online system assigns a unique Application Reference Number (ARN) to each applicant, which must be noted for later use.

4.       Applicant will deposit the Application Fee in the designated Bank. Fee is non-refundable/adjustable.

o   Application processing fee of Rs 1,500 is payable by all applicants including those who are seeking admission on the basis of NTS (NAT or GAT) test.

o   If an applicant wants to take more than one Admission Test, then an Additional Fee is payable for each additional Admission Test. [For example, for taking both the BBA and the BS tests, or for taking both the MS (CS) and MS (SPM) tests.]

5.       Applicant will confirm that information entered in the Admission Application Form is correct. In case of incorrect information, the University has all the rights to cancel the application/admission without any fee refund.

6.       Upon payment of the Application Processing Fee (and additional Admission Test Fee), the applicant will print his/her ADMIT CARD bearing the applicant’s TEST ROLL NUMBER and a copy of the Prospectus.

7.       The applicant should then visit the test campus on the specified date and time as mentioned on the Admit card.

8.       Admission of a student automatically stands cancelled if he or she fails in the required exam whose result was not available at the time of admission.

GRE and SAT Examinations

Those who have taken SAT examination can apply for admission to the undergraduate programs, i.e. BBA or BS.

Those who have taken the GRE (subject test) can apply for admission to graduate programs, i.e. MS, MBA or PhD.