AWKUM’s Semester Rules for undergraduate programmes (clause 5.7) grant admission “strictly on merit”: SSC marks ÷ total × 30 + HSSC marks ÷ total × 70. There is no entry test. A Hafiz-e-Quran gets 20 marks added to FA/FSc obtained marks. If your HSSC result is not out, AWKUM uses your first-year marks.
Calculate your AWKUM merit
Free · instant · no loginEnter your full HSSC marks, or first-year marks against 550 if your result is awaited. A Hafiz-e-Quran should add 20 to the HSSC obtained marks.
AWKUM Merit Formula 2026
This comes from clause 5.7 of AWKUM’s Semester Rules and Regulations for Undergraduate Programs. It is the university’s only published undergraduate merit rule. AWKUM’s Fall 2026 advertisement lists no entry test for BS programmes, and departments may hold an interview.
Another online calculator gives AWKUM’s formula as 40% SSC + 60% HSSC. That split does not appear in AWKUM’s rules or its Fall 2026 documents, so this page uses 30/70.
How to Calculate Your AWKUM Score
| Component | Marks | Calculation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSSC | 1000 / 1100 | 1000 ÷ 1100 × 70 | 63.64 |
| SSC | 1000 / 1100 | 1000 ÷ 1100 × 30 | 27.27 |
| AWKUM score | — | — | 90.91 |
A Hafiz-e-Quran with the same marks enters 1020 in HSSC and scores 92.18.
AWKUM Closing Merit Fall 2026 (First Merit List)
These are the lowest open-merit scores offered admission in AWKUM’s first merit list for Fall 2026, taken from the official merit list PDFs. Second and third lists usually go lower.
| Programme | Lowest open-merit score (List I) |
|---|---|
| Pharm-D | 89.57 |
| BSCS (Artificial Intelligence) | 88.13 |
| BSCS (Hons) | 87.56 |
| DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) | 85.66 |
| BSCS (Software) | 84.53 |
| BS Dental Technology | 80.41 |
| LLB | 79.20 |
| BS Radiology | 75.05 |
| BS Medical Lab Technology | 70.08 |
Many other programmes, such as English, Chemistry, Physics, Political Science and the BBA programmes, offered admission to almost every eligible applicant in the first list.
AWKUM Eligibility and Reserved Seats
The general minimum is FA/FSc or equivalent with at least 2nd division (45%). Some programmes ask for more: Pharm-D needs 60% in F.Sc Pre-Medical, several allied health programmes need 50–60%, and LLB also requires the Law Admission Test (LAT) with 50%.
| Reserved seats (AWKUM rules) | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Ex-FATA | 5% per programme |
| Physically handicapped (blind) | 2% per programme |
| Sports | 2% per programme |
| Afghan nationals | 2 seats per programme |
| Disabled, AWKUM employees’ children, minorities | 1 seat per programme each |
| Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, overseas Pakistanis’ children | 1 seat per department each |
| Hafiz-e-Quran | +20 marks in FA/FSc obtained marks |
You must submit a separate application for each programme, campus and quota. If two candidates have equal merit, the older one is preferred.
What Each Mark Is Worth at AWKUM
| Improvement | Change in score |
|---|---|
| +10 HSSC marks (out of 1100) | +0.64 points |
| +10 SSC marks (out of 1100) | +0.27 points |
| Hafiz-e-Quran (+20 HSSC marks) | +1.27 points |
How to Improve Your Chances at AWKUM
- Apply to several programmes and quotas. Each needs its own application, but your score is the same everywhere.
- Claim the Hafiz-e-Quran marks if you qualify; 20 marks can move you past dozens of candidates.
- Deposit your fee on time. AWKUM gives the seat to the next candidate if you miss the deadline.
- Watch the second and third lists. Closing scores fall as candidates decline seats.
Common AWKUM Merit Mistakes
- Using a 40/60 or NTS-based formula. AWKUM’s rules give 30% SSC + 70% HSSC with no test.
- Confusing AWKUM with UET Mardan. UET Mardan is a separate university that uses ETEA for engineering.
- Adding Hafiz marks to the final score. They are added to FA/FSc obtained marks first.
- Treating the estimate as final. Only AWKUM’s merit lists are official.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AWKUM merit formula?
30% SSC + 70% HSSC: SSC obtained ÷ total × 30, plus HSSC obtained ÷ total × 70, as set in AWKUM’s undergraduate Semester Rules.
Is there an entry test for AWKUM BS admission?
No. AWKUM’s rules and Fall 2026 advertisement give merit on SSC and HSSC marks only. LLB applicants must pass LAT.
How is the AWKUM aggregate calculated?
For example, 1000/1100 in SSC and 1000/1100 in HSSC give 27.27 + 63.64 = 90.91.
How many marks do Hafiz-e-Quran get at AWKUM?
20 marks, added to the FA/FSc obtained marks before the score is calculated.
What was the AWKUM BSCS closing merit in 2026?
In the first merit list for Fall 2026, BSCS (Hons) closed at 87.56 and BSCS (AI) at 88.13 on open merit.
What was the AWKUM Pharm-D merit in 2026?
The lowest open-merit score offered admission in the first Pharm-D list for Fall 2026 was 89.57.
What is the minimum percentage for AWKUM?
45% (2nd division) in FA/FSc for most programmes; 60% F.Sc Pre-Medical for Pharm-D.
Is this the official AWKUM merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from AWKUM’s own rules and merit lists. AWKUM publishes the official merit lists.
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Official AWKUM Admission Links
These are Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan’s own admission pages. They open in a new tab.
AWKUM admissions
- Admissions Fall 2026Advertisement, programmes and eligibility.awkum.edu.pk/admissions-fall-2026
- Undergraduate Semester Rules (PDF)Merit rule (clause 5.7) and reserved seats.drive.google.com/file/d/1hGA1da18DdKT6V-X4kSVehC3cY6IbCHU/view
- AWKUM Merit ListsOfficial Fall 2026 merit lists by programme.news.awkum.edu.pk/search/label/Merit
- Online Admission PortalApply and pay your fee.admissions.awkum.edu.pk