CECOS’s Regulations for Admission: 10% SSC + 40% Intermediate + 50% entry test for B.Sc Engineering, B.Architecture and all other undergraduate programmes. Engineering uses the ETEA test (or your province’s central test) and needs 60% in Pre-Engineering. Architecture has its own aptitude test. BSCS, Software Engineering, BBA and B.Tech use the CECOS or NTS test. DPT, Biotechnology and MLT also need an interview.
Calculate your CECOS merit
Free · instant · no loginEnter your test score against its total (ETEA engineering is out of 400, so set the total to 400 if needed).
What Entry test score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the Entry test score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
CECOS Merit Formula: 10% SSC + 40% Inter + 50% Test
| Programme | Test | Minimum in Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) | ETEA (KP) or your province’s central test | 60% Pre-Engineering; DAE 60% for reserved seats |
| B.Architecture (5 years) | CECOS architecture aptitude test | 45% (PCATP rules) |
| BSCS, BS Software Engineering | CECOS or NTS test | 50% with Mathematics |
| BBA (Hons) | CECOS or NTS test | 45% |
| B.Tech (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) | CECOS or NTS test | 50% Pre-Engineering or DAE |
| DPT | Entry test + interview | 60% Pre-Medical |
| BS Biotechnology, BS MLT | Entry test + interview | 50% Pre-Medical |
The same 10-40-50 weighting applies to every row. CECOS says admission is “strictly on merit”, but it reserves the right to set quotas and to refuse admission.
How to Calculate Your CECOS Merit
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry test | 60 / 100 | 60.00% | 50% | 30.00 |
| Intermediate | 850 / 1100 | 77.27% | 40% | 30.91 |
| SSC | 950 / 1100 | 86.36% | 10% | 8.64 |
| Merit | — | — | — | 69.55 |
CECOS Entry Test
For BSCS, Software Engineering, BBA and B.Tech, CECOS holds its own entry test on dates it announces, and also accepts the NTS test. The CECOS test covers English (40%), Mathematics/Physics (40%) and General Knowledge (20%) at Intermediate level. Engineering applicants must take ETEA, and Architecture applicants take a separate aptitude test.
Common CECOS Merit Mistakes
- Using the CECOS test for engineering. B.Sc Engineering needs ETEA (or your province’s central test).
- Underweighting the test. It carries 50%, more than Matric and Intermediate together.
- Applying to engineering below 60%. PEC rules require 60% in Pre-Engineering.
- Forgetting the interview. DPT, Biotechnology and MLT also need an admission interview.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CECOS merit formula?
10% SSC + 40% Intermediate + 50% entry test for all undergraduate programmes, according to CECOS’s Regulations for Admission.
Which entry test does CECOS accept for engineering?
ETEA, conducted by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Applicants from other provinces use their province’s centralized entry test.
Does CECOS accept the NTS test?
Yes, for BSCS, BS Software Engineering, BBA and B.Tech, as well as CECOS’s own entry test.
What is the minimum percentage for CECOS BSCS?
50% in Intermediate with Mathematics.
What does the CECOS entry test cover?
English 40%, Mathematics/Physics 40% and General Knowledge 20%, at Intermediate level.
Is there an interview at CECOS?
Yes, for DPT, BS Biotechnology and BS MLT.
Is this the official CECOS merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from CECOS’s Regulations for Admission. CECOS’s merit lists are official.
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Official CECOS Admission Links
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CECOS admissions
- Regulations for AdmissionMerit weightage, tests and eligibility.cecos.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Admissions-Policy.pdf
- Admissions (Fall 2026)Dates, merit lists and how to apply.cecos.edu.pk/admissions
- Prospectus 2026Programmes and details.cecos.edu.pk/prospectus-2026
- Tuition FeesProgramme fees.cecos.edu.pk/tuition-fees