UET Lahore’s Fall 2026 prospectus sets the ECAT aggregate as 17% Matric + 50% FSc first year (Part-I) + 33% ECAT. ECAT is out of 400, so divide your score by 4 to get its percentage. UET Taxila, KFUEIT and the University of Gujrat use the same 17-50-33. BZU, NFC-IET and IUB use ECAT with their own weightage. Pick your university below.
Calculate your ECAT aggregate
Free · instant · no loginUET and most ECAT universities use your first-year (Part-I) marks, even if you have completed Intermediate, so the total is set to 550. ECAT is out of 400; if you took ECAT twice, enter your best score.
What ECAT score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the ECAT score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
ECAT Aggregate Formula by University (2026)
| University (accepts ECAT) | Aggregate formula | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UET Lahore, KSK, Faisalabad, Narowal campuses and RCET Gujranwala | 17% Matric + 50% FSc Part-I + 33% ECAT | UET Prospectus Fall 2026 |
| UET Taxila | 17% Matric + 50% FSc Part-I (or DAE) + 33% entry test | UET Taxila official calculator |
| KFUEIT Rahim Yar Khan (engineering & technology) | 17% Matric + 50% FSc Part-I + 33% test | KFUEIT merit determination |
| University of Gujrat (BSc Engineering) | 17% Matric + 50% Part-I + 33% entry test | UOG admission policy |
| BZU Multan (Civil, Building & Arch, Computer, Metallurgy) | 70% FSc Part-I + 30% ECAT/BZU test | BZU programme pages |
| BZU Mechanical Engineering | 15% Matric + 35% FSc Part-I + 50% test | BZU programme page |
| NFC-IET Multan | 15% Matric + 50% Intermediate (first year) + 35% test | NFC-IET Prospectus 2026 |
| IUB Bahawalpur (BSc Engineering) | 70% FSc + 30% ECAT/IUB test | IUB admission policy |
These ten institutions are listed by UET as ECAT partners. ECAT is also accepted by some universities outside that list; always use the formula in your own university’s notice.
How to Calculate Your ECAT Aggregate (UET Formula)
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weightage | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSc Part-I | 480 / 550 | 87.27% | 50% | 43.64 |
| ECAT | 250 / 400 | 62.50% | 33% | 20.63 |
| Matric | 950 / 1100 | 86.36% | 17% | 14.68 |
| Aggregate | — | — | 100% | 78.94% |
Enter the same marks on the UET option above and you will get 78.94%. With these Matric and FSc marks, reaching 80% needs about 263/400 in ECAT, and reaching 85% needs about 324/400.
UET Closing Merit 2026 (ECAT Programmes)
These are the minimum aggregates in UET’s first merit list for Fall 2026, for the A1 category (Punjab open merit, subsidised seats). They come from UET’s official Minimum Aggregate Report. Later lists usually close lower.
| Programme (Main Campus Lahore) | Closing aggregate (A1) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 87.47% |
| Cyber Security | 86.54% |
| Data Science | 85.16% |
| Electrical Engineering | 85.14% |
| Mechatronics & Control Engineering | 83.96% |
| Computer Engineering | 83.76% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 83.29% |
| Civil Engineering | 82.64% |
| Architecture | 81.75% |
| Chemical Engineering | 81.70% |
| Automotive Engineering | 81.14% |
| Petroleum & Gas Engineering | 80.62% |
| Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering | 79.40% |
| Environmental Engineering | 78.49% |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 78.46% |
| Transportation Engineering | 76.33% |
| Mining Engineering | 75.57% |
| Polymer Engineering | 74.58% |
| Geological Engineering | 73.27% |
| Campus | Computer Science | Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Campus (KSK) | 81.17% | 77.45% | 77.51% |
| Faisalabad Campus | 78.85% | 73.71% | — |
| RCET Gujranwala | 74.88% | 68.55% | 67.36% |
| Narowal Campus | 74.45% | 67.96% | 68.47% |
Pre-Medical applicants (A1-M category) compete on a separate list, which closed higher: for example, 91.60% for Computer Science at the main campus.
ECAT Pattern, Total Marks and Negative Marking
| Item | Official ECAT rule |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 400 (100 questions × 4 marks) |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Questions | 10 English + 90 divided equally among your three subjects |
| Negative marking | None |
| Passing marks | No passing threshold for any programme |
| Attempts | More than one ECAT per year is allowed; your best score counts |
| Re-checking | Not available (the test is fully automated) |
The five subject combinations are Maths-Physics-Chemistry, Maths-Physics-Computer Science, Maths-Statistics-Computer Science, Biology-Physics-Chemistry and Maths-Statistics-Physics. Your ECAT combination must match your Intermediate subjects, because UET only considers you for disciplines that fit it. DAE candidates can only choose Physics-Maths-English with Chemistry or Computer Science.
O/A-Level, DAE and Other Routes at UET
| Applicant | UET aggregate formula |
|---|---|
| FSc / ICS (Intermediate stream) | 17% Matric + 50% first year + 33% ECAT |
| O/A-Level or foreign qualification | 67% O-Level (11th class, IBCC) + 33% ECAT |
| DAE (diploma holders) | 67% DAE first + second year + 33% ECAT |
| BSc Engineering Technology | 67% CGPA (2.5 = 60%, 4.0 = 90%) + 33% ECAT |
| Non-ECAT programmes (BBA, Chemistry, Physics...) | 25% Matric + 75% first year, no test |
A Hafiz-e-Quran can get 0 to 20 extra marks after an oral test by UET’s verification committee, and a sportsperson up to 10 marks added to Intermediate marks after trials. Pre-Medical applicants with Mathematics are assessed on their first-year marks including Biology, as long as they pass Mathematics.
What Each Mark Is Worth in Your ECAT Aggregate
| Improvement (UET formula) | Change in aggregate |
|---|---|
| +10 ECAT marks (out of 400) | +0.83 points |
| +10 FSc Part-I marks (out of 550) | +0.91 points |
| +10 Matric marks (out of 1100) | +0.15 points |
| +1 correct ECAT question (4 marks) | +0.33 points |
Your FSc Part-I result is already fixed by the time you sit ECAT, so ECAT is the only part you can still change. With no negative marking, answer every question.
ECAT Eligibility and Minimum Aggregate
- 60% in Intermediate or DAE (excluding Hafiz and sports marks) for engineering, architecture and NCEAC computer engineering at UET; 50% for science, technology and business programmes.
- A minimum aggregate of 50% to be considered for any UET undergraduate programme.
- Anyone can sit ECAT, but taking it does not by itself make you eligible for admission.
- Other ECAT universities set their own minimums, usually 60% for engineering.
Common ECAT Aggregate Mistakes
- Using full FSc marks out of 1100. UET uses first-year marks out of 550, even after you have completed FSc.
- Entering ECAT as a percentage out of 100. ECAT is out of 400; 300 marks is 75%.
- Assuming negative marking. ECAT has none, so a blank answer is a wasted chance.
- Using UET’s formula for BZU, NFC or IUB. They weight ECAT differently.
- Comparing with the wrong list. A1, A2 and A1-M (Pre-Medical) close at different aggregates.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ECAT aggregate calculated?
At UET: Matric % × 0.17 + FSc Part-I % × 0.50 + ECAT % × 0.33, where ECAT % is your score ÷ 400 × 100. For example, 950/1100, 480/550 and 250/400 give 78.94%.
Is ECAT out of 400?
Yes. ECAT has 100 questions worth 4 marks each, for 400 marks in total.
Is there negative marking in ECAT?
No. UET’s official ECAT page says there is no negative marking and no passing threshold.
Does UET use FSc Part-I or full FSc marks?
Part-I (first year). UET’s Fall 2026 prospectus says Part-I is used even if you have already completed Intermediate.
Can I take ECAT twice?
Yes. UET holds more than one ECAT per year, and your best score is used for merit.
What is the ECAT aggregate formula for A-Level students?
67% O-Level marks (from your IBCC equivalence) + 33% ECAT.
What ECAT aggregate do I need for UET Computer Science?
In UET’s first merit list for Fall 2026, Computer Science at the main campus closed at 87.47% (A1 category). KSK closed at 81.17% and Faisalabad at 78.85%.
Which universities accept ECAT?
UET lists UET Lahore and its Faisalabad and Narowal campuses, RCET Gujranwala, UET Taxila, BZU Multan, IUB Bahawalpur, NFC-IET Multan, KFUEIT Rahim Yar Khan and the University of Gujrat as ECAT partners.
Is this the official UET aggregate?
No. This is an independent calculator built from UET’s own prospectus and ECAT pages. Your official aggregate appears in UET’s merit lists.
Related calculators and guides
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- IUB Merit Calculator
- UOG Merit Calculator
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Official ECAT and UET Links
These are UET Lahore’s own ECAT and admission pages. They open in a new tab.
ECAT
- ECAT PortalRegistration, admit card and result.ecat.uet.edu.pk
- About ECATSubject combinations, pattern and rules.ecat.uet.edu.pk/General/Ecat
- ECAT Partner InstitutesUniversities that accept ECAT.ecat.uet.edu.pk/General/Partners
UET admissions
- UET Admission PortalApply online and check merit lists.admission.uet.edu.pk
- UET DownloadsProspectus, merit lists and minimum aggregate reports.admission.uet.edu.pk/downloads