KUST’s Fall 2026 advertisement: “Merit for admissions to BS 1st Semester will be established on the basis of F.A/F.Sc (Part-I result) or equivalent.” Your aggregate is therefore your Intermediate Part-I percentage, with no Matric or entry test weight. Admission is confirmed when your full Part-I and Part-II result meets the programme’s eligibility. LLB also requires 50% in the HEC LAT, and BS 5th semester merit uses your complete Associate Degree result.
Calculate your KUST merit
Free · instant · no loginEnter your FA/FSc Part-I marks against 550 (or your full result if you already have it). KUST does not add Matric or a test to BS merit.
What LAT score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the LAT score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
KUST Merit Formula 2026
| Admission | KUST rule (Fall 2026 advertisement) | Merit you calculate |
|---|---|---|
| BS 1st semester (subsidised open merit and self-finance) | Merit on F.A/F.Sc Part-I result or equivalent | Part-I % |
| LLB | Same, plus “LAT Test with 50% marks is mandatory” | Part-I % (LAT must be 50%+) |
| BS 5th semester | Merit on the complete Associate Degree result | Associate Degree % |
KUST does not weight Matric or an entry test for BS admission, so the “aggregate” is simply your Part-I percentage. For example, 470/550 in FSc Part-I gives a KUST merit of 85.45%. Admission is provisional until your full FA/FSc result meets the programme’s eligibility.
KUST Admission Schedule (Fall 2026)
| Step | Date (extended) |
|---|---|
| Online applications | 13 July – 25 September 2026 |
| General list | 30 September 2026 |
| Queries | 30 September – 2 October 2026 |
| 1st merit list | 5 October 2026 (fee 5–7 October) |
| 2nd merit list | 9 October 2026 (fee 9–12 October) |
| Classes begin | 12 October 2026 |
Apply at admissions.kohat.edu.pk. The processing fee is Rs. 2,000 for up to three disciplines, deposited at HBL or Bank of Khyber, and the challan is uploaded on the portal. Merit lists are published separately for open merit and quotas (FATA, other provinces, minority, disabled, sports and Afghan refugees).
KUST Admission Fees (Fall 2026)
| Programme | Subsidised / open merit | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| Pharm-D | — | Rs. 125,000 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | Rs. 90,000 | Rs. 115,000 |
| BS Medical Lab Technology | Rs. 90,000 | — |
| BBA | Rs. 54,200 | Rs. 78,100 |
| BS English | Rs. 54,200 | Rs. 78,100 |
| BS Law | Rs. 56,700 | — |
| BS Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology | Rs. 44,500 | — |
| BS Psychology, Accounting & Finance | Rs. 36,700 | — |
These are the admission fees listed on KUST’s admission portal for Fall 2026. Open and distance learning (ODL) programmes start from Rs. 14,000.
Common KUST Merit Mistakes
- Adding Matric or an entry test. KUST’s BS merit is based on FA/FSc Part-I only.
- Waiting for your Part-II result to apply. KUST takes applications on the 1st-year result.
- Applying for LLB without the LAT. 50% in the HEC LAT is mandatory.
- Choosing more than three disciplines on one fee. Rs. 2,000 covers up to three.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KUST merit formula?
For BS 1st semester, merit is based on your FA/FSc Part-I result, according to KUST’s Fall 2026 advertisement. Your aggregate is your Part-I percentage.
Is there an entry test for KUST BS admission?
No entry test is weighted for BS admission. LLB applicants must score at least 50% in the HEC LAT.
Does KUST count Matric marks in merit?
No. KUST’s advertisement bases BS merit on the FA/FSc Part-I result only.
How is merit calculated for KUST BS 5th semester?
On the complete result of your Associate Degree.
When is the KUST merit list 2026?
The first merit list was on 5 October 2026 and the second on 9 October 2026, with classes from 12 October 2026.
What is the KUST application fee?
Rs. 2,000 for up to three disciplines, deposited at HBL or the Bank of Khyber.
Is this the official KUST merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from KUST’s Fall 2026 advertisement and admission portal. KUST’s merit lists are official.
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Official KUST Admission Links
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KUST admissions
- Online Admission PortalApply, schedule, fees and merit lists.admissions.kohat.edu.pk
- Fall 2026 Undergraduate AdvertisementMerit basis, programmes and LAT rule.www.kust.edu.pk/kust/assets/images/slider/UNGRAD.jpeg
- Online Admission ManualHow to fill the online form.admissions.kohat.edu.pk/css/Content/StudentManual.pdf
- KUST WebsiteNews and announcements.www.kust.edu.pk