NTU’s Fall 2026 Admission Guide calculates merit on Intermediate Part-I marks, with a different formula for each school. BS Textile and Polymer Engineering use 15% Matric + 50% Part-I + 35% entry test. Computer Science programmes use 10% Matric + 60% Part-I + 30% test, and Engineering Technology uses 70% Part-I + 30% test. Business programmes, BS English and BS Chemistry have no test and use 100% Part-I.
Calculate your NTU merit
Free · instant · no loginNTU uses Intermediate Part-I marks (usually out of 550). The NTU entry test is out of 100. For engineering you can also use NTS, HEC-ETC, ECAT or NUST test scores; enter them against their own totals.
What NTU Entry Test score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the NTU Entry Test score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
NTU Merit Formula Fall 2026 by Programme
| Programme group | Matric | Intermediate Part-I | Entry test |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Textile Engineering, BS Polymer Engineering | 15% | 50% | 35% |
| BS CS, SE, AI, Computer Engineering Technology (incl. evening), BS Data Analytics | 10% | 60% | 30% |
| BS Textile, Garments, Industrial Engineering Technology | — | 70% | 30% |
| BS Technical Textiles | 20% | 80% | None |
| Design programmes (drawing test pass/fail) | 35% | 65% | Drawing test only |
| BBA and other Business School programmes, BS English, BS Chemistry | — | 100% | None |
NTU takes applications on Intermediate Part-I marks and finalises merit on that basis. Your final result still has to meet the programme’s eligibility, or the admission is cancelled. O/A-Level applicants need an IBCC equivalence certificate before merit can be finalised.
How to Calculate Your NTU Merit: Worked Examples
BS Textile Engineering
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weightage | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Part-I | 480 / 550 | 87.27% | 50% | 43.64 |
| Entry test | 65 / 100 | 65.00% | 35% | 22.75 |
| Matric | 950 / 1100 | 86.36% | 15% | 12.95 |
| Merit | — | — | 100% | 79.34% |
BS Computer Science
The same marks: 86.36% × 0.10 + 87.27% × 0.60 + 65% × 0.30 = 8.64 + 52.36 + 19.50 = 80.50%.
BBA or BS English
Part-I 480/550 = 87.27%. That is your merit.
Enter any of these examples in the calculator above and you will get the same result.
NTU Entry Test 2026: Pattern and Accepted Tests
NTU’s entry test has 100 MCQs worth 100 marks in 120 minutes, with no negative marking. It is compulsory for engineering, technology and computer science programmes, and is held only at NTU Main Campus, Faisalabad. The fee is Rs 1,000.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| English | 22 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 22 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 22 |
| Subject (by your group) | 34 |
| Your group | Subject section covers |
|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Pre-Medical | Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| ICS (Physics) | Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics |
| ICS (Statistics) | Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science |
For the engineering programmes, NTU also accepts NTS, HEC-ETC, ECAT, the NUST test, or SAT-II for foreign applicants. These are normalised as obtained × 100 ÷ total. Design programmes have a separate two-hour, pass/fail drawing test.
NTU Eligibility Criteria Fall 2026
| Programme | Minimum | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| BS Textile Engineering, BS Polymer Engineering | 60% | FSc Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical (with conditions), ICS, A-Level (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), DAE or relevant ADP |
| Engineering Technology, Technical Textiles | 50% | FSc Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical, ICS, A-Level or relevant DAE |
| Computer Science programmes, BS Data Analytics | 50% | Intermediate with Mathematics, or Pre-Medical with deficiency courses |
| BS Chemistry | 45% | Intermediate or equivalent with Chemistry |
| Design programmes | 45% | Any Intermediate, plus passing the drawing test |
| Business School programmes, BS English | 50% | Any Intermediate or equivalent |
NTU Seats Fall 2026
| Programme | Regular | Self-finance |
|---|---|---|
| BS Textile Engineering | 170 | 30 |
| BS Polymer Engineering | 35 | 5 |
| BS Technical Textiles | 30 | 5 |
| BS Textile / Garments Engineering Technology | 80 each | 10 each |
| BS Industrial Engineering Technology | 40 | 5 |
| BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering | 80 each | 20 each |
| BS AI, BS Computer Engineering Technology, and each evening programme | 40 each | 10 each |
| BBA | 80 | 10 |
| Other Business School and Design programmes, BS Data Analytics | 40 each | 5 each |
| BS Chemistry, BS English | 45 each | — |
BS Textile Engineering seats are split by region. Of the 151 boys’ seats, Punjab has 57, FATA 18, rural Sindh 16, KP 14, urban Sindh 9, Balochistan 9, children of overseas Pakistanis 8, All Pakistan 6, AJK 4, Islamabad 3, Northern Areas 3, foreign students 2, disabled persons 1 and the DG Khan/Rajanpur tribal area 1. You compete only within your own category.
NTU Merit Impact: How Much Is Each Mark Worth?
| Improvement | Textile Engineering | Computer Science | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10 marks in Part-I (out of 550) | +0.91 | +1.09 | +1.82 |
| +1 entry test mark (out of 100) | +0.35 | +0.30 | — |
| +10 marks in Matric (out of 1100) | +0.14 | +0.09 | — |
Part-I carries half or more of your merit in every group, so your first-year Intermediate result matters most at NTU.
NTU Admission Schedule and Merit Lists
| Event | Date (Fall 2026) |
|---|---|
| Online portal opened | 8 June 2026 |
| Last date for applications | 6 July 2026 |
| Entry test (Engineering & Technology, Science) | 11 July 2026 |
| Drawing test (Arts & Design) | 12 July 2026 |
| First merit list (tentative) | 20 July 2026 |
| Classes begin | 7 September 2026 |
NTU does not publish a fixed cut-off in advance. Compare your score with the last merit list for your programme and category.
How to Improve Your NTU Merit
- Your Part-I result matters most. It carries 50–100% of your merit.
- Prepare English and reasoning, not just subjects. 66 of the 100 test questions are English, analytical and quantitative.
- Answer every question. There is no negative marking.
- For Textile Engineering, check your regional quota. You compete only within your province or category.
- Consider self-finance and evening seats in computer science if regular seats close high.
Common NTU Merit Calculation Mistakes to Avoid
- Using full FSc marks out of 1100. NTU uses Part-I marks.
- Using one formula for every programme. Engineering, CS, technology, design and business all differ.
- Adding a test to business, English or Chemistry. These use Part-I only.
- Adding drawing test marks to design merit. The drawing test is pass/fail only.
- Treating the estimate as final. Only NTU’s merit lists are official.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NTU merit formula?
It depends on the programme. BS Textile and Polymer Engineering use 15% Matric + 50% Part-I + 35% test. Computer Science programmes use 10% + 60% + 30%, Engineering Technology uses 70% Part-I + 30% test, Design uses 35% Matric + 65% Part-I, and Business, English and Chemistry use 100% Part-I.
Does NTU use Intermediate Part-I marks?
Yes. NTU accepts applications and finalises merit on Intermediate Part-I marks, but your final result must still meet the eligibility.
How many MCQs are in the NTU entry test?
100 MCQs worth 100 marks in 120 minutes, with no negative marking: English 22, Analytical 22, Quantitative 22 and subject 34.
Is there negative marking in the NTU test?
No. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and wrong answers lose nothing.
How is the NTU aggregate calculated for Textile Engineering?
Matric % × 0.15 + Part-I % × 0.50 + test % × 0.35. For example, 950/1100, 480/550 and 65/100 give 79.34%.
Does NTU accept ECAT or NTS for engineering?
Yes. Engineering programmes also accept NTS, HEC-ETC, ECAT, the NUST test and, for foreign applicants, SAT-II, normalised to 100.
Is there an entry test for NTU business programmes?
No. BBA and the other Faisalabad Business School programmes, BS English and BS Chemistry use 100% Part-I marks.
Is this the official NTU merit?
No. This is an independent estimator built from NTU’s own Admission Guide Fall 2026. NTU publishes the official merit lists.
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- NTU Admission Guide Fall 2026 (PDF)Merit formulas, eligibility, entry test pattern and seats.admissions.ntu.edu.pk/download_pdf_admission_guide_book
- NTU Entry Test PortalRegister for the entry test and download your roll number slip.entrytest.ntu.edu.pk
- NTU Admissions PortalApply online for undergraduate programmes.admissions.ntu.edu.pk