SSUET’s UG Admission Policy (section 3.10) sets merit as 50% HSC-I + 5% SSC + 45% SSUET Admission Aptitude Test for every undergraduate programme. Architecture and Interior Design use the same weights, plus a drawing test and interview you must pass. Only candidates who clear the test threshold enter the merit list. A 2026 score from USAT, NED, MUET, NTS, ETEA, MDCAT, DUET or another public university test can replace SSUET’s test.
Calculate your SSUET merit
Free · instant · no loginSSUET uses HSC Part-I marks. Enter your aptitude test score out of 100, or your exempting test score against its own total.
What SSUET aptitude test score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the SSUET aptitude test score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
SSUET Merit Formula: 5% SSC + 50% HSC-I + 45% Test
| Component | Weight | What SSUET uses |
|---|---|---|
| HSC Part-I | 50% | HSC-I marks, or O-Level / equivalent marks issued by IBCC |
| SSUET Admission Aptitude Test | 45% | 100 questions in 60 minutes by study group, or an accepted exempting test |
| SSC | 5% | SSC, or O-Level / equivalent marks issued by IBCC |
Ties are broken by the aptitude test total, then the core section (Physics, Biology, Computer Science or Business), then English. For Hafiz-e-Quran, section 3.9 of the policy promises 20 extra marks in HSC-I, but section 3.10 adds 10 marks, so confirm the figure with SSUET’s admissions office.
How to Calculate Your SSUET Merit
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC Part-I | 420 / 550 | 76.36% | 50% | 38.18 |
| Aptitude test | 60 / 100 | 60.00% | 45% | 27.00 |
| SSC | 900 / 1100 | 81.82% | 5% | 4.09 |
| Merit | — | — | — | 69.27 |
SSUET Entry Test Exemption (Fall 2026)
For Fall 2026, SSUET exempts you from its own test if you passed a 2026 USAT, NEDUET, MUET, NTS, ETEA, MDCAT, DUET or any other public-sector university test. Upload the scorecard in the “Other Test” section of your portal. Your test score still counts towards merit, and the processing fee is still payable.
Round 3 for Fall 2026 (limited programmes and seats; CS, SE, AI and Data Science on self-finance only) has on-campus walk-in tests on 15, 22 and 27 October 2026, 9:00 to 10:30 am.
SSUET Eligibility by Programme
| Programme | Minimum in Intermediate |
|---|---|
| BS Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication, Civil, Biomedical, Computer Engineering | 60% (Pre-Engineering, General Science, CS, Pre-Medical, relevant DAE) |
| BS Software Engineering, CS, IT, Data Science, Cyber Security, AI | 50% (Pre-Medical and I.Com take two maths deficiency courses) |
| BS Food Science, Network & Security, Robotics, Renewable Energy, BE Technology, Clinical Psychology | 50% |
| B.Architecture, B.Interior Design | 50% (Mathematics at SSC/O-Level) |
| BS Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Game Engineering, Cloud Computing | 45% |
| BBA (4 years) and business BS programmes | 45% |
Pre-Medical students can apply for engineering after an 8-week condensed maths programme, and General Science students take a remedial Chemistry course. Admission is on open merit, with DAE seats in engineering as PEC allows. Self-finance seats cost the first-semester fee plus a one-time PKR 250,000, and you still need to qualify the entry test.
Common SSUET Merit Mistakes
- Giving SSC too much weight. SSC counts for only 5%, while HSC-I counts for 50%.
- Using full HSC marks. SSUET’s formula uses HSC Part-I.
- Re-sitting the test needlessly. A 2026 USAT, NED, NTS or similar score can exempt you.
- Skipping the drawing test. Architecture and Interior Design also need the drawing test and interview.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSUET merit formula?
5% SSC + 50% HSC Part-I + 45% SSUET Admission Aptitude Test, according to SSUET’s UG Admission Policy 2025-26.
Can I get admission in SSUET without the entry test?
You can skip SSUET’s own test if you have a 2026 USAT, NEDUET, MUET, NTS, ETEA, MDCAT, DUET or other public university test score. That score is then used in your merit.
How many questions are in the SSUET aptitude test?
100 questions in 60 minutes, set according to your Intermediate group. Multiple attempts are allowed.
What is the minimum percentage for SSUET engineering?
60% in Intermediate for engineering programmes, 50% for computing programmes and 45% for BBA and some science programmes.
Do Hafiz-e-Quran get extra marks at SSUET?
Yes, added to HSC-I marks after a Hafiz test and an original Wifaq-ul-Madaris sanad. The policy mentions both 20 and 10 marks, so confirm the figure with SSUET.
Does SSUET have quotas?
Admission is on open merit. There are DAE seats in engineering as PEC allows, plus reserved seats for outstanding sportspersons and sponsored candidates.
Is this the official SSUET merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from SSUET’s own admission policy. SSUET’s merit lists are official.
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Official SSUET Admission Links
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SSUET admissions
- UG Admission Policy 2025-26Merit weightage, eligibility, Hafiz marks and tie rules.www.ssuet.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/UG-Admission-Policy-2025-26.pdf
- Undergraduate AdmissionsTest schedule, exemption and self-finance.www.ssuet.edu.pk/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
- Fall 2026 Entry Test ScheduleRound 3 walk-in tests.www.ssuet.edu.pk/notifications/fall-2026-ssuet-ug-entry-test-schedule
- SSUET FAQsTest pattern, quotas and merit.www.ssuet.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/SSUET-FAQs.pdf