SZABIST University Islamabad’s Admission Notification for Fall 2026 sets the marks as Admission Test 50% + Interview 30% + Academic Qualification 20% for undergraduate programmes. The test is marked out of 50. A SAT-I score of 1100/1600 or more exempts you from the test and is converted on SZABIST’s scale (1500+ = 50, 1400+ = 45, 1300+ = 40, 1200+ = 35, 1100+ = 30). An NTS NAT with 50% is also accepted. You need 50% in Intermediate (45% for some social sciences).
Calculate your SZABIST merit
Free · instant · no loginIf your result is awaited, enter your HSSC Part-I marks against 550. The interview is held on campus after the test, so enter the score you expect. SAT-I scores are converted with SZABIST’s own table.
SZABIST Merit Formula 2026: 50% Test + 30% Interview + 20% Academics
| Component | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Admission test | 50% | On campus; marked out of 50. Can be replaced by SAT-I (1100+) or NAT (50%+) |
| Interview | 30% | On campus, after the test, with original documents |
| Academic qualification | 20% | Intermediate / A-Level (Part-I if your result is awaited) |
SZABIST says the merit list is prepared according to this marks distribution. The same 50-30-20 split also applies to its Masters, MS and PhD programmes, which additionally need GAT/HAT scores.
SZABIST SAT-I Conversion Table
| SAT-I score | SZABIST test marks (out of 50) |
|---|---|
| 1500 – 1600 | 50 |
| 1400 – 1499 | 45 |
| 1300 – 1399 | 40 |
| 1200 – 1299 | 35 |
| 1100 – 1199 | 30 |
Below 1100, a SAT-I score does not exempt you from the test. A full score in SZABIST’s own admission test is also worth 50.
How to Calculate Your SZABIST Merit
| Component | Your result | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Admission test | 64 / 100 → 64 ÷ 2 | 32.00 |
| Interview | 70% | 21.00 |
| Intermediate | 880 / 1100 = 80% | 16.00 |
| Merit | — | 69.00 |
With a SAT-I of 1350 instead, the test part becomes 40, and the same student’s merit would be 77.00.
SZABIST Eligibility (Fall 2026)
- 50% in Intermediate/A-Level for all undergraduate programmes, or 45% for BS Psychology, Sociology, International Relations and Economics with Data Science.
- Result awaited: apply on HSSC Part-I with 50%; the admission is provisional and cancelled if Part-II falls below 50%.
- O/A-Level: 8 O-Level subjects (English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies compulsory) and 3 A-Level subjects with 50%, with IBCC equivalence.
- Documents: IBCC-attested SSC and HSSC certificates; complete results by 31 January 2027.
- Fall 2026 (2nd round): last date 4 September 2026; tests and interviews 5–12 September 2026.
SZABIST Karachi and Other Campuses
This calculator follows the SZABIST University Islamabad notification. SZABIST Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana and the other campuses run their own admissions, and their websites do not publish an undergraduate weightage. Every SZABIST campus requires an admission test and interview. Check your campus’s notification before relying on these numbers.
Common SZABIST Merit Mistakes
- Ignoring the interview. It is worth 30%, more than your academic marks.
- Using a 50-50 academic and test formula. SZABIST Islamabad gives academics only 20%.
- Converting SAT-I as a percentage. SZABIST uses fixed bands (for example, 1300–1399 = 40 out of 50).
- Sending a SAT-I score below 1100. It does not exempt you from the test.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SZABIST merit formula?
For SZABIST University Islamabad: Admission Test 50% + Interview 30% + Academic Qualification 20%, according to its Fall 2026 Admission Notification.
Does SZABIST accept SAT instead of its entry test?
Yes. A SAT-I score of 1100/1600 or more exempts you from the test and is converted to marks out of 50: 1500+ = 50, 1400+ = 45, 1300+ = 40, 1200+ = 35, 1100+ = 30.
Does SZABIST accept NTS NAT?
Yes. An NTS NAT result with at least 50% is acceptable.
How much does the interview count at SZABIST?
30% of merit. It is held on campus after the admission test.
What is the minimum percentage for SZABIST admission?
50% in Intermediate/A-Level, or 45% for BS Psychology, Sociology, International Relations and Economics with Data Science.
Is the formula the same at SZABIST Karachi?
SZABIST Karachi does not publish its undergraduate weightage. This calculator uses the SZABIST Islamabad notification, so confirm with your campus.
Is this the official SZABIST merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from SZABIST Islamabad’s admission notification. SZABIST’s merit lists are official.
Related calculators and guides
- All merit and aggregate calculators
- SZABIST CGPA calculator
- NUST Merit Calculator
- FAST NUCES Merit Calculator
- IBA CGPA calculator
Official SZABIST Islamabad Links
These are SZABIST University Islamabad’s own admission pages. They open in a new tab.
Admissions
- Admission Notification Fall 2026Marks distribution and eligibility.szabist-isb.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/Noticeboard/AdmissionNotification.pdf
- Admission RequirementsSAT-I conversion table and programme rules.szabist-isb.edu.pk/admission-requirement
- Admissions & ScheduleTest and interview dates.szabist-isb.edu.pk/admissions
- Sample Test PapersPractise for the admission test.szabist-isb.edu.pk/sample-test-papers