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Key Facts: NUST NET Exam

NUST NET-Engineering / Computing: Maths 50%, Physics 30%, English 20% (four-option MCQs; English SAT-style). Best score across series counts for merit. Fee Rs. 5,000 per exam for Pakistani candidates. Official absolute question count and duration are not published.

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1What is the derivative of f(x) = 5x^4 - 3x^2 + 7 with respect to x?
A.20x^3 - 6x
B.20x^3 - 3x
C.5x^3 - 6x
D.20x^3 - 6x + 7
Explanation: By the power rule, d/dx(5x^4) = 20x^3 and d/dx(-3x^2) = -6x; the constant 7 differentiates to 0. So f'(x) = 20x^3 - 6x.
2Evaluate ∫ (4x + 1) dx.
A.2x^2 + x + C
B.4x^2 + x + C
C.2x^2 + 1 + C
D.4x^2 + C
Explanation: ∫4x dx = 2x^2 and ∫1 dx = x, so the antiderivative is 2x^2 + x + C.
3If sin θ = 5/13 and θ is acute, what is cos θ?
A.12/13
B.5/12
C.13/12
D.8/13
Explanation: cos^2θ = 1 - sin^2θ = 1 - 25/169 = 144/169, so cos θ = 12/13 since θ is acute.
4The sum of the first n natural numbers is:
A.n(n + 1)/2
B.n(n - 1)/2
C.n^2/2
D.n(n + 1)
Explanation: The arithmetic series 1 + 2 + … + n has sum S_n = n(n + 1)/2.
5If A = [[2, 0], [0, 3]], what is det(A)?
A.6
B.5
C.0
D.1
Explanation: For a 2×2 diagonal matrix, det = product of diagonal entries: 2 × 3 = 6.
6Simplify (x^3)(x^5).
A.x^8
B.x^15
C.x^2
D.2x^8
Explanation: When multiplying powers with the same base, add exponents: 3 + 5 = 8, so x^8.
7The distance between points (1, 2) and (4, 6) is:
A.5
B.√13
C.7
D.√7
Explanation: d = √[(4−1)^2 + (6−2)^2] = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5.
8If 2x − 5 = 11, then x equals:
A.8
B.3
C.16
D.6
Explanation: Adding 5 to both sides of 2x − 5 = 11 gives 2x = 16, so x = 8. Linear equations isolate the variable through inverse operations.
9The slope of the line through (0, 0) and (3, 6) is:
A.2
B.1/2
C.3
D.6
Explanation: m = (6 − 0)/(3 − 0) = 6/3 = 2.
10What is lim(x→2) (3x + 1)?
A.7
B.6
C.5
D.3
Explanation: Polynomials are continuous, so lim(x→2)(3x+1) = 3(2)+1 = 7.

About the NUST NET Exam

The NUST Entry Test (NET) is the primary route into undergraduate Engineering and Computing programmes at the National University of Sciences and Technology. For the NET-Engineering paper used by Engineering and Computing applicants, official 2026 weightings are Mathematics 50%, Physics 30%, and English 20%. Questions are four-option MCQs; the English section follows an SAT-style pattern, and the bank is built from HSSC / equivalent textbooks. Candidates may attempt more than one series in a session year, with only one attempt per discipline in any single series, and the system picks the best NET score for merit. Computer-based testing runs at Islamabad and Quetta; paper-based testing runs at Karachi and Gilgit. The application processing fee for Pakistani / dual-nationality candidates is Rs. 5,000 per exam (non-refundable and valid only for the paid series). Absolute question count and duration are not published on the current official pages, so this practice set emphasises the published weightings rather than inventing a fixed paper length.

Assessment

NET-Engineering (for Engineering or Computing programmes): Mathematics 50%, Physics 30%, English 20%. All items are four-option MCQs; English is on the SAT pattern. Drawn from HSSC / equivalent textbooks.

Time Limit

not-published

Passing Score

No fixed NET pass threshold published; NUST uses the best NET score across series for merit generation together with academic credentials.

Exam Fee

Rs. 5,000 per exam (Pakistani / dual nationality) or USD 40; Rs. 10,000 or USD 80 for foreign nationals (National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST))

NUST NET Exam Content Outline

50%

Mathematics

Algebra, functions and limits, differentiation and integration, trigonometry, analytic geometry, vectors, sequences and series, permutations/combinations/probability, complex numbers, and matrices at HSSC Pre-Engineering / ICS depth.

30%

Physics

Mechanics, waves and oscillations, heat and thermodynamics, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, and modern physics topics typical of HSSC engineering entry.

20%

English

SAT-pattern vocabulary, sentence completion, grammar/usage, and reading comprehension with four answer options.

How to Pass the NUST NET Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed NET pass threshold published; NUST uses the best NET score across series for merit generation together with academic credentials.
  • Assessment: NET-Engineering (for Engineering or Computing programmes): Mathematics 50%, Physics 30%, English 20%. All items are four-option MCQs; English is on the SAT pattern. Drawn from HSSC / equivalent textbooks.
  • Time limit: not-published
  • Exam fee: Rs. 5,000 per exam (Pakistani / dual nationality) or USD 40; Rs. 10,000 or USD 80 for foreign nationals

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NUST NET Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise Mathematics: it is 50% of NET-Engineering, so calculus, algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry need daily timed practice.
2Drill Physics calculation problems (mechanics, electricity, waves) under time pressure—the 30% Physics weighting is still decisive for merit.
3Treat English as SAT-style practice: synonyms/antonyms, sentence completion, grammar, and short passages with four choices.
4Use HSSC board textbooks from multiple boards as NUST advises, not only one provincial book.
5Plan to sit more than one series if your schedule allows—the best score across series is used for merit.
6Confirm fee, centre type (CBNET vs PBNET), and series dates on ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk before each registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are in NET for Engineering and Computing?

For NET-Engineering (used for Engineering or Computing programmes), NUST publishes weightings of Mathematics 50%, Physics 30%, and English 20%. Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical with additional maths pathways, ICS, and equivalent backgrounds sit this paper when applying to those programmes.

How much does the NUST NET application fee cost in 2026?

The NET application processing fee is Rs. 5,000 per exam (or USD 40) for Pakistani / dual-nationality holders and Rs. 10,000 (or USD 80) for foreign nationals. The fee is neither refundable nor transferable and remains valid only for the series for which it was paid.

Can I take NET more than once?

Yes. Candidates can appear in more than one series, and the best NET score is used for merit generation. In any one series, only one attempt is allowed for a particular discipline. Each series requires a separate online registration.

What is the format of NET questions?

NUST states that questions are MCQs with four answer options each, and that the English paper follows the pattern of the SAT exam. Content is compiled from textbooks prescribed for HSSC courses.

Where is NET conducted?

NET is conducted at Islamabad (NUST campus), Karachi, Quetta, and Gilgit. Computer-based NET (CBNET) is used at Islamabad and Quetta; paper-based NET (PBNET) is used at Karachi and Gilgit.

How many questions are on the official NET and how long is it?

Current official NUST undergraduate pages publish subject weightings and the four-option MCQ format, but do not publish a fixed absolute question count or duration. Treat third-party claims cautiously and rely on your admit card and NUST notices for session logistics.