DUET’s Admission Policy (Table 4.4.3.1) calculates a Composite Percentage Number (CPN) = 60% entry test + 30% Intermediate + 10% Matric. If you are still waiting for Part-II, your Part-I marks are used. If you passed Intermediate 1 year earlier, 10% is deducted from your Intermediate marks, and 20% if you passed more than a year earlier. A CPN below 50 is not eligible.
Calculate your DUET merit (CPN)
Free · instant · no loginIf you are waiting for your Part-II result, DUET uses your Part-I (first-year) marks, so the total is set to 550. If you already have the full result, change the total to 1100.
What entry test score do you need?
Set your target CPN and we work backwards from your Matric and Intermediate marks to the test score you need.
DUET Merit Formula: 60% Test + 30% Inter + 10% Matric
| Component | Weight | What DUET uses |
|---|---|---|
| Entry test | 60% | DUET admission test, 100 MCQs, 1 mark each |
| Intermediate | 30% | Part-I (or O-Level) if waiting for Part-II; DAE 1st + 2nd year if waiting for 3rd year; full result if already passed |
| Matric / SSC | 10% | SSC or equivalent |
DUET calls the merit score the Composite Percentage Number (CPN). If two candidates have the same CPN, the one with more entry test marks ranks higher, and then the one with more HSC marks.
DUET Deduction for Earlier Intermediate Results
| Intermediate passed | Deduction | Example: 900 / 1100 |
|---|---|---|
| This year (or awaiting Part-II) | None | 81.82% |
| 1 year before the admission year | 10% of HSC obtained marks | 810 / 1100 = 73.64% |
| More than 1 year before | 20% of HSC obtained marks | 720 / 1100 = 65.45% |
The deduction applies to your Intermediate marks only. Matric and the entry test are not reduced. Because Intermediate carries 30%, a 10% deduction costs about 2.5 CPN points in the example above.
How to Calculate Your DUET CPN
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry test | 62 / 100 | 62.00% | 60% | 37.20 |
| Intermediate (Part-I) | 450 / 550 | 81.82% | 30% | 24.55 |
| Matric | 950 / 1100 | 86.36% | 10% | 8.64 |
| CPN | — | — | — | 70.38 |
DUET Entry Test Pattern
| Section | Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical with Addl. Maths | Computer Science / General Science |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| Physics | 20 | 20 |
| Chemistry | 10 | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 |
| Computer | — | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Each correct answer earns one mark. Because the test carries 60% of the CPN, every 10 test marks are worth 6 CPN points. In past intakes DUET offered self-finance and leftover seats to candidates with 33 or more test marks.
DUET Eligibility
| Programmes | Minimum Intermediate | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| BE Engineering | 60%: Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical with Addl. Maths, or General Science (Physics, Maths, Computer); PEC-listed DAE | 22 years |
| BS Computing & Sciences | 50%: Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical with Addl. Maths, Computer Science (Pre-Medical for BS with a zero-credit maths course) | 25 years |
| B.Arch | 50%: same groups as BS Sciences | 22 years |
| BS Management & Technology / Industrial Management & Technology | 50% in any group (Arts and Commerce included); DAE 60% | 25 years |
Grace marks are not counted, and A-Level candidates need IBCC equivalence before merit is calculated. Seats are split between Sindh Urban and Sindh Rural, with small quotas for AJK, DUET staff and the children of professional engineers and architects, plus separate self-finance seats.
Common DUET Merit Mistakes
- Forgetting the deduction. If you passed Intermediate in an earlier year, DUET cuts 10% or 20% of your HSC marks.
- Using full Intermediate marks while you are still waiting for Part-II. DUET uses your Part-I marks.
- Ignoring the CPN minimum. Below 50 you are not eligible, whatever the seats.
- Underrating the test. It carries 60%, so it outweighs your Matric and Intermediate together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DUET merit formula?
CPN = 60% entry test + 30% Intermediate + 10% Matric, according to DUET’s Admission Policy (Table 4.4.3.1).
What is CPN at Dawood University?
The Composite Percentage Number is DUET’s merit score out of 100. It combines your entry test, Intermediate and Matric percentages.
What is the minimum CPN for DUET admission?
50. Applicants with a CPN below 50 are not eligible.
Does DUET deduct marks for an old Intermediate result?
Yes. 10% of your HSC marks are deducted if you passed 1 year before the admission year, and 20% if you passed earlier than that.
Does DUET use Part-I or full Intermediate marks?
If you are waiting for your Part-II result, DUET uses Part-I. If your full result is available, it uses the combined result.
What is the minimum percentage for DUET engineering?
60% in Intermediate for BE programmes, and 50% for BS, B.Arch and management programmes. Grace marks are not counted.
How many questions are in the DUET entry test?
100 MCQs worth 1 mark each: English 25, Analytical Reasoning 10, General Knowledge 15, plus 50 marks of Physics, Chemistry/Computer and Maths depending on your group.
Is this the official DUET merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from DUET’s own admission policy. DUET publishes the official merit and technology lists.
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