IIUI admits most BS programmes on previous qualification marks alone: SSC 40% + HSSC 60%, with no admission test. LL.B uses SSC 15% + HSSC 25% + LAT/test 60%. Engineering, Engineering Technology, CS, SE, IT and Bioinformatics require an IIUI admission test, and IIUI says their merit follows the accrediting bodies’ guidelines.
Calculate your IIUI merit
Free · instant · no loginIf your HSSC Part-II result is awaited, enter your Part-I marks out of the Part-I total (usually 550). IIUI does not round percentages: 49.99% stays 49.99%.
What Admission Test score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the Admission Test score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
IIUI Merit Formula 2026 by Programme
IIUI’s admissions page sets out its criteria for merit calculation:
| Programme group | SSC | HSSC | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS programmes admitted on previous qualification marks (no test) | 40% | 60% | — |
| LL.B, BA-LLB (Hons) Shariah & Law | 15% | 25% | 60% (LAT / test) |
| BS Engineering, B.E.Tech, BS CS / SE / IT, Bioinformatics | Per accrediting-body guidelines | IIUI admission test required |
Most BS programmes have no test. For Fall 2026, IIUI scheduled admission tests only for engineering, engineering technology, CS, SE, IT and Bioinformatics. Every other BS programme is admitted on previous qualification marks (PQM): 40% SSC and 60% HSSC.
Test-based programmes: IIUI’s handbook gives undergraduate merit as 40% academic qualification + 60% admission test, and the LL.B split (15% SSC + 25% HSSC + 60% test) follows the same pattern. For engineering and computing, IIUI says it follows PEC and HEC accreditation guidelines and has not published a separate split, so the calculator lets you adjust the weights.
If your HSSC Part-II result is awaited, IIUI calculates the HSSC part from your Part-I marks. Percentages are not rounded: 49.99% is treated as 49.99%, not 50%.
How to Calculate Your IIUI Aggregate: Step-by-Step Guide
- Convert your marks to percentages. Divide obtained marks by total marks and multiply by 100.
- Multiply by the weightage for your programme. For most BS programmes: SSC × 0.40 and HSSC × 0.60.
- Add the results. The total is your IIUI merit out of 100.
Worked example: BS programme without a test
A student scores 950/1100 in SSC and 980/1100 in HSSC.
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Weightage | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSSC | 980 / 1100 | 89.09% | 60% | 53.45 |
| SSC | 950 / 1100 | 86.36% | 40% | 34.55 |
| Total merit | — | — | 100% | 88.00% |
Enter the same numbers in the calculator above and you will get 88.00%.
Worked example: LL.B
The same SSC and HSSC marks with 70/100 in the LAT: 86.36% × 0.15 + 89.09% × 0.25 + 70% × 0.60 = 12.95 + 22.27 + 42.00 = 77.23%.
IIUI Admission Test: Which Programmes Need It
| Programme | Test (Fall 2026) |
|---|---|
| BS Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil Engineering; B.E.Tech (Computer, AI, Cyber Security, Mechanical, Civil) | IIUI admission test, 13 August 2026 |
| BS Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Bioinformatics | IIUI admission test, 10–12 August 2026 |
| LL.B | HEC Law Admission Test (LAT) pass required |
| All other BS programmes | No test: merit on SSC 40% + HSSC 60% |
According to IIUI’s handbook, the admission test covers language skills (English or Arabic), subject aptitude and general analytical skills, on the pattern of TOEFL, GMAT and SAT. Calculators and mobile phones are not allowed.
Overseas applicants, except Afghan refugees, are exempt from the test and admitted on their qualifications. However, IIUI’s Faculty of Engineering & Technology never admits students on qualifications alone, following PEC policy.
IIUI Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme | Minimum eligibility |
|---|---|
| BS Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil Engineering | 60% in HSSC (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS with Maths/Physics/Computer, or relevant DAE) and 60% in SSC (Science) |
| B.E.Tech programmes | 50% |
| BS Computer Science, SE, IT | 50% in HSSC with Mathematics plus Physics, Statistics or Computer Science. Pre-Medical students take 6 credit hours of Mathematics deficiency courses |
| LL.B | 50% in HSSC plus a passed HEC LAT |
| Almost all other BS programmes | 50% in HSSC or equivalent |
If your result is awaited, you can apply and be admitted provisionally, but you must submit the result within 15 days of the semester starting. The admission is cancelled if you don’t reach the required marks. IIUI has separate campuses and admission offices for male and female students in H-10, Islamabad.
IIUI Merit Impact: How Much Is Each Mark Worth?
| Improvement | BS (no test) | LL.B |
|---|---|---|
| +10 marks in HSSC (out of 1100) | +0.55 points | +0.23 points |
| +10 marks in SSC (out of 1100) | +0.36 points | +0.14 points |
| +1 mark in the LAT (out of 100) | — | +0.60 points |
SSC carries 40% for BS programmes without a test, so your Matric result matters far more at IIUI than at most universities. For LL.B, the LAT carries most of the weight.
IIUI Closing Merit: What Merit Do You Need?
IIUI publishes separate merit lists for each programme, and for male and female applicants. There is no single cut-off: it depends on each programme’s seats and applicants that cycle.
Use the last merit list for your programme and gender as your benchmark.
How to Improve Your IIUI Merit
- For BS programmes without a test, your board marks are everything. Both SSC and HSSC count heavily, so an improvement exam can move you up.
- For LL.B, aim high in the LAT. It carries 60% of your merit.
- For engineering and CS, prepare for IIUI’s admission test. It covers English, subject aptitude and analytical skills.
- Apply to more than one programme. Each has its own merit list.
- Don’t round your percentage. IIUI treats 49.99% as below 50%.
Common IIUI Merit Calculation Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding a test to a BS programme that has none. Most IIUI BS programmes use SSC 40% + HSSC 60% only.
- Using 10/40/50. IIUI does not publish that split for any programme.
- Giving SSC only 10%. At IIUI, SSC counts 40% for BS programmes without a test.
- Forgetting the LAT for LL.B. You must pass it, and it carries 60% of your merit.
- Treating the estimate as final. Only IIUI’s merit lists are official.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IIUI merit formula?
For BS programmes admitted on previous qualification marks, which is most of them, it is SSC 40% + HSSC 60%. LL.B uses SSC 15% + HSSC 25% + LAT/test 60%. Engineering and computing programmes need an IIUI admission test, and merit follows accrediting-body guidelines.
Is there an entry test for IIUI BS admission?
Only for engineering, engineering technology, CS, SE, IT and Bioinformatics in Fall 2026. Every other BS programme has no test and uses SSC 40% + HSSC 60%.
How is the IIUI aggregate calculated?
For a BS programme without a test: SSC % × 0.40 + HSSC % × 0.60. For example, 950/1100 and 980/1100 give 88.00%.
What is the IIUI merit formula for LL.B?
SSC 15% + HSSC 25% + 60% test, with a pass in the HEC LAT required. For example, 950/1100, 980/1100 and a LAT score of 70/100 give 77.23%.
What is the minimum percentage for IIUI?
50% in HSSC for most BS programmes. Engineering needs 60% in HSSC and 60% in SSC (Science).
Can I apply to IIUI with Part-I marks?
Yes. If your result is awaited, IIUI calculates the HSSC part from your Part-I marks and admits you provisionally.
Does IIUI round percentages?
No. 49.99% is treated as 49.99%, not 50%, and 2.49 CGPA as 2.49, not 2.50.
Is this the official IIUI merit?
No. This is an independent estimator built from IIUI’s own admission criteria and handbook. IIUI publishes the official merit lists.
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Official IIUI Admission Links & Resources
These are IIUI’s own pages and documents, including the ones this calculator’s formulas come from. They open in a new tab.
IIUI admissions
- IIUI AdmissionsCriteria for merit calculation, how to apply and admission offices.www.iiu.edu.pk/admission
- Programs Offered Fall 2026Eligibility, last dates and test dates for every programme.admission.iiu.edu.pk/programes
- IIUI Student Handbook 2025-26 (PDF)Merit criteria, admission test and overseas rules.admission.iiu.edu.pk/storage/images/student_hand_book_2025-2026.pdf
Equivalence and recognition
- IBCC PakistanEquivalence certificates for O/A-Level and other foreign qualifications.ibcc.edu.pk
- Higher Education Commission (HEC)Recognised universities, degree attestation and the LAT.www.hec.gov.pk