MUST’s Merit Criteria page sets the formulas by faculty. BSc Engineering and Faculty of Arts four-year programmes = 10% SSC + 60% F.Sc + 30% entry test. BS programmes in the Faculty of Sciences (including CS and IT) = 10% SSC + 50% F.Sc + 40% entry test. Engineering applicants also need at least 33% in a PEC-approved entry test. You register for the entry test on MUST’s SEET portal.
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Free · instant · no loginEnter your F.Sc / Intermediate marks against their total, and your entry test score against the total on your result.
What Entry test score do you need?
Set your target merit and we work backwards from your Matric and FSc marks to the Entry test score you need. The grid shows your merit at every score from 50% to 100% of the paper.
MUST Merit Formula 2026 by Faculty
| Faculty / programme | SSC | F.Sc | Entry test |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Engineering (Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software) | 10% | 60% | 30% |
| BS Sciences (CS, IT, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Statistics, Environmental Science) | 10% | 50% | 40% |
| Arts four-year programmes | 10% | 60% | 30% |
These are the undergraduate formulas on MUST’s own Merit Criteria page. That page does not list separate formulas for Health Sciences (Pharm-D, DPT, MLT, Nutrition), Management Sciences, the Mirpur Institute of Technology (engineering technology) or LLB. For those, use the custom option with the weightage in your admission notice.
How to Calculate Your MUST Merit
| Component | Marks | Percentage | Engineering (10-60-30) | Sciences (10-50-40) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.Sc | 900 / 1100 | 81.82% | 49.09 | 40.91 |
| Entry test | 70 / 100 | 70.00% | 21.00 | 28.00 |
| SSC | 950 / 1100 | 86.36% | 8.64 | 8.64 |
| Merit | — | — | 78.73% | 77.55% |
MUST Eligibility Criteria Fall 2026
| Programmes | Minimum |
|---|---|
| BSc Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering | 60% in F.Sc Pre-Engg / Pre-Med / ICS / A-levels / relevant DAE + 33% in a PEC-approved entry test |
| Engineering Technology at MIT (Architectural, AI, Biomedical, Civil, Electrical, Information) | 50% + MUST state-level entry test |
| Pharm-D, DPT, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, MLT | 60% in F.Sc Pre-Medical |
| BS Microbiology, Biotechnology | 50% in F.Sc Pre-Medical |
| BS Computer Science, IT | 50% with Mathematics (deficiency courses without it) |
| BS Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Forestry, Statistics, Environmental Science | 45% with the relevant subjects |
| English, Education, IR, Islamic Studies, Media Studies, BBA, Accounting & Finance, Commerce and similar | 45% |
| B.A. LLB | 45% + LAT (HEC) |
MUST admits on two fee categories. Subsidized seats follow the normal fee and are merit-based. Open Merit seats are self-financed. Seats are also reserved for other categories, as shown on MUST’s Seat Allocation page.
What Each Mark Is Worth at MUST
| Improvement | Engineering / Arts (10-60-30) | Sciences (10-50-40) |
|---|---|---|
| +10 F.Sc marks (out of 1100) | +0.55 points | +0.45 points |
| +1 entry test mark (out of 100) | +0.30 points | +0.40 points |
| +10 SSC marks (out of 1100) | +0.09 points | +0.09 points |
For engineering, your F.Sc result carries 60% of the merit, so it matters more than the test.
Common MUST Merit Mistakes
- Using the science formula for engineering. Engineering uses 10-60-30; science BS uses 10-50-40.
- Scoring under 33% in the engineering entry test. You are not eligible for engineering below that.
- Confusing Subsidized and Open Merit seats. Open Merit at MUST means self-finance.
- Treating the estimate as final. Only MUST’s merit lists are official.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MUST merit formula?
BSc Engineering and Arts four-year programmes: 10% SSC + 60% F.Sc + 30% entry test. BS programmes in the Faculty of Sciences (including CS and IT): 10% SSC + 50% F.Sc + 40% entry test.
What is the MUST entry test called?
You register for MUST’s entry test on its SEET portal (seet.must.edu.pk). Engineering applicants need at least 33% in a PEC-approved entry test.
How is the MUST aggregate calculated for engineering?
SSC % × 0.10 + F.Sc % × 0.60 + test % × 0.30. For example, 950/1100, 900/1100 and 70/100 give 78.73%.
What is the minimum percentage for MUST engineering?
60% in F.Sc Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS, A-levels or a relevant DAE, plus at least 33% in the entry test.
What is Open Merit at MUST?
At MUST, Open Merit seats are self-financed. Subsidized seats are merit-based with the normal fee.
What is the eligibility for Pharm-D and DPT at MUST?
At least 60% in F.Sc Pre-Medical or equivalent.
Is this the official MUST merit?
No. This is an independent calculator built from MUST’s own merit criteria and eligibility documents. MUST publishes the official merit lists.
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Official MUST Admission Links
These are Mirpur University of Science & Technology’s own admission pages and documents. They open in a new tab. The admission office (DSA, city campus Mirpur) can be reached at 05827-961045.
MUST admissions
- Merit CriteriaOfficial merit formulas by faculty.must.edu.pk/merit-criteria
- Eligibility Criteria Fall 2026 (PDF)Programme-wise minimum marks.must.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Eligibility-Criteria-for-Admission-in-UG-Fall-2026-Faculty-Wise.pdf
- SEET Registration PortalRegister for the MUST entry test.seet.must.edu.pk
- Online AdmissionApply for undergraduate admission.admission.must.edu.pk
- Seat AllocationCategory-wise seats per programme.must.edu.pk/?page_id=2518