IST Undergraduates Admission Guide for Fall

1. IST ADMISSION
Undergraduate Fall 2017
February 22, 2017
Compile By
Atiqa Ijaz Khan

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ISTAdmission Fall 2017
ADMISSION SCHEDULE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Opening date of Admissions: 12th February 2017
Closing date of Admissions: 25th June 2017
Commencement of Classes: September 2017
 Students appearing for HSSC/A-Level final exams in 2017 are eligible to apply for admission in
Undergraduate Programs of IST.
 For FSC/ICS Students: Merit will be determined based on the marks obtained in SSC/O-Level, FSC (Part-
1) & NAT-1E/1CS.
 For A-Level Students: Merit will be determined based on the marks obtained in SSC/O-Level & NAT-
1E/1CS.
ALLOCATION OF SEATS - DEPARTMENT WISE
Department No. of Seats
BE-Aerospace Engineering 80
BE-Electrical Engineering 80
BE-Avionics Engineering 40
BE-Mechanical Engineering 40
BE-Materials Science & Engineering 40
BS-Space Science (Non Engineering Program) 40

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ENTRY TEST
Candidates are required to take the NAT-1E/ NAT-1CS test for admissions at IST. Please note that NAT-1E
is acceptable for admission in all undergraduate programs offered by IST whereas NAT-1CS is acceptable
only for admission in BS Space Science.
The test is conducted by NTS in all major cities of Pakistan. Interested students are required to visit NTS
website i.e. http://www.nts.org.pk/Products/NAT/nat-test.php or contact NTS to get desired information
related to the registration procedure for NAT-1E/NAT-1CS, test dates and centers etc.
Acceptable Test Dates: The results of the NAT-1E/NAT-1CS tests taken from 1st July 2016 to 25th June
2017 are acceptable for admissions in semester Fall 2017.
ALLOCATION OF SEATS - DEPARTMENT WISE
Department No. of Seats
BE-Aerospace Engineering 80
BE-Electrical Engineering 80
BE-Avionics Engineering 40
BE-Mechanical Engineering 40
BE-Materials Science & Engineering 40
BS-Space Science (Non Engineering Program) 40

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GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HSSC / A LEVEL / EQUIVALENT:
A candidate seeking admission to a baccalaureate degree program at IST must meet the following
criteria:
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
 SSC/ O-Level/ Equivalent certificate (Science) with 60% marks
 FSc Pre-Engineering with minimum 60% overall marks (Part-1 and Part-2 combined); however, a
student must also have 60% marks in each Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry for admission.
 A-Level / Cambridge students should have IBCC certificate equivalent to FSc Pre-Engineering with
overall 60% marks and must have at least C Grade in each Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for
admission.
 50% marks in NAT-IE.
 Age Limit: 22 Years
For Space Science Program:
 SSC/ O-Level/ Equivalent certificate (Science) with 60% marks
 FSc Pre-Engineering/ Computer Science/ ICS students can apply for Space Science Program.
 FSc Pre-Engineering/ ICS with minimum 60% overall marks (Part-1 and Part-2 combined);
however, a student must also have 60% marks in each Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry/
Computer for admission.
 A-Level / Cambridge students should have IBCC certificate equivalent to FSc Pre-Engineering with
overall 60% marks and must have at least C Grade in each Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/
Computer for admission.
 50% marks in NAT-IE/ NAT-ICS.
 Age Limit: 22 Years
Pre-medical Students:
Pre-medical students with additional math are eligible to apply for undergraduate programs at IST.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR RESERVED SEATS THROUGH SAT-II:
Seats are reserved for foreign students, children of Pakistani’s living abroad / dual nationality holders.
International fee structure ($) will be applicable if the student is selected based on eligibility criteria
mentioned below.
Applicant must meet the following criteria:
 SSC/ O-Level/ Equivalent certificate (Science) with 60% marks

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 FSc Pre-Engineering with minimum 60% overall marks (Part-1 and Part-2 combined); however, a
student must also have 60% marks in each Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry for admission.
 A-Level / Cambridge students should have IBCC certificate equivalent to FSc Pre-Engineering with
overall 60% marks and must have at least C Grade in each Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for
admission.
 SAT-II with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics level –II with atleast 550 marks in each subject.
 Age Limit: 22 Years
NOTE:
1. Dual nationality / expatriate students can also apply on open merit. However, the student must fulfill
all other eligibility requirements for open merit.
2. The IST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 7966.
3. The last date for SAT scores to reach IST is same as mentioned in admission
advertisements/website. Scores received after the deadline will not be entertained.
4. Candidates applying on SAT basis have to enter their SAT Subject Test scores in their application
form. Those who do not enter their SAT scores will be assigned zero weighting.
5. The merit list for Candidate applying against the reserved seats for foreign Students (children of
Pakistani's living abroad/ dual nationality holders) is prepared separately.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS
 Two (02) percent of the total numbers of seats in engineering programs are reserved for diploma
holder in engineering discipline.
 A candidate seeking admission against reserved seats for the holders of Diploma of Associate
Engineer, the candidate should have passed diploma examination from a Board of Technical
Education in the relevant technology and must meet the following conditions:
 Candidates applying against the reserved seats for Diploma of Associate Engineer shall not be
eligible unless their DAE discipline is in relevant technology as specified against each degree course
given below:
1. Aerospace Engineering
 Diploma in Materials
 Diploma in Metallurgy
 Diploma in Automobile
 Diploma in Aerospace
 Diploma in Mechanical
 Diploma in Mechatronics
2. Avionics Engineering

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 Diploma in Avionics
 Diploma in Electronics
 Diploma in Telecommunication
 Diploma in Computer
3. Electrical Engineering
 Diploma in Electronics
 Diploma in Telecommunication
 Diploma in Electrical
 Diploma in Avionics
 Diploma in Instrumentation
4. Mechanical Engineering
 Diploma in Mechanical
 Diploma in Automobile
 Diploma in Aerospace
 Diploma in Materials
5. Materials Science & Engineering
 Diploma in Polymer Technology
 Diploma in Ceramics Technology/ Glass Technology
 Diploma in Composites
 Diploma in Inspection and Testing of Materials
 Diploma in Metallurgy and Welding Technology
 Diploma in Metal and Sheet Metal
 Diploma in Welding and Fabrication
 Diploma in Foundry and Pattern Making
 Diploma in Corrosion
Applicant must meet the following criteria:
 SSC / O-Level / Equivalent (Science) with 60% Marks
 DAE (Aggregate) with 60% Marks
 National Aptitude Test (NAT-IE) with 50% Marks
 Age Limit 23 year
ACCEPTABLE TEST DATES:
The results of the NAT-1E/NAT-1CS tests taken from 1st July 2016 to 25th June 2017 are acceptable
for admissions in semester Fall 2017.

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SELECTION FOR HSSC/A-LEVEL/EQUIVALENT (PHY, CHEM & MATH) OR (PHY, MATH &
COMPUTER) THROUGH NAT-1E/NAT-1CS
Admission shall be granted absolutely on merit which will be determined on the basis of marks obtained
in the following examinations, and according to the weightage mentioned against the respective
examination:
For FSc Students:
SSC / O-Level / Equivalent 20%
FSc Part-1 40%
NAT-1E/NAT-1CS 40%
For A-Level Students:
SSC / O-Level / Equivalent 40%
NAT-1E/NAT-1CS 60%
SELECTION FOR RESERVED SEATS OF DIPLOMA HOLDERS THROUGH NAT-1E
Candidate for the reserved seats of DAE will be granted admission on the basis of merit and the
weightage mentioned below:
SSC / O-Level / Equivalent 20%
DAE (Aggregate Marks) 50%
NAT-1E 30%
SELECTION FOR RESERVED SEATS THROUGH SAT-II
Candidate for the reserved seats for foreign Students (children of Pakistani’s living abroad / dual
nationality holders) will be granted admission on the basis of merit and the weightage mentioned below:
For FSc Students:
SSC / O-Level / Equivalent 20%
FSc Part-1 40%
SAT-II 40%
For A-Level Students:
SSC / O-Level / Equivalent 40%
SAT-II 60%
SCHOLARSHIPS
Several renowned government organizations like SUPARCO, NESCOM and NDC award sponsorships
to IST students for their studies. The sponsorship is offered on the basis of admission merit of the
students or semesters’ results. The sponsorships cover university dues of the students (tuition fee, hostel/
transport dues as approved by the sponsoring agency).

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IST offers scholarships to top six students in each discipline excluding sponsored students. Scholarships
are granted on the basis of admissions merit and semesters’ results.
OTHERS
Several other scholarships/ stipends are also granted to the students on applying in the following
organizations:
1. HEC Need Based Scholarships
2. IST Need Based Scholarships
3. Directorate of Public Instruction (Colleges), Lahore
4. The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund, Lahore
5. Punjab Information Technology Board
6. Education Secretariat (Colleges), Azad Kashmir
LOANS
 Interest free loans are also provided to IST students by National Bank of Pakistan (NBP).
FEE STRUCTURE-BS PROGRAMS
Fee Schedule (for Local Students)
Description (Pak Rs)
One Time Fee
Registration Fee 15,000/-
Security Deposit (Refundable) 10,000/-
Convocation / Graduation Fee 5,000/-
IST Endowment Fund 5,000/-
Total of One Time Fee 35,000/-
Fee Per Semester
Tuition Fee 60,000/-
Sport Fee 500/-
Service Charges 5,000/-
Library Fee 500/-
Laboratory Fee 1,000/-
Total of Semester Fee 67,000/-
Optional Charges per Semester
*Hostel Charges
Dormitory Charges (if applicable) 35,000/-
Shuttle Service Charges (for hostelites) 3,000/-
Washing Charges (for Hostelites) 3,000/-
Total of Hostel Charges 41,000/-
*Transport Charges

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Transport Charges (if applicable) 20,000/-
*Locker Charges
Locker Rent (if applicable) 600/-
Continual Enrollment Fee per semester (after 8th semester)
Service Charges + 3 Cr. Hr. Fee + Fee of any Registered Course (Rs. 7,000 + Rs. 15,000 =
Rs. 22,000 + Fee of any Registered Course)
Semester Freeze Fee
Service Charges i-e Rs. 7,000 for each semester freezed
Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium will
be charged as per actual.
Note;
(a) Repeat/Add Course Fee @ Rs 5,000/- per credit hour will be charged.
(b) All Fees/ Charges are subject to change from time to time.
*(c) Charges are applicable only if services are offered by IST.
(d) All Govt. Taxes will be charged as notified by FBR.
(e) Health Insurance for student may be arranged by the Institute and charges / Premium
will be charged as per actual.
FAQ
 To read FAQ, please go to: http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/faq
REFERENCES
1. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/undergraduate/info
2. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/undergraduate/entry-test
3. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/undergraduate/eligibility
4. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/undergraduate/selection-procedure
5. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/financial-aid-scholarships
6. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/fee-structure/bs-programs
7. http://www.ist.edu.pk/admission/faq
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