FAST Engineering Syllabus

What to study

Prepare Advanced Mathematics, Basic Mathematics, Analytical Skills and IQ, and English. Use the section weights to divide your practice time, then adjust for weak topics.

Official weights for BS Computing and Engineering

Topics to revise

• Advanced Mathematics: calculus, trigonometry, algebra and coordinate geometry.
• Basic Mathematics: arithmetic, percentages, ratios and proportions, and number theory.
• Analytical Skills and IQ: logical sequences, pattern recognition, critical thinking and data interpretation.
• English: grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and sentence completion.

Eligibility in one place

Engineering needs at least 60 percent in SSC and 60 percent in HSSC with Pre-Engineering courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, or ICS courses in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Computing needs at least 60 percent in SSC and 50 percent in HSSC with Mathematics, and pre-medical students who have passed additional mathematics or are awaiting the result are eligible. Applicants select exactly one route among the FAST test, SAT, or NTS, with NAT-IE accepted for Engineering and NAT-IE or NAT-ICS accepted for Computing, and NTS results from specific universities are not acceptable.

Timing and marking

FAST applies negative marking and prohibits calculators. Read each section's timing and marking instructions before starting. Practise mental arithmetic and working within section time limits.