How is FAST merit calculated?

For computing programs: 10% Matric + 40% Intermediate + 50% Entry Test. Engineering uses 17% Matric + 50% Intermediate + 33% Entry Test.

What is the FAST entry test pattern?

120 MCQs in 2 hours: Advanced Math (50), Basic Math (20), Analytical (20), English (30). Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.

What is a good FAST aggregate score?

For Islamabad campus CS, aim for 75%+. Lahore requires similar. Karachi and other campuses have lower cutoffs around 65-70%.

Does FAST have special rules for A-Level students?

Yes. A-Level Immediate (awaiting results) students use a 50/50 formula: 50% O-Level + 50% Entry Test, with intermediate weight shifted to entry test.

How is FAST merit calculated?

For computing programs: 10% Matric + 40% Intermediate + 50% Entry Test. Engineering uses 17% Matric + 50% Intermediate + 33% Entry Test.

What is the FAST entry test pattern?

120 MCQs in 2 hours: Advanced Math (50), Basic Math (20), Analytical (20), English (30). Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.

What is a good FAST aggregate score?

For Islamabad campus CS, aim for 75%+. Lahore requires similar. Karachi and other campuses have lower cutoffs around 65-70%.

Does FAST have special rules for A-Level students?

Yes. A-Level Immediate (awaiting results) students use a 50/50 formula: 50% O-Level + 50% Entry Test, with intermediate weight shifted to entry test.

FAST Merit Calculator

Free FAST National University merit calculator for 2026. Calculate aggregate for CS, AI, SE, Data Science, and Engineering programs across all campuses.

Merit Calculator

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Includes CS, SE, DS, AI and Cybersecurity. For A-Level Immediate: 50% Entry Test + 50% O-Level (FSc weight shifts to entry test).

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Formula: 10% Matric + 40% Intermediate + 50% Entry Test

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