NET Business Syllabus

What to study

Revise Quantitative Mathematics from SSC and HSSC subjects, alongside SAT-pattern English. Practise arithmetic, algebra and word problems, plus reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.

Subjects and mock questions

Topics to revise

• Quantitative Mathematics (50% weight): arithmetic, algebra, word problems, data interpretation, ratios and proportions, probability, number theory.
• English (50% weight): reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction with SAT-pattern practice; keep English active daily since it carries half the paper.
• Use the 50/50 ratio to divide study hours first, then shift time toward your weaker half.
• Revise from SSC and HSSC concepts first, then add timed sets from the same base.

Eligibility and Merit

You need at least 60% in SSC and HSSC or equivalent. Accounting and Finance also requires Mathematics, Accounting and Finance, or Accountancy as a mandatory subject. LLB requires a valid HEC LAT score of at least 50%. Standard merit is 75% NET, 15% HSSC and 10% SSC. A Level final-year applicants use 25% O Level equivalence for the academic share.

Mode, Series and Dates

The test is offered computer-based or paper-based depending on the centre and series. You can sit more than one series and NUST counts your best score, with one attempt per series for a discipline and each series needing its own form and fee. NUST’s tentative Series 1 schedule lists registration from 4 October to 14 November 2026, with Islamabad tests from 17 November. The 180 minutes for 200 questions averages to 54 seconds per question as a planning average only.