How to Calculate COMSATS Merit in 2026 — Formula, Worked Example & Common Mistakes
COMSATS University calculates merit using a strict weighting system. Knowing exactly how to compute your aggregate will help you determine realistically whether you need to apply to alternative safety universities.
1. The 2026 Weightage Formula
For BS programs (like CS, SE, AI, and Engineering), the formula is typically divided into three parts:
- Matriculation / O-Levels (Equivalent): 10%
- Intermediate / A-Levels / DAE / Part 1: 40%
- NTS NAT Score: 50%
2. A Real Worked Example
Let’s assume Ali has the following scores:
- Matric: 950/1100 (86.36%)
- FSc (Part 1): 430/505 (85.14%)
- NTS NAT: 75/100 (75.00%)
Calculation:
- Matric contribution:
86.36 * 0.10 = 8.63 - FSc. contribution:
85.14 * 0.40 = 34.05 - NTS contribution:
75.00 * 0.50 = 37.50Ali’s Aggregate:8.63 + 34.05 + 37.50 = 80.18%
3. Common Calculation Mistakes
The most frequent mistake is assuming raw marks are used directly without converting to percentages first. Always convert your raw score in Matric/FSc and NTS to a clean percentage out of 100 before applying the 10/40/50 multipliers.