UET Lahore Engineering Degrees Ranked by Merit (2026 Edition)
Choosing an engineering discipline at UET Lahore is heavily dictated by your aggregate merit. Here is the hierarchy of degrees based on the closing merit cutoffs from the previous years.
1. The High Tier (82%+ Aggregate)
- Software Engineering (SE): Currently the highest merit program. Driven by the massive spike in IT industry salaries.
- Computer Science (CS): Closely follows SE.
- Electrical Engineering: The traditional prestige degree at UET, though slightly declining against CS.
- Mechanical Engineering: Highly competitive core engineering.
2. The Mid Tier (75% - 81% Aggregate)
- Civil Engineering: A strong core engineering degree with a dedicated block.
- Mechatronics & Control Engineering: Very popular for robotics enthusiasts.
- Chemical Engineering: Intense coursework, strong localized industrial demand.
3. The Accessible Tier (65% - 74% Aggregate)
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Note: Merit drops slightly if you apply for sub-campuses like KSK, FSD, or Rachna.