NUST SADA Merit Calculator 2026

How to Calculate NUST SADA Admission Aggregate

The NUST School of Art, Design and Architecture (NUST SADA) merit calculator is designed to help prospective students compute their aggregate score for undergraduate admissions. Admissions at NUST SADA are based on a weighted combination of your past academic scores and entry test performance.

Step-by-Step Calculation Guide:

1. Select your target Program: Choose your desired department or program from the dropdown list. If your program uses a custom formula, the calculator will automatically load the specific weightages.
2. Matric / SSC Marks: Enter your obtained and total marks from Matriculation or O-Levels equivalent. The calculator applies the standard Matric weightage (10%).
3. Intermediate / HSSC Marks: Input your FSc / ICS / A-Level equivalent marks. The calculator applies the Intermediate weightage (15%).
4. Entry Test Marks: Enter your score in NET / SADA Aptitude Test. The calculator automatically applies the entry test weightage (75%).
5. Click Calculate: Click the calculate button to see your estimated aggregate and review eligibility warnings.

NUST SADA Merit Weightage Formula

The default aggregate formula for NUST SADA admissions is:

Admissions Eligibility & Guidelines

To apply for undergraduate admission at NUST SADA, students must meet the minimum percentage criteria in Intermediate exams (usually 50% to 60% depending on engineering, computer science, or business disciplines). Additionally, passing the required entrance tests (NET, SADA Aptitude Test) is mandatory.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Treating this result as NUST SADA's official aggregate — the formula status here is "program specific", meaning it's an estimate. Always cross-check against Official: nust.edu.pk/admissions/undergraduates/merit-criteria-for-admission-... | Official: nust.edu.pk/admissions/undergraduates/merit-criteria-for-admission-on-net-basis/ | VERIFIED 2026-07-04 before relying on it.
• Using the default/general formula instead of selecting your exact program — at NUST SADA, 2 of 5 listed programs have their own weightage, so picking the wrong one can shift your aggregate by several percentage points.
• Entering your NET score as a percentage when the calculator expects raw marks (or vice-versa) — double-check whether your total is out of 200 before submitting.
• Assuming any aggregate qualifies for any program — each program has its own minimum cutoff (e.g., Bachelor of Architecture requires 70%), and falling short even by 0.1% disqualifies the application.
• NUST SADA includes portfolio/design aptitude components. CampusAxis blocks numeric calculation until the official component scoring is fully verified.