About NED Pre‑Admission Entry Test (PAET)

NED University of Engineering & Technology (Karachi) conducts a computer‑based Pre‑Admission Entry Test (PAET) for admission to BE, BS and B.Arch programs. The test aligns with your HSSC/A‑Level group and checks core concepts through multiple‑choice questions.

• Total MCQs: 100 (4 sections × 25)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Mode: Computer‑Based (on campus)
• Passing marks: 50% (qualifying)
• Attempts: Two phases; higher score counts
• Merit Formula (2025): 60% Entry Test + 40% HSC‑I/O‑Level (provisional)

Official sources: NED FAQs, sample test paper, admission advertisement & schedule (see links below).

Paper Composition & Groups (2025)

The PAET has four equal sections. The fourth section varies by your academic group.

Mapping & equal sectioning per NED FAQs; duration confirmed via official sample paper.

Must‑Know Rules (Quick)

• Qualify = 50%+ in PAET. Two attempts (Phase‑I & Phase‑II); best score counts.
• Merit score uses 60% Entry Test + 40% HSC‑I/O‑Level for provisional merit; final admission needs required HSC overall %.
• Eligibility: For Engineering/Architecture/BS CS: 60% in HSC (overall) to confirm; most other BS: 50%.
• SAT route: Allowed in specific categories (SAT‑I ≥ 800 & SAT‑II ≥ 1500 across approved subjects) as per NED/TIEST guidelines.

Preparation Resources

Practice with section‑wise MCQs and full mocks tailored to the 100‑MCQ, 120‑minute format.