Yes,you can apply for PhD admission with the transcript up to last semester completed, provided you are able to submit your complete final result before commencement of classes.

No, you have to qualify GAT Subject NTS. If NTS ​ does not offer the test of that particular subject, then NUST will conduct its own GAT Subject test.

You will receive email by PGP Directorate, NUST. Furthermore, you can call at 051-90851068 during office house for update on PhD admission.

PhD requires total 48 credits for successful completion of degree, including 18 credits for course work and 30 credits for thesis.

Yes, Candidate having MS/MPhil degree with CGPA > 3.0 out of 4.0 or First division are eligible to apply for admission in PhD Programs.

No, candidate has to attend NTS subject type test. If in case, NTS subject test is not offered in particular discipline then USPCAS-E will conduct PhD Admission Test.

Yes, it is mandatory to upload research proposal in PDF form. However, candidate can change/refine their proposal after admission in NUST PhD Program.

Yes, passing of relevant GAT subject test with valid score is prerequisite for find notification admission in PhD at NUST. However online application to PhD Admission can be done without GAT score, which has to be provided before start of semester classes.

The center currently offers 03 MS and 03 PhD academic programs. For details, please visit our center website under the following link

There are three major steps.

1. Initial scrutiny of eligibility.
2. Interview/test (if Applicable) at USPCAS-E.

• Deliberation of recommended PhD student by Main Office, NUST.

It is also mentioned that the student can be rejected at any of the above-mentioned steps.

While applying for admission, possession of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or NICOP is mandatory. Online registration system may require attachment of documents / credentials. However, the same will be required for verification during selection and admission process of selected candidates. More details can be found under the following link https://pgadmission.nust.edu.pk/

Minimum degree completion time is 3 academic years (6 regular semesters), whereas maximum time is 8 years.

Admissions in PhD are advertised semi-annually for Spring semester and Fall semester.

After completion of 18 CH with CGPA 3.5 and passing Qualifying Exam A and Qualifying Exam B: Synopsis Defense.

1. NOC from the Service HQ if serving in the Armed Forces of Pakistan / NOC from organization (If employed).
2. Hard copy of the Research Proposal.
3. SSC Certificate / DMC or equivalence & HSSC Certificate/DMC or equivalence.
4. Photocopy of Bachelor’s transcripts and Degree.
5. Photocopy of  MSc (16-year education) transcripts and degree and Photocopy of MS/MPhil (18-year education) transcript and degree (with CH details including CH of coursework + CH of thesis works) duly verified from HEC / Controller of Examination of the University.
6. Photocopy of Domicile Certificate & Photocopy of CNIC (NADRA).
7. HEC Equivalence for MS/MPhil (for Foreign degree)
8. Photocopy of passport (for foreigner candidate)
9. For International/National Students: valid Score of GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA OR GAT-Subject test conducted by NTS OR USPCAS-E PhD Admission Test conducted by NUST (as applicable)