FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C.U.S.T. recognized by HEC?

Yes. All degree programs are recognized by HEC.

Are C.U.S.T. engineering programs accredited by PEC?

Yes,all Engineering Degrees are accredited by PEC under level II (Washington Accord).

In which areas does C.U.S.T. offer ADP/BS/MS/PhD degrees?

ADP, BS, MS and PhD degrees are offered in the following disciplines:

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

  • Business Administration
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Computer Science
  • Commerce

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Cyber Security
  • Robotics and Intelligent Systems
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • BBA
  • Business Analytics
  • Psychology
  • English
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Computer Sciences
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Lab Technology
  • Pharm.D.
  • Mathematics

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • MS Biosciences
  • Management Sciences
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Psychology
  • English Literature
  • Engineering Management
  • Mathematics
  • MBA

PhD PROGRAMS

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Biosciences
  • Management Sciences
  • Mathematics

Is C.U.S.T. a Private Sector or Public Sector University?

C.U.S.T. is a Private Sector University.

What is the procedure to apply for admission?

You are requested to apply on-line through our website, or visit admission.cust.edu.pk/ .

What documents are required at the time of admission?

No documents are required at the time of application submission. However, when you are selected for admission following documents will be required :

  1. Copy of all your testimonials.
  2. Copy of provisional certificate for result awaiting students.
  3. Copy of National Identity Card or Form “B”
  4. Three recent photographs.
  5. For foreign student NOC from:
    1. Respective Embassy.
    2. Ministry of Education.
    3. Ministry of Interior.
  6. Guardian CNIC copy

Does University entertain transfer cases?

Yes, but conditions apply. However those who have been expelled from any institution on the basis of discipline, poor performance, or have been time bared will not be entertained.

Does the University follow an open policy in awarding admissions?

Yes, university offers open merit admissions.

I appeared in FSc final exam but have not yet received the result. Can I apply for admission?

Yes, you can apply as a result awaiting candidate. However, you are required to submit the result within two months of the start of a semester.

If I failed to attain the required marks/percentage/CGPA as a result awaiting candidate, what will happen?

In such a case your admission shall stand cancelled.

Will I be refunded the fee if I fail to attain the required marks/percentage/CGPA as a result awaiting candidate?

The fee will be refunded as per the University Fee Refund Policy inline with HEC policy.

What type of admission test will be given?

Click here to view composition of admission test.

When is the final list for successful candidates displayed?

The result is normally placed on the admission portal within one day after the admission test is conducted.

What is the duration of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs?

The Maximum and Minimum durations for all programs are mentioned below:

Program Minimum Maximum
BBA/BS 4.0 years 7.0 years
MS/MBA 1.5 years 4.0 years
PhD 3.0 years 5.0 years

When do the classes begin?

Normally classes of Fall semester commence from mid September, and classes for the Spring semester commence from mid February.

Can I change the discipline after I have taken admission?

Yes. You can change once, provided you are eligible for the new discipline.

What is the fee structure for all the programs that are offered in C.U.S.T?

Click here to view fee structure.

Does C.U.S.T. offer any Scholarships?

Click here to view scholarships.

Can candidates with 14 years of education take admission at C.U.S.T.?

Yes, candidates with 14 years of education can take admission in BBA program. They can complete this program in two years.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

What are the admission requirements for BS Engineering degree programs?

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What are the admission requirements for BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Artificial Intelligence and BS Mathematics degree programs?

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What are the admission requirements for BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Psychology and BS English degree programs?

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What are the admission requirements for BS Biochemistry, BS Microbiology and BS Biotechnology degree programs?

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What are the admission requirements for Pharm.D. degree program?

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What are the admission requirements for Associate degree program?

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What are the admission requirements for MBA Professional (Admissions are discontinued from Fall 2019) degree programs?

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

What are the admission requirements for MBA (Evening) degree program?

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What are the admission requirements for the MS programs?

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PhD PROGRAMS

What are the admission requirements for the PhD program?

Click here for admission requirements.