COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is one of Pakistan’s top-ranked institutions with campuses in Islamabad, Lahore, Abbottabad, Wah, Attock, Sahiwal, Vehari, and Virtual Campus. Admissions are primarily based on the NTS NAT (National Aptitude Test) along with academic performance.
This fully updated 2026 guide covers Spring Admissions, Fall Admissions, NAT schedule, program requirements, merit formula, eligibility, and step-by-step application procedure. All information is verified from the Official COMSATS Website and NTS Official Portal.
| Intermediate Group | Required NAT Test |
|---|---|
| FSc Pre-Medical | NAT-IM |
| FSc Pre-Engineering | NAT-IE |
| ICS (Computer Science) | NAT-ICS |
| FA (Arts) | NAT-IA |
| General Science | NAT-IGS |
| Commerce (I.Com) | NAT-ICOM |
✔ Best score across multiple NAT attempts is accepted by COMSATS.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| NAT Test Score | 50% |
| Intermediate Marks | 40% |
| Matric Marks | 10% |
NAT is conducted monthly by NTS. Based on the 2025 pattern, the expected NAT dates for 2026 are:
| NAT Test | Expected Test Date | Registration Deadline | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAT-I | January 2026 | December 2025 | Mid-Jan 2026 |
| NAT-II | February 2026 | Late Jan 2026 | Mid-Feb 2026 |
| NAT-III | March 2026 | Late Feb 2026 | Mid-Mar 2026 |
| NAT-IV | April 2026 | Late Mar 2026 | Mid-Apr 2026 |
| NAT-V | May 2026 | Late Apr 2026 | Mid-May 2026 |
| NAT-VI | June 2026 | Late May 2026 | Mid-Jun 2026 |
| NAT-VII | July 2026 | Late Jun 2026 | Mid-Jul 2026 |
| NAT-VIII | August 2026 | Late Jul 2026 | Mid-Aug 2026 |
| NAT-IX | September 2026 | Late Aug 2026 | Mid-Sep 2026 |
| NAT-X | October 2026 | Late Sep 2026 | Mid-Oct 2026 |
✔ Official NAT registrations: www.nts.org.pk
COMSATS Spring admissions are offered at selected campuses only.
| Campus | Last Date to Apply | NAT Window | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | Nov–Dec 2025 | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Lahore | Will follow main campus | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Wah | Will follow main timeline | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Attock | Will follow main timeline | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Sahiwal | Will follow main timeline | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Vehari | Will follow main timeline | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Abbottabad | Will follow main timeline | Jan–Mar 2026 | Feb 2026 |
Fall admissions are the main intake for COMSATS and include almost all programs.
| Campus | Last Date to Apply | NAT Window | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Lahore | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Wah | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Attock | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Sahiwal | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Vehari | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Abbottabad | June–July 2026 | Apr–July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Program Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Engineering Programs | FSc Pre-Engineering with 50% marks + NAT-IE |
| Computing Programs (CS, SE, AI, DS) | ICS / Pre-Engineering / General Science + NAT-ICS/NAT-IE |
| Business Programs | Any Intermediate with 50% marks + NAT-IA/ICOM/IGS |
| Social Sciences | 50% marks + NAT-IA |
| Biosciences | FSc Pre-Medical + NAT-IM |
✔ Result-awaiting students are eligible.
| Category | Programs |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Electrical, Mechanical, Civil (limited campuses) |
| Computing | Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security |
| Business | BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Economics |
| Social Sciences | BS Psychology |
| Biosciences | Bioinformatics / Biosciences (select campuses) |
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Register for NAT | NTS.org.pk |
| 2 | Take NAT Test | Multiple attempts allowed |
| 3 | Apply at COMSATS Portal | COMSATS Admissions Portal |
| 4 | Upload Documents | Intermediate, Matric, NAT Result, CNIC/B-Form |
| 5 | Submit Form | Double-check details |
| 6 | Wait for Merit List | Displayed on portal |
| 7 | Fee Submission | Required for seat confirmation |
| Purpose | Link / Email |
|---|---|
| COMSATS Official Website | comsats.edu.pk |
| Admissions Portal | admissions.comsats.edu.pk |
| NTS NAT Registration | nts.org.pk |
| Admissions Queries Email | admissions@comsats.edu.pk |
| General Info | info@comsats.edu.pk |
| Contact Number (Islamabad) | +92-51-9049-0000 |
| TSL Resource | Benefit |
|---|---|
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