The Best and Easiest Guide to ECAT-UET Admissions 2026

If you are planning to apply for admission to the University of Engineering & Technology (UET) in 2026, this is the best and easiest guide you will find. It covers ECAT 2026, UET Fall & Spring admissions, eligibility, program lists, fee structure, merit formula, campus details, and the full step-by-step process for all UET campuses.

All information in this guide is verified from the official UET Lahore website and admission portal. Some dates are projected from the 2025 cycle since official 2026 announcements will be published mid-2026. For ECAT preparation, past papers, and practice tests, visit ThinkStudyLearn.

1. ECAT 2026 Schedule (All UET Campuses)

ECAT is mandatory for all engineering programs of UET Lahore, KSK, Faisalabad, RCET Gujranwala, and UET Narowal.

Activity	Expected Date (2026)
ECAT Registration Starts	Mid-May 2026
Last Date to Apply	Late June 2026
Mock Test	Last Week of June 2026
ECAT Test Window	1st–3rd Week of July 2026
Result Announcement	Last Week of July 2026

Official notification will be available on admission.uet.edu.pk.

2. UET Spring Admissions 2026 (Non-Engineering Only)

Spring Activity	Expected Date
Announcement	December 2025
Deadline	January 2026
Tests/Interviews	January 2026
Merit List	Late January 2026
Classes Begin	February 2026

Popular Spring programs: BS CS, BS CRP, BS Mathematics, BS Physics, BS Chemistry, BBA, BS Management. For Spring program preparation (notes, past papers), check TSL Knowledge Hub.

3. Eligibility Criteria (All Campuses)

1. 60% marks in Matric
2. 60% marks in FSc Pre-Engineering
3. Math, Physics, Chemistry required for engineering
4. ICS students can apply to computing programs
5. Pre-Medical with Add Maths allowed for some programs
6. DAE applicants accepted in specific technologies
7. O/A Level students must have IBCC equivalence
8. ECAT is required for all engineering seats

4. ECAT Test Pattern 2026

1. 100 MCQs
2. 4 marks per MCQ
3. -1 negative marking
4. Total Marks = 400
5. Duration = 100 minutes

Subject	MCQs
Mathematics	30
Physics	30
Chemistry / Computer Science / Statistics	30
English	10

For ECAT preparation books and solved MCQs, you can check TSL Past Papers.

5. UET Campuses (Full List)

Campus	Location	Main Departments
UET Lahore (Main)	Lahore	All engineering, CS, Architecture, Sciences
UET Kala Shah Kaku	Sheikhupura	Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Biomedical
UET Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Textile, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical
UET Narowal	Narowal	Mechanical, Electrical, Civil
RCET Gujranwala	Gujranwala	Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial

6. Programs Offered (All Combined)

1. BS Electrical Engineering
2. BS Mechanical Engineering
3. BS Civil Engineering
4. BS Chemical Engineering
5. BS Industrial Engineering
6. BS Computer Engineering
7. BS Computer Science
8. BS Biomedical Engineering
9. BS Mechatronics
10. BS Environmental Engineering
11. BS City & Regional Planning
12. BS Architecture
13. BS Polymer Engineering
14. BS Geological Engineering
15. BBA / BS Management Sciences
16. BS Mathematics
17. BS Physics
18. BS Chemistry

7. UET Fee Structure 2025–26 (Verified)

Category	Fee Per Semester
Regular (Subsidized)	60,000 – 75,000
Self-Support	130,000 – 160,000
Hostel	20,000 – 30,000
Mess	5,000 – 7,000 / month

8. UET Merit Formula 2026

1. Intermediate – 45%
2. Matric – 25%
3. ECAT – 33%
4. Hafiz-e-Quran – Additional marks

9. Scholarships & Financial Aid

1. HEC Need-Based Scholarship
2. PEEF Scholarship
3. Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship
4. UET Merit Scholarship
5. Kinship Scholarship
6. Industry Scholarships
7. Welfare/Zakat Funds

For scholarship-wise test assistance and training, check TSL Scholarships Hub.

10. Step-by-Step Admission Process (Fall + Spring)

Step	Action	Notes
1	Create Account	admission.uet.edu.pk
2	Fill Online Form	Use accurate data
3	Upload Documents	Clear scans required
4	Pay ECAT Fee	Online/Challan
5	Select Test Center	Nearest city
6	Print Admit Card	Bring on test day
7	Appear in ECAT	Reach 1 hour early
8	Check Results	Portal updates
9	Enter Preferences	Campus + program selection
10	Merit List	July–August 2026
11	Document Verification	On campus
12	Pay Fee	Seat confirmation

11. Tips to Avoid Mistakes

1. Start ECAT preparation early.
2. Do not apply using mobile.
3. Upload required documents clearly.
4. Check eligibility for each program.
5. Do not wait for the last date.
6. Fill the preference list carefully.
7. Keep your login credentials safe.

12. After Registration

1. Check portal regularly for updates and merit lists.
2. Prepare documents early for verification.
3. Apply for hostel immediately — limited seats.
4. Practice timed ECAT mock tests.

13. Contact Information (Official UET Lahore)

UET Admission Office

1. Phone: +92 42 99029216
   Email: admission@uet.edu.pk
   Website: https://uet.edu.pk
   Admission Portal: https://admission.uet.edu.pk

For ECAT preparation, solved past papers, and admission counselling, visit ThinkStudyLearn.