Your NUST aggregate is 75% of your NET percentage, plus 15% of your HSSC percentage, plus 10% of your SSC percentage. NET is scored out of 200, so each NET mark is worth 0.375 aggregate points.
The split is the same for every NET stream: engineering, computing, business and social sciences, architecture and natural sciences. You can use HSSC Part I marks if your full result is not out yet.
The NUST formula
Aggregate = (NET ÷ 200 × 75) + (HSSC ÷ HSSC total × 15) + (SSC ÷ SSC total × 10)
| Part | Weight | Out of (usual) | One mark is worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| NET | 75% | 200 | 0.375 points |
| HSSC Part I / HSSC / A level / DAE | 15% | 550 (Part I) | 0.0273 points |
| SSC / O level | 10% | 1,100 | 0.0091 points |
NET carries three quarters of the result. A 10-mark gain in NET adds 3.75 points. You would need about 137 extra Part I marks to get the same from HSSC. For most applicants, preparation time is best spent on NET.
Worked example
A student scores 140 out of 200 in NET, 480 out of 550 in HSSC Part I and 1,000 out of 1,100 in SSC.
- NET: 140 ÷ 200 × 75 = 52.5000
- HSSC Part I: 480 ÷ 550 × 15 = 13.0909
- SSC: 1,000 ÷ 1,100 × 10 = 9.0909
- Aggregate: 74.6818%
Raising NET to 160 (with HSSC 500/550 and SSC 1,050/1,100) gives 60 + 13.6364 + 9.5455 = 83.1818%.
Other routes into NUST
A level students in final year
If you are still in A level, NUST gives 75% to NET and 25% to your O level IBCC equivalence. Put your IBCC percentage in the SSC row and change weights in the general aggregate calculator to 75 and 25.
ACT or SAT (national seats)
ACT or SAT replaces NET at the same 75%, with SSC 10% and HSSC 15%.
International seats
ACT or SAT counts for 100%.
You need at least 60% in both SSC and HSSC to be eligible. For SSC out of 1,100 that is 660 marks.
NET total of 200 is how the test is widely reported, but we did not re-check it against a NUST document this session. The weights come from NUST's own merit criteria page. We do not publish closing merits or merit positions, since they change every year.
NUST aggregate questions
How is the NUST aggregate calculated?
NUST gives 75% weight to NET, 15% to HSSC and 10% to SSC. For 140/200 in NET, 480/550 in HSSC Part I and 1,000/1,100 in SSC the aggregate is 52.5 + 13.0909 + 9.0909 = 74.6818%. The same weights apply to every NET stream.
Can I use FSc Part I marks for NUST?
Yes. NUST's merit criteria name HSSC Part I, full HSSC, A level or DAE for the 15% part. If your Part II result is not out, enter Part I marks and set the total to 550 or whatever your board uses.
How many NET marks do I need for a good aggregate?
Each NET mark adds 0.375 points. With 90% in both HSSC and SSC, 150 in NET gives 56.25 + 13.5 + 9 = 78.75%. We do not give closing merits because they change each year. Compare your figure with NUST's published merit lists for your programme.
Does NUST use a different formula for business or architecture?
No. Business and social sciences use NET-BSS, architecture uses NET-Architecture, and engineering and computing use NET-Engineering. Natural sciences can use NET-Natural Sciences or NET-Engineering. The weights stay 75/15/10 for all of them. Only the test paper changes.
What is the NUST aggregate for A level students?
If you are in the final year of A level, NUST uses NET 75% and your O level IBCC equivalence 25%. If you already have A level results with IBCC equivalence, the normal 75/15/10 rule applies.
Last reviewed 29 September 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.