NUST Admission Test (NET) - Syllabus & Paper Pattern
This is the syllabus for the NUST Entry Test (NET) — Engineering stream covering all Engineering and Computing programmes. Prepare with timed full-length practice tests matching the NET format.
200 MCQs
200 Marks
180 Mins
No negative marking
Official NUST Syllabus
Under the NUST Admissions regulations, the NET score holds the maximum weightage of 75%. Intermediate (HSSC) grades carry 15% weight, while Matriculation (SSC) results contribute the remaining 10%.
NUST NET (Engineering stream) is based on FSc / HSSC curriculum. Topics below reflect the standard HSSC content tested in the exam.
Number Systems & Complex Numbers
Real numbers, complex numbers, algebraic operations, Argand diagram
Matrices & Determinants
Types of matrices, operations, determinants, inverse, system of linear equations
Quadratic Equations
Solution methods, nature of roots, sum & product of roots, equations in radicals
Sequences & Series
AP, GP, HP — nth term, sum formulas, means
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Counting principles, factorial notation, nPr, nCr, probability theorems
Mathematical Induction & Binomial Theorem
Principle of mathematical induction, binomial expansion, general term, middle term
Trigonometry
Trigonometric functions & identities, equations, inverse functions, solution of triangles, area of triangle
Functions & Graphs
Domain & range, types of functions, composition, inverse, graphical transformations
Differential Calculus
Limits, continuity, differentiation rules, derivatives of trig/log/exp, maxima & minima
Integral Calculus
Indefinite & definite integrals, integration techniques, areas & volumes
Analytic Geometry
Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola — equations & properties
Vectors
2D & 3D vectors, addition, scalar & vector product, geometric applications
| # | Topic | Sub-topics | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Number Systems & Complex Numbers | Real numbers, complex numbers, algebraic operations, Argand diagram | Lectures |
| 02 | Matrices & Determinants | Types of matrices, operations, determinants, inverse, system of linear equations | Lectures |
| 03 | Quadratic Equations | Solution methods, nature of roots, sum & product of roots, equations in radicals | Lectures |
| 04 | Sequences & Series | AP, GP, HP — nth term, sum formulas, means | Lectures |
| 05 | Permutations, Combinations & Probability | Counting principles, factorial notation, nPr, nCr, probability theorems | Lectures |
| 06 | Mathematical Induction & Binomial Theorem | Principle of mathematical induction, binomial expansion, general term, middle term | Lectures |
| 07 | Trigonometry | Trigonometric functions & identities, equations, inverse functions, solution of triangles, area of triangle | Lectures |
| 08 | Functions & Graphs | Domain & range, types of functions, composition, inverse, graphical transformations | Lectures |
| 09 | Differential Calculus | Limits, continuity, differentiation rules, derivatives of trig/log/exp, maxima & minima | Lectures |
| 10 | Integral Calculus | Indefinite & definite integrals, integration techniques, areas & volumes | Lectures |
| 11 | Analytic Geometry | Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola — equations & properties | Lectures |
| 12 | Vectors | 2D & 3D vectors, addition, scalar & vector product, geometric applications | Lectures |
Subject-wise Weightage
The NET entrance exam includes 200 multiple-choice questions. All sections are compulsory, and there is no negative marking.
Mathematics
100 MCQs · 100 Marks
Physics
60 MCQs · 60 Marks
English
40 MCQs · 40 Marks
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