When you apply to universities in Pakistan, knowing about merit lists and programs is very important. Merit lists rank students based on their grades and other factors. This guide explains how merit list work and lists important universities in Pakistan and their programs.

What is a Merit List?

A merit list ranks students based on their grades and other things like test scores and interviews. These lists decide who gets into different programs at a university.

Why Are Merit Lists Important?

  1. Transparency: They make sure the admission process is fair.
  2. Competition: They encourage students to do their best.
  3. Quality Intake: Universities can choose the best students, keeping high academic standards.

How Are Merit Lists Made?

Merit lists are usually made using:

  1. Academic Scores: Marks from previous exams.
  2. Entrance Tests: Scores from university entrance tests.
  3. Interviews: How well students do in interviews.
  4. Additional Criteria: Some universities also consider extracurricular activities or work experience.

Top Universities in Pakistan and Their Programs

University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore

One of the oldest and most respected universities in Pakistan.

Popular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Merit List Process: PU releases several merit lists based on available seats and applicant scores.

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad

Famous for engineering, technology, and business programs.

Popular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Merit List Process: NUST uses its test, the NUST Entry Test (NET), and academic scores to make its merit lists.

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore

Top choice for business, law, and social sciences.

Popular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Merit List Process: LUMS considers SAT scores or its test, plus academic records and interviews.

Merit List

Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi

Leading school for medical and health sciences.

Popular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Master of Education (MEd)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Merit List Process: AKU uses its tests and interviews, along with academic scores.

University of Karachi (UoK) Karachi

Offers a variety of programs in sciences, arts, and humanities.

Popular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Merit List Process: UoK uses academic scores and entrance tests to make its merit lists.

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad

Known for research-focused programs and high standards.

Popular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Merit List Process: QAU uses academic records and test scores to create its merit lists.

National University of Modern Languages NUML

The NUML university offered the following programs

  • Faculty of languages
  • Faculty of Administrative Sciences
  • Faculty of Business Studies
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of arts and humanities
  • Faculty of Confucius studies
  • Islamabad King Sujong Institute

NUML Campuses

  • Hyderabad campus
  • Lahore campus
  • Karachi campus
  • Mirpur campus
  • Multan campus
  • Quetta campus
  • Azad Kashmir campus
  • Islamabad Campus
  • Rawalpindi campus

University of Larkana

The list of programs offered by the University of Larkana are listed below.

  • Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration.
  • Faculty of Information Technology.
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences.
  • Faculty of Social Sciences.
  • Faculty of Arts.
  • Faculty of Education.
  • Faculty of Islamic Studies.
  • Faculty of Pharmacy.
  • Faculty of Law.
  • Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
  • Faculty of History, Arts, and Cultural Heritage

Comsats University

Presently, the following undergraduate degree programs are being offered at its seven campuses:

Accounting & Finance
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Biosciences
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Development Studies
Economics
Economics with Data Science
Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electrical (Electronics) Engineering
Electrical (Power) Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Food Sciences and Nutrition
Geology
Geophysics
International Relations
Mathematics
Mathematics with Data Science
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Psychology
Software Engineering
Statistics
Media and Communication Studies
English
Data Sciences

Hamdard University

The following programs are offered by Hamdard University

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Software Engineering
  • BS Biotechnology
  • BS Microbiology

University of Peshawar

The following degree programs are being offered by UOP.

  • Department of Electronic
  • College of Home Economics
  • Institute of Management Studies
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Psychology
  • Department of Economics

King Edward Medical University

The programs offered by King Edward Medical University are listed below.

  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Programs

DUHS Dow University of Health Sciences

The list of the programs is described below.

  • PhD & M.Phil
  • M.Phil (IBMS)
  • Masters in Dental Surgery / Dental  Sciences – MDS (4 Years)
  • Masters in Biostatistics & Epidemiology – MSBE
  • Masters in Nursing – MSN

Sindh Madressatul Islam University

The program list for SMIU is listed below.

  • BS Software Engineering
  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Technology
  • BBA

University of Balochistan

The names of UOB departments are mentioned below.

  • Department of languages
  • Department of English Literature and Linguistics
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Information Technology
  • Department of Biological Sciences
  • Department of Urdu

Women University Multan

The programs offered by Women’s University are listed below.

  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Programs

Riphah International University

The list of the courses is mentioned below.

  • Social sciences and humanities
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • Management sciences
  • Computing
  • Health and medical sciences
  • Pharmaceutical sciences
  • Media sciences

Capital University of Science & Technology CUST

The CUST program names are mentioned below.

  • BS Mechanical Engineering
  • BS Electrical Engineering
  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Bioinformatics
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • BS Finance and Economics
  • MBA (Professional)
  • BS Civil Engineering
  • BS Biosciences
  • BS
  •  Software Engineering
  • BS Accounting and Finance
  • PhD Mechanical Engineering
  • PhD Computer Science
  • PhD Mathematics
  • PhD Management Sciences
  • PhD Electrical Engineering
  • PhD Civil Engineering

PIEAS Pakistan Institute of Engineering And Applied Sciences

The programs offered by PIEAS are mentioned below,

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer & Information Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

Abdul Wali Khan University

The list of the programs is mentioned below.

  • MPhil Botany
  • MPhil Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • MS Development Studies
  • MPhil Mathematics
  • MPhil International Relations

Rawalpindi Medical University

The list of a few programs is mentioned below.

Institute of Space Technology

Below is the list of programs offered by the Institute of Space Technology

  • Bachelor of Science (Avionics Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Materials Science & Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Science (Space Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics)
  • Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

University of Kotli

The program list is mentioned below.

  • Bachelor programs
  • Department of arts
  • Department of Natural Sciences
  • Department of Biology
  • Department of Geology
  • Department of language and literature
  • Department of history  and culture
  • Department of chemistry
  • Department of physics
  • Department of tourism and hospitality
  • Department of Computer Sciences
  • Department of Urdu and Kashmeriyat
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Archeology

Minhaj University

The Minhaj University programs are mentioned below.

  • Basic Sciences & Mathematics
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Allied Health Sciences

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University

The program list are listed below.

Undergraduate Programs:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Technology
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Graduate Programs:

  • Master of Science (MS) in Public Health
  • Master of Science (MS) in Nursing
  • Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Postgraduate Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University

The SZABMU programs are mentioned below.

  • Master of Science (MS) in various medical specialties
  • Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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