QAU admissions updatess

22/08/2026

*Admission Deadline Extended – Fall 2026*

Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad has extended the deadline for admission to Self-Support Programs (Fall 2026) until 30th August 2026.

Programs available across:

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Faculty of Social Sciences

Don't miss this opportunity — complete your admission process before the extended deadline!

For more details, visit www.qau.edu.pk

28/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT

The requirement to appear in the HEC Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for admission to BS programmes has been waived for the current admission cycle.

Accordingly, all prospective candidates are eligible to apply for admission to the BS programmes at Quaid-i-Azam University, regardless of whether they have appeared in the HEC USAT.

Candidates, who have appeared in the USAT, whether or not they have qualified, are also eligible to apply. All other eligibility requirements and admission criteria, as prescribed in the Quaid-i-Azam University Admission Policy and the respective programme requirements shall remain unchanged.

28/07/2026

*Merit and Eligibility criteria for BS programs*

18/06/2026

Good news for those who missed the USAT test or got a score below 50% - you can apply again for admission at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

If you missed the test or scored less than 50, you must reapply for USAT to remain eligible.

Apply now:
https://etc.hec.gov.pk/

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, in coordination with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, is pleased to announce the conduct of a dedicated Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) exclusively for candidates who have applied or intend to apply for admission to QAU but could not register for the USAT in the current/ongoing test slots.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Candidates who have passed/ completed HSSC exams or passed HSSC part-1 exams / A-Level or equivalent examination.

• This would be 1st chance for those candidates who had NOT registered for HEC and would be 2nd chance for those who have already registered for the USAT (if they feel to attempt again)

• Candidates who wish to seek admission in undergraduate programmes offered at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Test Categories

Test Category Academic Stream/Discipline Test Category Academic Stream/Discipline
USAT-A Arts & Humanities USAT-E Engineering
USAT-COM Commerce USAT-GS General Science
USAT-CS Computer Science USAT-M P

15/06/2026

*Mphill test date, time and venue*

30/05/2026

*Last Date To Apply For Admissions Of BS/Pharm D/Mphil/PhD & Diploma Programs At QAU*

29/05/2026

*Admission Eligibility Criteria Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad*

A minimum score of 50 marks in the USAT (Undergraduate Studies Admission Test)
is mandatory for admission to BS programs at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad. Students who fail to achieve this minimum requirement are not eligible for admission and will be required to reapply for the USAT test in the next available session.
Candidates scoring below 50 marks will be considered ineligible and their applications will not be processed for enrollment in any BS program at QAU.