The Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah has officially announced that admissions are open for the academic session 2026 (Batch-26). Applications are invited through the online portal from eligible candidates who hold a domicile in the Sindh province for regular and self-finance seats. Candidates from other provinces can also apply under the specific Self-Finance Scheme quotas assigned by the university. QUEST is a highly prestigious public sector institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
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| University Name | Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST) |
| Admission Session | Session-2026 (Batch-26) |
| Main Campus Location | Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Recognitions | HEC Recognized & PEC Accredited |
| Offered Programs | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), BS, DAE, Engineering Technology |
| Application Mode | Online Portal Registration |
| Entry Test Criteria | Computer-based Pre-Admission Test (Minimum 40 Passing Score) |
| Registration Starts | April 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 24, 2026 |
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Available Bachelor Degree Programs
Eligible candidates can apply for various technical, scientific, and humanities programs spanning multiple departments divided across shifts:
1. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. – Morning Shift)
- Civil Engineering / Building & Architectural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering / Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Environmental Engineering / Energy Systems Engineering
- Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering / Telecommunication Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering (Pre-Medical fields are also eligible)
- Computer Systems Engineering / Software Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Automation & Control)
2. Bachelor of Science (B.S. – Morning & Evening Shifts)
- Information Technology (IT) / Computer Science (CS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Cyber Security / Data Science
- Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry
- English (Language & Literature)
3. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Morning Shift)
- Food Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
Eligibility Criteria Guidelines
Before accessing the digital registrations, check your academic eligibility qualifications strictly:
- Academic Pass Years: Candidates who have cleared or are awaiting results for HSC Part-II / DAE (or equivalent) in year 2026, or previously up to Annual Examination 2021 are accepted.
- Engineering Minimum Marks: At least 60% marks in HSC (Pre-Engineering / Equivalent) or DAE. Marks gained via grace or improvement schemes are scrutinized per rules.
- BS / Technology Marks: A minimum requirement of 50% marks in HSC for all non-engineering Science, English, and Technology options.
- Age Ageing Block: Anyone who has cleared their SSC-II (Matriculation) annual timeline prior to the year 2019 is strictly not eligible to apply.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- Go directly to the QUEST online university web link at https://admissions.quest.edu.pk.
- Create your profile account credentials and generate the online admission processing fee bank challan form.
- Deposit the designated processing institutional fee in any commercial branch network of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) across Pakistan.
- Re-login to upload a high-quality scanned copy of the paid HBL bank challan along with your passport-size photo displaying a **Blue Background**.
- Verify all detail boxes and finalize the submission process online before the locked date: May 24, 2026.
Pre-Admission Entry Test Particulars
- The Entry Test framework is scheduled to start on campus from Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 according to district-wise arrangements.
- It is a mandatory computer-based evaluation where candidates must score a minimum of 40 marks to clear.
- Admit cards will be available on individual registration dashboards. Remember to bring a physical copy of the printed Admit Slip along with your original CNIC/Smart Card to the test center.
Registrar Administration Contact Details
Engr. Rizwan Aziz Siddiqui (Registrar)
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh.
Official Help Desk Numbers: 0300-3220103 / 0333-7006097
Official Emails: registrar@quest.edu.pk | admissions@quest.edu.pk