Waiting on your IST Islamabad result? This guide shows you exactly where to check your status, how the merit formula works, what the list rounds mean, and the actions to take to secure or upgrade your seat.

Your status is posted inside the IST undergraduate admissions portal. When merit lists are generated, the portal shows “Offer” / program and fee deadlines; the university also announces list publications publicly and directs applicants to log in.

IST publishes separate formulas for Engineering and Computing/Sciences:

Related: Check out the list of all IST programs and campus information.

Once selected, download the Admission Package (offer letter + fee voucher + instructions), deposit the semester fee by the due date (usually HBL challan), and report with original documents for verification on Registration Day. Missing the fee deadline risks cancellation and loss of seat.

IST ran two phases in 2025; classes begin in September 2025. (Always confirm live dates on the site.)

Your IST journey is won on the portal: log in on list days, note your offer & deadline, and act fast. Know the 20/40/40 (engineering) or marks-only rules (non-engineering), keep documents and IBCC equivalence ready, and don’t miss payments. If you’re wait-listed, watch for upgrades in later lists—seats do reshuffle. With a steady eye on dates and the steps above, you can turn a promising merit into a confirmed seat at IST.

How much merit is required for IST?
There’s no fixed cutoff. For engineering, IST uses an aggregate (Matric + FSc-I/DAE + accepted test). Computing/Sciences are usually marks-only. Closing merit varies by program/year.

What is the minimum percentage for merit list?
It varies each cycle and by program. Aim for strong academics and (for engineering) a competitive test score; there isn’t a single universal “minimum.”

How to see NUST merit list?
Log in to the NUST admissions portal with your account. Your merit position/offer appears under application status when lists go live.

Is IST public or private?
Public-sector university (Islamabad).

Does IST accept NET?
Yes. IST accepts NUST NET (among other tests) for engineering admissions, provided it’s within IST’s valid date window and you meet the minimum score requirement.

What is the fee structure of IST Islamabad?
Approximate per-semester totals (local): Engineering ~ PKR 162,424, Computing ~ PKR 138,852, Sciences ~ PKR 91,416; plus a one-time ~ PKR 49,000 at admission (figures may update yearly).

What is the rank of IST in Pakistan?
Commonly cited among notable engineering/science universities. Exact placement varies by ranking body (HEC/QS/THE) and year—check the latest tables.

Is Comsats private or Government?
Public (federal) university, COMSATS University Islamabad is a public-sector institution.