Eligibility Criteria MAIST Layyah Admissions 2026

Degree Programs Eligibility

Requirements for 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Programs

HEC Approved Eligibility Criteria

As per Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan guidelines for 4-Year BS Programs

Academic Requirements (HEC Guidelines)

Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc) or equivalent qualification recognized by HEC
Minimum 45% marks in intermediate examination (HEC minimum requirement)
Students awaiting results can apply on provisional basis
A-Level students with minimum 3 principal subjects and equivalent grades
DAE/B.Tech students for relevant engineering programs (HEC approved)
Equivalence certificate required for foreign qualifications
IBCC attestation required for O/A Level certificates
No age limit for admission (as per HEC guidelines)

Program-Specific Requirements (HEC Approved)

Computer & IT Programs

BS Computer Science

F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or ICS with Mathematics
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with Mathematics
Mathematics at intermediate level (mandatory)
Physics preferred for CS (HEC recommended)
Minimum 50% marks in intermediate examination
Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics (mandatory)
Medical students with Mathematics background eligible

BS Information Technology

F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or ICS with Mathematics
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with Mathematics
Mathematics at intermediate level (mandatory)
Computer Science preferred at intermediate level
Minimum 50% marks in intermediate examination
Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics (mandatory)
Medical students with Mathematics background eligible

BS Cyber Security

F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or ICS with Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics at intermediate level
Computer Science preferred
Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics

BS Artificial Intelligence

F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or ICS with Mathematics
Mathematics at intermediate level (mandatory)
Physics and Computer Science preferred
Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics

Science Programs

BS Chemistry

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent
Chemistry and Mathematics at intermediate level
Physics preferred (HEC recommended)
Minimum 45% marks in Chemistry

BS Zoology

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent
Biology and Chemistry at intermediate level
Mathematics at matric level
Minimum 45% marks in Biology

BS Mathematics

F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or ICS
Mathematics at intermediate level (mandatory)
Physics preferred
Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics

Arts & Humanities Programs

BS English

F.A/F.Sc or equivalent
English at intermediate level (preferred)
Minimum 45% marks in English (if studied)

BS Urdu

F.A or equivalent
Urdu as optional/compulsory subject
Minimum 45% marks in Urdu (if studied)

BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

F.A/F.Sc or equivalent
Art background preferred
Portfolio assessment required
Minimum 45% marks in intermediate

Business & Education Programs

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

F.A/F.Sc or equivalent
Mathematics at matric level (preferred)
Economics/Commerce preferred (if studied)
Minimum 45% marks in intermediate

B.Ed (1.5 Years)

BA/B.Sc or equivalent (14 years education)
Minimum 45% marks in bachelor's degree
Teaching experience preferred
Valid teaching license (if available)

Additional Requirements (HEC Compliance)

Document Requirements

Attested photocopies of all academic certificates
Character certificate from last institution attended
Domicile certificate
CNIC/B-Form (original and photocopy)
Recent passport size photographs (4 copies)
Equivalence certificate (for foreign qualifications)
IBCC attestation (for O/A Level students)

Medical Requirements

Medical fitness certificate
No contagious diseases
Physically and mentally fit for studies

Special Quotas

Sports quota (as per HEC guidelines)
Disabled quota (2% seats reserved)
Minority quota (5% seats reserved)
Provincial quota (as per government policy)

NAVTTC Courses Eligibility

Requirements for Technical and Vocational Training

Technical Courses Requirements

General Requirements

Matriculation (10th grade) or equivalent
Minimum 40% marks in matriculation
Age: 16-35 years
Pakistani citizenship
Valid CNIC/B-Form

Course-Specific Requirements

Graphic Designing

Basic computer knowledge
Creative aptitude
Matriculation in any discipline

Computerized Accounting

Basic mathematics knowledge
Computer literacy preferred

Amazon Virtual Assistant

Good English communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
Internet access at home

Admission Test Information

Details about entrance examination

Test Pattern

For Science Programs

English: 30%
Mathematics: 30%
Physics/Chemistry/Biology: 30%
General Knowledge: 10%

For Arts & Social Sciences

English: 40%
General Knowledge: 30%
Pakistan Studies: 20%
Islamic Studies: 10%

For Business Programs

English: 35%
Mathematics: 25%
General Knowledge: 25%
Current Affairs: 15%

Important Guidelines

Test duration: 2 hours
Total marks: 100
Passing marks: 50%
No negative marking
Bring original CNIC/B-Form and roll number slip
Mobile phones are strictly prohibited

Required Documents

Documents needed for admission

For Degree Programs

Attested copies of matriculation certificate
Attested copies of intermediate certificate
Detailed marks certificates (DMCs)
Character certificate from last institution
Migration certificate (if applicable)
CNIC/B-Form copy
4 recent passport size photographs
Domicile certificate
Equivalence certificate (for O/A Levels)

For NAVTTC Courses

Attested copy of matriculation certificate
Detailed marks certificate
Character certificate
CNIC/B-Form copy
2 recent passport size photographs
Domicile certificate
Income certificate (for fee concession)

Fee Structure

Tuition and other fees

Degree Programs

Program	Admission Fee	Semester Fee
BS Computer Science	PKR 15,000	PKR 35,000
BS Information Technology	PKR 15,000	PKR 35,000
BS Chemistry	PKR 12,000	PKR 30,000
BS Zoology	PKR 12,000	PKR 30,000
BS Mathematics	PKR 12,000	PKR 30,000
BS Urdu	PKR 10,000	PKR 25,000
BFA	PKR 15,000	PKR 35,000
BBA	PKR 15,000	PKR 35,000

NAVTTC Courses

Course	Duration	Total Fee
Graphic Designing	6 Months	PKR 8,000
Computerized Accounting	6 Months	PKR 7,000
Amazon Virtual Assistant	3 Months	PKR 5,000
Beautician	6 Months	PKR 6,000
Computer Applications	3 Months	PKR 4,000
Network Administrator	6 Months	PKR 9,000

Important Notes

Fee can be paid in installments
Scholarships available for deserving students
Fee concession for siblings
Additional charges for laboratory and library facilities
Examination fee separate from semester fee

Important Admission Dates

Mark your calendar for key admission events

June 1 2026

Admission Announcement

Official announcement of Fall 2026 admissions

June 15 2026

Application Start Date

Online and offline applications begin

July 31 2026

Application Deadline

Last date to submit applications

August 7 2026

Entrance Test

Admission test for all programs

August 15 2026

Interviews

Interview sessions for shortlisted candidates

August 20 2026

Merit List Display

First merit list announcement

August 25 2026

Fee Submission

Last date for fee submission

September 1 2026

Classes Begin

Orientation and start of classes

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