Batch-26 Admission Schedule of Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah 2026 Session including Interview Call List and Admission Process for Phase-II // Quest Official Website edu. pk. Below follows the 100% authentic, tested and validated method that is followed for calculating the merit list with respect to B.E., BS, or B.Sc Technology programmes over this year based solely on QUEST circulars regarding seats distribution categories and interview call lists at QUEST Nawabshah 2026.
Quick Facts: QUEST Nawabshah Admissions 2026 (Batch-26)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah |
| Batch | 26-Batch (Session 2026) |
| Programmes | B.E. (4-year), BS (4-year), B.Sc Technology |
| Application Start | April 25, 2026 |
| Application Deadline (Phase-I) | Extended to May 25, 2026 |
| Pre-Admission Test (Phase-I) | From June 9, 2026 (district-wise schedule) |
| Official Portal | admissions.quest.edu.pk |
| Official Website | quest.edu.pk |
QUEST Nawabshah Batch-26 Admission Timeline
QUEST conducted its 2026 undergraduate admissions in a two-stage process. Following is the confirmed timeline from an unofficial news feature on the university’s website
Phase-I
- Online applications were opened on April 25, 2026; and the last date to apply was extended up to May 25, 2026.
- MCQ Pre-Admission Test Computer Based (covers Math, Physics, Chemistry & English) is held on a district-wise schedule starting from June 9, 2026. They needed to qualify with a minimum score of 40.
- New update:QUEST issued Interview Call List for BE/BS (Morning & Evening) and B.Sc Technology, Batch-26 on 19 June 2026 along with separate Interview call list for the aspiring applicants in Girls Upper & Lower District Category-B and who wants to know about the interview schedule for the students under the BE programme from other categories such as those belonging to Category-B, Category-C and Self-Finance.
Phase-II (for vacant seats)
- Phase-II Application, filling of the vacant seats were held from June-18 to July-02, 2026.
- Batch-26 Self-Finance scheme had a separate application window, which closed on July 13 for the self-financing route.
- On July 7,2026, another Pre-Entry Test (Phase-II) for BE, BS and B.Tech programs was conducted.
- For Category B BS, and B.Sc Technology — Phase-II Interview Call ListA：July 15th 2026: QUEST Phase-II interview schedule of (B.E., BS, B.Sc Technology), District wise Interview call list for Category-B and C – Self-Finance )A←[3]
QUEST does hold subsequent rounds and takes additional candidates to fill vacant seats so applicants should continue checking the official news page until admissions for their programme officially closes.
Seats Distribution & Admission Categories
Seats are reserved as per the regular and self-finance schemes, domicile and quota rules for QUEST Nawabshah (as described in official prospectus). The university circulars refer to broad categories, such as:
- Open Merit — general seats for eligible Sindh-domiciled candidates.
- Category-B and Category-C — district-wise and reserved quota seats, including an Employees Quota (Category-C) for children and siblings of QUEST employees.
- Girls Quota — Separate district wise (Upper And Lower Sindh) for female candidates
- Self Finance Scheme – All provinces eligible, on a higher fee, against reserved seats.
- Pakistanis abroad — additional quotas for qualified international candidates.
- Differently Abled Quota — as per seat availability of university
The exact number of seats per programme, per district, and per category is published in the official Prospectus tables (Tables 1–7), which QUEST updates every admission cycle. Because these numbers can change year to year, always cross-check the current figures in the latest prospectus on quest.edu.pk rather than relying on old or third-party numbers.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E. (Engineering) Educational Qualification: At least 60% marks in HSC-II (Pre-Engineering), candidates who have attached the grace marks of Hifz-ul-Quran or Equivalent also.
- Science & Technology programmes: 50% marks in HSC-II.
- Pre-Medical students — Matriculation with both Mathematics and English (Mathematics deficiency course required for entry to some programs – IT, AI, Chemistry)
- DAE holders: Category-F eligible with at least 60% marks.
- Candidates of HSC-I (result awaited): Can apply provisionally but will have to obtain the required percentage within HSC-II.
Merit for Pre-Admission Test route is: Matric (10%) + HSC-I (20%)+ Entry Test marks (70 %)
How to Check the QUEST Nawabshah Interview Call List / Merit List 2026
- Go to official admission portal admissions. quest. edu. pk or the main site quest. edu. pk.
- Go to the ‘All News & Updates’ or ‘Admissions section.
- Look for the corresponding circular — in our case, “Interview Call List for Admissions in BE/BS/BSc Tech – Batch 26” or its Phase-II variant.
- Find your name or the roll no/application number in the PDF list to see if you have a UPES entrance test status, or log into your individual applicant account on the admissions portal.
- Pick the date, time and place of your interview from the recruitment schedule attached below.
Always manually download the call list and schedules from quest. edu. pk. QUEST has also released public notices before regarding fake/unauthentic circulars found on social media, so beware of any non-official domain hosted list.
Fee Structure Overview (Batch Reference)
| Programme | Semester | Approx. Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / BS / B.Tech (Regular) | 1st Semester | 58,500 |
| B.E. / BS / B.Tech (Regular) | 2nd/4th/6th/8th Semester | 29,250 |
| B.E. / BS / B.Tech (Regular) | 3rd/5th/7th Semester | 48,500 |
| BS Physics/Chemistry | 1st Semester | 33,650 |
| Self-Finance (e.g., B.E. Civil) | Full Programme | Approx. 1,155,000 |
| Self-Finance (e.g., BS CS/AI) | Full Programme | Approx. 630,000 |
Summer semester courses, examinations and migration are subject to additional charges. Self-Finance is a non-stipendiary scheme with fees much higher than Regular scheme and varies by discipline, always verify latest rates from official fee structure page before making any payments – Always pay only through the online HBL challan generated by the admissions portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
January 3, 2023— QUEST Nawabshah Batch-26 Interview Call List 1 PGCIL 2017Phase-I Interview Call Release Date: June 19, 2016 On July 15, 2026, a call list was issued for those who had vacant seats in Phase-II interviews.
How to check QUEST merit, interview list Log-in to your account under admissions quest. edu. pk with your application credentials, alternatively you can refer to the respective PDF circular in the news and update section in quest. edu. pk.
Does QUEST Nawabshah have more than 1 admission phase? Yes. Phase-II: After the Phase-I, QUEST usually conducts a phase-II to fill vacant seats through fresh application window; second pre entry test and separate call list for interview.
The official seats distribution by district and class The distribution of seats at the level of districts and categories has been published as part of the Prospectus (Tables 1-7), which you can download in PDF format on quest. edu. pk.
Now, the question is: The Self-Finance scheme does not charge any fee, what is the difference? Answer: Yes, Self-Finance seats are considerably more expensive than Regular Scheme seats and were open to students from any province, subject to meeting certain eligibility conditions and undergoing a separate application/interview process.