NED University of Engineering and Technology (NEDUET) is one of Pakistan’s top engineering universities. Each year, thousands of students compete for admission across its various faculties. Admission is granted strictly on merit, determined by a student’s aggregate score (Intermediate marks + NED Entry Test).
One of the most important indicators for applicants is the closing percentage of each faculty/program, i.e., the lowest merit at which admission closed in the previous year. This helps future students estimate their chances.
🎓 Faculty-Wise Closing Percentages (Average Trends)
Based on social media merit lists, student communities, and past admission cycles, the average closing percentages by faculty are as follows:
1. Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering (SE): 88% – 90%
- Computer Systems Engineering (CIS): 86% – 89%
- Computer Science (CS): 85% – 88%
- Electrical Engineering (EE): 80% – 83%
- Electronics Engineering: 78% – 81%
- Telecommunication Engineering: 78% – 80%
👉 This faculty is highly competitive. Software Engineering and Computer Systems usually close the highest, often close to 90%.
2. Faculty of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering: 82% – 85%
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering: 80% – 83%
- Automotive Engineering: 79% – 82%
- Textile Engineering: 76% – 79%
👉 Mechanical remains among the top choices after Computer-related disciplines, while Textile usually closes lower due to fewer applicants.
3. Faculty of Civil & Petroleum Engineering
- Civil Engineering: 82% – 85%
- Petroleum Engineering: 80% – 83%
- Construction Engineering & Management: 79% – 82%
- Urban Engineering: 77% – 80%
👉 Civil and Petroleum are traditionally strong fields in NED, keeping their merit levels high.
4. Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering
- Chemical Engineering: 80% – 83%
- Materials Engineering: 78% – 81%
- Metallurgical Engineering: 76% – 79%
- Polymer & Petrochemical Engineering: 76% – 78%
👉 Chemical closes higher due to industrial demand, while Polymer and Metallurgy close lower.
5. Faculty of Architecture & Allied Disciplines
- Architecture: 83% – 86%
- Urban & Regional Planning: 79% – 82%
- Environmental Engineering: 77% – 80%
👉 Architecture has a consistently high closing percentage due to limited seats and popularity.
📊 Overall Average Trend (All Faculties)
- Top Disciplines (SE, CIS, CS): 85% – 90%
- Core Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical): 80% – 85%
- Specialized Disciplines (Textile, Metallurgy, Polymer, Urban, Environmental): 75% – 80%
⏱ Why Do Closing Percentages Vary?
- Number of Applicants – Popular fields (like SE, CS, Mechanical) attract more applicants, raising cutoffs.
- Available Seats – Limited seats mean higher competition.
- Market Demand – Disciplines with stronger career demand usually close higher.
- Board/Category Quotas – Each board and quota (e.g., Karachi Board, Sindh Rural, Self-Finance) has its own closing percentage.
📝 Conclusion
The closing percentages at NED University show that students need an aggregate of at least 80%+ to secure admission in core engineering programs, while top computer-related disciplines require close to 90%.
For applicants, these percentages serve as a benchmark. If your aggregate falls near the previous years’ closing percentages of your desired faculty, your chances of admission are strong.
