ECAT (Engineering) 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

ECAT (Engineering) 2026 eligibility criteria

Candidates must have appeared in the FSc (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, scoring at least 60% marks in the annual examination. Alternatively, candidates with ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) with Mathematics and Physics are also eligible for some engineering programmes. Candidates with a BSc (Double Mathematics and Physics) degree with at least 60% marks are also eligible. Candidates must be Pakistani nationals or hold valid Pakistani identity documents. Students appearing in their final FSc examination may apply provisionally.

Before you apply

• Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
• Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
• Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.