UET ECAT Syllabus 2026 — Syllabus, Dates & Paper Pattern
Official syllabus for the UET Engineering College Admission Test (ECAT) 2026. The test has 100 MCQs across Math/Biology (30), Physics (30), Chemistry/CS (30), and English (10), covering the complete FSc Part I & II syllabus.
UET ECAT 2026 — Paper Pattern
100 MCQs across 4 subjects in 100 minutes. No negative marking — attempt every question. You can sit both rounds and your best score is used for merit.
100
Total MCQs
400
Total marks
100 min
Duration
No
Negative marking
Subject-wise weightage
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| Subject | MCQs | Marks | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math / Biology | 30 | 120 | 30% |
| Physics | 30 | 120 | 30% |
| Chemistry / CS | 30 | 120 | 30% |
| English | 10 | 40 | 10% |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 100% |
Merit formula
50% FSc + 33% ECAT + 17% Matric — your FSc result carries the most weight, so board exam performance matters as much as ECAT prep.
UET ECAT 2026 — Key Dates
Two rounds for 2026 — your best scorefrom either round counts for merit. Round 2 registration closes 9 Jun. Test centres: Lahore, Faisalabad, Narowal, Gujranwala & KSK.
Round 1 Registration
19 Jan – 22 Mar 2026
Fee Rs. 3,000 — apply on ecat.uet.edu.pk
Round 1 Test
30 Mar – 3 Apr 2026
UET Lahore, Faisalabad, Narowal, Gujranwala & KSK
Round 2 Registration
13 Apr – 9 Jun 2026
Fee Rs. 3,000 — best score of both rounds counts
Round 2 Test
16 – 21 Jun 2026
Same test centres as Round 1
Round 2 Result
23 Jun 2026
ECAT scores released on ecat.uet.edu.pk — check your result there
* Always verify on the official UET ECAT portal: ecat.uet.edu.pk
UET ECAT 2026 — Eligibility & Programs
FSc, A-Level, and DAE students in relevant science subjects are eligible to sit the ECAT. There is no minimum percentage required to appear — but you need 60% (Engineering) or 50% (CS) in FSc to qualify for admission. Appearing in ECAT does not automatically enrol you; you must also apply on apply.uet.edu.pk.
Who can appear
- ✓FSc Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, or equivalent science students
- ✓A-Level candidates — IBCC equivalence required; bring Statement of Entry at test centre
- ✓DAE / B.Tech holders in a relevant technical discipline
- ✓Appearing students (FSc Part II not yet complete) can apply conditionally
Minimum FSc to qualify
60%
Engineering programs
50%
CS / Computing programs
Merit formula
50%
FSc marks
33%
ECAT score
17%
Matric marks
Your FSc result carries the most weight — board exam performance matters as much as ECAT prep.
⚠️ Appearing in ECAT does not put you on merit lists. You must separately apply for admission on apply.uet.edu.pk (expected opening: start of June 2026).
Official subject combinations
Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
Pre-EngineeringMathematics, Physics & Computer Science
Pre-Engineering / CSMathematics, Statistics & Computer Science
CS / StatisticsBiology, Physics & Chemistry
Pre-MedicalMathematics, Statistics & Physics
Statistics+ 10 English MCQs added to all combinations. Select your combination based on your FSc subjects.
Campuses
Test Fee
Paid online during registration on ecat.uet.edu.pk. Fee is non-refundable. Applies per round — if you sit both rounds you pay twice.
Documents Required
- ✓CNIC / B-Form / Identity Card
- ✓Domicile Certificate
- ✓Matric Certificate or Equivalent
- ✓Intermediate Result Card / A&O Levels / DAE / B.Tech or Equivalent
- ✓Any category-related documents (if applicable)
UET ECAT Syllabus 2026 — Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English
The ECAT covers the complete FSc Part I & II syllabus — there is no selective topic list. Every chapter from your intermediate textbooks is fair game.
Chemistry may be replaced by CS or Statistics depending on your group — check your group allocation on the ECAT portal.
Mathematics
30 MCQs · Full FSc syllabus
| # | Topic | Sub-topics | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Number Systems & Sets | Real & complex numbers, sets, functions, types of functions, mathematical induction | |
| 02 | Algebra | Quadratic equations, roots & coefficients, matrices, determinants, partial fractions, permutations & combinations, binomial theorem | |
| 03 | Sequences & Series | AP, GP, HP, infinite geometric series, convergence | |
| 04 | Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities & equations, inverse trig functions, solutions of triangles, heights & distances | |
| 05 | Coordinate Geometry | Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola — equations, properties & applications | |
| 06 | Differential Calculus | Limits, continuity, differentiation techniques, applications — maxima/minima, rates of change | |
| 07 | Integral Calculus | Indefinite & definite integrals, integration techniques, areas under curves, volumes of revolution | |
| 08 | Vectors | Vectors in 2D & 3D, dot product, cross product, scalar/vector triple product, applications | |
| 09 | Statistics & Probability | Measures of central tendency & dispersion, basic probability, permutations & combinations |
Real & complex numbers, sets, functions, types of functions, mathematical induction
Quadratic equations, roots & coefficients, matrices, determinants, partial fractions, permutations & combinations, binomial theorem
AP, GP, HP, infinite geometric series, convergence
Trigonometric identities & equations, inverse trig functions, solutions of triangles, heights & distances
Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola — equations, properties & applications
Limits, continuity, differentiation techniques, applications — maxima/minima, rates of change
Indefinite & definite integrals, integration techniques, areas under curves, volumes of revolution
Vectors in 2D & 3D, dot product, cross product, scalar/vector triple product, applications
Measures of central tendency & dispersion, basic probability, permutations & combinations
Physics
30 MCQs · Full FSc syllabus
| # | Topic | Sub-topics | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Measurements & Vectors | Physical quantities, SI units, errors & uncertainties, scalars & vectors, resolution & addition of vectors | |
| 02 | Kinematics & Dynamics | Linear motion, Newton's laws, friction, projectile motion, circular motion, momentum & impulse | |
| 03 | Work, Power & Energy | Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, power, elastic & inelastic collisions | |
| 04 | Rotational Motion | Torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies | |
| 05 | Gravitation | Newton's law of gravitation, gravitational field, orbital motion, satellites, escape velocity | |
| 06 | Waves & Oscillations | SHM, resonance, damped oscillations, wave propagation, Doppler effect, stationary waves | |
| 07 | Optics | Reflection, refraction, lenses & mirrors, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, polarisation | |
| 08 | Heat & Thermodynamics | Temperature scales, kinetic theory, gas laws, specific heat, thermodynamic laws, entropy | |
| 09 | Electrostatics | Coulomb's law, electric field & potential, capacitors, dielectrics, Gauss's law | |
| 10 | Current Electricity | Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, circuits, resistance, EMF, internal resistance | |
| 11 | Electromagnetism | Magnetic field, force on current/charges, electromagnetic induction, AC/DC, transformers | |
| 12 | Modern Physics | Photoelectric effect, X-rays, atomic models, nuclear structure, radioactivity, fission & fusion |
Physical quantities, SI units, errors & uncertainties, scalars & vectors, resolution & addition of vectors
Linear motion, Newton's laws, friction, projectile motion, circular motion, momentum & impulse
Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, power, elastic & inelastic collisions
Torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies
Newton's law of gravitation, gravitational field, orbital motion, satellites, escape velocity
SHM, resonance, damped oscillations, wave propagation, Doppler effect, stationary waves
Reflection, refraction, lenses & mirrors, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, polarisation
Temperature scales, kinetic theory, gas laws, specific heat, thermodynamic laws, entropy
Coulomb's law, electric field & potential, capacitors, dielectrics, Gauss's law
Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, circuits, resistance, EMF, internal resistance
Magnetic field, force on current/charges, electromagnetic induction, AC/DC, transformers
Photoelectric effect, X-rays, atomic models, nuclear structure, radioactivity, fission & fusion
Chemistry
30 MCQs · Full FSc syllabus
| # | Topic | Sub-topics | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Atomic Structure | Bohr model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, periodic table trends | |
| 02 | Chemical Bonding | Ionic, covalent & metallic bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, intermolecular forces | |
| 03 | States of Matter | Gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, liquids, solids, phase diagrams | |
| 04 | Energetics | Enthalpy, Hess's law, bond energies, thermochemical equations | |
| 05 | Chemical Equilibrium | Le Chatelier's principle, Kc & Kp, acid-base equilibria, pH, buffers, solubility product | |
| 06 | Reaction Kinetics | Rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, rate law, activation energy, catalysis | |
| 07 | Electrochemistry | Redox reactions, electrochemical cells, Faraday's laws, corrosion | |
| 08 | Organic Chemistry | Hydrocarbons, functional groups, reaction mechanisms — substitution, addition, elimination, condensation, polymerisation | |
| 09 | Industrial & Environmental | Solvay process, Haber process, petroleum refining, environmental chemistry | |
| 10 | s-, p-, d-Block Elements | Properties, reactions and compounds of groups I–VII and transition metals |
Bohr model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, periodic table trends
Ionic, covalent & metallic bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, intermolecular forces
Gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, liquids, solids, phase diagrams
Enthalpy, Hess's law, bond energies, thermochemical equations
Le Chatelier's principle, Kc & Kp, acid-base equilibria, pH, buffers, solubility product
Rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, rate law, activation energy, catalysis
Redox reactions, electrochemical cells, Faraday's laws, corrosion
Hydrocarbons, functional groups, reaction mechanisms — substitution, addition, elimination, condensation, polymerisation
Solvay process, Haber process, petroleum refining, environmental chemistry
Properties, reactions and compounds of groups I–VII and transition metals
English
10 MCQs · Full FSc syllabus
| # | Topic | Sub-topics | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Reading Comprehension | Unseen passage with MCQs — understanding main idea, inference, vocabulary in context |
Unseen passage with MCQs — understanding main idea, inference, vocabulary in context
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