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Thousands Compete for Admission as DUET Conducts Entry Test 2026

3,806 Candidates Appear for 1,495 Seats Across 16 Disciplines at Karachi and Sukkur with 91% Attendance

Karachi, July 12, 2026: Dawood University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) conducted its Entry Test 2026 today for admission to Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Technology & Management, and Bachelor of Architecture programs.

The test was held simultaneously at two centers: IBA Main Campus, Karachi and Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage, Sukkur. IBA Testing Services Karachi conducted the test in morning and afternoon shifts for DUET’s Jinnah Campus, CEMET Sukkur, and the Faculty of Information & Computing Sciences, Gulberg Town, Karachi.

A total of 4,174 candidates registered for 1,495 seats across 16 disciplines. 3,806 candidates appeared, reflecting an impressive 91.09% attendance. Female candidates made up 24.62% of applicants, showing strong and growing participation of women in engineering, science, technology, and architecture.

Candidates represented diverse educational boards across Pakistan. The highest participation was from BISE Karachi: 2,218, followed by BISE Mirpurkhas: 392, BISE Hyderabad: 311, BISE Sukkur: 283, BISE Shaheed Benazirabad: 189, BISE Larkana: 185, Ziauddin Examination Board: 183, AJK Board Mirpurkhas: 84, Sindh Board of Technical Education: 62, Cambridge International: 44, and BISE Quetta: 18.

DUET ensured a transparent, efficient, and technology-driven process with air-conditioned halls, shuttle services, and QR code-based electronic attendance.

Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain (S.I., T.I.), Registrar Prof. Dr. Syed Asif Ali Shah, along with senior officials including Dr. Faraz Ahmed, Convener Admission Committee Dr. Ayaz Ali Shah, Dr. Tasneem Zahra, Engr. Fahd Iqbal, Babar Riaz, and Dr. Saddam Ali Khichi oversaw the test activities @ Karachi centre. Dr. Abdul Waheed Bhutto Director CEMET, Dr. Atif Jamil , Dean FoI&CS and Arch. Salman Mateen member Admission Committee supervised the Entry test at Sukkur centre.

Parents and candidates appreciated the university’s arrangements, reaffirming DUET’s commitment to excellence in admissions and education.

Issued by:

Kashif A. Banda
Deputy Director - Media
Dawood UET Karachi

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Dawood University Of Engineering and Technology shines in Times Higher Education Rankings

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🌍 DUET Rises in THE Impact Rankings 2026 — From Baseline to Breakthrough! 🚀

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) has achieved remarkable progress in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, marking a powerful journey of transformation — from new participation to major leaps, and from baseline performance to global impact.

With outstanding improvements across the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), DUET has demonstrated that sustainability, quality education, innovation, and partnerships are not just commitments — they are the university’s continued trajectory towards excellence.

✨ 14 SDGs. 4 Massive Leaps. 5 New Entries. Another Year of Continued Transformation.

Under the visionary leadership and untiring efforts of Engr. Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain (S.I, T.I), Vice Chancellor, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, whose fruitful policies, strategic initiatives, and dedicated leadership have played a pivotal role in making DUET a progressive and impactful institution, the university continues its journey towards greater achievements.

📈 Major Achievements in THE Impact Rankings 2026:

✅ SDG 4: Quality Education
From 601–800 band → 201–300 band
📌 Improvement of +400 places

✅ SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
From 1001–1500 band → 401–600 band
📌 Improvement of +600 places

✅ New SDG Entries in 2026:
SDG 6 — Clean Water & Sanitation
SDG 7 — Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption & Production

Compared to last year’s baseline, DUET has successfully moved from participation to performance — showcasing remarkable progress in quality education, partnerships, innovation, climate action, and sustainable development.

In just two years, DUET has transformed its position in Quality Education SDG from the 1001–1500 band to the 201–400 band, while in Partnerships and Goals, it has progressed from the 1001–1500 band to the 601–800 band. Alhamdulillah.

From advancing Clean Water, Clean Energy, and Sustainable Cities initiatives to strengthening Innovation, Decent Work, and Climate Action, DUET continues its mission towards:

“Stronger Today. Better Tomorrow. A Sustainable Future for All.” 🌱

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