COMSATS University Islamabad Aggregate / Merit Calculator
Guide
How the COMSATS admission aggregate is calculated
COMSATS builds its merit list from an aggregate percentage, not from your entry-test score alone. Three parts are weighted and added: the NTS entry test at 50%, Matric (SSC) at 10% and FSC (HSSC) at 40%. The entry test is worth half the decision. That is why a strong FSC result on its own rarely clears merit for the competitive programs.
Each part is turned into its own percentage first, by dividing marks obtained by marks total. Only then is it multiplied by its weight. This matters when your boards mark out of different totals. Enter the real totals, such as 1100 for Matric, 1100 for FSC and 100 for NTS, and the calculator handles the rest.
A part only counts once you have entered both the obtained and total marks, and the obtained figure is not higher than the total. A half-filled row counts as zero rather than a misleading partial score. So the aggregate you see is always the aggregate for what you have actually entered.
The Formula
Component % = (Obtained ÷ Total) × 100Aggregate % = Σ (Component % × Weight) ÷ 100Weights: NTS 50 · Matric 10 · FSC 40The parts are added up unrounded and the aggregate is rounded once at the end, so you do not lose a fraction of a percent to rounding along the way.
Worked Examples
Example 1: a typical COMSATS applicant
NTS 68 out of 100, Matric 950 out of 1100, FSC 880 out of 1100.
| NTS percentage | (68 ÷ 100) × 100 = 68.00% |
|---|---|
| NTS contribution (50%) | 68.00 × 0.50 = 34.00 |
| Matric percentage | (950 ÷ 1100) × 100 = 86.36% |
| Matric contribution (10%) | 86.36 × 0.10 = 8.64 |
| FSC percentage | (880 ÷ 1100) × 100 = 80.00% |
| FSC contribution (40%) | 80.00 × 0.40 = 32.00 |
Example 2: what ten more NTS marks are worth
The same Matric and FSC as above, but NTS 78 instead of 68. This shows what the 50% weighting is worth.
| NTS contribution (50%) | 78.00 × 0.50 = 39.00 |
|---|---|
| Matric contribution (10%) | 86.36 × 0.10 = 8.64 |
| FSC contribution (40%) | 80.00 × 0.40 = 32.00 |
| Change in aggregate | 79.64 − 74.64 = +5.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which entry test does the COMSATS aggregate use?
The NTS test COMSATS requires for the program you are applying to. Enter your obtained score against the paper's total. The calculator turns it into a percentage before applying the 50% weight, so it works whether your paper was out of 100 or some other total.
Why does Matric only count for 10%?
That is the weighting COMSATS applies: NTS 50%, FSC 40%, Matric 10%. Of the three, Matric is treated as the weakest guide to how a student will do at university. A strong Matric result cannot rescue a weak entry test. Each Matric percentage point is worth a fifth of an NTS point in the final aggregate.
My FSC result isn't out yet. Can I still use this?
Yes. Enter your expected FSC marks against the full total to see the aggregate you are on track for, then update it when the real result arrives. If you leave FSC blank it counts as zero, which understates your aggregate by up to 40 points. Put an estimate in instead.
Does this aggregate guarantee admission to COMSATS?
No. It tells you your aggregate percentage correctly. Whether that clears merit depends on the program, the campus and how strong that year's applicant pool is. Merit closes at very different aggregates for Computer Science at Islamabad and for a less popular program at a smaller campus.
Are Matric and FSC entered as percentages or raw marks?
Raw marks, with the total next to them. Enter 950 and 1100 rather than 86.36. The calculator does the conversion. Using the real totals is what keeps it correct for boards that mark out of something other than 1100.
Do the weights change between COMSATS campuses or programs?
The NTS 50, FSC 40, Matric 10 split is the standard COMSATS aggregate formula, and it is what this calculator uses. Always check it against the admission advertisement for your own program and intake first. COMSATS can revise the weightings between cycles, and the published advertisement is the authority.