About Admissions – CUI Abbottabad Campus

The serene atmosphere of Abbottabad, combined with the commitment of our faculty and staff, has been the driving force behind the remarkable growth of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Abbottabad Campus. Since its establishment in 2001, the campus has expanded from an initial enrollment of 121 students to approximately 6,000 today. Currently, CUI Abbottabad offers 20 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs across 12 departments, supported by a highly qualified faculty, including more than 200 PhD holders.

Admission to CUI is highly competitive. Those who join us benefit from world-class teaching, state of the art resources, and a vibrant student life. Admissions are strictly merit-based, evaluated on the applicant’s academic record and performance in the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS), an independent testing body.

Further information on NTS and its processes can be accessed via www.nts.org.pk.

All admission applications are processed online, ensuring convenience for applicants from across the country.
Submit your admission application at: admissions.comsats.edu.pk

Contact Information

Admissions Cell
COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus
University Road, Abbottabad

📞 0992-383591-6, 0346-6111189, 0310-5967827
✉️ admissions@cuiatd.edu.pk

For complaints and feedback: csr@cuiatd.edu.pk

Admissions Cycle

CUI follows a semester system, with admissions conducted twice a year—Fall and Spring. A dedicated Admissions Cell manages the entire process, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and applicant support.

Key Functions of the Admissions Cell

• Attending to students and parents at the reception desk.
• Receiving and verifying admission forms (BS, MS, PhD).
• Checking eligibility criteria and verifying supporting documents.
• Verifying consistency between uploaded documents and online portal entries (marks, year, receipts, etc.).
• Raising and resolving objections in case of discrepancies through direct follow-up with applicants.
• Verifying NTS results via nts.org.pk.
• Coordinating with NTS for the conduct of NAT, GAT General, and GAT Subject tests.
• Compiling and managing NTS data.
• Handling program change requests (before and after merit list).
• Responding to queries on the admissions portal.
• Contacting applicants regarding incomplete forms, missing choices, and merit list updates.
• Preparing merit lists and creating CSVs.
• Managing fee installments and issuing admission offer letters.
• Preparing scholarship lists and coordinating with the Registrar’s Office and other departments.
• Distributing admission-related souvenirs.
• Processing refund applications.