Quaid-i-Azam University Merit List Schedule 2026: Complete Timeline for BS, LLB, Pharm-D Admissions with Fee Deadlines

QAU Fall 2026 merit lists: 1st BS list August 15, 2nd August 19, 3rd August 23. Check BS, LLB, Pharm-D admission status, fee deadlines & next steps

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Aug 18, 2026 - 12:55

Quaid-i-Azam University Merit List Schedule 2026: Complete Timeline for BS, LLB, Pharm-D Admissions with Fee Deadlines

Quaid-i-Azam University QAU Islamabad campus announcing Fall 2026 undergraduate BS LLB Pharm-D merit lists schedule August 15, 19, 23 for BS programs and September 27, October 2, 5 for Pharm-D

QAU Fall 2026 Merit List Schedule: Complete Timeline

Quaid-i-Azam University has released an official timeline for displaying merit lists across all undergraduate programs. Understanding this schedule is critical for tracking your admission status and meeting fee deadlines.qau.edu

BS/LLB Programs Merit List Schedule

Merit List	Display Date	Day	Status
1st Merit List	August 15, 2026	Saturday	UPCOMING
2nd Merit List	August 19, 2026	Wednesday	Upcoming
3rd Merit List	August 23, 2026	Sunday	Upcoming (if required)

Important Notes for BS/LLB:

Application deadline was August 10, 2026 (now closed)
Merit lists are displayed on QAU website (qau.edu.pk) and admission portal
No separate call letters or phone calls will be made to selected candidates
Candidates must check the website frequently for updatesqau.edu

Pharm-D Programs Merit List Schedule

Merit List	Display Date	Day	Status
1st Merit List	September 27, 2026	Sunday	Upcoming
2nd Merit List	October 2, 2026	Thursday	Upcoming
3rd Merit List	October 5, 2026	Sunday	Upcoming (if required)

Important Notes for Pharm-D:

Application deadline is September 22, 2026 (later than BS/LLB)
Requires complete FSc (Pre-Medical) passed result with minimum 60% marks (not Part-I)
Merit calculation: 70% complete FSc + 30% Matric
Same checking process as BS/LLB programsqau.edu

Key Differences Between BS/LLB and Pharm-D Timelines

Aspect	BS/LLB Programs	Pharm-D Programs
Application Deadline	August 10, 2026	September 22, 2026
1st Merit List	August 15, 2026	September 27, 2026
2nd Merit List	August 19, 2026	October 2, 2026
3rd Merit List	August 23, 2026	October 5, 2026
FSc Requirement	Part-I or complete (50%+ for Part-I)	Complete FSc only (60%+ required)
Minimum Marks	50% in FSc Part-I	60% in complete FSc

Strategic Implication: Pharm-D applicants have more time to prepare and improve their FSc complete result before merit lists are announced. BS/LLB applicants must act quickly on August 15-23.qau.edu

QAU Aggregate Calculation Formula: How Merit Is Determined

Understanding how QAU calculates your aggregate merit score helps you assess your chances and identify which programs you're competitive for.qau.edu

BS Programs Aggregate Formula

Merit Calculation:

FSc/FA Part-I (or equivalent): 70% weight
Matric/SSC (or equivalent): 30% weight

Formula:

\text{Aggregate} = (0.70 \times \text{FSc Part-I \%}) + (0.30 \times \text{Matric \%})

Example Calculation:

Component	Marks Obtained	Total Marks	Percentage	Weight	Weighted Score
FSc Part-I	450	550	81.82%	70%	57.27
Matric	950	1100	86.36%	30%	25.91
Total Aggregate					83.18%

Calculation Steps:

FSc Part-I: $81.82 \times 0.70 = 57.27$
Matric: $86.36 \times 0.30 = 25.91$
Total Aggregate: $57.27 + 25.91 = 83.18\%$ qau.edu

LLB Program Aggregate Formula

Merit Calculation:

FSc/FA Part-I (or equivalent): 50% weight
LAT (Law Admission Test): 30% weight
Matric/SSC (or equivalent): 20% weight

Formula:

\text{Aggregate} = (0.50 \times \text{FSc Part-I \%}) + (0.30 \times \text{LAT \%}) + (0.20 \times \text{Matric \%})

Example Calculation:

Component	Marks Obtained	Total Marks	Percentage	Weight	Weighted Score
FSc Part-I	420	550	76.36%	50%	38.18
LAT	65	100	65.00%	30%	19.50
Matric	900	1100	81.82%	20%	16.36
Total Aggregate					74.04%

Calculation Steps:

FSc Part-I: $76.36 \times 0.50 = 38.18$
LAT: $65.00 \times 0.30 = 19.50$
Matric: $81.82 \times 0.20 = 16.36$
Total Aggregate: $38.18 + 19.50 + 16.36 = 74.04\%$ qau.edu

Important for LLB:

LAT is mandatory: Minimum 50% in LAT required for eligibility
LAT registration: Must register with HEC for LAT test (details at hec.gov.pk)
LAT validity: Valid LAT score must be submitted with applicationqau.edu

Pharm-D Program Aggregate Formula

Merit Calculation:

Complete FSc (Pre-Medical): 70% weight
Matric/SSC: 30% weight

Formula:

\text{Aggregate} = (0.70 \times \text{Complete FSc \%}) + (0.30 \times \text{Matric \%})

Key Difference from BS:

Pharm-D requires complete FSc (both Part-I and Part-II), not just Part-I
Minimum 60% in complete FSc required (higher than BS/LLB's 50% requirement)
Merit lists announced later (September 27 - October 5, 2026) due to FSc complete result timelinesqau.edu

Expected Closing Aggregates for Popular Programs (Fall 2026)

Based on previous years' trends and 2026 applicant pool, here are estimated closing aggregates for competitive programs:

Program	Expected 1st List Closing	Expected 2nd List Closing	Expected 3rd List Closing
BS Computer Science	85-88%	82-85%	80-82%
BS Software Engineering	83-86%	80-83%	78-80%
BS Mathematics	78-82%	75-78%	73-75%
BS Physics	75-79%	72-75%	70-72%
BS Chemistry	73-77%	70-73%	68-70%
BS Biology/Biochemistry	76-80%	73-76%	71-73%
BS Biotechnology	78-82%	75-78%	73-75%
BS Economics	75-79%	72-75%	70-72%
BS Business Administration (BSBA/BBA)	77-81%	74-77%	72-74%
BS Psychology	76-80%	73-76%	71-73%
BS English	74-78%	71-74%	69-71%
LLB (4-Year)	72-76%	69-72%	67-69%
Pharm-D	82-86%	79-82%	77-79%

Regular Seats (Normal Fee)

Characteristics:

Merit-based: Allocated strictly on merit (70% FSc + 30% Matric)
Provincial quota: Subject to provincial/regional quota distribution
Lower fees: Significantly more affordable than self-finance
Scholarship eligible: Can apply for QAU scholarships and financial aidqau.edu

Approximate Per-Semester Fees (Fall 2026):

Faculty/Program	Regular Fee (PKR per semester)	Total Program Cost (PKR)
Natural Sciences (BS Physics, Chemistry, Math, etc.)	40,000-50,000	320,000-400,000 (8 semesters)
Biological Sciences (BS Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.)	40,000-50,000	320,000-400,000 (8 semesters)
Social Sciences (BS Economics, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)	35,000-45,000	280,000-360,000 (8 semesters)
BS Computer Science/IT	45,000-55,000	360,000-440,000 (8 semesters)
LLB (4-Year)	45,000-55,000	360,000-440,000 (8 semesters)
Pharm-D (5-Year)	50,000-60,000	500,000-600,000 (10 semesters)

Additional One-Time Fees:

Admission processing fee: PKR 2,860 (paid with application, non-refundable)
Security deposit: PKR 5,000-10,000 (refundable upon graduation)
Convocation fee: PKR 2,000-3,000 (payable at graduation)qau.edu

Self-Finance Seats (Higher Fee)

Characteristics:

Merit-based: Allocated on merit but not subject to provincial quota
Higher fees: Typically 2x the regular fee
No scholarship: NOT eligible for any scholarships or financial assistance
Same education: Same curriculum, faculty, and degree as regular studentsqau.edu

Approximate Per-Semester Fees (Fall 2026):

Faculty/Program	Self-Finance Fee (PKR per semester)	Total Program Cost (PKR)
Natural Sciences (BS Physics, Chemistry, Math, etc.)	80,000-100,000	640,000-800,000 (8 semesters)
Biological Sciences (BS Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.)	80,000-100,000	640,000-800,000 (8 semesters)
Social Sciences (BS Economics, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)	70,000-90,000	560,000-720,000 (8 semesters)
BS Computer Science/IT	90,000-110,000	720,000-880,000 (8 semesters)
LLB (4-Year)	90,000-110,000	720,000-880,000 (8 semesters)
Pharm-D (5-Year)	100,000-120,000	1,000,000-1,200,000 (10 semesters)

Important Notes:

No financial aid: Self-finance students cannot apply for QAU scholarships, HEC scholarships, PEEF, Bait-ul-Mal, or any other financial assistance
Same degree: Self-finance and regular students receive identical degrees (no mention of "self-finance" on degree)
Conversion possible: Self-finance students can request conversion to regular seats if they secure regular merit in subsequent lists (contact admission office for procedure)qau.edu

Reserved Seats and Quota Information at QAU

QAU allocates a percentage of seats to reserved categories. Understanding these quotas helps you assess your eligibility and chances.qau.edu

Reserved Seat Categories

Category	Seats Allocated	Eligibility Criteria	Required Documents
Children of Army Personnel	1 seat per department	Nomination by GHQ only	GHQ nomination letter
Disabled Persons	1 seat per department	Disability certificate from District Assessment Board; admission based on disability level, not just marks	Disability certificate (District Assessment Board), Medical Officer verification from QAU Medical Centre
Minorities	1 seat per department	Minority community certificate from last attended institution	Minority certificate from school/college principal
Sports Based	2% of total admitted students (max 1 per department)	Sports certificates (International/National/Provincial/District level) + trials	Sports certificates from concerned authorities, trial performance
Foreign Students	10% of self-finance seats	Foreign nationals, dual nationals, recognized refugees	Foreign passport, dual nationality proof, refugee status certificate
Children of Martyrs	1 seat per department	Martyr certificate for uniformed personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Rangers, FC, Police)	Service card, pension book, martyr certificate verified by concerned department
Children of Registered Pharmacists	Up to 5% of Pharm-D seats	Parent registered with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan	Registration letter from Pharmacy Council, verified by chairman
Children of Pharmaceutical Industry Owners	Up to 2% of self-finance Pharm-D seats	Parent is proprietor/partner/director of pharmaceutical industry; minimum PKR 1,000,000 donation	Proof from Health Department/Drug Regulatory Authority, donation receipt
Children of Advocates	5% of LLB seats	Parent registered with District Bar Association	Registration letter from District Bar Association, verified by president
Additional Seats for GB, Balochistan, Sindh (Pharm-D only)	15 seats (5 each for GB, Balochistan, Sindh)	Domicile from respective region	Domicile certificate, CNIC
Children of Overseas Pakistanis	Up to 5% of total annual admission	Dual nationals (Pakistani + another nationality)	Dual nationality proof, foreign passport

Important Notes:

Reserved seats are merit-based within quota: Candidates must meet minimum eligibility criteria and compete within their reserved category
Document verification is critical: Missing or invalid documents result in disqualification from reserved seats
Vacant reserved seats: If reserved seats remain vacant, they are offered under self-finance basisqau.edu

Provincial/Regional Quota for Regular Seats

QAU allocates regular seats based on provincial/regional distribution:

Region	Approximate Quota	Notes
Punjab	50-55%	Largest quota due to population
Sindh	15-20%	Includes urban and rural Sindh
KPK	10-15%	Includes merged tribal areas
Balochistan	5-8%	Includes GB quota in some programs
Gilgit-Baltistan	3-5%	Separate quota in some programs
AJK	3-5%	Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Federal Area (Islamabad)	2-3%	Federal capital territory

How Quota Affects Your Chances:

Open merit: All candidates compete regardless of domicile (typically 60-70% of total seats)
Provincial quota: Seats reserved for candidates from specific provinces (based on domicile)
Self-finance: No quota restrictions (all provinces compete on merit)qau.edu

Example Scenario:

You're from Sindh with 82% aggregate applying for BS Computer Science
Punjab quota fills up at 85% aggregate
Sindh quota fills up at 80% aggregate
Your chances: Good for Sindh quota (82% > 80%), but you would not qualify for Punjab quota (82% < 85%)
Strategy: Your Sindh domicile improves your chances compared to open meritqau.edu