Dawood University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Karachi, is one of Sindh's oldest engineering institutions — founded in 1962 as Dawood College of Engineering & Technology and chartered as a university in 2013. It is a public-sector university funded by the Government of Sindh, with about 3,500 students across four campuses in Karachi. DUET is the first choice for many Karachi students after NED, and it is known for its affordable public-sector fees, its per-credit-hour "pay as you go" fee structure, and its strong industry linkages — the university reports up to 88% graduate placement. This profile covers fees, admission, the entry test and merit guidance.
Fee structure (reported, Fall 2026)
DUET publishes an indicative per-semester fee, and the exact fee is notified with each admission advertisement. The reported figures for Fall 2026 are:
| Programme | Fee per semester (reported) |
|---|---|
| BE / B.Arch / BS Mathematics / BS Chemistry / BS Data Science (regular) | about Rs 32,000–48,000 |
| BS Computer Science / BS AI / BS Cyber Security / BS Environmental Science | about Rs 70,000 |
| Self-finance, engineering (indicative) | Rs 95,000 |
| Self-finance, premium engineering (Electronics, Computer Systems) | Rs 600,000 + tax (reported) |
| Self-finance, flagship BS programmes (CS, AI, Cyber Security) | Rs 400,000 + tax (reported) |
| ME / MS programmes | about Rs 55,000 |
| PhD programmes | about Rs 60,000 |
| One-time admission fee | about Rs 5,000 |
| Application + test fee | Rs 3,000 (non-refundable) |
The BSCS fee is charged per credit hour — Rs 3,700 per credit hour, plus a semester registration fee of Rs 6,000 and a refundable security fund of Rs 5,000. Transport is optional at about Rs 7,000 per semester. Overseas/foreign seats are charged about USD 1,500 per semester (indicative). DUET also offers 300 Indigenous Scholarships at admission (government-funded). Because DUET's fee structure changes with each admission cycle, always confirm the exact fee on the official admission advertisement (admissions.duet.edu.pk) before paying.
Programmes
DUET offers 23 programmes (13 BS, 8 MS/MPhil, 2 PhD) across its faculties: Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Mathematics, Chemistry and Business Administration (BBA). All engineering programmes are PEC-accredited, computing programmes are NCEAC-accredited, and architecture is PCATP-accredited. The university has four campuses in Karachi, with separate locations for engineering and computing programmes, and offers student dormitories for male students, a sports arena and international mobility programmes with European universities.
Admission and entry test
For Fall 2026, applications opened in mid-June 2026, the last date to apply was 29 June 2026, and the entry test was held on 12 July 2026 at test centres in Karachi and Sukkur. Applications are submitted online through the DUET admission portal, with an application fee of Rs 3,000. Self-finance seats in 2026 totalled 72 (61 local + 11 overseas), and self-finance candidates must still pass the DUET entry test and are ranked separately on a merit list. The Fall 2027 schedule has not yet been announced — expect a similar window (applications in June, test in July), and check the admission portal from May 2027. Eligibility is typically FSc Pre-Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 60% marks for engineering programmes, and the entry test covers English, mathematics, physics and chemistry. Closing merits for the Fall 2027 cycle are to be confirmed when the merit lists are published.
Frequently asked questions
Is DUET public or private? Public — funded by the Government of Sindh, with much lower fees than private engineering universities.
What is the entry test? DUET's own admission test, held in Karachi and Sukkur. Self-finance candidates must also pass it.
How much is the fee? About Rs 48,000 per semester (indicative) for regular undergraduate programmes, and about Rs 70,000 for BS CS/AI/Cyber Security. Confirm on the admission advertisement.
Does DUET offer scholarships? Yes — 300 Indigenous Scholarships are offered at admission, plus HEC and provincial scholarships.
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Sources and verification: DUET admission portal (admissions.duet.edu.pk) and Fall 2026 admission guide: applications mid-June 2026, last date 29 June 2026, entry test 12 July 2026, application fee Rs 3,000; indicative fees regular Rs 48,000/semester, self-finance Rs 95,000, overseas USD 1,500, ME/MS Rs 55,000, PhD Rs 60,000; BSCS Rs 3,700/credit hour, admission Rs 5,000, security Rs 5,000; self-finance tiers Rs 400,000–600,000 + tax (reported). Fall 2027 schedule and closing merits to be confirmed on the official portal.