Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST) in Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad), Sindh, is one of the province's oldest engineering universities. It began in 1974 as the Mehran University College of Engineering and Technology, became a full university in 2009, and today teaches engineering, science and technology to several thousand students. For students in interior Sindh, it is the most accessible public engineering university — and its fees are among the lowest in the country.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad), Sindh |
| Type | Public sector engineering university |
| Founded | 1974 as Mehran University College of Engineering; university status 2009 |
| Website | quest.edu.pk |
Programmes
QUEST offers BE degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Energy and Environment Engineering and Information Technology, plus BS programmes in Computer Science, Mathematics and related sciences, and ME/MS and PhD programmes in engineering disciplines. Its civil and electrical engineering programmes are the oldest and largest, and its graduates work across Sindh's public works, irrigation, power and telecom sectors.
Admissions and merit
Admission to BE programmes is through QUEST's own entry test, with merit calculated from the test score and academic record. The typical pattern for Sindh's public engineering universities weights the entry test heavily, with FSc Pre-Engineering marks and Matric marks making up the rest — the exact weightage for the 2027 cycle is to be confirmed in the QUEST admission advertisement. Eligibility is usually FSc Pre-Engineering (or an equivalent) with at least 60% marks, and the entry test covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English. Admission opens in the summer for the autumn intake; the 2027 dates are to be confirmed on quest.edu.pk.
Fees
As a public-sector university, QUEST's fees are low — a semester fee in the tens of thousands of rupees rather than the hundreds of thousands charged by private universities. The exact fee structure for 2027 is to be confirmed in the admission advertisement. Hostel facilities are available on campus for out-of-station students.
Why students choose QUEST
QUEST's main advantage is access: it brings public engineering education to interior Sindh, where the alternatives are far away and far more expensive. Its engineering programmes are PEC-accredited, its campus is residential and affordable, and its graduates are well represented in Sindh's government departments, WAPDA, the irrigation department and the telecom sector. For a student from Nawabshah, Larkana, Sukkur or the surrounding districts, it is the natural first choice for engineering.
Frequently asked questions
Is QUEST recognised by PEC? Yes — QUEST's BE programmes are accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council, which is required for practising as an engineer in Pakistan.
What is the entry test pattern? To be confirmed — the test typically covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English. Check the admission advertisement for the 2027 pattern.
What are the fees? To be confirmed — public-sector fees, published in the annual admission advertisement.
When do admissions open? To be confirmed — usually in the summer for the autumn intake. Check quest.edu.pk.
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Sources and verification: QUEST history (founded 1974 as Mehran University College of Engineering; university status 2009) and programme list, as published on quest.edu.pk. Entry-test pattern, merit weightage, fees and dates for the 2027 cycle are to be confirmed on the official admission advertisement.