GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF BSc ENGINEERING AND BSc TECHNOLOGY ENTRY TESTS ECAT 2012

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF BSc ENGINEERING AND BSc
TECHNOLOGY ENTRY TESTS 2012
Entry Test For B.Sc and Bachelor Programs Offered by Engineering Universities of the
Punjab Excluding Technology Programs
1. The Entry Test has a total of 100 questions divided into four portions. There are (+4) marks
for correct answer and (-1) mark for wrong answer. Maximum marks as such are 400.
2. Three compulsory portions comprising of 70 questions are:
(a) Mathematics (30 questions);
(b) Physics (30 questions); and
(c) English (10 questions).
3. The  candidate will choose either Chemistry or Statistics or Computer Science for the
remaining 30 questions. Kindly note that Chemistry is compulsory for candidates with Preengineering or DAE backgrounds. Candidates choosing Computer Science or Statistics must have
the requisite subject combination in Intermediate and will only be eligible to apply in restricted
programs as stated in the prospectus of Engineering Universities.
4. There are four versions of the Entry Test. All four versions have the same set of questions,
however, the sequence of compulsory subjects, multiple choice options and sequence of questions
in each version is different.
5. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Statistics questions have been set
from the syllabus of F.Sc (Intermediate).  Efforts have been made to set the questions from those
topics of F.Sc (Intermediate) that are common to 'A' level British System syllabus.
6. The 10 questions of English portion have 5 questions of English comprehension and 5
questions of Synonyms. In English comprehension, the candidates are given a paragraph to read and
answer related questions.
7. The purpose of the Entry Test is to check the competency/ skill level attained by the
candidates during the Intermediate level studies.Entry Test For B.Sc. Technology Programs Being Offered by UET Lahore and
Its Affiliated Technical Colleges
1. The Entry Test has a total of 100 questions divided into three portions. The are (+4) marks
for each correct answer and (-1) mark for each wrong answer. Maximum marks as such are 400.
2. The 100 questions are divided into three portions:
(a) Mathematics (40) questions;
(b) Physics (30) questions; and
(c) English (30) questions.
3.  There are four versions of the Entry Test. All four versions have the same set of questions,
however, the sequence of subjects, multiple choice options and sequence of questions in each
version is different.
4. Questions of Mathematics and Physics have been set from matric and intermediate level
syllabus.
5. The 30 questions of English are divided into three portions. 10 questions check English
comprehension. 10 questions comprise of filling in the blanks in sentences. 10 questions are
questions of Synonyms. In English comprehension, candidates will read a paragraph and answer
related questions.