Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
SZABIST Aggregate Calculator
Work out your admission aggregate from matric, intermediate and entry test marks using each university's official weightage. This page uses the official SZABIST grading and merit rules, so the result matches what your Karachi campus transcript or merit list will show.
Matric / O-Level
Weightage 25%
Intermediate / A-Level
Weightage 45%
Entry Test / Interview
Weightage 30%
Official SZABIST weightage: Matric / O-Level 25%, Intermediate / A-Level 45%, Entry Test / Interview 30%.
Official SZABIST grading scale
BS programmes require 130+ credit hours with a 2.50 graduation CGPA in several faculties.
| Grade | Grade points | Marks (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 85-100 |
| A- | 3.67 | 80-84 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75-79 |
| B | 3.00 | 71-74 |
| B- | 2.67 | 68-70 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 64-67 |
| C | 2.00 | 61-63 |
| C- | 1.67 | 58-60 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 54-57 |
| D | 1.00 | 50-53 |
| F | 0.00 | Below 50 |
How to use this aggregate calculator
- Enter your obtained and total marks for each component.
- The official SZABIST weightage is applied automatically.
- Compare your aggregate with last year's closing merit for your programme.
Frequently asked questions
How is the SZABIST admission aggregate calculated?
SZABIST weights applicants as follows: Matric / O-Level 25%, Intermediate / A-Level 45%, Entry Test / Interview 30%. Your percentage in each component is multiplied by its weight and the results are added.
What aggregate is needed for admission to SZABIST?
Closing merit changes every year and by programme. Competitive programmes at SZABIST historically close between 70% and 85% aggregate, while less saturated programmes can close in the 55-65% range.
Does SZABIST accept A-Level and O-Level results?
Yes. A-Level and O-Level applicants must submit an IBCC equivalence certificate, and the equivalence marks are used in place of intermediate and matric marks in the aggregate formula.
Is the entry test the most important part?
For SZABIST the entry test carries 30% of the aggregate, so it is usually the component where applicants gain or lose the most ground.