Study Tips
How GPA and CGPA Actually Work in Pakistani Universities
A plain-English guide to grade points, credit hours, relative grading and the 4.00 scale used by HEC-recognised universities in Pakistan.
· 7 min read
MeriDegree Blog
Practical guides to grading, admissions and funding at Pakistani universities.
Admissions
Engineering Admissions in Pakistan: How the Aggregate Is Calculated
ECAT, NET, ETEA and MUET merit formulas explained, with the exact weightage each university gives to matric, intermediate and entry test marks.
· 8 min read
Scholarships
HEC Need-Based Scholarships: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Income thresholds, required documents, verification visits and deadlines for HEC and Ehsaas need-based scholarships at Pakistani universities.
· 6 min read
Study Tips
How to Raise Your CGPA in a Single Semester
The credit-load maths behind CGPA recovery, when to repeat a failed course, and how to set a realistic target GPA for next semester.
· 5 min read
University Rankings
Top Engineering Universities in Pakistan: How to Read the Rankings
HEC rankings, QS placements and PEC accreditation compared, plus what actually matters when you choose between NUST, PIEAS, GIKI and UET.
· 6 min read
Student Finance
Budgeting as a University Student in Pakistan
A realistic monthly budget for hostel and day-scholar students, plus how tuition instalment plans and scholarships change the numbers.
· 5 min read