Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology
Also known as QUEST
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is a public-sector university in Nawabshah, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Nawabshah |
|---|---|
| Province | Sindh |
| Private or Government | Public (Government) |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.quest.edu.pk |
About
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is a public-sector university in Nawabshah, Sindh, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is oriented towards engineering and technology, which in Pakistan places it under a second regulator alongside the HEC.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Biomedical Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Building and Architectural Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Chemical Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Civil Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Computer Systems Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Electrical Automation & Control Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Electrical Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Electronic Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Energy Systems Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Environmental Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Mechanical Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Software Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BE Telecommunication Engineering Morning programme | 4 years | 348,200 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BS Artificial Intelligence Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Artificial Intelligence Evening programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Basic Science and Related Studies Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Chemistry Morning programme | 4 years | 327,000 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| BS Civil Engineering Technology Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Computer Science Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Computer Science Evening programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Cyber Security Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Cyber Security Evening programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Data Science Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Data Science Evening programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS English Language and Literature Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS English Language and Literature Evening programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Food Engineering Technology Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Information Technology Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Information Technology Evening programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Mathematics Statistics Morning programme | 4 years | — | |
| BS Physics Morning programme | 4 years | 327,000 (2025 (Batch-25)) | |
| ME (Automation and Control Engineering) Automation & Control Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Civil Engineering) Civil Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Communication Engineering) Communication Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Computer Systems Engineering) Computer Systems Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Construction Engineering and Management) Construction Engineering & Management Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Electronic Engineering) Electronic Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Energy Systems Engineering) Energy Systems Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Environmental Engineering) Environmental Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Manufacturing Engineering) Manufacturing Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| ME (Software Engineering) Software Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| MS Computer Science Computer Science Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| MS Data Science Data Science Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| MS English Linguistics English Linguistics Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| MS Information Technology Information Technology Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| MS Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics & Statistics Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| MS Software Engineering Software Engineering Evening programme | 2 years | — | |
| PhD Civil Engineering Civil Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Computer Systems Engineering Computer Systems Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Information Technology Information Technology | — | ||
| PhD Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics & Statistics | — | ||
| PhD Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Software Engineering Software Engineering | — | ||
| PhD Telecommunication Engineering Telecommunication Engineering | — |
Admissions
Engineering admission normally combines HSSC (pre-engineering) results with an entry test — the provincial ECAT in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institution’s own test elsewhere. The decisive check is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation: PEC accredits a specific programme at a specific campus, so a degree title that is accredited at one institution may not be at another. Graduating from a non-accredited engineering programme prevents PEC registration, which is required to practise as an engineer. Ask Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. As a public-sector institution, fees are generally lower than at private institutions, and merit competition is correspondingly higher.
Applying in Sindh
Sindh institutions commonly use their own admission tests or accept NTS, with medical and dental admission governed by the national MDCAT. Karachi and Hyderabad concentrate most of the province’s higher-education capacity, and competition for public-sector seats there is correspondingly heavy. Because Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is in the public sector, seats are allocated partly on a domicile basis. Applicants holding a domicile from outside the province should check how many open-merit seats are available before applying.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For engineering programmes the operative approval is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation of that specific programme at that specific campus.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah.
- Phone: +92-244-9370366, +92-244-937 0381
- Official website: quest.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology private or government?
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is a public-sector institution. Public institutions generally charge lower fees than private ones because they receive government funding, and admission is correspondingly more competitive on merit.
What entry test is required for admission to Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology?
Engineering admission normally requires an entry test — the ECAT in Punjab, an ETEA test in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institutional test elsewhere — alongside HSSC pre-engineering results. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology located?
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences & Technology is located in Nawabshah, Sindh. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.quest.edu.pk.