If you’re applying to Air University Islamabad for Fall 2025, you must be wondering what the expected merit list will look like. Based on previous years (2022, 2023, and 2024), we have estimated the Air University expected closing merit for fall 2025. For popular programs like BSCS, the merit may close around 82% to 85%, and for Cyber Security, it might be between 80% to 82%.
Your final merit depends on three things: your entry test marks, your FSc or ICS marks, and your matric marks. The Air University merit formula gives the most weight to the entry test. So, if you score well in both FSc and the entry test, you have a good chance to get selected in the first merit list of Air University 2025.
This post includes all the details about Air University merit calculation, entry test weightage, and program-wise expected merit to help you prepare better for your admission.
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Air University Fall 2024 Closing Merits (1st, 2nd & 3rd Lists)
Based on recent merit trends from 2022 to 2024, we’ve predicted the expected closing merit 2025 for key programs. These estimates include Air Uni Islamabad merit lists, entry test weightage, and final selection ranges. For example, the BSCS program is expected to close between 82% to 85%.
Merit depends on multiple factors:
- Entry Test Score (up to 50%)
- FSc Pre-Engineering or ICS Score (35–50%)
- Matric Marks (10–15%)
Students with high marks in both intermediate and the Air University test are more likely to secure admission in the first merit list 2025.
| Program | 1st Merit List | 2nd Merit List | 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM (Cyber Security Management) | 84.83 | 84.68 | 84.68 |
| CSE (Computer Science Engineering) | 69.45 | 69.45 | 69.45 |
| CYSM (Cyber Security) | 82.90 | 79.79 | 79.48 |
| CYSE (Cyber Engineering) | 70.48 | 70.48 | 70.48 |
| SE (Software Engineering) | 82.80 | 80.20 | 79.04 |
| IT (Information Technology) | 81.49 | 78.67 | 77.97 |
| DS (Data Science) | 82.66 | 79.67 | 78.91 |
| GM (Gaming & Multimedia) | 80.74 | 77.77 | 76.87 |
| AI (Artificial Intelligence) | 83.03 | 79.67 | 79.25 |
Air University Fall 2025 Expected Merits (1st, 2nd & 3rd Lists)
| Program | Expected Merit (Fall 2025) |
|---|---|
| CSM (Cyber Security Management) | 84.50 – 85.00 |
| CSE (Computer Science Engineering) | 69.00 – 70.00 |
| CYSM (Cyber Security) | 79.00 – 83.00 |
| CYSE (Cyber Engineering) | 70.00 – 71.00 |
| SE (Software Engineering) | 79.00 – 83.00 |
| IT (Information Technology) | 78.00 – 82.00 |
| DS (Data Science) | 78.50 – 83.00 |
| GM (Gaming & Multimedia) | 76.00 – 81.00 |
| AI (Artificial Intelligence) | 79.00 – 83.50 |
Merit Calculation Formula:
1. Engineering Programs
- 10% Matriculation (SSC)
- 50% Intermediate (HSSC/FSc)
- 40% Air University Entry Test
Formula:Matric × 0.10 + FSc × 0.50 + Entry Test × 0.40
2. Non-Engineering Programs (e.g., Business, Social Sciences)
- 15% Matriculation
- 35% Intermediate
- 50% Air University Entry Test
Formula:Matric × 0.15 + FSc × 0.35 + Entry Test × 0.50
FAQs
What is the expected merit for BSCS in Air University 2025?
The expected closing merit for BSCS is around 82%–85%, based on recent trends.
What was the highest closing merit in Air University Fall 2024?
The highest closing merit in Fall 2024 was for Cyber Security Management (CSM), which closed around 84.83% in the 1st merit list.
Is there any quota system at Air University?
Air University may have seats for self-finance, reserved categories, and overseas students, but open merit is the most competitive.
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