🏛 About FAST
FAST (National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences) was officially chartered as a degree-awarding university in 2000, but its foundations were laid much earlier with the establishment of the Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) in 1980. With a mission to advance computing and emerging technologies in Pakistan, FAST launched the country’s first Institute of Computer Science in 1985 in Karachi—pioneering structured education in computer science at a time when the field was still in its formative stages nationwide.
Building on this legacy, FAST became the first multi-campus university in Pakistan dedicated to computer and emerging sciences. It now operates campuses in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Chiniot-Faisalabad, and Multan. Over the decades, FAST has evolved into a hub for talent, creativity, and innovation, with graduates leading in software engineering, data science, fintech, entrepreneurship, and academia—both nationally and globally.
📚 Academic Programs at FAST
FAST offers a diverse portfolio of programs in tech, business, and engineering.
🔹 Undergraduate Programs:
- BS Computer Science
- BS Software Engineering
- BS Artificial Intelligence
- BS Data Science
- BS Cyber Security
- BS Electrical Engineering
- BBA
- BS Accounting & Finance
- BS Financial Technology
- BS Business Analytics
🔹 Graduate & Doctoral Programs:
- MS (CS, EE, Data Science, SP Management)
- MBA / Executive MBA
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Management Sciences
The university maintains high academic standards with strong industry linkages and practical project-based learning.
🔬 Research & Industry Integration
FAST maintains strong ties with the tech industry, enabling students to gain hands-on experience through internships, collaborative projects, and placement opportunities with leading national and international companies. The university actively promotes applied research in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, machine learning, and big data, while fostering close collaborations with startups, established tech firms, and government organizations. This strong industry-research synergy not only equips students to tackle tomorrow’s challenges but also makes FAST graduates highly sought-after—often recruited even before graduation.
📝 FAST Entry Test: What to Expect
FAST conducts its own entry test for undergraduate admissions. The test format varies slightly by program (CS, BBA, or Engineering) but typically includes:
- Mathematics
- Analytical/Logical Reasoning
- English
- Physics (for Engineering applicants)
- Essay writing (for BBA)
SAT scores are accepted for some programs, but the FAST entry test remains the primary route to admission.
🎯 Prepare for FAST with KIPS & KIPS Virtual
Gaining admission into FAST requires not just subject mastery—but strategy, speed, and exam-specific insight. That’s why students across Pakistan trust KIPS and KIPS Virtual for their FAST entry test preparation.
📍 Why KIPS?
KIPS offers the FUNG program—an intensive, result-oriented preparation track that has helped thousands of students secure admission into FAST and other top universities.
- Experienced faculty with specialized expertise in FAST test preparation
- Exclusive past paper-based MCQs and analytical problem sets
- Structured classroom teaching and intensive revision schedules
- Real-time assessments, full-length mock exams, and detailed feedback
- Academic counseling and test attempt strategy guidance
💻 Why KIPS Virtual?
KIPS Virtual brings the FUNG program online with all the rigor of the classroom, plus the added power of AI and flexibility. Students across Pakistan can now prepare for FAST on their own terms—without compromising on quality.
🔸 FUNG Includes:
- Expert-Led Videos
- Efficacious Readings
- Smart Quizzes
- Full coverage of Book-I & II for Physics, Math, Computer, and English
- Dedicated sessions for Quantitative & Analytical Reasoning
- Chapter-wise/Topic-wise Tests
- Career counseling sessions by academic experts
🔸 Full-Length Practice Papers:
- 4 FLPs (FAST-CS)
- 4 FLPs (FAST-BBA)
- Plus FLPs for PIEAS, GIKI, ECAT-II, NUST, PUCIT, USAT, and NAT
Through a combination of expert instruction, digital flexibility, and rigorous assessment, KIPS and KIPS Virtual ensure that students approach the FAST entry test with both confidence and competence. Whether you’re targeting admission to FAST’s Computer Science, Engineering, or Business programs, the FUNG program offers a structured, adaptable, and high-impact preparation experience—equipping you with the knowledge, strategy, and readiness needed to succeed.
💡 Your Future in Tech Starts Here
FAST is more than a university—it’s a launchpad for innovation, leadership, and professional excellence in technology and business. To compete for admission into this prestigious institution, preparation must be focused, strategic, and guided by experience.