TCAT (Taxila Competency Assessment Test)
TCAT (Taxila Competency Assessment Test) is the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) designated entry test that UET Taxila conducts itself for admission to its Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence programs. It runs in multiple rounds per admission cycle at the UET Taxila campus, separately from UET Lahore's ECAT.
How to register for TCAT
Registration is online only, at entrytest.uettaxila.edu.pk: complete your profile, upload a photo, choose your test group, generate the challan, and pay the Rs. 3,000 non-refundable fee through 1BILL-Invoice in any banking app. Then print your admit card and appear at the PRISM Block, UET Taxila, on your chosen date. Once the admit card is issued, the test date cannot be changed.
TCAT-VII dates for Fall 2026 admissions
UET Taxila's TCAT-VII advertisement for Fall 2026 lists three test dates: 18 September 2026 (apply by 15 September, admit card 17 September), 25 September 2026 (apply by 22 September, admit card 24 September), and 2 October 2026 (apply by 29 September, admit card 1 October). An earlier round, TCAT-III, was held in July 2026.
TCAT vs ECAT
UET Taxila's 2026 eligibility criteria list the entry-test requirement as "TCAT / ECAT / Equivalent acceptable to PEC & UET Taxila", so either test can be used. ECAT is conducted by UET Lahore through its own portal; TCAT is conducted by UET Taxila. The official merit formula gives the entry test 33% weight, alongside 50% for HSSC Part-I (or equivalent) and 17% for SSC.
UET Taxila's TCAT advertisements do not publish the paper format or marking scheme. Check the entry-test portal before your test date rather than assuming TCAT follows ECAT's pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TCAT?
UET Taxila conducts TCAT itself. It is a PEC-designated entry test held at the PRISM Block on the UET Taxila campus, separate from the ECAT conducted by UET Lahore.
What is the TCAT registration fee?
The TCAT test fee is Rs. 3,000 (non-refundable), paid during online registration at entrytest.uettaxila.edu.pk.
When is TCAT 2026 for Fall admissions?
The TCAT-VII round for Fall 2026 has test dates on 18 September, 25 September, and 2 October 2026, with application deadlines of 15, 22, and 29 September respectively.
Can I apply to UET Taxila with ECAT instead of TCAT?
Yes. UET Taxila's 2026 eligibility criteria accept "TCAT / ECAT / Equivalent acceptable to PEC & UET Taxila" for engineering and computing programs.
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