How To Apply

Step-by-step guides for all Examination Department services.

Verification of Academic Certificates / Documents

Obtain official verification of your academic documents — Degree, Transcript, Pass Certificate or Marks Certificate — from the Controller of Examinations, QUEST. Requests may be submitted in person, via courier, or by email.

Step 1

Prepare Documents

Gather original or clear photocopies of the academic document(s) to be verified — Degree, Transcript, Pass Certificate, and/or Marks Certificate. Organisations must prepare a request on official Letterhead; individuals may submit a signed application.

Step 2

Pay the Verification Fee

Download and fill the NIDA-11 Challan Form and deposit the fee at NBP, Engineering University Branch, Nawabshah. A Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cross Bank Cheque drawn in favour of "Controller of Examinations, QUEST, Nawabshah" is also accepted. Fee: Rs. 1,650/- per document (without covering letter) or Rs. 2,200/- per document (with covering letter).

Download Challan (NIDA-11)

Step 3

Submit Your Request

Physical: Send the request letter, original document or photocopies, and original DD/Pay Order by courier or submit in person at the Examination Department office, QUEST, Nawabshah. Online: Email scanned document copies to controller.exams@quest.edu.pk and dispatch the DD/Pay Order by post.

Step 4

Processing

The Examination Department reviews and processes the request upon receipt of both the documents and payment. Standard processing time is 10 working days. Urgent processing is not available for document verification.

Step 5

Collect Verified Documents

Verified documents are dispatched to the applicant or organisation by post, or may be collected in person from the Examination Department office during working hours (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM). The verified and signed documents can also be sent via Email to requesting department / organisation.

Required Documents

Official Letterhead request (for organisations) or a signed personal application
Clear photocopies of the document(s) to be verified — Degree, Transcript, Pass Certificate, and/or Marks Certificate
Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cross Bank Cheque in favour of "Controller of Examinations, QUEST, Nawabshah"
Online applicants: scanned document copies via email; original DD/Pay Order sent by post

Important Notes

Fee without covering letter: Rs. 1,650/- per document — processed in 10 working days
Fee with covering letter: Rs. 2,200/- per document — processed in 10 working days
Urgent verification is not available; no exceptions are made
Processing begins only after both the documents and payment have been received
Online requests: controller.exams@quest.edu.pk (payment must still be sent by post)

Application for Degree Certificate

Apply for your official Degree Certificate after completing all programme requirements. Available for Bachelors (BE/BS/B.Tech) and Masters/PhD graduates.

Step 1

Download Application Form

Download the Degree Certificate application form for your level — Bachelors (BE/BS/B.Tech) or Masters/PhD — from the Downloads page.

Download Application Form

Step 2

Obtain No-Dues Clearance

Clear all outstanding dues with the university, library, hostel, and all departments. Obtain a No-Dues / Clearance Certificate signed by all relevant sections.

Step 3

Pay the Fee

Download and fill the NIDA-11 Challan Form and deposit the prescribed degree issuance fee at NBP, Engineering University Branch, Nawabshah. A Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cross Bank Cheque in favour of "Controller of Examinations, QUEST, Nawabshah" is also accepted. Retain the original stamped receipt as proof of payment.

Download Challan (NIDA-11)

Step 4

Submit Application

Submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the Examination Department office during working hours (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

Step 5

Collect Degree Certificate

Degree certificates are formally awarded at the Annual Convocation ceremony. An interim degree certificate is available upon request for those requiring it before convocation.

Required Documents

Completed degree certificate application form
Original CNIC (plus one photocopy)
No-Dues / Clearance Certificate from all relevant university sections
Original paid bank challan (NIDA-11)
Four recent passport-size photographs
Provisional certificate, if previously issued

Important Notes

Degrees are formally conferred at the Annual Convocation ceremony
An interim degree certificate can be issued before convocation upon request
All university dues must be fully cleared before the application is accepted
Refer to the fee schedule for the applicable degree issuance charges

Application for Transcript Certificate

Obtain an official transcript of your complete academic record. Available for Bachelors (BE/BS/B.Tech) and Masters/PhD programmes.

Step 1

Download Application Form

Download the Transcript Certificate application form for your level — Bachelors (BE/BS/B.Tech) or Masters — from the Downloads page.

Download Transcript Form

Step 2

Pay the Fee

Download and fill the NIDA-11 Challan Form and deposit the transcript issuance fee at NBP, Engineering University Branch, Nawabshah. A Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cross Bank Cheque in favour of "Controller of Examinations, QUEST, Nawabshah" is also accepted. Fee: Rs. 1,650/- (Bachelors) or Rs. 2,200/- (Masters). Retain the original stamped receipt.

Download Challan (NIDA-11)

Step 3

Submit Application

Submit the completed form with the original paid challan, a copy of your CNIC, and any previously issued transcript (if applicable) to the Examination Department office.

Step 4

Processing

The Examination Department prepares the transcript bearing the Controller of Examinations signature and the official university seal. Standard processing time is 10 working days.

Step 5

Collect Transcript

Collect your official transcript from the Examination Department office after the processing period.

Required Documents

Completed transcript application form
Original CNIC (plus one photocopy)
Original paid bank challan (NIDA-11)
Previously issued transcript, if applicable

Important Notes

Transcripts intended for foreign admissions or employment can be attested on request
Standard processing time is 10 working days from date of submission

Application for Migration Certificate

Request a Migration Certificate when transferring your enrolment from QUEST to another recognised university or institution.

Step 1

Obtain Departmental NOC

Apply to your Head of Department for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming departmental approval for your migration. This is a prerequisite before approaching the Examination Department.

Step 2

Obtain No-Dues Clearance

Clear all outstanding dues with the university, library, hostel, and all departments. Obtain the No-Dues / Clearance Certificate signed by all relevant sections.

Download Clearance Form

Step 3

Pay the Fee

Download and fill the NIDA-11 Challan Form and deposit the prescribed migration certificate fee at NBP, Engineering University Branch, Nawabshah. A Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cross Bank Cheque in favour of "Controller of Examinations, QUEST, Nawabshah" is also accepted. Retain the original stamped receipt.

Download Challan (NIDA-11)

Step 4

Submit Application

Submit a written application to the Examination Department together with the departmental NOC, No-Dues Certificate, original paid challan, CNIC copy, and two passport-size photographs.

Step 5

Collect Certificate

Collect the Migration Certificate from the Examination Department office after 20 working days. The certificate includes your academic record up to the point of migration.

Required Documents

Written application / request letter
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Head of Department
No-Dues / Clearance Certificate from all university sections
Original CNIC (plus one photocopy)
Original paid bank challan (NIDA-11)
Enrolment card

Important Notes

Migration is subject to university regulations and the student's academic standing
All university dues must be fully cleared before the application is submitted
Standard processing time is 20 working days from date of submission