What is open merit and self finance seats in Pakistani universities?

Open merit seats in Pakistani universities are allocated based on a student's academic performance, with admission offered solely on merit.

In contrast, self-finance seats are available to students who can afford to pay higher tuition fees, often because they did not meet the merit criteria or because the university has a limited number of open merit seats.

• Eligibility: Open merit seats require a high academic score, while self-finance seats have more flexible eligibility criteria
• Fees: Self-finance seats typically have higher tuition fees compared to open merit seats
• Admission process: Students can apply for both open merit and self-finance seats, but the admission process and requirements may differ

You can assess your academic performance and potential eligibility for open merit or self-finance seats using the free AIDLA Percentage Calculator.