The admission in Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology opens in August. Students can apply online. The university will then assign the entry test date and the location. Students will be also given their specific roll numbers for their tests.

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Programs
1. The students who scored a minimum 50% score in matric/O levels and in intermediate.
2. Students who scored 50% in the entry test.

Eligibility Criteria for Graduate Programs
1. Students who scored a minimum of 2.2 CGPA in the undergraduate program.
2. Students who scored 50% in GATs general test.
3. The selected students will be screened during the interview.

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Programs
1. Students who scored a minimum of 3 CGPA in the graduate program.
2. Students who scored 50% in the GAT subject test.
3. The selected students will be screen during the interview.

From faculty to undergraduates, everyone has a role in creating innovative knowledge. University is currently providing  211.3 PKR funds. There are also 44 FYP funded projects.

Research is happening in the following fields;

1. Quality of Service for Voice over IP Networks
2. MPLS Networks, Mobile Ad hoc Networks
3. Reachability and Stability in Personal Area Networks
4. Security of Wireless LANs
5. High-Speed Data Services for Wireless Networks
6. Wired and Wireless Communication Devices
7. From faculty to undergraduates, everyone has a role in innovation and development.