BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance

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Overview

Ranked #1 in Pakistan and among the top 150 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance degree at LUMS offers a world-class education that develops technical expertise, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills in business and finance.

Offered at the prestigious Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), the first business school in Pakistan to receive AACSB International Accreditation, the Accounting and Finance (ACF) programme prepares students for leadership roles across industries. It is ideal for students interested in careers in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Professional Accountancy, Consultancy, and Financial Strategy, or for those aiming to pursue professional qualifications or advanced academic degrees.

Curriculum and Learning Experience

The ACF programme features a broad-based, interdisciplinary curriculum spanning core areas such as:

Financial and Managerial Accounting
Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis
Taxation and Business Law
Business Ethics and Strategy
Organisational Behaviour and Operations Management

Through lectures, case studies, tutorials, and collaborative projects, students engage in hands-on learning to understand how accounting and financial principles apply in real-world business contexts. Courses evolve from foundational knowledge to advanced, discussion-based seminars that encourage analytical thinking and effective communication. Continuous engagement with industry ensures relevant conversations in the classroom and timely updates to the programme.

These pathways help students graduate with a head start towards prestigious professional qualifications.

Skills Development

The programme builds a robust portfolio of technical and soft skills, including:

Financial statement preparation and analysis
Business valuation and stock pricing techniques
Analytical decision-making and risk assessment
Public speaking and professional presentation skills

Experiential Learning and Research Opportunities

Beyond the classroom, students can engage in:

Research Projects (Senior Year Projects, Independent Studies) on topics such as stock market reactions, venture capital, or macro-financial cycles
Mandatory ACF Internships at top and most reputable firms in Pakistan
Research Assistantships with faculty, gaining mentorship and hands-on research experience
Directed Studies for deeper exploration of finance and accounting theory or practice

These opportunities are open to students from all majors and can be tailored to their academic or career interests.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

SDSB has an MoU with ACCA - the world’s fastest-growing gateway to the accountancy profession.
Upon registration for the ACCA-embedded programme at LUMS, students are granted provisional exemptions from the foundation level papers (F1-F9) of the ACCA qualification.
Once provisional exemptions are granted, students are eligible to sit for the professional stage papers (P1-P5) while completing their degree, provided they have taken the requisite courses offered at SDSB.
The MoU offers BSc Accounting and Finance students the opportunity to complete the ACCA exams during the course of their undergraduate degree. Students must register with ACCA at the end of their sophomore year to obtain exemptions and are eligible for a fee waiver, subject to certain conditions.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

In 2013, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) recognised LUMS as a Specified Degree Awarding Institute (SDAI).
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates are exempt from the first two stages of the ICAP examinations.
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates are also eligible for a reduced practical training requirement of three years (instead of 4 years required for graduates of other programmes).
ACF graduates are only required to take 6 papers from the final stage of ICAP’s examinations and 2 papers from the Multi-Subject Assessments

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

LUMS is a regional partner of the CFA programme. The CFA Institute partners with globally diverse, high-profile institutions that cover at least 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge and who embrace the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct in their degree programmes.
LUMS also offers 3 scholarships every year to Accounting and Finance students who plan to appear for CFA exams in their senior year.
The following courses offered at LUMS provide a solid foundation for CFA exam preparation:
- Probability and Statistics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Corporate Financial Reporting I & II
- Applied Financial Analysis
- Principles of Finance
- Intermediate Finance
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Financial Derivatives
- Portfolio Management

Society of Actuaries

The LUMS BSc Accounting and Finance degree provides opportunities for students to prepare for the Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries (SOA).

Students may claim exemptions from the Economics, Corporate Finance, and Applied Statistics papers of the US Society of Actuaries.

Tracks

The BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance programme also allows students to follow a set of pre-identified courses to simultaneously complete professional certifications with their undergraduate degree.

In partnership with certification bodies, several different tracks are offered. Click through the below to explore.

Structure

The four-year BSc (Honours) in Accounting and Finance at LUMS offers a well-rounded business education with a rigorous focus on accounting, finance, and analytical decision-making. The programme combines core theoretical knowledge, practical training, and interdisciplinary breadth to prepare students for diverse careers or professional certifications such as ACCA, ICAP, and CFA.

Key Components

Business Core: Foundational courses in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Communication, and Business Law.
Major Core: In-depth training through six advanced courses, including Corporate Financial Reporting, Auditing, Taxation, Intermediate and Applied Corporate Finance.
Electives: Flexibility to explore advanced topics in Accounting, Finance, FinTech, Islamic Finance, and more.
Internship: A mandatory 6-8 week industry internship (4 credits) to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting.
Free Electives: Explore courses across disciplines, or pursue optional minors (e.g., Public Management, Computational Finance).

Programme Structure

Accounting & Finance	Credit Hours	No. of Courses
Graduation Requirements	130 – 132	43
University Core	8	3
University Distribution	23	7
Out-Group Distribution In-Group Distribution	9 12-14	3 4
ACF Major Requirements	71	23
Business Core	37	12
ACF Major Core	18	6
ACF Internship	4	1
ACF Major Electives	12	4
University Free Electives	29	10

Admission Criteria

Fall Admission 2026

Local and International Applicants

LUMS is dedicated to enrolling highly accomplished students who possess the potential to make valuable contributions to the learning environment at LUMS and effect positive change in their communities.

Each successful applicant is made an offer for entry into a particular school at LUMS. Applicants for each School are selected on the basis of the programme requirements of that particular school. Applicants should carefully choose the school(s) and preferred major considering their interests, motivations, academic strengths, and future career paths.

Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria outlined here for the Undergraduate Programme will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Academic Background;
Performance in the Admission Test(s);
Online Application Submission;
Online Submission of Supporting Documents and Fee Payment;
Application Review; and
Interview (if called)

To be considered for admission evaluation, ensure all steps are completed on or before the stipulated deadline.

Note:

These are the minimum requirements that applicants need to fulfil in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS. Admission decisions made by the University are final.
Currently active or enrolled (admitted) LUMS UG students are not eligible to reapply for admission to the Undergraduate Programme.

Academic Background

The university is keen to attract students who are not only academically competent but also have the potential to contribute to the learning environment of LUMS. Following are the minimum academic requirements for applicants applying to the Undergraduate Programme:

Applicants with Complete Higher-Secondary Degree

Applicants who have successfully completed their Higher-Secondary degree, i.e. FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A-Level/High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB), are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfil one of the following academic qualifications:

Successful completion of Matric with 70% marks or above and FA with 65% marks or above/FSc/ ICS/ICOM with 70% marks or above;
O Level results (in at least ¹ 8 subjects) with an average grade of at least ‘B’ in all subjects attempted and A-Level (in at least three full-credit A-Level subjects) with an ² average of 2 Bs & 1 C grade across the best three subjects. The three best subjects cannot include any Advanced Subsidiary subjects, the A-Level General Paper, or an A-Level grade less than an E;
American High School Diploma (HSD) with 70% or above/Grade Point Average of B or above;
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) ³ with at least 28 out of 45 points;
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme;
Combination of the above;
Any other equivalent qualification (minimum acceptable scores will be determined by the Admissions Committee).

Note:

Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of a minimum of three full-credit A Level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above) must improve their grades in order to be eligible for admission. A-level exams are held in November and June. To be eligible for admission in Fall 2026, applicants must improve their A-level grades in the November 2025 exams.
Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of a minimum of three full-credit A-level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above), and are planning to improve their grades by taking the June 2026 exams, are not eligible for the Fall 2026 session.
Candidates who have already completed their Higher Secondary degree (FA/FSc/ICS/I.COM/High School Diploma/IB, etc.) and do not meet the minimum marks/grades requirement must improve their marks or grades by November 2025 in order to be eligible for the Fall 2026 session.
In addition to meeting LUMS' specified conditions, applicants are required to fulfil the academic credential verification requirements of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, or any other relevant authority, including Accreditation Councils.

¹Minimum subject requirements for O Levels may vary regionally and can be checked here.

²Best three (3) A-level full-credit subjects will be considered for evaluation.

³Applicants should have science subjects in IB to apply to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS. Applicants will be required to submit the IBCC equivalence certificate in science subjects for SBASSE. For Chemical and Electrical Engineering, the IBCC equivalence certificate should be equivalent to the Pre-Engineering Stream.

Applicants with an Incomplete Higher-Secondary Degree

Applicants who have not registered or taken the final exams of their FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A-Level (in at least three full-credit A-Level subjects) High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) before the submission of their applications for Fall 2026 and are expecting their final results by August 2026 are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfil one of the following academic qualifications:

Successful completion of Matric with at least 70% marks or above and FA (Part-1) with 65% marks or above/FSc (Part-1)/ICS (Part-1)/ICOM (Part-1) with 70% marks or above;
O Level results (in at least ¹ 8 subjects) with an average grade of at least ‘B’ in all subjects attempted;
American High School Diploma (HSD) (first year) with 70% or above/Grade Point Average of B or above;
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) (first year) ² with at least 28 out of 45 points;
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (first year) results;
Combination of the above;
Any other equivalent qualification (The Admissions Committee will determine minimum acceptable scores)

If shortlisted for admission, applicants will receive a conditional admission offer. To join LUMS in Fall 2026, applicants must meet all the stipulated conditions specified in the conditional admission offer letter by August 2026. These applicants will be required to complete their Higher-Secondary degree before the commencement of Fall 2026 classes.

Note:

In addition to meeting LUMS' specified conditions, applicants are required to fulfil the academic credential verification requirements of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, or any other relevant authority, including Accreditation Councils.

¹ Minimum subject requirement for O Level may vary regionally and can be checked by visiting the following link: http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/equivalence.php

²Applicants should have science subjects in IB to apply to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS. Applicants will be required to submit the IBCC equivalence certificate in science subjects for SBASSE. For Chemical and Electrical Engineering, the IBCC equivalence certificate should be equivalent to the Pre-Engineering Stream.

Major Preference

Applicants may apply for admission to any two Schools through a single application.

Applicants are required to indicate their Major preference(s) for the BS Programmes at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), and their Department and Major preferences for the BA/BSc (Honours) Programmes at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) and the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) through the LUMS Online Admission Application Form.

Students are admitted to a specific School based on merit and the availability of seats. At the time of admission, students are not assigned a Major, except for those admitted to the following:

BA-LL.B. Programme in the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL); and
Certain students may be offered admission to a specialist stream in the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE). These students will be permitted to change their field of study only to a limited set of approved Majors, should they choose to do so, at the end of their First Year.

Students may request a change in their Programme or School at the end of their First Year at LUMS, subject to their academic performance and the availability of seats. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and reviewed by the relevant Department or School in accordance with the University’s approved policy.

The allocation of a preferred Major shall not be guaranteed at the time of admission. The final allocation of a Major shall be undertaken in accordance with the School’s approved policy and procedures, and shall be determined primarily on the basis of the student’s stated preferences, academic performance during the first year of study at LUMS, and, where applicable, the availability of seats in the selected Major.

For the BA/BSc (Honours) Programmes offered by the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), students shall be admitted into one of two designated admission streams: Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) or Economics (ECON), based on the preferences indicated in their online application. Transfers between the two are not possible, except in exceptional circumstances and in the event that seats are available, which in the Economics stream is rare.

Test Requirements

Applicants applying to the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) are required to take One (1) of the following tests in order to be considered for Fall 2026 Admissions:

SAT; OR
ACT; OR
LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT)

The deadline to take the SAT for the Fall 2026 admissions is March 14, 2026. Applicants can register for the SAT through www.collegeboard.org
The deadline to take the ACT for the Fall 2026 admissions is April 11, 2026. Applicants can register for the ACT through https://www.act.org
LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) will be conducted ONLY ONCE for Fall 2026 admissions at the designated cities of Pakistan. The date of the LCAT administration will be communicated later.

LCAT Guidelines

The LCAT is a paper-based, multiple-choice test, similar to the SAT, though it may differ in terms of duration and format.

Number of Sections: 4 (two verbal and two math sections)
Duration: The duration of each section is 40 minutes, with a total test duration of approximately 3 hours.
Test Mode: LCAT is a paper-based test.
Calculators: Not allowed during any part of the test.

Verbal Sections

The Verbal Sections of the LCAT evaluate critical reading and writing skills essential for academic and professional success. These sections test comprehension, analysis, and effective communication through various content domains, including Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas. Applicants are encouraged to practice reading comprehension, text analysis, and editing for clarity and accuracy.

Math Sections

The Math Sections of the LCAT evaluate essential mathematical skills required for higher education, focusing on Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry, which are critical for success in higher education. These sections test quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and problem-solving abilities. Applicants are advised to strengthen foundational concepts, practice problem-solving without calculators, and review SAT-style materials for effective preparation.

Click here to access the LCAT guidelines and explore sample questions for both the Math and Verbal sections.

Important Note

LUMS will only accept scores of the Admission Test(s) mentioned above for the Fall 2026 applications.
SAT/ACT taken after the stipulated deadlines will not be considered for the Fall 2026 admissions.
SAT taken before March 2024 will not be considered for Fall 2026 admissions.
ACT taken before February 2024 will not be considered for Fall 2026 admissions.
While registering for the SAT/ACT/LCAT, use your name as it appears on your LUMS Online application and other academic credentials. Using a different name may prevent your scores from matching the rest of your application in our database.
Official SAT scores of all applicants must be submitted by the testing agency, i.e., ETS, directly to the LUMS Admissions Office. Applicants must request ETS to send a direct report to LUMS. The college code for reporting SAT scores to LUMS is 0513.
Official ACT scores must be submitted directly to the LUMS Admissions Office by the testing agency, i.e., American College Testing Service (ACT), USA. The college code for reporting ACT scores to LUMS is 7896.
Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts through an online application and must submit a copy of the score report(s) to the University. Scores and attempts not reported through the LUMS Online application will not be considered valid for evaluation.
The best score of a single attempt (SAT and/or ACT) will be considered for application evaluation.
Applicants are required to submit score(s) of the SAT and/or ACT to the LUMS Admissions Office soon after the announcement of the results. A copy of a “Student Report” should also be uploaded online.
LCAT Scores will be valid only for One (1) academic year.
LCAT scores will be used for application evaluation and, hence, will not be disclosed to applicants.
Applicants taking the LUMS Admission Test(s), and those who have also taken (or are planning to take) the SAT and/or ACT tests are encouraged to submit a copy of their standardized test score report(s) as part of their admission application. A copy of the scores should be uploaded online along with all other supporting documents, or reported directly from the Testing Agency.

Submission

The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the following Five (5) STEPS by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines:

Online Admission Application submission;
Online submission of scanned copies of required supporting documents;
Submission of an appropriate Application Processing Fee;
Online Submission of Financial Aid Application (if applicable) by the due date; and
Online submission of Teacher's Evaluations by the Referees.

Application Processing and Test Registration Fee

The application processing fee is PKR 11,500.
The application processing fee is USD 200 for International applicants.
LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) Registration Fee is PKR 6,500 (if applicable).

Note:

Applicants must complete and submit their Online Admission application on or before January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM (PKT).
Applicants are required to submit Online, the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before January 28, 2026.
After the successful submission of the Online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment on or before January 28, 2026.
Only applicants who have indicated their intention to apply for LUMS Financial Aid through the Online Admission Application Form, submitted their admission application, and paid the required application processing fee by the deadline will be granted access to the Financial Aid application. The Financial Aid application tab will become visible on the online admission portal starting November 11, 2025, once the above requirements are met. Applicants will have until Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (PKT) to submit their complete Financial Aid application along with the required supporting documents.
Referees must submit completely filled Teachers Evaluation(s)/Letter(s) of Recommendation by the given deadline.

Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications, documents, or fees received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.

Application Review

Shortlisted applications will be reviewed by the relevant Committee to finalise the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievements and extracurricular activities, and must share their success stories with LUMS to substantiate their applications.

Interview Performance

Some candidates may be called for an interview.

The modes of payment are as follows:

1. Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks:

Allied Bank Limited
Meezan Bank Limited (Customer Code: LUMS)
Bank Al-Habib Limited

2. For online Credit/Debit card payment, please click here.

3. Vouchers can also be paid through ATM machines and internet banking portals of the following banks:

Allied Bank Limited
Askari Bank Limited
Bank Alfalah Limited
Bank Al-Habib Limited
Faysal Bank Limited
Meezan Bank Limited
Standard Chartered (Only for Online Payments)

Note:

For making payments through internet banking portals/ATM, students need to have bank account in the respective bank.
Fee payment through "Pay Orders" is accepted at banks up to two working days prior to the payment deadline. Fee may be paid through Cash Receipts, Online Services and Credit/Debit Cards till payment deadline.

Advance Tax:

Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee except refundable portion.

Bank Helpline Numbers

Allied Bank Limited

1. UAN: 111-225-225, Branch contact No: 042-35748308

2. Regional Office: 042-35747603

Meezan Bank Limited

1. Region Office: 92-42-35786207

2. Head Office: 92-21-36406139

Bank Al-Habib Limited

1. Karachi: 92-21-32277231-239, Lahore: 0333-1218430

2. DHA Ph. 5 Branch: 042-37189231 042-37189234

Fee Structure for First Year - FY 2025-26

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Total
Credit Hours	17	16	33
	PKR	PKR	PKR
Admission Fee	164,140	-	164,140
Tuition Fee	708,900	667,200	1,376,100
Semester Registration Fee	52,160	52,160	104,320
General Security	62,300	-	62,300
Total	987,500	719,360	1,706,860

Hostel Fee

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026
	PKR	PKR
Hostel Fee Double Occupancy	91,790	91,790
Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room)	66,820	66,820

Important Points

The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 4 year BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance.
The per credit hour rate for FY 2025–26 is PKR 41,700/-
Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
University fees are usually announced once each year. However, the University reserves the right to change its policies and fee structure at any time.

Refund Policy

To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.

Important Dates

Activity	Date
Deadline to submit Online Application	January 27, 2026, 5:00 pm (PKT)
Deadline to upload supporting documents (Online) and pay the application fee	January 28, 2026
Deadline to submit Financial Aid Application and documents (if applicable)	February 28, 2026
Deadline to submit the teachers' evaluation form	February 28, 2026
Deadline to take ACT	April 11, 2026
Deadline to take SAT	March 14, 2026
LUMS Admission Test (LCAT)	February 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Decisions	April 2026 - July 2026
Commencement of Classes	September 2026

Note:

The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please stay connected to this webpage and the Online Admissions Portal to remain informed of any updates or changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements of applying to LUMS Undergraduate Programme?

Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.

How competitive is admission to LUMS Undergraduate Programme?

Admission to the LUMS Undergraduate Programme is highly competitive and the University is able to offer admission to only a small fraction of applicants.

How do we apply to the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL)?

For the programmes offered by SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL, submit an online admission application through the following link: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk

What are the minimum requirements for diploma holders (DAE)?

Applicants with diploma may apply if they have secured minimum 70% marks or above, however, they are required to submit equivalence certificate issued by the IBCC, Pakistan.

What are the main subjects in A Levels in order to get admission in LUMS?

Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab for details.

Does it affect a student's chance to get into LUMS if he/she has appeared privately over a regular student?

No, applicants are evaluated on their academic grades regardless of the fact whether someone has taken the final exam through a school/college or privately.

Is it possible to transfer credits from another university to LUMS?

Yes, LUMS accepts transfer students from accredited institutions at the undergraduate level. Applicants interested in transfer to the LUMS Undergraduate Programmes should be enrolled in an undergraduate programme in an HEC recognised institution and should have completed one year or expected to complete one year before joining as a full time student. Transfer is offered twice a year before the Fall and Spring semesters respectively.

Please visit the mentioned link https://admission.lums.edu.pk/programmes/transfer for detailed information.

May students who are admitted defer enrolment to another year?

No, attending the first semester at LUMS is compulsory and deferment is not an option for undergraduates.

When do application decisions become available?

All admission decisions taken by the University are final. During the admission evaluation process, some applicants are admitted, some are placed on a waiting list and the remaining applicants are denied admission. Acceptances are offered between April to July. For this reason, your admission decision may arrive at a different time from a friend or classmate.

Is there a separate application form for Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL)?

No, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply for maximum two schools from all four schools i.e. Suleman Dawood School of Business/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law.

Can I apply to more than one school i.e. SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL?

Yes, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply to Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). Applicants may choose to apply for admission into any TWO schools (SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL) at LUMS.

How can I give my preferences for SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL through a common application form?

Applicants can mention their major preference(s) for BS programmes at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), BA/BSc (Honours) programmes at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) and BA-LL.B programme at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) through the online admission application form.

Applications are evaluated according to the preferences mentioned by applicants in this section. Based on the evaluation of each school, applicants are offered the highest preference they qualify for. This means that if an applicant qualifies for more than one school, one is sent an offer from the school of his highest qualified preference. Therefore, it is highly suggested to select school preferences very carefully.

Can I still apply for admission if I have taken A Level retakes?

Yes, an applicant can apply for admission if he/she has appeared in retakes of November 2025, for the application of the year 2026.

Can I submit the retakes results after the submission of the application?

Applicants appearing for the November 2025 retakes must check the result awaiting option in the online application. Applicants must inform Admissions Office about the estimated time period in which the result of any retake exam will be announced.

I have not yet received confirmation email of my online application submission. What should I do?

You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your application form.

Do I need to get an equivalence certificate from IBCC?

Candidates who have either completed or are in the last year of completion of their education which does not lead to Matric/FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc. will be required to get an equivalence certificate from the IBCC, Islamabad, Pakistan. For further information please contact:

The Chairman
IBCC
FBISE Building, H-8/4
Islamabad.
https://ibcc.edu.pk/rules-for-equivalence/

Can Admissions Office return my application documents to me?

Documents sent to the Admissions Office cannot be returned as they are for administrative purposes. Please make sure to keep a copy for your own use before sending the documents to our office.

Do I have to send my transcript translated if it is not in English?

Yes, academic records from international universities if not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation along with other supporting documents.

How many ‘Teacher Evaluations’ may I submit?

Minimum two Teacher Evaluations are required.

Who should my recommendations be from?

The recommendation form(s) should be from teacher(s) of your current or last institute. Recommendations from school/college counsellor(s) are not acceptable.

Can Freshmen students begin studies at LUMS during the spring semester?

No, admissions to LUMS takes place once a year and freshmen are admitted to the Fall semester only.

May I request for the application fee refund?

No, after the application submission, the application fee becomes non-refundable.

Is there a waitlist?

Since the number of students who accept our first round of admission offers vary each year, a small number of applicants stay on our waitlist and in case space becomes available after the first round, students on the waitlist are offered a place in the second round.

How many applicants are placed on the waitlist?

The number of candidates placed on the waitlist fluctuates from year to year, depending on the size and quality of the applicant pool.

Are there any specific quotas in admission?

There are no quotas.

Do I need to take an entrance test for admission to the School of Business?

Please refer to the following link for details: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing-admissions

How can I send the SAT/ACT score if the official report is not available by the documents submission deadline?

If you have not received the SAT/ACT score report by the application submission deadline then upload the Online score report in the test scores section.

Is it compulsory to submit a copy of all SAT/ACT score reports?

Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts to the University by submitting a copy of score report(s) and through the online application. Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

I am planning to take SAT in March 2026, when should I apply?

The application submission deadline for all UG applicants for the admission of Fall 2026 is January 27, 2026; 5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard time).

Is there a minimum SAT/ACT score requirement for the applicants?

No, there is no minimum score required for SAT/ACT.

What is the last date to take SAT/ACT for admission for the session commencing August 2026?

Kindly visit the mentioned link for dates and deadlines https://admission.lums.edu.pk/critical-dates-all-programmes

I have taken the old version of the SAT I. Will you accept old SAT I?

No, the old version of SAT I is not acceptable.

I have taken SAT/ACT more than once, what score will be considered for the evaluation?

Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

What is the LUMS Application Processing and Test Registration fee?

- The LUMS application processing fee is PKR 11,500.
- The LUMS application processing fee is USD 200 for International applicants
- LUMS Common Admission Test Registration Fee is PKR 6,500 (if applicable)

How can I submit the application processing and LUMS Test fee (if applicable)?

After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher. The mode of payment is given on the fee voucher.

By which date should applicants expect their Test Registration cards to be delivered?

Test Registration Cards will not be mailed. Test cards will be available within the application in printable form two (2) weeks before the scheduled date of the test.

I have submitted my online application and all the required documents on time, what if I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?

Test cards will be available within the application in printable form TWO weeks before test. If any applicant is unable to view his/her Test Registration Card despite completing all the requirements then he/she can write to us at admissions@lums.edu.pk

Does LUMS accept ACT scores?

Yes, LUMS accepts results of the ACT.

Can I change my Test Centre?

Test Centre can only be changed in special circumstances (provided with a reason) and the applicant must inform the Admission Office latest by February 09, 2026. No request later than the specified date will be entertained.

Is it possible to apply after the deadline? What is the late application policy?

Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline. There is no late application policy.

How do I inform about a change in the online application?

It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. Changes cannot be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to admissions@lums.edu.pk with the specific header "Change in Application Form".

May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?

The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, not all of them qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.

If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

I was unable to take the test on the scheduled date due to personal reasons, who do I need to inform?

If you were unable to take the test, please send an email at admissions@lums.edu.pk stating the details.

Can a currently enrolled LUMS undergraduate student apply for admission to transfer from one school to another?

Currently active or enrolled (admitted) LUMS UG students are not eligible to reapply for admission to the Undergraduate Programme.

Can applicants select more than one major on the application?

Yes, applicants may indicate their preference for more than one major offered by the School.

What criteria does the school use for making decisions about admissions?

Admission decisions are based on a holistic assessment of each applicant’s academic achievements, test results, and overall profile.

Can a student apply again if denied admission?

Applicants may reapply to LUMS in the next admission cycle, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned on the website applicable to their academic stream. However, the applicant will need to go through the complete admission process again. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission. The final admission decision is based on a holistic review of the applicant’s complete profile, including academic performance, test scores, and other components of the application. Please track of the LUMS website for all the relevant details on minimum eligibility criteria.

Financial Support at LUMS

LUMS is committed to making high-quality education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. Our Financial Aid Programme offers a wide range of support options, designed to facilitate students who demonstrate both high academic achievement and financial need.

Financial Aid awards are assessed each year, considering academic performance, demonstrated financial need, available resources, and university policies. While LUMS endeavours to provide substantial financial assistance within its available resources, students are encouraged to explore external funding sources to complement the aid provided by the university.

LUMS strives to enable students to pursue their educational and professional goals without financial barriers, reinforcing our commitment to an inclusive and academically vibrant community.

The following financial support options are available for Undergraduate Students:

100 Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
LUMS recognizes and rewards academic excellence through the Undergraduate Merit Scholarships. Discover more about Merit Scholarships here.
LUMS Financial Aid
LUMS Financial Assistance combines loan and waiver, covering Tuition and Semester Registration fees, as well as Lab Charges (where applicable). This support ensures that top-ranked students receive the assistance they need to continue their journey at LUMS. Explore LUMS Financial Aid here.
National Outreach Programme Scholarship
The National Outreach Programme (NOP) is a flagship initiative aimed at providing equal educational opportunities to talented yet financially disadvantaged students from across Pakistan. NOP scholars receive full financial support, covering Admission, Tuition, Semester Registration Fees, Lab Charges, Accommodation, Meals, and Stipends, allowing them to pursue a high-quality education at LUMS. Learn more about NOP Scholarship.
External Scholarships
LUMS collaborates with various donors to facilitate our students by offering a range of available external scholarships to support students striving for academic excellence. To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS. The details of a few external scholarships are given below, for your convenience.

LUMS Financial Aid

Financing a student's education is a commitment involving the student, their family and our institution. We at LUMS gear all our efforts towards assisting top talent within our limited resources. Financial assistance is offered to academically distinguished students with demonstrated need. These awards at the Undergraduate level are available in the form of Waivers and LUMS Interest-Free Loans.

To be considered for LUMS Financial Aid, applicants must submit their Financial Aid application along with all required supporting documents by the application submission deadlines. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for financial aid assessment for the 2026-27 academic year.

This support can cover part or all of a student’s Tuition and Semester Registration fees and is assessed annually, considering academic performance, financial need, available resources, and prevailing university policies to ensure ongoing assistance that aligns with each student’s circumstances. Financial Aid fee waiver is not required to be repaid, whilst LUMS Interest-Free Loan will have to be paid back after six (6) months of graduation within a maximum period of five (5) years.

Remember a loan is an obligation and is required to be paid back in instalments after graduation. Repayment of loan not only contributes towards the recirculation of Financial Aid to deserving students but also inculcates social responsibility and ethical values within the students.

National Outreach Programme

At LUMS, we are dedicated to shaping Pakistan’s future by nurturing tomorrow’s leaders. The National Outreach Programme (NOP) Scholarship is at the heart of this mission, striving to eliminate educational inequality by providing access to high-quality education for talented students, regardless of their financial background.

Since its inception, NOP has inducted over 1,625 scholars from across Pakistan, representing diverse ethnicities, beliefs, and backgrounds. More than 1,215 graduates have emerged from this prestigious program, with 65+ having received international scholarships to study at world-renowned universities. The program isn’t just a scholarship; it’s a rigorous fellowship that prepares students to excel both academically and as leaders. NOP scholars benefit from specialized resources, engage in skill-building activities, and are encouraged to contribute to their communities during their time at LUMS.

Today, NOP alumni are leaders across the globe, contributing to various fields in highly competitive job markets and entrepreneurial initiatives. Their success reflects the transformative impact of this unparalleled program.

We remain committed to supporting Pakistan’s brightest minds, shaping them into the pillars of the country’s future. To explore how NOP continues to make a difference, click here.

External Scholarships

LUMS collaborates with various donors to facilitate our students by offering a range of available external scholarships to support students striving for academic excellence. To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS. The details of a few external scholarships are given below, for your convenience.

Maintaining Eligibility

Financial Aid Award is valid for one (1) year only. Continuation of aid in the subsequent year(s) is subject to the submission of financial aid application, supporting documents and reassessment of financial need.
Students receiving Financial Aid should maintain a full-time status in a regular semester. Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of the Financial Aid Award.
Each year reassessment is carried out and upon re-evaluation of updated facts financial aid is allocated for the subsequent year. In case a student qualifies for financial assistance for his/her entire degree programme, it will cover 140 credit hours for BA/BSc/BS, 145 credit hours for BSc (Electrical and Chemical Engineering), and 175 credit hours for B.A-LLB in order to meet the minimum graduation requirement.
Financial Aid Award can be increased, reduced or kept the same at any stage of review during your stay at LUMS.
LUMS reserves the right to physically verify the beneficiary's home/business premises.
LUMS reserves the right to amend, cancel, or terminate the awarded Financial Aid in case of any misrepresentation or incorrect information provided by the student. Such misrepresentation or concealment of facts may lead to the termination of your admission from the Programme. University also reserves the right to recover the awarded amount during the preceding year(s) from the recipient on an immediate basis.

Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

LUMS not only recognises students' good academic performance but also distinguishes high achievers by providing them with generous Merit Scholarships. If you are a high achiever, LUMS wants you to accomplish everything you possibly can. Exemplary students are selected to receive LUMS Merit Scholarships based on their outstanding academic performance.

First Year

100 Scholarships are available to support the academic aspirations of prospective top-ranked Undergraduate students based on the LUMS admission evaluation criteria.

For the first year, the Merit Scholarship Award covers partial to full tuition fees for One (1) year and is awarded to the top applicants shortlisted for admission to each school. Applicants with high academic credentials are considered for scholarship.

Subsequent Years

The Merit Scholarship covers partial to full tuition fees for One (1) year only and is awarded to the top ranked students from the returning batches based on their CGPA ranking and placement on the Dean's Honour List. The number of scholarships in each Programme and class may vary according to the approved policy of that particular academic year.

Note: In case a student qualifies for the Financial Aid Award and Merit Scholarship, their scholarship will be adjusted accordingly. These awards are for One (1) year only and cannot be carried forward to subsequent years.

Overview
Overview
Ranked #1 in Pakistan and among the top 150 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance degree at LUMS offers a world-class education that develops technical expertise, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills in business and finance.
Offered at the prestigious Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), the first business school in Pakistan to receive AACSB International Accreditation, the Accounting and Finance (ACF) programme prepares students for leadership roles across industries. It is ideal for students interested in careers in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Professional Accountancy, Consultancy, and Financial Strategy, or for those aiming to pursue professional qualifications or advanced academic degrees.
Curriculum and Learning Experience
The ACF programme features a broad-based, interdisciplinary curriculum spanning core areas such as:
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis
Taxation and Business Law
Business Ethics and Strategy
Organisational Behaviour and Operations Management
Through lectures, case studies, tutorials, and collaborative projects, students engage in hands-on learning to understand how accounting and financial principles apply in real-world business contexts. Courses evolve from foundational knowledge to advanced, discussion-based seminars that encourage analytical thinking and effective communication. Continuous engagement with industry ensures relevant conversations in the classroom and timely updates to the programme.
These pathways help students graduate with a head start towards prestigious professional qualifications.
Skills Development
The programme builds a robust portfolio of technical and soft skills, including:
Financial statement preparation and analysis
Business valuation and stock pricing techniques
Analytical decision-making and risk assessment
Public speaking and professional presentation skills
Experiential Learning and Research Opportunities
Beyond the classroom, students can engage in:
Research Projects (Senior Year Projects, Independent Studies) on topics such as stock market reactions, venture capital, or macro-financial cycles
Mandatory ACF Internships at top and most reputable firms in Pakistan
Research Assistantships with faculty, gaining mentorship and hands-on research experience
Directed Studies for deeper exploration of finance and accounting theory or practice
These opportunities are open to students from all majors and can be tailored to their academic or career interests.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

SDSB has an MoU with ACCA - the world’s fastest-growing gateway to the accountancy profession.
Upon registration for the ACCA-embedded programme at LUMS, students are granted provisional exemptions from the foundation level papers (F1-F9) of the ACCA qualification.
Once provisional exemptions are granted, students are eligible to sit for the professional stage papers (P1-P5) while completing their degree, provided they have taken the requisite courses offered at SDSB.
The MoU offers BSc Accounting and Finance students the opportunity to complete the ACCA exams during the course of their undergraduate degree. Students must register with ACCA at the end of their sophomore year to obtain exemptions and are eligible for a fee waiver, subject to certain conditions.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

In 2013, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) recognised LUMS as a Specified Degree Awarding Institute (SDAI).
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates are exempt from the first two stages of the ICAP examinations.
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates are also eligible for a reduced practical training requirement of three years (instead of 4 years required for graduates of other programmes).
ACF graduates are only required to take 6 papers from the final stage of ICAP’s examinations and 2 papers from the Multi-Subject Assessments

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

LUMS is a regional partner of the CFA programme. The CFA Institute partners with globally diverse, high-profile institutions that cover at least 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge and who embrace the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct in their degree programmes.
LUMS also offers 3 scholarships every year to Accounting and Finance students who plan to appear for CFA exams in their senior year.
The following courses offered at LUMS provide a solid foundation for CFA exam preparation:
Probability and Statistics
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Corporate Financial Reporting I & II
Applied Financial Analysis
Principles of Finance
Intermediate Finance
Applied Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives
Portfolio Management

Society of Actuaries

The LUMS BSc Accounting and Finance degree provides opportunities for students to prepare for the Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries (SOA).
Students may claim exemptions from the Economics, Corporate Finance, and Applied Statistics papers of the US Society of Actuaries.

Tracks

The BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance programme also allows students to follow a set of pre-identified courses to simultaneously complete professional certifications with their undergraduate degree.
In partnership with certification bodies, several different tracks are offered. Click through the below to explore.

Structure

Key Components

Business Core: Foundational courses in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Communication, and Business Law.
Major Core: In-depth training through six advanced courses, including Corporate Financial Reporting, Auditing, Taxation, Intermediate and Applied Corporate Finance.
Electives: Flexibility to explore advanced topics in Accounting, Finance, FinTech, Islamic Finance, and more.
Internship: A mandatory 6-8 week industry internship (4 credits) to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting.
Free Electives: Explore courses across disciplines, or pursue optional minors (e.g., Public Management, Computational Finance).

Programme Structure

Accounting & Finance	Credit Hours	No. of Courses
Graduation Requirements	130 – 132	43
University Core	8	3
University Distribution	23	7
Out-Group Distribution In-Group Distribution	9 12-14	3 4
ACF Major Requirements	71	23
Business Core	37	12
ACF Major Core	18	6
ACF Internship	4	1
ACF Major Electives	12	4
University Free Electives	29	10

Admission Criteria
- Admission Criteria
  Admission Criteria
  Fall Admission 2026
  Local and International Applicants
  LUMS is dedicated to enrolling highly accomplished students who possess the potential to make valuable contributions to the learning environment at LUMS and effect positive change in their communities.
  Each successful applicant is made an offer for entry into a particular school at LUMS. Applicants for each School are selected on the basis of the programme requirements of that particular school. Applicants should carefully choose the school(s) and preferred major considering their interests, motivations, academic strengths, and future career paths.
  Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria outlined here for the Undergraduate Programme will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
  Academic Background;
  Performance in the Admission Test(s);
  Online Application Submission;
  Online Submission of Supporting Documents and Fee Payment;
  Application Review; and
  Interview (if called)
  To be considered for admission evaluation, ensure all steps are completed on or before the stipulated deadline.
  Note:
  These are the minimum requirements that applicants need to fulfil in order to be eligible to apply. Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to LUMS. Admission decisions made by the University are final.
  Currently active or enrolled (admitted) LUMS UG students are not eligible to reapply for admission to the Undergraduate Programme.
- Academic Background
  Academic Background
  The university is keen to attract students who are not only academically competent but also have the potential to contribute to the learning environment of LUMS. Following are the minimum academic requirements for applicants applying to the Undergraduate Programme:
  
  Applicants with Complete Higher-Secondary Degree
  
  Applicants who have successfully completed their Higher-Secondary degree, i.e. FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A-Level/High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB), are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfil one of the following academic qualifications:
  Successful completion of Matric with 70% marks or above and FA with 65% marks or above/FSc/ ICS/ICOM with 70% marks or above;
  O Level results (in at least ¹ 8 subjects) with an average grade of at least ‘B’ in all subjects attempted and A-Level (in at least three full-credit A-Level subjects) with an ² average of 2 Bs & 1 C grade across the best three subjects. The three best subjects cannot include any Advanced Subsidiary subjects, the A-Level General Paper, or an A-Level grade less than an E;
  American High School Diploma (HSD) with 70% or above/Grade Point Average of B or above;
  International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) ³ with at least 28 out of 45 points;
  International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme;
  Combination of the above;
  Any other equivalent qualification (minimum acceptable scores will be determined by the Admissions Committee).
  If shortlisted for admission, applicants will receive a conditional admission offer. To join LUMS in Fall 2026, applicants must meet all the stipulated conditions specified in the conditional admission offer letter by August 2026.
  Note:
  Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of a minimum of three full-credit A Level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above) must improve their grades in order to be eligible for admission. A-level exams are held in November and June. To be eligible for admission in Fall 2026, applicants must improve their A-level grades in the November 2025 exams.
  Candidates who have registered or taken the exam of a minimum of three full-credit A-level subjects and do not meet the minimum grades requirement (specified above), and are planning to improve their grades by taking the June 2026 exams, are not eligible for the Fall 2026 session.
  Candidates who have already completed their Higher Secondary degree (FA/FSc/ICS/I.COM/High School Diploma/IB, etc.) and do not meet the minimum marks/grades requirement must improve their marks or grades by November 2025 in order to be eligible for the Fall 2026 session.
  In addition to meeting LUMS' specified conditions, applicants are required to fulfil the academic credential verification requirements of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, or any other relevant authority, including Accreditation Councils.
  ¹Minimum subject requirements for O Levels may vary regionally and can be checked here.
  ²Best three (3) A-level full-credit subjects will be considered for evaluation.
  ³Applicants should have science subjects in IB to apply to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS. Applicants will be required to submit the IBCC equivalence certificate in science subjects for SBASSE. For Chemical and Electrical Engineering, the IBCC equivalence certificate should be equivalent to the Pre-Engineering Stream.
  
  Applicants with an Incomplete Higher-Secondary Degree
  
  Applicants who have not registered or taken the final exams of their FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A-Level (in at least three full-credit A-Level subjects) High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) before the submission of their applications for Fall 2026 and are expecting their final results by August 2026 are eligible to apply for admission if they fulfil one of the following academic qualifications:
  Successful completion of Matric with at least 70% marks or above and FA (Part-1) with 65% marks or above/FSc (Part-1)/ICS (Part-1)/ICOM (Part-1) with 70% marks or above;
  O Level results (in at least ¹ 8 subjects) with an average grade of at least ‘B’ in all subjects attempted;
  American High School Diploma (HSD) (first year) with 70% or above/Grade Point Average of B or above;
  International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) (first year) ² with at least 28 out of 45 points;
  International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (first year) results;
  Combination of the above;
  Any other equivalent qualification (The Admissions Committee will determine minimum acceptable scores)
  If shortlisted for admission, applicants will receive a conditional admission offer. To join LUMS in Fall 2026, applicants must meet all the stipulated conditions specified in the conditional admission offer letter by August 2026. These applicants will be required to complete their Higher-Secondary degree before the commencement of Fall 2026 classes.
  Note:
  In addition to meeting LUMS' specified conditions, applicants are required to fulfil the academic credential verification requirements of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, or any other relevant authority, including Accreditation Councils.
  
  ¹ Minimum subject requirement for O Level may vary regionally and can be checked by visiting the following link: http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/equivalence.php
  ²Applicants should have science subjects in IB to apply to the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS. Applicants will be required to submit the IBCC equivalence certificate in science subjects for SBASSE. For Chemical and Electrical Engineering, the IBCC equivalence certificate should be equivalent to the Pre-Engineering Stream.
  
  Major Preference
  
  Applicants may apply for admission to any two Schools through a single application.
  Applicants are required to indicate their Major preference(s) for the BS Programmes at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), and their Department and Major preferences for the BA/BSc (Honours) Programmes at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) and the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) through the LUMS Online Admission Application Form.
  Students are admitted to a specific School based on merit and the availability of seats. At the time of admission, students are not assigned a Major, except for those admitted to the following:
  BA-LL.B. Programme in the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL); and
  Certain students may be offered admission to a specialist stream in the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE). These students will be permitted to change their field of study only to a limited set of approved Majors, should they choose to do so, at the end of their First Year.
  Students may request a change in their Programme or School at the end of their First Year at LUMS, subject to their academic performance and the availability of seats. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and reviewed by the relevant Department or School in accordance with the University’s approved policy.
  The allocation of a preferred Major shall not be guaranteed at the time of admission. The final allocation of a Major shall be undertaken in accordance with the School’s approved policy and procedures, and shall be determined primarily on the basis of the student’s stated preferences, academic performance during the first year of study at LUMS, and, where applicable, the availability of seats in the selected Major.
  For the BA/BSc (Honours) Programmes offered by the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), students shall be admitted into one of two designated admission streams: Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) or Economics (ECON), based on the preferences indicated in their online application. Transfers between the two are not possible, except in exceptional circumstances and in the event that seats are available, which in the Economics stream is rare.
- Test Requirements
  Test Requirements
  Applicants applying to the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) are required to take One (1) of the following tests in order to be considered for Fall 2026 Admissions:
  SAT; OR
  ACT; OR
  LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT)
  The deadline to take the SAT for the Fall 2026 admissions is March 14, 2026. Applicants can register for the SAT through www.collegeboard.org
  The deadline to take the ACT for the Fall 2026 admissions is April 11, 2026. Applicants can register for the ACT through https://www.act.org
  LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) will be conducted ONLY ONCE for Fall 2026 admissions at the designated cities of Pakistan. The date of the LCAT administration will be communicated later.
  LCAT Guidelines
  The LCAT is a paper-based, multiple-choice test, similar to the SAT, though it may differ in terms of duration and format.
  Number of Sections: 4 (two verbal and two math sections)
  Duration: The duration of each section is 40 minutes, with a total test duration of approximately 3 hours.
  Test Mode: LCAT is a paper-based test.
  Calculators: Not allowed during any part of the test.
  Verbal Sections
  The Verbal Sections of the LCAT evaluate critical reading and writing skills essential for academic and professional success. These sections test comprehension, analysis, and effective communication through various content domains, including Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas. Applicants are encouraged to practice reading comprehension, text analysis, and editing for clarity and accuracy.
  Math Sections
  The Math Sections of the LCAT evaluate essential mathematical skills required for higher education, focusing on Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry, which are critical for success in higher education. These sections test quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and problem-solving abilities. Applicants are advised to strengthen foundational concepts, practice problem-solving without calculators, and review SAT-style materials for effective preparation.
  Click here to access the LCAT guidelines and explore sample questions for both the Math and Verbal sections.
  
  Important Note
  
  LUMS will only accept scores of the Admission Test(s) mentioned above for the Fall 2026 applications.
  SAT/ACT taken after the stipulated deadlines will not be considered for the Fall 2026 admissions.
  SAT taken before March 2024 will not be considered for Fall 2026 admissions.
  ACT taken before February 2024 will not be considered for Fall 2026 admissions.
  While registering for the SAT/ACT/LCAT, use your name as it appears on your LUMS Online application and other academic credentials. Using a different name may prevent your scores from matching the rest of your application in our database.
  Official SAT scores of all applicants must be submitted by the testing agency, i.e., ETS, directly to the LUMS Admissions Office. Applicants must request ETS to send a direct report to LUMS. The college code for reporting SAT scores to LUMS is 0513.
  Official ACT scores must be submitted directly to the LUMS Admissions Office by the testing agency, i.e., American College Testing Service (ACT), USA. The college code for reporting ACT scores to LUMS is 7896.
  Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts through an online application and must submit a copy of the score report(s) to the University. Scores and attempts not reported through the LUMS Online application will not be considered valid for evaluation.
  The best score of a single attempt (SAT and/or ACT) will be considered for application evaluation.
  Applicants are required to submit score(s) of the SAT and/or ACT to the LUMS Admissions Office soon after the announcement of the results. A copy of a “Student Report” should also be uploaded online.
  LCAT Scores will be valid only for One (1) academic year.
  LCAT scores will be used for application evaluation and, hence, will not be disclosed to applicants.
  Applicants taking the LUMS Admission Test(s), and those who have also taken (or are planning to take) the SAT and/or ACT tests are encouraged to submit a copy of their standardized test score report(s) as part of their admission application. A copy of the scores should be uploaded online along with all other supporting documents, or reported directly from the Testing Agency.
- Submission
  Submission
  The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of the following Five (5) STEPS by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines:
  Online Admission Application submission;
  Online submission of scanned copies of required supporting documents;
  Submission of an appropriate Application Processing Fee;
  Online Submission of Financial Aid Application (if applicable) by the due date; and
  Online submission of Teacher's Evaluations by the Referees.
  Application Processing and Test Registration Fee
  The application processing fee is PKR 11,500.
  The application processing fee is USD 200 for International applicants.
  LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) Registration Fee is PKR 6,500 (if applicable).
  Note:
  Applicants must complete and submit their Online Admission application on or before January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM (PKT).
  Applicants are required to submit Online, the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before January 28, 2026.
  After the successful submission of the Online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment on or before January 28, 2026.
  Only applicants who have indicated their intention to apply for LUMS Financial Aid through the Online Admission Application Form, submitted their admission application, and paid the required application processing fee by the deadline will be granted access to the Financial Aid application. The Financial Aid application tab will become visible on the online admission portal starting November 11, 2025, once the above requirements are met. Applicants will have until Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (PKT) to submit their complete Financial Aid application along with the required supporting documents.
  Referees must submit completely filled Teachers Evaluation(s)/Letter(s) of Recommendation by the given deadline.
  Completion of all steps is mandatory. Applications, documents, or fees received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
- Application Review / Interview Performance
  
  Application Review
  Shortlisted applications will be reviewed by the relevant Committee to finalise the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievements and extracurricular activities, and must share their success stories with LUMS to substantiate their applications.
  Interview Performance
  Some candidates may be called for an interview.
- Admission Support

Fees

Fee Structure for First Year - FY 2025-26

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Total
Credit Hours	17	16	33
	PKR	PKR	PKR
Admission Fee	164,140	-	164,140
Tuition Fee	708,900	667,200	1,376,100
Semester Registration Fee	52,160	52,160	104,320
General Security	62,300	-	62,300
Total	987,500	719,360	1,706,860

Hostel Fee

Particulars	Fall 2025	Spring 2026
	PKR	PKR
Hostel Fee Double Occupancy	91,790	91,790
Hostel Fee Triple Occupancy (Bigger room)	66,820	66,820

Important Points

The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 4 year BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance.
The per credit hour rate for FY 2025–26 is PKR 41,700/-
Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
University fees are usually announced once each year. However, the University reserves the right to change its policies and fee structure at any time.

Refund Policy

To learn more about the University's Refund Policy, please click here.

Financial Aid
Financial Support at LUMS
LUMS is committed to making high-quality education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. Our Financial Aid Programme offers a wide range of support options, designed to facilitate students who demonstrate both high academic achievement and financial need.
Financial Aid awards are assessed each year, considering academic performance, demonstrated financial need, available resources, and university policies. While LUMS endeavours to provide substantial financial assistance within its available resources, students are encouraged to explore external funding sources to complement the aid provided by the university.
LUMS strives to enable students to pursue their educational and professional goals without financial barriers, reinforcing our commitment to an inclusive and academically vibrant community.
The following financial support options are available for Undergraduate Students:
100 Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
LUMS recognizes and rewards academic excellence through the Undergraduate Merit Scholarships. Discover more about Merit Scholarships here.
LUMS Financial Aid
LUMS Financial Assistance combines loan and waiver, covering Tuition and Semester Registration fees, as well as Lab Charges (where applicable). This support ensures that top-ranked students receive the assistance they need to continue their journey at LUMS. Explore LUMS Financial Aid here.
National Outreach Programme Scholarship
The National Outreach Programme (NOP) is a flagship initiative aimed at providing equal educational opportunities to talented yet financially disadvantaged students from across Pakistan. NOP scholars receive full financial support, covering Admission, Tuition, Semester Registration Fees, Lab Charges, Accommodation, Meals, and Stipends, allowing them to pursue a high-quality education at LUMS. Learn more about NOP Scholarship.
External Scholarships
LUMS collaborates with various donors to facilitate our students by offering a range of available external scholarships to support students striving for academic excellence. To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS. The details of a few external scholarships are given below, for your convenience.
LUMS - PHEC Honhaar Scholarship
LUMS - Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Shahid Hussain Foundation Scholarships for International Students
National Outreach Programme

National Outreach Programme
At LUMS, we are dedicated to shaping Pakistan’s future by nurturing tomorrow’s leaders. The National Outreach Programme (NOP) Scholarship is at the heart of this mission, striving to eliminate educational inequality by providing access to high-quality education for talented students, regardless of their financial background.
Since its inception, NOP has inducted over 1,625 scholars from across Pakistan, representing diverse ethnicities, beliefs, and backgrounds. More than 1,215 graduates have emerged from this prestigious program, with 65+ having received international scholarships to study at world-renowned universities. The program isn’t just a scholarship; it’s a rigorous fellowship that prepares students to excel both academically and as leaders. NOP scholars benefit from specialized resources, engage in skill-building activities, and are encouraged to contribute to their communities during their time at LUMS.
Today, NOP alumni are leaders across the globe, contributing to various fields in highly competitive job markets and entrepreneurial initiatives. Their success reflects the transformative impact of this unparalleled program.
We remain committed to supporting Pakistan’s brightest minds, shaping them into the pillars of the country’s future. To explore how NOP continues to make a difference, click here.

Merit Scholarship

Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
LUMS not only recognises students' good academic performance but also distinguishes high achievers by providing them with generous Merit Scholarships. If you are a high achiever, LUMS wants you to accomplish everything you possibly can. Exemplary students are selected to receive LUMS Merit Scholarships based on their outstanding academic performance.

First Year
100 Scholarships are available to support the academic aspirations of prospective top-ranked Undergraduate students based on the LUMS admission evaluation criteria.
For the first year, the Merit Scholarship Award covers partial to full tuition fees for One (1) year and is awarded to the top applicants shortlisted for admission to each school. Applicants with high academic credentials are considered for scholarship.

Subsequent Years
The Merit Scholarship covers partial to full tuition fees for One (1) year only and is awarded to the top ranked students from the returning batches based on their CGPA ranking and placement on the Dean's Honour List. The number of scholarships in each Programme and class may vary according to the approved policy of that particular academic year.

Note: In case a student qualifies for the Financial Aid Award and Merit Scholarship, their scholarship will be adjusted accordingly. These awards are for One (1) year only and cannot be carried forward to subsequent years.

Maintaining Eligibility

Maintaining Eligibility
Financial Aid Award is valid for one (1) year only. Continuation of aid in the subsequent year(s) is subject to the submission of financial aid application, supporting documents and reassessment of financial need.
Students receiving Financial Aid should maintain a full-time status in a regular semester. Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of the Financial Aid Award.
Each year reassessment is carried out and upon re-evaluation of updated facts financial aid is allocated for the subsequent year. In case a student qualifies for financial assistance for his/her entire degree programme, it will cover 140 credit hours for BA/BSc/BS, 145 credit hours for BSc (Electrical and Chemical Engineering), and 175 credit hours for B.A-LLB in order to meet the minimum graduation requirement.
Financial Aid Award can be increased, reduced or kept the same at any stage of review during your stay at LUMS.
LUMS reserves the right to physically verify the beneficiary's home/business premises.
LUMS reserves the right to amend, cancel, or terminate the awarded Financial Aid in case of any misrepresentation or incorrect information provided by the student. Such misrepresentation or concealment of facts may lead to the termination of your admission from the Programme. University also reserves the right to recover the awarded amount during the preceding year(s) from the recipient on an immediate basis.

LUMS Financial Aid

LUMS Financial Aid
Financing a student's education is a commitment involving the student, their family and our institution. We at LUMS gear all our efforts towards assisting top talent within our limited resources. Financial assistance is offered to academically distinguished students with demonstrated need. These awards at the Undergraduate level are available in the form of Waivers and LUMS Interest-Free Loans.
To be considered for LUMS Financial Aid, applicants must submit their Financial Aid application along with all required supporting documents by the application submission deadlines. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for financial aid assessment for the 2026-27 academic year.
This support can cover part or all of a student’s Tuition and Semester Registration fees and is assessed annually, considering academic performance, financial need, available resources, and prevailing university policies to ensure ongoing assistance that aligns with each student’s circumstances. Financial Aid fee waiver is not required to be repaid, whilst LUMS Interest-Free Loan will have to be paid back after six (6) months of graduation within a maximum period of five (5) years.
Remember a loan is an obligation and is required to be paid back in instalments after graduation. Repayment of loan not only contributes towards the recirculation of Financial Aid to deserving students but also inculcates social responsibility and ethical values within the students.

External Scholarships

External Scholarships
LUMS collaborates with various donors to facilitate our students by offering a range of available external scholarships to support students striving for academic excellence. To be considered, students must meet both the eligibility criteria set by the Donor organization and LUMS. The details of a few external scholarships are given below, for your convenience.
LUMS - PHEC Honhaar Scholarship
LUMS - Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Shahid Hussain Foundation Scholarships for International Students

Important Dates

Activity	Date
Deadline to submit Online Application	January 27, 2026, 5:00 pm (PKT)
Deadline to upload supporting documents (Online) and pay the application fee	January 28, 2026
Deadline to submit Financial Aid Application and documents (if applicable)	February 28, 2026
Deadline to submit the teachers' evaluation form	February 28, 2026
Deadline to take ACT	April 11, 2026
Deadline to take SAT	March 14, 2026
LUMS Admission Test (LCAT)	February 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Decisions	April 2026 - July 2026
Commencement of Classes	September 2026

Note:

The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please stay connected to this webpage and the Online Admissions Portal to remain informed of any updates or changes.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements of applying to LUMS Undergraduate Programme?

Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.

How competitive is admission to LUMS Undergraduate Programme?

Admission to the LUMS Undergraduate Programme is highly competitive and the University is able to offer admission to only a small fraction of applicants.

How do we apply to the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL)?

For the programmes offered by SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL, submit an online admission application through the following link: https://admissions.lums.edu.pk

What are the minimum requirements for diploma holders (DAE)?

Applicants with diploma may apply if they have secured minimum 70% marks or above, however, they are required to submit equivalence certificate issued by the IBCC, Pakistan.

What are the main subjects in A Levels in order to get admission in LUMS?

Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab for details.

Does it affect a student's chance to get into LUMS if he/she has appeared privately over a regular student?

No, applicants are evaluated on their academic grades regardless of the fact whether someone has taken the final exam through a school/college or privately.

Is it possible to transfer credits from another university to LUMS?

Yes, LUMS accepts transfer students from accredited institutions at the undergraduate level. Applicants interested in transfer to the LUMS Undergraduate Programmes should be enrolled in an undergraduate programme in an HEC recognised institution and should have completed one year or expected to complete one year before joining as a full time student. Transfer is offered twice a year before the Fall and Spring semesters respectively.
Please visit the mentioned link https://admission.lums.edu.pk/programmes/transfer for detailed information.

May students who are admitted defer enrolment to another year?

No, attending the first semester at LUMS is compulsory and deferment is not an option for undergraduates.

When do application decisions become available?

All admission decisions taken by the University are final. During the admission evaluation process, some applicants are admitted, some are placed on a waiting list and the remaining applicants are denied admission. Acceptances are offered between April to July. For this reason, your admission decision may arrive at a different time from a friend or classmate.

Is there a separate application form for Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL)?

No, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply for maximum two schools from all four schools i.e. Suleman Dawood School of Business/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law.

Can I apply to more than one school i.e. SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL?

Yes, by default the LUMS online application system allows you to simultaneously apply to Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)/Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)/Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)/Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). Applicants may choose to apply for admission into any TWO schools (SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL) at LUMS.

How can I give my preferences for SDSB/MGSHSS/SBASSE/SAHSOL through a common application form?

Applicants can mention their major preference(s) for BS programmes at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), BA/BSc (Honours) programmes at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS) and BA-LL.B programme at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) through the online admission application form.
Applications are evaluated according to the preferences mentioned by applicants in this section. Based on the evaluation of each school, applicants are offered the highest preference they qualify for. This means that if an applicant qualifies for more than one school, one is sent an offer from the school of his highest qualified preference. Therefore, it is highly suggested to select school preferences very carefully.

Can I still apply for admission if I have taken A Level retakes?

Yes, an applicant can apply for admission if he/she has appeared in retakes of November 2025, for the application of the year 2026.

Can I submit the retakes results after the submission of the application?

Applicants appearing for the November 2025 retakes must check the result awaiting option in the online application. Applicants must inform Admissions Office about the estimated time period in which the result of any retake exam will be announced.

I have not yet received confirmation email of my online application submission. What should I do?

You should recheck the completion and proper submission of your application form.

Do I need to get an equivalence certificate from IBCC?

Candidates who have either completed or are in the last year of completion of their education which does not lead to Matric/FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc. will be required to get an equivalence certificate from the IBCC, Islamabad, Pakistan. For further information please contact:
The Chairman
IBCC
FBISE Building, H-8/4
Islamabad.
https://ibcc.edu.pk/rules-for-equivalence/

Can Admissions Office return my application documents to me?

Documents sent to the Admissions Office cannot be returned as they are for administrative purposes. Please make sure to keep a copy for your own use before sending the documents to our office.

Do I have to send my transcript translated if it is not in English?

Yes, academic records from international universities if not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation along with other supporting documents.

How many ‘Teacher Evaluations’ may I submit?

Minimum two Teacher Evaluations are required.

Who should my recommendations be from?

The recommendation form(s) should be from teacher(s) of your current or last institute. Recommendations from school/college counsellor(s) are not acceptable.

Can Freshmen students begin studies at LUMS during the spring semester?

No, admissions to LUMS takes place once a year and freshmen are admitted to the Fall semester only.

May I request for the application fee refund?

No, after the application submission, the application fee becomes non-refundable.

Is there a waitlist?

Since the number of students who accept our first round of admission offers vary each year, a small number of applicants stay on our waitlist and in case space becomes available after the first round, students on the waitlist are offered a place in the second round.

How many applicants are placed on the waitlist?

The number of candidates placed on the waitlist fluctuates from year to year, depending on the size and quality of the applicant pool.

Are there any specific quotas in admission?

There are no quotas.

Do I need to take an entrance test for admission to the School of Business?

Please refer to the following link for details: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing-admissions

How can I send the SAT/ACT score if the official report is not available by the documents submission deadline?

If you have not received the SAT/ACT score report by the application submission deadline then upload the Online score report in the test scores section.

Is it compulsory to submit a copy of all SAT/ACT score reports?

Applicants are required to report test scores of all attempts to the University by submitting a copy of score report(s) and through the online application. Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

I am planning to take SAT in March 2026, when should I apply?

The application submission deadline for all UG applicants for the admission of Fall 2026 is January 27, 2026; 5:00 pm (Pakistan Standard time).

Is there a minimum SAT/ACT score requirement for the applicants?

No, there is no minimum score required for SAT/ACT.

What is the last date to take SAT/ACT for admission for the session commencing August 2026?

Kindly visit the mentioned link for dates and deadlines https://admission.lums.edu.pk/critical-dates-all-programmes

I have taken the old version of the SAT I. Will you accept old SAT I?

No, the old version of SAT I is not acceptable.

I have taken SAT/ACT more than once, what score will be considered for the evaluation?

Best score of a single attempt reported through the online application will be considered for application evaluation.

What is the LUMS Application Processing and Test Registration fee?

- The LUMS application processing fee is PKR 11,500.
- The LUMS application processing fee is USD 200 for International applicants
- LUMS Common Admission Test Registration Fee is PKR 6,500 (if applicable)

How can I submit the application processing and LUMS Test fee (if applicable)?

After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher. The mode of payment is given on the fee voucher.

By which date should applicants expect their Test Registration cards to be delivered?

Test Registration Cards will not be mailed. Test cards will be available within the application in printable form two (2) weeks before the scheduled date of the test.

I have submitted my online application and all the required documents on time, what if I am unable to view my Test Registration Card?

Test cards will be available within the application in printable form TWO weeks before test. If any applicant is unable to view his/her Test Registration Card despite completing all the requirements then he/she can write to us at admissions@lums.edu.pk

Does LUMS accept ACT scores?

Yes, LUMS accepts results of the ACT.

Can I change my Test Centre?

Test Centre can only be changed in special circumstances (provided with a reason) and the applicant must inform the Admission Office latest by February 09, 2026. No request later than the specified date will be entertained.

Is it possible to apply after the deadline? What is the late application policy?

Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline. There is no late application policy.

How do I inform about a change in the online application?

It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. Changes cannot be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to admissions@lums.edu.pk with the specific header "Change in Application Form".

May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?

The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, not all of them qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.
If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

I was unable to take the test on the scheduled date due to personal reasons, who do I need to inform?

If you were unable to take the test, please send an email at admissions@lums.edu.pk stating the details.

Can a currently enrolled LUMS undergraduate student apply for admission to transfer from one school to another?

Currently active or enrolled (admitted) LUMS UG students are not eligible to reapply for admission to the Undergraduate Programme.

Can applicants select more than one major on the application?

Yes, applicants may indicate their preference for more than one major offered by the School.

What criteria does the school use for making decisions about admissions?

Admission decisions are based on a holistic assessment of each applicant’s academic achievements, test results, and overall profile.

Can a student apply again if denied admission?

Applicants may reapply to LUMS in the next admission cycle, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned on the website applicable to their academic stream. However, the applicant will need to go through the complete admission process again. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission. The final admission decision is based on a holistic review of the applicant’s complete profile, including academic performance, test scores, and other components of the application. Please track of the LUMS website for all the relevant details on minimum eligibility criteria.

Merit Scholarship

LUMS Financial Aid

National Outreach Programme

External Scholarships

Maintaining Eligibility

Merit Scholarship

LUMS Financial Aid

National Outreach Programme

External Scholarships

Maintaining Eligibility

Mode of Payment

Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks.

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