In 2002, after a remarkable 160-year history, the Government College, Lahore, transitioned into a University and was officially renamed GC University Lahore. The transformation aimed to align the academic environment with new challenges, aspiring to meet the expectations associated with university status. The commitment of GCU is steadfast in promoting quality education accessible to all.
Being one of the oldest educational institutions in the Muslim world, GC University combines venerable traditions with contemporary educational standards. This synthesis reflects the vision of notable figures such as Dr. Leitner, philosopher-poet Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, and Nobel Laureate Dr. Abdus Salam.
The curriculum and courses at GCU have undergone a comprehensive redesign, equipping young minds for successful careers. The University provides a range of programs, including B.A/B.Sc. (4-year Hon.), M.A, M.Sc. (in select disciplines), M.B.A., M.Phil, and PhD, covering major academic fields. Sensitizing students to the University Motto, “Courage to Know,” is a priority. The goal is to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and independence in pursuing knowledge. Various strategies, such as discussions, co-curricular activities, term papers, and dissertations, instill confidence in students’ understanding of innovative themes.
GCU Lahore ensures a secure, affordable, and comfortable living environment for its students. Recognizing financial constraints, the hostels operate on a non-profit model, and mess charges are transparently calculated based on actual food preparation costs. Special students enjoy free accommodation in all GCU hostels, fostering an inclusive academic, intellectual, and cultural environment throughout their stay.
Admission Programs
GCU is committed to providing many different programs that cover a wide range of academic subjects and career goals. The university was created to promote high-quality education and research. Over time, it has expanded its range of academic offerings to match the changing interests of students and the requirements of today’s job market.
Fee Structure
1. Intermediate Fee Structure
GCU is committed to providing many different programs that cover a wide range of academic subjects and career goals. The university was created to promote high-quality education and research. Over time, it has expanded its range of academic offerings to match the changing interests of students and the requirements of today’s job market.
- The student must pay the fees within the specified deadline after admission, according to the merit list. Payment should be made directly into the designated bank accounts using a cash fee challan. It’s important to note that methods such as cheques, demand drafts, and pay orders will not be accepted.
- For overseas seats, an additional charge of US Dollar 1,000 per student per year is applicable, in addition to the regular fee.
- If a student loses the fee challan, a fee of Rs. 50 is required for a duplicate fee challan.
- Fees once paid, including those by foreigners and overseas Pakistanis, are non-refundable.
- A fine will be imposed if a student fails to pay the dues by the specified dates outlined in the fee notices issued by the Treasurer’s Office.
Annual Fee FA/Fsc/I.com (Regular Students)
| Programs | Year-1 | Year-2 | Fee/Dues Per Program (Rs.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installment (Rs.) | Installment (Rs.) | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| F.A Arts (Humanities) | 58,440 | 33,550 | 33,850 | 33,550 | 159,390 |
| F.Sc Pre-Medical | 69,040 | 39,850 | 44,350 | 39,850 | 193,090 |
| F.Sc Pre-Engineering | 69,040 | 39,850 | 44,350 | 39,850 | 193,090 |
| ICS Computer Science | 69,040 | 39,850 | 44,350 | 39,850 | 193,090 |
| F.Sc General Science | 69,040 | 39,850 | 44,350 | 39,850 | 193,090 |
| I.Com | 69,040 | 39,850 | 44,350 | 39,850 | 193,090 |
Annual Fee FA/Fsc/I.com (Self Supporting Students)
| Programs | Year-1 | Year-2 | Fee/Dues Per Program (Rs.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installment (Rs.) | Installment (Rs.) | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| F.A Arts (Humanities) | 82,890 | 50,800 | 50,800 | 50,800 | 235,290 |
| F.Sc Pre-Medical | 98,490 | 59,800 | 66,300 | 59,800 | 284,390 |
| F.Sc Pre-Engineering | 98,490 | 59,800 | 66,300 | 59,800 | 284,390 |
| ICS Computer Science | 98,490 | 59,800 | 66,300 | 59,800 | 284,390 |
| F.Sc General Science | 98,490 | 59,800 | 66,300 | 59,800 | 284,390 |
| I.Com | 98,490 | 59,800 | 66,300 | 59,800 | 284,390 |
2. Fee Structure Undergraduate / Postgraduate (regular Students)
| Sr. No. | Programs | Year-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semeste | ||
BS History (Hons) BS English Literature (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Islamic Studies (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Persian (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Philosophy (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Political Sciences (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Punjabi (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Urdu (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Sociology (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Fine Art (BFA) (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS BFA Painting (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Art History (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Archive Studies (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Global Studies (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Public Policy & Governance (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Translation Studies (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Turkish Languauge & Literature (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Education (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Special Education (Hons) | 66,850 | 40,350 | |
| BS Botany (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Biology (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Chemistry (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Economics (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Geography (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Mathematics (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Physics (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Psychology (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Statistics (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Zoology (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Gendar and Climate Change (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Disaster Management (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Business Accounting & Finance (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Physical Education (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Enterpreneurship (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS ESME (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Agriculture (Agronomy) (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Food Science & Technology (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Horticulture (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Plant Breedings and Genetics (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Agriculture (Plant Pathalogy) (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Agriculture (Soil Science) (Hons) | 70,050 | 43,550 | |
| BS Micro Biology (Hons) | 97,550 | 66,550 | |
| BS Bio-Technology (Hons) | 97,550 | 66,550 | |
| BS Environmental Sciences (Hons) | 97,550 | 66,550 | |
| BS Electronics (Hons) | 97,550 | 66,550 | |
| BS Bio Chemistary (Hons) | 97,550 | 66,550 | |
| BS International Relation | 92,950 | 66,450 | |
| LLB | 109,350 | 82,850 | |
| M.Phil in Applied Physics | 108,500 | 78,500 | |
| MS in Clinical Psychology | 147,200 | 117,200 | |
| MS in Child Guidance & Educational Counselling | 102,000 | 72,000 | |
| Top Up for MS in Clinical Psychology | 114,900 | 78,900 | |
| Top Up for MS in Child Guidance & Edu Counselling | 105,500 | 72,000 | |
| Ph.D (Arts, Social Sciences, Sceince & Technology) | 139,500 | 106,550 | |
| Ph.D (Media & Communication Studies) | 162,000 | 129,500 | |
| Ph.D (Art History & Archive Studies) | 159,500 | 126,500 | |
Fee Structure for (Self-Supporting)
| Sr. No. | Programs | Year-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester1 | Semester 2 | ||
BS Managemen BS Computer Science (Morning) | 152,850 136,150 | 116,850 100,150 | |
| BS Computer Science (Evening) | 144,550 | 108,550 | |
| B.Sc Electrical Engineering | 145,550 | 109,550 | |
| B.Com (Hons) | 82,550 | 52,550 | |
| BS in Medical Laboratory Technology | 97,150 | 67,150 | |
| BS International Relation (Evening) | 128,350 | 98,350 | |
| BS Media & Communcation Studies | 109,350 | 82,850 | |
| MBA | 177,900 | 135,900 | |
| MBA ( Executive) | 162,200 | 178,200 | |
| M.Phil (Arts, Social Sciences)Economics, English, History, Islamic Studies, Persian,Philosophy, Political Science, Urdu & Punjabi | 104,600 | 74,600 | |
| M.Phil (Science & Technology)Biotechnology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, EnvironmentalSciences, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology,Microbiology, Physical Education & Sports Science,Zoology and Freshwater Biology, Fisheries & Aquaculture | 108,500 | 78,500 | |
| M.Phil in Media & Communication Std | 118,200 | 88,200 | |
| M.Phil Art History & Archive Studies | 118,800 | 88,800 | |
| MS Computer Science | 142,500 | 112,500 | |
| MS Electrical Engineering | 136,200 | 105,600 | |
| MS Banking & Financial Economics | 101,700 | 71,700 | |
| MS Enterpreneurship and SME Management | 101,700 | 71,700 | |
| MS Industrial / Organizational Psychology | 131,500 | 101,500 | |
| MS Forensic Chemistry | 108,500 | 78,500 | |
| MS Geography | 103,500 | 73,500 | |
| Ph.D in Computer Science | 146,400 | 109,200 | |
| PGD in ELT & Geography | 71,500 | 56,000 | |
| Diploma in Pakistan Affairs | 36,300 | 27,300 | |
| Diploma in Child Guidance & Educational Counseling | 57,800 | 48,800 | |
| PGD in Child and Adult Psychotherapy | 122,700 | 104,700 | |
| Diploma in Forensic Sciences | 104,500 | 86,500 | |
| Certificate in Forensic Science | 95,500 | ||
| Certificate in Practitioners in NLP & Hypnosis inPsychotherapy | 51,500 | ||
| Certificate in Painting | 26,600 | ||
| Certificate in English Communication Skills | 21,000 | ||
| Certificate in Arabic & Russian Language | 8,700 | ||
| Certificate in Sports Management | 8,700 | ||
| Certificate in Persian, Turkish & Punjab Language | 7,600 | ||
Scholarship/ Financial Aid
Given the escalating costs of higher education, GCU Lahore has maintained its academic charges at a minimum scale. The university adopts a compassionate approach toward its students and extends a comprehensive financial aid program.
GCU allocates financial aid to around 1500-1600 needy and deserving students annually, depending on the provisions outlined in the budget. The budget earmarks Rs. 11.0 Million for Financial Aid, and it is noteworthy that this amount is often exceeded. For instance, in the financial year (2009-10), financial aid totaling Rs. 11.666 Million was disbursed to support students in need.
Merit Lists
The Merit List will be posted according to the Admissions timetable.
Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)
- ORIC continually evolves its support and relevance for organizations, employees, researchers, and students, aiming to transform innovative ideas into successful projects and thriving businesses. As the curator of the university’s externally and internally funded research portfolio, ORIC is responsible for ensuring that all research proposals and projects align with GCU’s intellectual and research policies.
- The Syndicate of GC University, Lahore, in its 35th meeting on November 22, 2011, assigned the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) specific functions and duties.
- Collaborating with colleagues university-wide to identify funding opportunities and unite interdisciplinary groups of researchers with shared interests; disseminating funding information and offering training. Developing GCU policy strategies for research and innovation and acting as a facilitator for potential patentable intellectual property. Coordinating and supporting national and regional research and innovation programs.
- Enhancing the quality of GCU research journal publications. Establishing uniformity, transparency, and internal efficiency in prioritizing, planning, implementing, and monitoring research projects at GCU. Creating procedures for approval, control, and monitoring of research projects.
- It encourages academic staff and researchers to champion research activities within the University.
- Identifying and securing research funds and providing assistance to academic staff in preparing and submitting research proposals to national and international funding agencies.
- Coordinating MS/MPhil/PhD research programs. Expanding and diversifying external research funding. Enhancing and ensuring the quality of research produced by faculty, researchers, and students of GC University, Lahore, etc.
- Coordinating advisory services of the University for the benefit of Government Departments and Industries. Commercializing research products. Organizing the evaluation of faculty members’ research publications and publishing the University’s research journals. Providing regular recommendations and suggestions to the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) and serving as the Secretariat of the Advanced Studies and Research Board.
- Offering advice on costing and the submission of grant applications, obtaining University authorization for submission. Responsible for negotiating contract terms with funders and collaboration agreements with other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and public sector collaborators. Recognizing that a thriving innovation ecosystem requires essential components such as a robust academic system, commercial skills, markets, and financial support.
ACADEMIC CALENDARS
| Four Years (Hons.) Bachelor Programs (Morning & Evening) Academic Year-I Session (2021-2025), Semester-I, II MS/M.Phil Programs (Morning & Evening) Academic Year-I, Session(2021-2023), Semester-I,II Academic Year (2021-2022) – Schedule of Tests and Examinations | View |
| Four Years (Hons.) Graduation Programs (Morning & Evening) Academic Year-II Session (2020-2024), Semester-III, IV Academic Year-III Session (2019-2023), Semester-V, VI Academic Year-IV Session (2018-2022), Semester-VII, VIII MS/M.Phil Programs (Morning & Evening) Academic Year-II, Session(2020-2022), Semester-III Schedule of Tests and Examinations | View |
| Two Years Master Programs Academic Year-I Session (2021-2023), Semester-II Academic Year-II Session (2021-2023), Semester-III Schedule of Tests and Examinations |
Students Facilities
1. Career Guidance
Established in 2002, the Career Guidance & Placement Center at GC University Lahore is dedicated to enhancing and developing students’ academic and scholarly pursuits. The center is committed to facilitating student placement efforts and offers updated information to support their academic and professional growth. Operating under the leadership of a trained full-time Clinical Psychologist, the Career Guidance and Placement Center (CG&PC) office assists students in making informed career choices, planning their academics, and exploring future professions and placement opportunities aligned with their personal needs and current opportunities. The center aims to empower students with timely and relevant guidance for optimal decision-making
2. Advisor Students' Affairs
The Advisor for Students’ Affairs oversees the well-being of students throughout their tenure at the University. The Office of Students’ Affairs acts as a bridge between the University administration and the student body, facilitating the resolution of various issues. This includes academic concerns, co-curricular activities, sports, library access, examinations, transportation, health, fees, career planning, discipline, and matters related to human rights, integrity, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Students are encouraged to visit the Advisor’s office for assistance. Detailed information can also be found on the GCU website, or inquiries can be directed via email to [email protected].
3. Accommodation
The Advisor for Students’ Affairs oversees the well-being of students throughout their tenure at the University. The Office of Students’ Affairs acts as a bridge between the University administration and the student body, facilitating the resolution of various issues. This includes academic concerns, co-curricular activities, sports, library access, examinations, transportation, health, fees, career planning, discipline, and matters related to human rights, integrity, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The issue of accommodation has consistently posed a challenge for students arriving from locations beyond Lahore. Government College University stands out for providing housing solutions for a substantial number of such students. The university boasts five hostels, with four designated for boys and one for girls. The historical Iqbal Hostel, constructed in 1891, and the Quaid-e-Azam Hostel, established in 1993, cater to around 150 and 200 Intermediate students, respectively. The New Hostel, built in 1921, accommodates approximately 400 Degree students, while the Ashfaq Ahmed Hostel, completed in 2020, provides housing for about 283 students. Additionally, the Fatima Jinnah Girls Hostel, established in 1975, offers accommodation for approximately 240 girl students.
3. Transport
The University provides transportation services to students along designated routes, subject to payment. Passes for the upcoming academic year are typically issued by the Transport Office upon the release of the first admission lists for various disciplines within the University. Renewed passes are issued annually, and the payment for the service covers the period from September to June. Students interested in availing of this transportation facility can reach out to the Transport Office. In case of any challenges, students may contact the Charge of Transport. Application forms can be found on the GCU website.
How to Apply GC University Admission
- Kindly review the admission notice, essential guidelines, and e-prospectus thoroughly for the specific major/group/program you intend to apply for.
- To initiate the admission process, register and establish your online admission application account using a valid email address on the Admission Portal. Following successful registration, you will receive a system-generated email containing an activation link at the provided email address. Activate your online admission application account by clicking on the provided link, and thereafter, log in to access your application account.
- For those who have already created an account, please sign in using your email and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on the “forgot password” option to retrieve it.
Step 1: Profile (Biographical Details)
- Before entering Personal Information, ensure that you upload a picture.
- Provide accurate information, including your name, father’s name, and date of birth, consistent with all academic degrees and transcripts, such as Secondary, Intermediate qualifications, and CNIC/B-Form/Passport.
Step 2: Academics (Qualification Details)
Enter Academic Information in the order of qualifications/degrees/diplomas, ranging from Secondary to Higher Studies.
Step 3: Profession (Experience Details)
Include information about your Profession, Research, and Experience. You may skip this step if it is not applicable to you.
Step 4: Apply (Final submission of Applications)
Submit applications separately for each Group/Major, Admission Base, and Category one by one using the same login/account. Choose your major carefully, as changes will not be allowed after submission.
Step 5: Challan Form (to take print)
A Fee Challan will be generated for each application; print it using the Print Challan option. Deposit the fee in any online branch of UBL bank. Note that the fee is non-refundable/adjustable.
PLEASE NOTE:
The application form will not be printable until you upload a PICTURE and the SOFTCOPY/IMAGE OF CHALLAN (University Copy) after depositing the fee.
Contact Information
| For Admission Queries: | For Online Admissions Queries: |
|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar (Admission) UAN: +92-42-111-000-010 Ext:210 & Ph: 042-99213367 Ext.410, 418 E-Mail: [email protected] | System Analyst Ph:042-99213367 Ext: 417 E-mail: [email protected] |