Government College University, Faisalabad (GCUF)

Admissions Open – Spring 2026 Semester

1. University Identity & Rankings

Name: Government College University, Faisalabad (GCUF)

Global & National Recognition
According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025:

World Ranking: 601–800
Asia Ranking: 201–250
Pakistan Ranking: 2nd
Punjab Ranking: 1st

2. Key Features & Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities

Multiple scholarships are available for regular (morning) undergraduate and graduate students through the Student Financial Aid Office.

Major Scholarship Types Include:

HONHAAR Scholarship
HEC Merit-Based Scholarship
HEC Need-Based Scholarship
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Other institutional and government scholarships

Eligibility:

Pakistani Nationals (especially Punjab domicile holders)
Foreign Nationals

Program Sessions

Morning Session
Replica (Evening) Session

Class Timings (Approximate):

Morning: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Replica: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

3. Academic Programs Offered

BS (Bridging) Degree Programs

(For candidates holding BA/BSc or ADA/ADS/ADC qualifications)

BS Degree Programs (04-Year)

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

History
Pakistan Studies
Political Science
English Literature
Urdu
Islamic Studies
Other related disciplines

Faculty of Life Sciences

Botany
Zoology
Physiology
Molecular Biology
Biotechnology
Environmental Sciences
Food Science & Technology

Faculty of Physical Sciences

Chemistry
Applied Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Statistics

Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences

Economics
Public Administration

BS Degree Programs (05-Year)

Faculty of Islamic & Oriental Learning

Various specialized programs

Associate Degree Programs (02-Year)

(Offered at University Community College)

Associate Degree in Commerce (Replica)

B.Ed Program

Duration: 1.5 Years
Sessions: Morning & Replica

MBA Program

Duration: 2 Years
Session: Replica
Eligibility: 18 Years of Education

MS / MPhil Degree Programs (02-Year)

(Morning & Replica)

Programs include but are not limited to:

Accounting & Finance
Bioinformatics
Business Administration
Chemistry (Various Specializations)
Computer Science
Education
Environmental Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Physiology
Software Engineering
Zoology

PhD Degree Programs (Morning Only)

Available disciplines include:

Applied Chemistry
Biotechnology
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Molecular Biology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutics
Physiology
Software Engineering
Zoology

Other Programs

Post-Magisterial Diploma in Clinical Psychology
- Duration: 1.5 Years
- Offered at: University Community College
- Session: Replica

4. How to Apply & Admission Schedule

Online Application Portal

Apply online via the official GCUF admissions website:
http://admissions.gcuf.edu.pk

Fee Structure

Application Fee: Rs. 1,000/- (Non-refundable)
Admission Test Fee (if applicable): Rs. 500/-

Important Dates

Last Date (BS & BS Bridging): 12 January 2026
Last Date (MBA, MS/MPhil, PhD): 06 January 2026
Admission Test & Interviews (MBA, MS/MPhil, PhD): 08 January 2026

5. Important Notes & Conditions

Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Only applications submitted through the online system will be considered.
For MBA/MPhil programs, candidates must qualify:
- Departmental Test (minimum 60% marks), OR
- GRE General / HEC-equivalent test (minimum 50% marks).
Government/Semi-Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Reserved seats are available for persons with disabilities as per government policy.
The university reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any program.

6. Contact Information

Admission Cell:

041-9200886
041-9203006

Email: admissions@gcuf.edu.pk

Issuing Authority:
Registrar, Government College University, Faisalabad

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