National College of Arts (NCA)

Federal Chartered Institute – Lahore & Rawalpindi
ADMISSIONS OPEN – Academic Session 2026

🔹 Seat Allocation

Admissions are offered in accordance with the Government of Pakistan's policy. Seats in each program are distributed among provinces and regions.

🎯 Special Reserved Seats Quota:

Quota Category	Seat Allocation/Requirement
HK Refugees (Repatriated 1948)	2%
Physically Challenged	25 seats
Foreign Nationals	11 seats (Lahore), 6 (Rawalpindi)
Minorities	As per declared quota
Overseas Pakistanis (Self-finance)	Based on documentation

📝 Application Procedure

Online Submission:
Apply through NTS at https://nts.org.pk/nca

Multiple Programs:
One application form can be used to apply for multiple departments/quotas.

Print & Submit:

Submit printed application + attested documents to NTS Admission Centers.

Include fee payment evidence (via NTS challan or demand draft).

Foreign/Overseas Applicants:

Attach passport copies, NICOP/POC, and relevant supporting documents.

Provide Pay Order/Bank Draft for full tuition fee (see Self-finance section).

💰 Fees & Charges

Fee Type	Amount
Prospectus Collection (from NTS)	PKR 3500
Test Fee (Single Department)	PKR 1500
Additional Departments	PKR 1000 each
Courier Charges	PKR 300
Self-Finance (Per Program)
- Fine Arts, Design & Music	PKR 764,500
- Architecture, Multimedia, Film & TV	PKR 963,600

All fees must be deposited via the electronic payment challan provided by NTS.

📅 Admission Schedule

Applications Open: 27th July 2025

Last Date to Apply: 12th August 2025 (11:59 PM)

Roll No. Slips: Download from NTS website one week before the test

Test & Interview Schedule: Will be announced on www.nca.edu.pk and www.nts.org.pk

🎓 Degree Programs

📍 NCA Lahore Campus

Bachelor of Architecture (5 years)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 years)

Bachelor of Design – Visual Communication, Textile, Fashion, Ceramic (4 years)

Bachelor of Music (4 years)

Bachelor of Film & TV (4 years)

Bachelor of Cultural Studies (4 years)

Bachelor of Multimedia Art (4 years)

📍 NCA Rawalpindi Campus

Bachelor of Architecture (5 years)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 years)

Bachelor of Design – Product, Visual Communication, Fashion, Textile (4 years)

Bachelor of Multimedia Art (1 year)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirement: FA/F.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks

Equivalence: IBCC equivalence certificate required for non-FA/F.Sc qualifications

No Age Limit

FATA Applicants: Eligible with 40% marks as per PM's directive

Result Awaiting Students: May apply with Roll No. slip or hope certificate

❌ Application Rejection Criteria

Not meeting eligibility criteria

Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications

Missing or unverified academic documents

Late submission beyond deadline

🎨 Test Instructions

Bring own art supplies: pencils, eraser, drawing board, markers, etc.

College will provide answer and drawing sheets.

Original CNIC/Form-B and Roll No. slip required on test day

No TA/DA provided for test/interview

Follow all COVID safety protocols

📍 Provincial NTS Admission Centers

Punjab: 042-357451

Sindh: 021-34546019 (Karachi)

Islamabad: 051-9444441

Balochistan and other areas: Refer to NTS Website

📞 Contact Information

Lahore Campus

Ms. Sana Javed / Mr. Waqar Anwar
Ph: 042-99210601-3 | Ext: 108 / 175

Rawalpindi Campus

Mr. M. Ishtiaq / Mr. Mazhar A.
Ph: 051-5534382, 8334084-6 | Ext: 107

For updates and announcements, regularly visit:
🔗 www.nca.edu.pk
🔗 www.nts.org.pk

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