National College Of Arts Lahore Nca Lahore Admission 2025

🏛️ Institution & Campaign Overview

Institution: National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
Institutional Status: A Federal Chartered Institute, Government of Pakistan
Admission Track: Postgraduate Programmes (Self-Support Basis)
Academic Session: 2026
Institutional Leadership: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
Main Campus Address: 4 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

💼 Postgraduate Degree Offerings

All advertised postgraduate programs span a standard academic duration of 3 Semesters:

1. Faculty of Multimedia Art

Degree: Master of Multimedia Art
Shift Options: Both Morning and Evening programs are available.

2. Faculty of Fine Art

Degree: Master of Visual Art
Shift Option: Morning program only.

3. Faculty of Architecture

Degree: Master of Interior Design
Shift Option: Evening program only.

4. Faculty of Humanities

Degree: MPhil Cultural Studies
Shift Option: Morning program only.

📋 Admission Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for evaluation, applicants must fulfill two baseline parameters:

Academic Threshold: A minimum of 16 years of education (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field, achieving at least 60% minimum marks from a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized institution.
Institutional Test: Passing the NCA Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) is mandatory. This test is structured at par with the Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) guidelines according to specific NCA criteria.

📝 Step-by-Step Application Procedure

Applicants must strictly navigate a blended online and physical submission process:

1.Online Form Entry:Desktop/Laptop Only.

Access the admissions portal at admission2026.nca.edu.pk and fill out the application form for your chosen degree program.

2.Challan Fee Payment:Habib Bank Limited.

Download the system-generated fee challan. Deposit a non-refundable examination fee of PKR 3,500 for each chosen program at any HBL branch.

Account No: 00427992210203
Account Name: "Principal NCA"

3.Upload Paid Challan:Digital Verification.

Scan your stamped, paid bank challan slip and upload it back onto your active online admission portal account.

4.Physical Dossier Dispatch:By June 15, 2026.

Print your completed online application form. Attach all duly verified academic records and identity documents as listed. Deliver this file by hand or via registered mail to the NCA Admission Office.

Note: Clearly mark "Application for Admission" on top of the mailing envelope.

🚀 Admission Testing & Evaluation Schedule

Postgraduate Degree Program	Entry Test Date (2026)	Initial Shortlist Display
Master of Interior Design	Wednesday, June 17	Thursday, June 18
MPhil in Cultural Studies	Wednesday, June 17	Thursday, June 18
Master of Multimedia Art	Thursday, June 18	To be announced later
Master of Visual Art	Monday, June 22	To be announced later

⚠️ Important Panel Interview Note: Dates for the final panel interviews will be communicated at a later stage exclusively to those candidates who successfully clear their respective entry tests.