Admission Open in Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design PIFD Lahore

PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF FASHION & DESIGN (PIFD), LAHORE

Federally Chartered Public Sector Institute

ADMISSION NOTICE: ACADEMIC YEAR 2026

PIFD, renowned for its experienced, foreign-qualified PhD faculty and state-of-the-art specialized studios and laboratories, announces admissions for its Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral programs for 2026.

1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (4-YEAR DEGREES)

Academic Faculties & Degrees Offered:

• Department of Fashion Design:

  • Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

  • Bachelor of Studies (Fashion Design and Production)

• Department of Textile Design:

  • Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)

  • Bachelor of Studies (Textile Design and Production)

• Department of Furniture Design and Manufacture:

  • Bachelor of Design (Furniture Design & Manufacture)

  • Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

• Department of Ceramic and Glass Design:

  • Bachelor of Design (Ceramic and Glass Design)

• Department of Fashion Marketing and Merchandising:

  • Bachelor of Studies (Fashion Marketing and Merchandising)

  • Bachelor of Studies (Fashion Marketing and Communication)

• Department of Leather Accessories and Footwear:

  • Bachelor of Design (Leather Accessories and Footwear)

  • Bachelor of Design (Leather Apparel and Accessories Design)

• Department of Gems and Jewellery Design:

  • Bachelor of Design (Jewellery Design and Gemological Sciences)

• Department of Creative Arts:

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)

Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria:

• Intermediate Students: Minimum 2nd Division in Intermediate (F.A. / F.Sc / ICS / I.Com) or equivalent.

• O/A-Level Students: Passing grades in 8 subjects of O-Level (including compulsory subjects) and a minimum of 3 main subjects (no subsidiary) of A-Level.

• Mandatory Document: An IBCC Equivalence Certificate is required. If final A-Level results are awaiting, the O-Level Equivalence Certificate must be uploaded provisionally.

• Result-Awaiting Provision: Students awaiting final intermediate results are eligible to apply for provisional admission.

Undergraduate Timeline & Locations:

• 📅 Last Date to Apply: June 15, 2026 (Applications Closed)

• 📅 Aptitude/Entry Test Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

• Test Centers: Candidates can select from designated regional centers across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Skardu, and Quetta. Successful test qualifiers will sit for an interview.

2. GRADUATE PROGRAMMES (M.Des / M.Sc / M.Phil)

Pathways & Specializations:

• Master of Design (M.Des): Pathways in Fashion Design / Textile Design.

• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Design Management: Pathways in Fashion / Textile.

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil): Art and Design Education.

Graduate Eligibility Criteria:

• A minimum of 16 years of education (4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 120 credit hours) in a relevant field following HSSC / Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Applicants possessing a valid GRE or HAT-General (or equivalent testing score) with a minimum of 50% passing marks are eligible.

Graduate Timeline & Location:

• 📅 Admissions Open: June 15, 2026

• 📅 Last Date to Apply: July 15, 2026

• 📅 Aptitude/Entry Test Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026

• Test Location: Conducted strictly at the Main Campus in Lahore only.

3. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Research Fields:

• PhD in Design Management

• PhD in Design

Doctoral Eligibility Criteria:

• A minimum of 18 years of education in design or a relevant field.

• Academic Standing: Minimum 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0 in the semester system, or 60% marks / 1st Division under the annual grading system.

• Note: Basic entry baseline requires a prior 16-year foundational degree minimum CGPA of 2.5 or 1st division. Visit the official portal for complete breakdown clauses.

PhD Timeline & Location:

• 📅 Admissions Open: July 05, 2026

• 📅 Last Date to Apply: September 08, 2026

• 📅 Aptitude/Subject Test Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

• Test Location: Conducted strictly at the Main Campus in Lahore only.

FINANCIAL AID & UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

PIFD hosts multiple internal and external funding frameworks for meritorious and deserving undergraduate students:

• PIFD Institutional Financial Assistance Programme

• HEC Need-Based Scholarship Programme

• HONHAAR Scholarship Programme

• Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)

• Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF)

APPLICATION METHOD & PROCESSING FEE

1
 
Account Setup
Online Registration
1.Account Setup:Online Registration.

Access the central admissions dashboard directly at www.pifd.edu.pk and complete your digital academic profile.

2
 
Fee Deposit
Rs. 2,000/- Challan
2.Fee Deposit:Rs. 2,000/- Challan.

Deposit the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 2,000/- directly into A/C # 50007910297603 at Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore. Online bank transfers are also accepted.

3
Document Upload & Submit
Dossier Lock
3.Document Upload & Submit:Dossier Lock.

Scan and upload your educational transcripts, equivalence certifications, photographs, and the deposited fee receipt stub to lock your application for processing.

CAMPUS LOCATION & HELP DESK LINES

• Physical Address: 51-J/III, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan.

• Direct Support Email: admissions@pifd.edu.pk

• Telephone Exchange Lines: +92 42 99232951 through 57

• Admission Office Extensions: Ext. 148, 149, and 150

• Reference Placement Code: PID(L)3529-D/25