PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF FASHION & DESIGN (PIFD)
ADMISSIONS 2026
Ph.D PROGRAMS OFFERED
1. Ph.D Design
| Eligibility Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Education |
18 years of education in Design or related field |
| Minimum CGPA |
3.0 (out of 4.0) in the Semester System OR First Division (60% marks) in the Annual System |
| Qualification Requirement |
As per HEC & PIFD Graduate Policy & Procedures 2020 |
2. Ph.D Design Management
| Eligibility Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Education |
MS/M.Sc. (18 years) degree from an HEC-recognized university in Design Management / Marketing or a relevant field |
| Minimum CGPA |
3.0 (out of 4.0) in the Semester System OR First Division in the Annual System |
| Work Experience |
Minimum one year of professional work experience following completion of 18 years of education |
| Qualification Requirement |
As per HEC & PIFD Graduate Policy & Procedures 2020 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (For Both Programs)
| Requirement |
Details |
| Research Proposal |
Approx. 1800 words (Content in Times New Roman, Headings in Times New Roman, line spacing 1.15) |
| Personal Statement |
Required |
| Reference Letters |
3 strong reference letters (with contact details) |
| Portfolio |
Relevant work portfolio (for Design applicants) |
| NOC |
No Objection Certificate (for in-service candidates) |
ADMISSION SCHEDULE
| Event |
Date |
| Last Date to Apply |
September 8, 2026 |
| Aptitude Test |
September 13, 2026 |
PROGRAM DURATION & CREDIT HOURS
| Study Mode |
Duration |
| Full-Time |
Minimum 3 Years / Maximum 5 Years |
| Part-Time |
Minimum 5 Years / Maximum 8 Years |
| Component |
Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours |
48 Credit Hours |
| Compulsory Course Work |
18 Credit Hours |
| Thesis / Dissertation / Research Work |
30 Credit Hours |
APPLICATION PROCESS & FEE
| Details |
Information |
| Application Processing Fee |
Rs. 2,000/- |
| Payment Method |
Online transfer or deposit in: HBL, Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore |
| Account Title |
Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Lahore |
| Account Number |
50007910097603 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
| Address |
51-4/11, Johar Town, Lahore |
| Phone |
+92 42 99222951-2 |
| Admission Office Extensions |
148, 149, 150 |
| Website |
www.pifd.edu.pk |
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