Students can apply online through the official website of the university. Admission form is given on the site. Students are required to fill this form with all personal information with academic details of previous education.
| Date Posted | Last Date | Institute Name | Program Name | Admission Image |
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| 07-Aug-2025 | 15-Aug-2025 |
University of Kotli Azad Jammu & Kashmir
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| 31-Oct-2024 | 08-Nov-2024 |
Hajvery University
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| 17-Dec-2023 | 21-Jan-1800 |
Lahore Garrison University (LGU)
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| 20-Sep-2022 | 16-Oct-2022 |
University Of Sindh Jamshoro
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| 16-Nov-2015 | 21-Jan-1800 |
Sir Adamjee Institute Management Sciences Karachi
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| 16-Nov-2015 | 21-Jan-1800 |
Baqai Medical University Karachi
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| 16-Nov-2015 | 04-Dec-2015 |
Bahria University Karachi
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| 16-Nov-2015 | 21-Jan-1800 |
University Law College Punjab University Lahore
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| 16-Nov-2015 | 18-Nov-2015 |
Hailey College of Commerce Lahore
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| 26-Aug-2015 | 21-Jan-1800 |
Swedish Institute of Engineering And Technology Rawalpindi
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BS Banking and Finance has become a popular degree in Pakistan as students look for strong career opportunities in banking, corporate finance, and financial markets. A university-wise comparison helps students understand how each institution differs in course structure, practical exposure, and industry connections. It also highlights the quality of faculty, financial labs, and training facilities that shape students’ professional skills. By reviewing admission policies, fee structures, merit criteria, and specialization options, students can make better academic decisions. The comparison also shows which universities provide stronger internship pathways in commercial banks, insurance companies, and investment firms. The given information ensures students choose programs aligned with modern financial industry trends. This guide helps students evaluate long-term growth, job prospects, and future stability within the finance sector. Overall, it supports students in selecting the best university for pursuing BS Banking and Finance in Pakistan.
| University | Duration | Credit Hours | Fee (per year) | Admission Month | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Options | Entry Test |
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| Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi | 4 years | 134 | 500,000 - 700,000 PKR | November - February | HSSC/FSc/A-Levels (Min. 60%), Aptitude Test & Interview | IBA Financial Aid, Merit Scholarships | IBA Admission Test (or SAT) |
| Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) | 4 years | 130-135 | 1,100,000 - 1,400,000 PKR | October - January | HSSC/A-Levels (strong academic profile & extracurriculars) | Extensive Need-Based & Merit Scholarships | LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) or SAT |
| University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore | 4 years | 132 | 220,000 - 280,000 PKR | June - August, December - January | HSSC/FSc/A-Levels (Min. 50%) | Merit-Based Scholarships, Discounts | UCP Admission Test (or NAT) |
| Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST), Islamabad/Karachi | 4 years | 130 | 300,000 - 400,000 PKR | January - April, June - July | HSSC/FSc/A-Levels (Min. 50%) | Merit & Need-Based Scholarships | SZABIST Admission Test |
| FAST-NUCES, Islamabad | 4 years | 130-134 | 350,000 - 450,000 PKR | November - February | HSSC/FSc/A-Levels (Min. 60%), Math required | Merit-based Scholarships (up to 100%) | FAST National Aptitude Test (NAT) |
| National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad | 4 years | 130-133 | 320,000 - 400,000 PKR | December - April (NET cycles) | HSSC/FSc/A-Levels (Min. 60%) | Need-Based & Merit Scholarships | NUST Entry Test (NET) |
| Bahria University, Islamabad | 4 years | 132 | 250,000 - 320,000 PKR | April - July | HSSC/A-Levels (Min. 50%) | Merit Scholarships, Sibling/Armed Forces Discounts | Bahria University Admission Test |
| University of Karachi (Dept. of Commerce) | 4 years | 124-128 | 60,000 - 100,000 PKR | October - December | HSSC (Min. 45%) | Merit-based, Sindh Govt. Scholarships | University Entry Test |
| Iqra University, Karachi | 4 years | 130 | 250,000 - 320,000 PKR | Rolling Admissions (Main: Jan, Jul) | HSSC/FSc/A-Levels (Min. 45%) | Merit & Need-Based Scholarships | IQRA University Admission Test |
| University of Punjab (Hailey College of Commerce) | 4 years | 130 | 80,000 - 130,000 PKR | July - September | FSc/ICS/FA (Min. 45%) | Merit-based, Punjab Educational Endowment Fund | University’s own Entry Test |
Students with intermediate FA/FSc or equivalent qualification and having at least 2nd division, with securing 45% marks in aggregate will be capable of applying. Qualifying the university admission entry test and interview will be mandatory. Students getting less than 40% marks, in the entry test and interview, will stand disqualified for admission in any public or private university. Students who have scored minimum 40% marks in the NAT test are also eligible to apply.
The closing merit of BS banking and finance in government universities is 70% round. It depends upon each year's merit. It varies each year. The merit is calculated as:
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Public sector universities take admission in September and October. Some private universities take admissions in January and February. Most government universities demand an NTS test for admission and it is mandatory. Students must have at least 50 % marks in NTS. But some universities conduct their own tests.
Virtual university of Pakistan offers a 4 year with 8 semester degree program leading to an accounting field. This program is expected to provide the students with advanced banking techniques being used in banking. Students who have a background in finance, commerce, mathematics and business studies degrees can take admission. Students having a background in sciences and arts wishing to change their career path to banking and finance can also get admission.
Students should have Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with minimum 45% marks are eligible to take admission in virtual university.
Punjab University offers BS banking and finance 4 year degree program degree. Punjab University starts session September/ October.Total seats of this degree are: