Govt. Polytechnic Institute of Printing & Graphic Arts, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore

Programs Offered

It conducts a variety of diploma and certificate courses, which aim at equipping students with skills needed to work in the printing and graphic design field. The most important programs are the Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Printing and Graphic Arts 3 years course which unites a theory of training and the practical one. Some other short courses can be offset printing and digital imaging, screen printing, pre-press operations, computer-aided design (CAD). The curriculum will be regularly changed to be aligned to technological changes and demands in the market. Alumni of such programmes have the technical skills needed by the printing industry and they could be on employment in publishing houses, advertisement agencies and printing presses.

Facilities & Activities

The institute has well furnished printing labs, design studios, and computer labs equipped with all latest software systems that help in practical training. It has access to offset printers, screen printing devices and digital presses so as to resemble real life printing conditions. Research centers are happy places where the students undertake workshops, exhibitions, and technical seminars that boost learning and creativity. Another aspect of the course curriculum is industrial visit and internship where the students can have field exposure. Sports and technical competitions are some of the extracurricular activities which help to build team work and develop professionally. These centers and activities render learning experience detailed and industry appropriate such that students can be hired immediately they finish their studies.