PhD Admission in Pakistan 2026

The students who are looking forward to admissions in Ph.D are advised to fulfill the eligibility criteria requirements. They should then get an admission form from their desired University. The admission form includes documentation of all the previous academic records, including the entry tests before admission as well. After completing the admission form you have to submit it within the due dates. Admission forms are now also available at the official websites of the University. After the closure of admission, students have to wait for a while for merit lists.

Admissions in different Institutes for PhD

Date Posted	Last Date	Institute Name	Program Name	Admission Image
06-Jan-2026	09-Jan-2026	Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan)	PhD Agronomy
06-Jan-2026	09-Jan-2026	The University of Lahore	PhD Electrical Engineering
06-Jan-2026	08-Jan-2026	Foundation University Islamabad	PhD Management Science
06-Jan-2026	09-Jan-2026	University of Education Township Lahore	PhD Botany
06-Jan-2026	09-Jan-2026	University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan	PhD Telecommunicatin Engieering
06-Jan-2026	15-Jan-2026	Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi	PhD Behavioral Sciences
05-Jan-2026	N/A	Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad	PhD Mass Communication
05-Jan-2026	N/A	Riphah International University	PhD Computing
05-Jan-2026	16-Jan-2026	University of Health Sciences Lahore	PhD Biochemisty
04-Jan-2026	31-Jan-2026	Health Services Academy Islamabad	PhD Public Health

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  Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) Date Posted: 06-Jan-2026 Last Date: 09-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Agronomy

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  The University of Lahore Date Posted: 06-Jan-2026 Last Date: 09-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Electrical Engineering

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  Foundation University Islamabad Date Posted: 06-Jan-2026 Last Date: 08-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Management Science

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  University of Education Township Lahore Date Posted: 06-Jan-2026 Last Date: 09-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Botany

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  University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan Date Posted: 06-Jan-2026 Last Date: 09-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Telecommunicatin Engieering

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  Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi Date Posted: 06-Jan-2026 Last Date: 15-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Behavioral Sciences

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  Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad Date Posted: 05-Jan-2026 Last Date: N/A Program: PhD Mass Communication

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  Riphah International University Date Posted: 05-Jan-2026 Last Date: N/A Program: PhD Computing

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  University of Health Sciences Lahore Date Posted: 05-Jan-2026 Last Date: 16-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Biochemisty

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  Health Services Academy Islamabad Date Posted: 04-Jan-2026 Last Date: 31-Jan-2026 Program: PhD Public Health

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Eligibility Criteria

The enrollment criteria for Ph.D. according to HEC is that a candidate must possess eighteen years of education (Master’s degree) in the relevant field from a recognized University. Candidates should a minimum 3.0 CGPA in their master’s degree. They should pass a GAT exam with a minimum of 60% marks. The GAT test should be cleared before enrolling in Ph.D. Further, it is mandatory for every candidate to appear and pass the entry test and the interview conducted by the department.

Admission Intake

Admission intake usually occurs twice a year. The first round of admission occurs in the fall session (September) and the second round occurs in spring session (April). But, it depends on the institute as well if they offer the particular degree in spring sessions or not. 

Entry Test

A candidate who has completed their master’s degree and wants to pursue a Ph.D. in their relevant field. They are required to undergo an entry test before applying for admission to Ph.D. The most common and widely used entry tests are GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). The students have to opt for the tests according to their fields and their requirements. 

The graduate assessment tests include multiple-choice questions. There is no such defined syllabus but the paper is field-based with different analytical, research, logical, and reasoning questions. 

GMAT:

The GMAT (graduate management test) is an entry test used at various universities for admission to masters or Ph.D. degrees. It is a computerized test that consists of various sections of the analytical assessment, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and integrated reasoning. GMAT is mostly applicable for students of business studies. 

GRE:

The graduate record examination test is used for admission at various international universities as well. GRE is not limited to a specific field but it works for many fields. The test includes quantitative, analytical, and verbal reasoning questions. 

Merit Lists

After the admission process, the students are required to wait for the merit list. The merit list declares the students who meet all the requirements for admission and are successful in gaining admission.

Fee Structure

The fee structure varies among different institutes. The major difference seen in fee structure is among the public and private sector universities. The public sector universities often have a low fee structure as compared to the private sector universities of Pakistan. The fee structure also varies for full and part-time students of Ph.D. For instance, the fee for Ph.D. at Government College Lahore Ph.D. is 378,300 whereas, the Ph.D. fee in UMT is 699000

List of Institutions for PHD in Pakistan:

Some HEC recognized institutes that offer a Ph.D. are:

Public Sector:

• Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
• Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
• Bahria University, Islamabad
• COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
• Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
• Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
• Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences & Technology Islamabad
• Government College University, Lahore.
• International Islamic University, Islamabad
• King Edward Medical University, Lahore
• Kohat University of Science and Technology
• Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
• National Defence University, Islamabad
• National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad.
• National University of Science & Technology
• Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Islamabad.
• Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• University of Agriculture, Peshawar
• University of Health Sciences, Lahore
• University of Karachi
  University of Peshawar, Peshawar
• University of the Punjab, Lahore
• The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Private Sector:

• Lahore Institute of Management Sciences
• University of Management and Technology
• University of Central Punjab
• Aga Khan University, Karachi
• Riphah International University 
• Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
• National College of Business Administration & Economics, Lahore
• The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
• University of Lahore
• Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Sciences & Technology, Karachi

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for PhD admission in Pakistan 2026?

A: Applicants must have an MPhil or MS degree with at least a 3.0 CGPA or 60% marks, along with passing the university’s entrance test or GRE (subject).

Q: When do PhD admissions usually open in Pakistan?

A: Most universities open PhD admissions twice a year in Spring (January–February) and Fall (August–September) sessions.

Q: What documents are required for PhD admission in Pakistan?

A: Required documents include academic transcripts, CNIC, research proposal, recommendation letters, and proof of test scores such as GRE or university test results.

Q: Which universities are offering PhD admission in Pakistan 2026?

A: Top universities offering PhD admissions include Quaid-e-Azam University, NUST, LUMS, COMSATS, Punjab University, and Karachi University.