University of the Punjab (PU) Lahore has announced that all applicants for undergraduate programs must appear in the mandatory PU Admission Test tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026. The admission test carries 25% weightage in the total merit calculation, and results from last year’s PU test are not valid for new admissions. The test fee is PKR 2,500 (non-refundable and non-transferable), and the test will be held in major cities across Pakistan. Online registration closes on May 25, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
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Students who have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Equivalent / Grade 12 education
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Students who have appeared in the final examination of HSSC or Equivalent and are awaiting results
Programs
| Test Category | Stream / Discipline |
|---|---|
| PU-E | Pre-Engineering |
| PU-M | Pre-Medical |
| PU-AHS | Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| PU-CSP | ICS with Physics Combination |
| PU-CSS | ICS with Statistics Combination |
| PU-GS | General Science |
| PU-COM | Commerce |
Special Program Notes
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Engineering Programs (B.Sc. Chemical, Energy, Electrical, Metallurgy & Materials, Industrial Engineering & Management): PU Admission Test mandatory; E-CAT (UET) or NUST Test scores also acceptable
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LLB Programs: Both LAT and PU Admission Test mandatory
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College of Art & Design: PU Admission Test + separate Drawing/Aptitude Test
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Pharm-D: MDCAT or PU Admission Test valid
How to Apply
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Visit the PU Admission Portal: http://admissiontest.pu.edu.pk
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Complete online registration and download the Fee Challan (available only through PU Admission Portal)
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Pay the test fee of PKR 2,500 at any HBL or UBL branch, or via Mobile Banking through 1Bill
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Upload proof of payment image on the portal to complete the application process
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Last date for online registration: May 25, 2026
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