General Admissions Information

Eligibility Criteria

  • Admission on Open Merit: All the admissions of eligible applicants shall be made on open inter-se-merit determined on the basis of entry test and interview.
  • The Institute shall admit students in Four-Year degree programs according to the schedule advertised in the leading national newspapers, and on the website of the Institute.
  • The Institute shall not accept any admission form after the due date fixed for the purpose.
  • Applicants with 2nd division (495/1100) in Intermediate or equivalent or passing grades in eight subjects (including compulsory subjects) of ‘O Level’ and minimum three main subjects (no subsidiary) of ‘A Level’ only are eligible to apply for admission..
  • It is mandatory for ‘A Level’ students to provide (IBCC) Equivalence Certificate. However, if at the time of admission student’s ‘A’ Level result is not declared, the ‘O’ Level Equivalence Certificate must be attached with the admission application.
  • All the applicants will have to appear in compulsory pre-admission Entry Test followed by an interview in the main campus as well as centres set up at Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta on the dates duly notified.
  • Merit list will be prepared on the basis of Entry Test and Interview and will be displayed for studying in 1st semester of Foundation Year. Final allocation of departments will be decided after the result of 2nd semester on the basis of CGPA earned, and the students not fulfilling the required CGPA criteria will be shifted to their second or third preference if on merit in those departments otherwise the decision of ‘Allocation of Department Committee’ will be final and binding upon the student.

Note:

  • Students awaiting results are also eligible to apply for provisional admission.
  • The candidates from Punjab will appear in PIFD Main Campus, Lahore.
  • The Candidates from other provinces will appear in the centers set up by PIFD at Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta.
  • Admisson Form can be downloaded from PIFD website www.pifd.edu.pk. The candidates applying throug downloaded forms will submit their applications along with the Cash /Proof of online payment of Rs. 1700/- in A/C # 50397000268851 (HBL, Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore).

  • Application Forms / Prospectus can be obtained from 10th July, 2023 onwards on payment of Rs. 1500/- or by post against Bank Draft of Rs. 1700/- in favor of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Lahore.
  • Applications forms can also be downloaded from the PIFD website, www.pifd.edu.pk .The candidates applying through downloaded forms will submit their applications along with the Cash / Proof of online payment of Rs. 1700/- in A/C # 50397000268851 (HBL, Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore).
  • The last date for submission of application forms will be 17th August, 2023
  • Admission Entry / Aptitude Test (English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Drawing and Creating Skills) for candidates across Pakistan will be held on
    20th August, 2023 at 10:00 AM. .
  • All the applicants will have to appear in the compulsory pre-admission Entry Test followed by an Interview in the main campus as well as centers set up at Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta on the dates duly notified.
  • Interviews at PIFD Main Campus, Lahore will be conducted on 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st August and 1st September, 2023.
  • First Merit List of selected candidates will be displayed on Notice Boards, PIFD Website and PIFD Facebook Page on 4th September, 2023.
  • Last date for submission of dues (First Merit List): 11th September, 2023.
  • Second Merit List will be displayed on 11th September, 2023(Evening).
  • Last date for submission of dues (Second Merit List): 15th September, 2023.
  • Orientation: 18th September, 2023
  • Commencement of Classes: 18th September, 2023
  • Applicants are required to attach/submit the attested photocopies of the following documents with the application form:
    • Matriculation / O-Level Results with Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC.
    • Intermediate / A-Level Results and Equivalence Certificate with 2nd division (495/1100) issued by IBCC.
    • Combine O/A-Level Results and Equivalence Certificate with 2nd division (495/1100) issued by IBCC.
    • Copies of CNIC of Applicant and Father / Guardian
    • Character Certificate
    • Physical Fitness Certificate
    • Domicile
    • Pages 1-5 of Passport for Foreign Students.
    • Monthly Income Certificate of Father/Guardian
    • Four attested Passport size colored photographs in light background
  • All the applicants are required to bring Roll No. Slip for Admission Entry Test.
  • After the display of merit list, all the selected applicants are required to bring the original documents, one set of attested copies of these documents and four photographs at the time of depositing the dues during registration.
  • The selected candidates will be admitted provisionally and the ‘Verification Committee’ will confirm admission after the verification of the documents. If at any stage, after the admission, it comes to the knowledge of the authorities that the documents presented by the applicant are fake or there is a misstatement or clerical error in the documents, his/her admission will be canceled.

Note:

  • Admission Forms can be downloaded from the PIFD website www.pifd.edu.pk or may also be obtained from Admission Office, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, 51-J-III, Johar Town, Lahore - Pakistan, Postal Code: 54782.
  • Submit a hard copy of your application through Courier / By Hand to the Admission Office, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, 51-J-III, Johar Town, Lahore – Pakistan, Postal Code: 54782.
  • Phone No: +9242-99232951-7 Ext. 148, 149, 150
Admission Activty
Schedule / Dates
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9th, 23rd July and 6th August, 2023
Admission Open
10th July, 2023
Last Date For Submission of Applications
17th August, 2023
Admission Entry / Aptitude Test
20th August, 2023
Display of Merit List for Interviews
24th August, 2023
Interviews
28th, 29th , 30th, 31st August and 1st September, 2023
Display of First Merit List
4th September, 2023
Last Date For Submission of dues (First Merit List)
11th September, 2023
Display of Second Merit List
11th September, 2023 (Evening)
Last Date For Submission of dues (Second Merit List)
15th September, 2023
Orientation
18th September, 2023
Commencement of Classes
18th September, 2023
Description Amount (Rs) 1st Semester Amount (Rs) 2nd - 8th Semester
Admission / Registration Fee (Once at the time of admission) 16,500/- -
Security Deposits (Refundable) (Once at the time of admission) 16,500/- -
Hostel Security (Refundable) (Once at the time of admission in Hostel) 2,000/- -
Tuition Fee 156,000/- 156,000/-
Endowment Fund 5,000/- -
Medical Fee 1,000/- 1,000/-
Others (Library & Workshop Fee) 2,000/- 2,000/-
Examination Fee per Semester 1,000/- 1,000/-

Important Instructions

  • Adjustable Withholding Tax on Total Fee would be charged as per Government Rules
  • Transport Charges Rs. 72,000/- per Semester
  • Hostel Charges Rs. 138,000/- per Semester (Furnished with A.C, T.V & Refrigerator)
  • Hostel Charges Rs. 83,000/- per Semester (Un-furnished/Non-A.C)
  • PIFD Financial Assistance Programme (Financial assistance is available for deserving students from 2nd Semester.)
  • HEC Need-Based Scholarship Programme
  • National Endowment Scholarship for Talent (NEST)
  • Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF)
  • Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF)