General Admissions Information

Eligibility Criteria

  • A candidate seeking admission to the degree must have sixteen years of education or 4 years education after F.A. / F.Sc. / A-Level or equivalent (at least 130 credit hours) with at least Second Division / CGPA 2.50 in the degree on the basis of which admission is requested and qualified a GRE (General) Type Test as may be adopted by Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore for admission in MS/M.Phil. Degree program.

  • Deficiency Courses for Candidates from Non-Art and Design Background
  • If the course(s) studied by a candidate in his / her previous degree (on the basis of which admission is requested) do not provide adequate background for the degree program of study, he/she may be required to make up the deficiency by taking additional course(s) as determined by the respective Department. Deficiency courses should be completed in 1 year after getting admission in M.Phil. Art and Design Education program after the completion of required deficiency courses a student will commence their M.Phil. Art and Design Education degree.

  • The candidates will apply online through the link admissions.pifd.edu.pk . Admission processing fee @ Rs. 1700/- can be deposited in the name of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, A/c # 50397000268851 (HBL, Expo Center Branch, Johar Town, Lahore).
  • The successful candidates in entry test with a Arts or Design background are advised to appear for interviews with a Portfolio consisting of 20 JPEG images which should include 10 of the applicant’s own art or design work + 10 of applicant’s students’ work (Size of images: A4 digital size, no larger than 150 DPI, i.e. 1240 x 1754 pixels) in a CD / DVD / USB Stick
    OR
    Applicants with a non-Arts and Design background should submit a writing sample, sample lesson plans, course outlines or curriculum document in online application form but will appear for interview.
  • Appear for a mandatory Admission Entry Test at PIFD on 05th November, 2023 .
  • Appear for a mandatory Interview at PIFD, if shortlisted, on 10th November, 2023 .
Admission Activty
Schedule / Dates
Admission Open
02nd October, 2023
Last Date to Submit Admission Application
31st October, 2022
Admissoin Entry Test
05th November, 2023 @ 10:00AM
Display list of applicants shortlisted for Interview
07th November, 2023
Interviews
10th November, 2023
Admission /Registration Fee Amount (Rs)
Admission / Registration Fee (Once at the time of admission) 15,000/-
Security Deposits (Refundable) (Once at the time of admission) 15,000/-
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) 75,000/-
Others (Library & Workshop Fee) etc. (Per Semester) 10,000/-
Examination Fee (Per Semester) 3,000/-
Thesis Fee (One time only) 35,000/-

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)
  • Tours/Visits cost shall be charged separately.