NCA Admission Entry Test 2025 Apply Online Last Date

The National College of Arts (NCA), a prestigious federal institute with campuses in Lahore and Rawalpindi, has officially opened admissions for the Academic Session 2026, starting from 27th July 2025. Renowned for excellence in fine arts, architecture, and design education, NCA attracts creative minds from across Pakistan. It offers a broad range of professional undergraduate programs tailored to empower students with artistic and cultural expertise.

Whether you’re passionate about architecture, design, music, or multimedia arts, NCA provides the perfect platform to pursue your dream. With a focus on open merit and reserved quotas, including self-finance, provincial, minority, and physically challenged seats, NCA ensures equal opportunity for applicants nationwide. The last date to apply online is 12th August 2025. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to apply within the deadline and prepare for the upcoming aptitude tests and interviews.

Important Dates

• Admissions Open: July 27, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: August 12, 2025 (11:59 PM)

NCA Bachelor Admission 2025

Candidates from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and erstwhile FATA can apply to NCA’s Lahore and Rawalpindi campuses. To apply, students must download the application form from www.nts.org.pk or www.nca.edu.pk, fill it out, and submit it along with the fee and required documents to the NTS address. All fee challans should be paid via designated banks as per the instructions on the form. NTS will conduct the entry test on behalf of NCA.

Campuses:

• Lahore
• Rawalpindi

Eligible Regions:

Applicants from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Erstwhile FATA, and Indian-occupied Kashmir can apply. Quotas also available for Self-Finance, Physically Challenged, and NCA Employees’ Children.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 50% marks (2nd Division) in FA/F.Sc/Intermediate or equivalent (IBCC recognized).
• A-Level/Overseas applicants must apply via HEC’s equivalence system.
• Result-awaiting candidates are also eligible to apply.
• Open Merit, Self-Finance, Provincial/Quota, and Physically Challenged seats available.

Offered Degree Programs

• Lahore Campus
• Bachelor of Architecture (5 Years)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 Years)
• Bachelor of Design (Textile, Product, Visual Communication)
• Bachelor of Music (4 Years)
• Bachelor of Film & TV (4 Years)
• Bachelor of Cultural Studies (4 Years)

Rawalpindi Campus

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 Years)
• Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)
• Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (4 Years)

Application Processing & Test Fee

• Prospectus Fee (Mandatory): PKR 3500/-
• Test Fee (Single Department): PKR 1500/-
• Each Additional Department: PKR 1000/-
• In Case of Processing Through Courier: PKR 300/-

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How to Apply

• Visit www.nts.org.pk or www.nca.edu.pk.
• Download the application form and fee challan.
• Submit the prospectus fee (PKR 3500) at designated bank branches.
• Pay test fee (PKR 1500 for first department, PKR 1000 for each additional).
• Send the complete application with documents and fee receipt to NTS HQ.
• Keep checking the official websites for test and interview dates.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for NCA Admission 2025?

A: The last date to apply online is 12th August 2025.

Q2: Is there a separate test for each program?

A: Yes, each department has its own aptitude test. Additional fees apply per department.

Q3: Can A-Level students apply?

A: Yes, they must submit equivalence certificates from IBCC.

Q4: What is the admission fee structure?

A: Prospectus Fee: PKR 3500, Test Fee: PKR 1500 (first dept), PKR 1000 (additional), Courier Fee (if applicable): PKR 300.

Q5: Where can I submit the application?

A: Applications must be sent to NTS HQ as mentioned in the form instructions.

Q6: Are results-awaiting students eligible?

A: Yes, provisional admission is allowed.

Q7: Is NTS responsible for final admissions?

A: No, NTS only conducts the entry test. Final selection is by NCA.