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PIFD Admissions 2026 – PhD Design & PhD Design Management (Lahore)
PIFD Admissions 2026 – PhD Design & PhD Design Management (Lahore) · Lahore · Express,
Admission advertisement published in Express on Sunday, 2 August 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by PIFD Admissions 2026 – PhD Design & PhD Design Management (Lahore). The last date printed on the advertisement was Tuesday, 8 September 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD), Lahore. Admissions open for Ph.D. in Design and Ph.D. in Design Management for 2026 intake.
| Program | Eligibility | Key Requirements | Duration & Credits | Important Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. Design | 18 years of education in design or relevant field with minimum 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0 in semester system) or 60% / First Division in annual system. Candidates with 16 years of education may be considered for intra-disciplinary qualification per HEC & PIFD Graduate Research Policy & Procedures 2026. | Research proposal / statement of purpose; detailed proposal (topic, rationale, problem statement, research questions, objectives, methodology; ~1500 words); references in APA 7; CV; two strong referees (academic & professional); strong professional portfolio or related work (required for Ph.D. Design); updated resume; attested copies of degree and transcript; originals at interview; HEC equivalence for foreign degrees; NOC if applicable. | Full-time: Minimum 3 years, Maximum 6 years; Part-time: Minimum 5 years, Maximum 8 years. Total Credit Hours: 48 (Compulsory coursework 18 CH; Thesis/Dissertation & Creative Work 30 CH). | Last date to apply: 2026-09-08 Aptitude Test: 2026-09-13 |
| Ph.D. Design Management | Minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0 semester) or First Division in annual system in MPhil/MSc/MS or equivalent (18 years of education) from HEC-recognized university/institute. Applicants should have minimum one year of professional/work experience following completion of 18 years of education for intra-disciplinary qualification as per policy. | Same documentary and application requirements as Ph.D. Design (research proposal, SOP, CV, referees, transcripts, attested degrees, HEC equivalence where applicable, etc.). | Full-time & Part-time durations and credit structure same as Ph.D. Design (see above). | Last date to apply: 2026-09-08 Aptitude Test: 2026-09-13 |
Application fee / processing: Rs. 2,000 (submit processing fee online or deposit in A/C #50007910297603, HBL Expo Centre Branch, Johar Town, Lahore). Apply and submit documents through the PIFD website. For detailed requirements, test/interview information and online application: www.pifd.edu.pk
Contact & Office: Registrar, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Johar Town, Lahore. Email: [email protected]. Phone numbers and office extension details available on the PIFD website.
Published in Express on Sunday, 2 August 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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