PIFD Admissions 2026 — Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design, Lahore (UG, Graduate & PhD)

• Department of Fashion Design (Bachelor of Design; Bachelor of Studies)
• Department of Textile Design (Bachelor of Design; Bachelor of Studies)
• Department of Furniture Design & Manufacture (Bachelor of Design)
• Department of Ceramic & Glass Design (Bachelor of Design)
• Departments of Accessories & Footwear, Gems & Jewellery, Creative Arts / Fine Arts

Applicants with Intermediate (or equivalent) or passing grades in O/A Level subjects are eligible. A-Level students must provide IBCC equivalence. Students awaiting results may apply provisionally; equivalence/certificates to be attached at time of admission.

Admissions open: 2026-06-15
Last date to apply: 2026-07-15
Entry / Aptitude Test (Multiple cities incl. Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Skardu, Quetta): 2026-07-19

• Master of Design (M.Des) — Fashion Design / Textile Design pathways
• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Design — Fashion / Textile pathways
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Art & Design Education

Typically 16 years of education in a relevant field or equivalent (120 credit hours after HSSC / F.A. / F.Sc. / Grade 12). Valid GRE / HAT / equivalent tests with a passing score (where required) are acceptable.

Admissions open: 2026-06-15
Last date to apply: 2026-07-15
Admission Entry / Aptitude Test (Graduate programmes, only in Lahore): 2026-07-26

• PhD in Design Management
• PhD in Design

Eligibility: 18 years of education in design or relevant field with minimum 3.0/4.0 CGPA (or 60% / 1st division in annual system) or 16 years of education for certain cases as specified. For experienced/foreign-qualified applicants, specific criteria apply; check PIFD for details.

Admissions open: 2026-07-05
Last date to apply: 2026-09-08
Admission Entry / Aptitude Test (Only in Lahore): 2026-09-13