NUML offers admissions in the following categories:
i. Degree-Level Programs
ii. Language Functional Courses (1 to 3 semester courses)
iii. Short Language Courses (8 weeks)
iv. Online Language Courses (8 & 16 weeks)
v. Summer Short Courses (3 to 8 weeks)
NUML offers the following degree programs in various fields:
i. Undergraduate Degree Programs (Associate Degree / Bachelor’s / Bridging)
ii. Graduate Degree Programs (MBA / MS / M.Phil)
iii. Postgraduate Degree Programs (PhD)
i. Visit the admission page at https://numl.edu.pk/admissions
ii. Please view the advertisement and check the faculty and program you are interested in applying for at www.numl.edu.pk/admission/advertisement .For program eligibility, visit www.numl.edu.pk/admission/eligibility.
iii. Click the “Apply Online” button.
iv. Register yourself for admission by selecting the campus and type of admission, and entering the required information.
v. After registration, login to the system using the Application ID and password sent to your email.
vi. Fill in all sections of the application form, including Basic Information, Residence, Academics, Guardians, and Additional Information.
vii. Upload clear, readable scanned copies of all required documents.
viii. Accept the undertaking by marking the “I Accept” checkbox.
ix. Review your application information carefully before submitting.
x. Submit the application.
xi. View and print the processing fee voucher.
xii. Deposit the processing fee at any nearby Askari Bank branch or via the Askari Bank internet banking application.
xiii. Upload the scanned copy of the paid fee challan to your portal.
For further details and information, please click the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) tab at the admission page www.numl.edu.pk/admissions
For more details, please visit NUML website at www.numl.edu.pk/admission/eligibility
Yes, NUML offers an online admission process. You can apply through the university’s official website, www.numl.edu.pk. Applicants are required to complete the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application fee either online or through designated bank.
The following documents are generally required:
- CNIC or Form-B
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Academic certificates/transcripts
- Domicile certificate (mandatory for quota-based seats)
- Entry test result slip (if applicable)
- Equivalence certificate (for foreign qualifications)
Yes, there is a non-refundable application processing fee that must be paid to complete the application. The fee amount and bank details are provided during the online application process.
Yes, you can pay the NUML admission processing fee through Askari Bank internet banking and other mode of payment as applicable.
You will receive a confirmation SMS and email, as well as the admit card for the test/interview, through the student portal. If you do not receive the email or admit card, please contact NUML at 051-9265118 or 051-9265119 or email at admissions@numl.edu.pk
Yes, candidates with an FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for the BS Computer Science program at NUML. However, these students are required to complete a Mathematics deficiency course (6 credit hours) within the first two semesters of enrollment.
Yes, you can apply as a provisional (result awaited) candidate. This relaxation is granted to allow you to appear in the entry test/interview. However, you must submit your intermediate results within 7 days of the start of classes. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your provisional admission.
Yes, you can apply to up to three programs using a single ID and one admission processing fee. Your entry test and interview marks will be automatically considered for all selected preferences within that faculty. However, if a candidate wishes to apply to more than one faculty, he/she will need to apply with a separate ID and pay an additional processing fee.
No, provisional admissions are not allowed for MS, MPhil, or PhD programs at NUML. You must submit a final degree or transcript duly signed by the Controller of Examinations. Web results or result-awaited status are not accepted for admission in MS/MPhil/PhD programs.
If you already have a valid NTS GAT (General) score of at least 50 for MPhil or a GAT (Subject) score of at least 60 for PhD, you do not need to apply for the NUML GAT test. However, it is still mandatory to appear in NUML’s Subjective/Entrance Test (25 marks) as part of the admission process.
Foreign nationals seeking admission to NUML must follow these steps:
a. Complete the online application form available on the NUML website.
b. Download and accurately fill the “International Applicants” admission form from https://numl.edu.pk/downloads/all
c. Attach a recent passport-sized photograph, passport copy, and one set of educational documents (translated into English).
d. Submit the completed form and documents either in person at NUML’s admissions office or via email at admission@numl.edu.pk
Class timings at NUML are scheduled according to shifts. The Morning shift runs from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, the Afternoon shift runs from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM (for FE&C Undergraduate programs: 1:45 PM to 7:15 PM), and the Evening shift runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The minimum / maximum allowed durations of the programs are as follows:-
- BS/Undergraduate Programs: 4 to 7 years
- MS/MPhil: 1.5 to 4 years
- PhD: 3 to 8 years
- Functional Courses: 8 x weeks to 1.5 year (varies by course).
Yes, all degree programs at NUML are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and accredited by the relevant professional accreditation councils.
Yes, NUML conducts its own entry tests for all programs, including BS, MS, MPhil, and PhD degrees.
Sample papers or guidelines are available on the official NUML website.
The fee structure varies by program and level (BS, MS, MPhil, PhD, Functional Courses). The detailed fee structure is available on the NUML website or admission portal at : www.numl.edu.pk/admission/fee
Yes, NUML offers several merit-based scholarships:
- HEC Need-Based Scholarships
- Merit-Based Scholarships
- Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Scholarships
- Scholarships Differently abled students.
Once admitted, students can apply for scholarships through their respective departments at NUML. Each scholarship has its own criteria and deadlines.
NUML reserves quota-based seats for students from Balochistan, differently-abled students, wards of Shuhada, wards of army personnel through W&R directorate only, sports-based candidates, and others.
Yes, NUML provides transport facilities on specified routes within Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Taxila/Wah. Students can avail themselves of the service at the beginning of each semester by applying through the transport section
To transfer credit hours to NUML, you must submit a credit transfer application form (available on the NUML website) to the Academic Branch. The NUML committee will evaluate your transcript and issue a letter of acceptance or rejection based on its assessment. Please note that migration from local (twin cities) ,private universities/institutes, or sub-campuses is not allowed.
Yes, you can. Please check the requirements with the host university.
To transfer from a NUML regional campus to the main campus, you must submit an application through the respective Regional Director for further processing, subject to the following conditions: -
a. Transfer from NUML Rawalpindi Campus is not allowed.
b. Transfers during the 1st semester are not allowed.
c. Transferred students will be placed in the afternoon shift.
Yes, a student can request a transfer to another campus, subject to the prescribed transfer policy.
Semester freeze is permitted for up to two regular semesters (one semester only for higher studies) during coursework due to valid reasons, subject to approval by the competent authority. Applicable fees are 25%, 50%, or 100%, depending on whether the request is made within 30 days before midterms, or after midterms. However, freezing of the 1st semester is not allowed.
Yes, students who have been declared as "ceased" are allowed to apply for re-admission into their existing degree program. Re-admission is permitted starting from the 5th semester onward and must be applied for in the regular semester immediately following the cessation.
NUML is a federally chartered public-sector university recognized by the HEC.