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LUMS Admission 2027, Fee Structure and LCAT
What you need for LUMS undergraduate admission in Fall 2027: the application deadlines, the higher 2027 eligibility marks, which test to take (SAT, ACT or LCAT), the 2026-27 fee for business and computer science, and how LUMS merit scholarships, need-based aid and NOP work.
Next admission window: UG Online Application Deadline: opening date not announced yet, deadline 20 Jan 2027.Checked against official LUMS pages on . StudentPath is independent and not part of LUMS.
- Application deadline
- 20 Jan 20275:00 pm; portal opening soon
- BSc first year
- Rs 1,867,200Accounting and Finance, 2026-27
- Fee per credit hour
- Rs 45,8002026-27
- FSc minimum
- 75%and Matric 75%, for Fall 2027
- Average FSc admitted
- 89%Class of 2030
LUMS admission Fall 2027: dates and deadlines
LUMS admits undergraduates once a year, for Fall only. The Fall 2027 online application is marked "opening soon" (LUMS lists activation in October 2026). The deadline is 20 January 2027 at 5:00 pm, and documents and the application fee are due by 21 January.
Upcoming admission dates
| Event | Dates | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG Online Application Deadline | 20 Jan 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| Supporting Documents and Application Fee Deadline | 21 Jan 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| Financial Aid Application Deadline | 22 Feb 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| Last Date to Take the SAT | 6 Mar 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) | 21 Mar 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| Last Date to Take the ACT | 10 Apr 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| Admission Decisions | 15 Apr 2027 to 30 Jul 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus | Upcoming |
| Commencement of Classes | 23 Aug 2027 | LUMS Lahore campus. Tentative | Upcoming |
Fall 2027 undergraduate calendar
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application deadline | 20 Jan 2027, 5:00 pm |
| Upload documents and pay the application fee | 21 Jan 2027 |
| Financial aid application and teacher evaluations | 22 Feb 2027 |
| Last date to take the SAT | 6 Mar 2027 |
| LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) | 21 Mar 2027 (programme pages call it tentative) |
| Last date to take the ACT | 10 Apr 2027 |
| Admission decisions | 15 Apr to 30 Jul 2027 |
| Classes start | 23 Aug 2027 (tentative; programme pages say September) |
Source: LUMS Admission Calendar (Undergraduate Programmes); BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests
Application processing fee: Rs 12,500 (USD 220 for international applicants). LCAT registration: Rs 7,500 if you take the LCAT. The fee is not refundable.
LUMS test requirement: SAT, ACT or LCAT
One test for every school
Business, humanities and social sciences, and science and engineering each need one of the SAT, ACT or LCAT. Law (BA-LL.B) needs one of these plus the HEC Law Admission Test (LAT).
LCAT
Held only once for Fall 2027. Paper based, multiple choice, similar to the SAT: two verbal and two maths sections of 40 minutes each, about three hours in all, and no calculator.
SAT and ACT dates
SAT taken before March 2025 or after 6 March 2027 does not count; nor does an ACT before February 2025 or after 10 April 2027. LUMS uses your best single attempt.
Sending scores
Report every attempt in your application. Official scores must come from the testing agency: SAT code 0513, ACT code 7896.
Source: BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests; Testing: admission test requirements; Admission FAQs
LUMS does not publish a closing merit or a test cut-off. It reviews your academic record, test score, application and teacher evaluations, and may call you for an interview. There are no quotas. If you qualify for both of your chosen schools, LUMS offers your higher preference.
LUMS merit: what admitted students had
LUMS describes undergraduate admission as highly competitive, with offers to only a small fraction of applicants, plus a small waitlist for a second round. Instead of closing merit, it publishes the profile of its latest intake.
Undergraduate Class of 2030 (official averages)
| Measure | Average |
|---|---|
| FSc / ICS score | 89% |
| Matric score | 93% |
| O-Level grades | 4 A* and 4 A |
| SAT score | 1400 |
| Students admitted | 1,500+ |
| Living on campus | 55% |
| Women in the class | 43% |
These are averages for admitted students, not minimums. Students below them are admitted every year, and students above them are not guaranteed a place.
LUMS fee structure 2026-27
LUMS charges by credit hour: Rs 45,800 per credit hour in 2026-27. The first year cost depends on the programme’s credit hours, and science and engineering programmes add an SBASSE fee. Fees are billed each semester.
First year fees, FY 2026-27 (Rs)
| Item | BSc Accounting and Finance (33 credit hours) | BS Computer Science (34 credit hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee (once) | 176,600 | 176,600 |
| Tuition fee | 1,511,400 | 1,557,200 |
| SBASSE fee | None | 269,200 |
| Semester registration fee | 112,200 | 112,200 |
| General security | 67,000 | 67,000 |
| First year total | 1,867,200 | 2,182,200 |
Source: BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests; BS Computer Science: fee structure FY 2026-27
Hostel, per semester, 2026-27
| Room | Fee |
|---|---|
| Double occupancy | Rs 98,800 |
| Triple occupancy (bigger room) | Rs 71,900 |
Source: BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests
LUMS announces fees once a year and may change them. Fall 2027 entrants will pay the FY 2027-28 rate, which is not published yet.
LUMS eligibility criteria for Fall 2027
LUMS has raised its minimum marks for Fall 2027. With a completed higher-secondary qualification you need one of the following:
Minimum academic requirement, Fall 2027
| Qualification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Matric and FSc, ICS or ICOM | 75% in Matric and 75% in FSc, ICS or ICOM (FA: 70%) |
| O-Levels | At least 8 subjects including Mathematics, average grade B |
| A-Levels | Three full-credit subjects, average of 3 Bs across the best three (no AS, General Paper or grade below E) |
| American High School Diploma | 75% or a B average |
| IB Diploma | 29 of 45 points (IB-MYP: 38 of 56) |
| DAE | 70%, with IBCC equivalence |
Source: BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests; Admission FAQs
- Still studying? Apply on Part-I (first year) results with the same minimums, if your final results come by August 2027.
- Improving grades? A-Level improvements must be in the November 2026 sitting; June 2027 is too late for Fall 2027. Other completed qualifications must be improved by November 2026.
- Science and engineering (SBASSE) applicants with IB need science subjects; for Chemical and Electrical Engineering the IBCC equivalence must be Pre-Engineering.
- You can apply to at most two schools in one application, in order of preference.
- You need evaluations from two teachers of your current or last institute; counsellors do not count.
Source: BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests; Admission FAQs
O and A-Level student?
LUMS asks O and A-Level students for an IBCC equivalence certificate. Check your equivalent marks first.
LUMS undergraduate programmes
Business (SDSB)
BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance; BSc (Honours) Management Science.
Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS)
BA (Honours) English, History, Comparative Literature and Creative Arts; BSc (Honours) Economics, Anthropology and Sociology, Political Science, Politics and Economics, Psychology, and joint majors in Economics and Mathematics and in Economics, Data and Computer Science.
Science and Engineering (SBASSE)
BS Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Economics and Mathematics (joint major).
Law (SAHSOL)
BA-LL.B (Honours), a five year law degree that also needs the HEC Law Admission Test.
Source: Undergraduate Admissions and Class of 2030 profile; Admission FAQs
LUMS scholarships and financial aid
Need-based aid
Covers 20% to 100% of tuition through a mix of fee waiver and interest-free loan, and can include semester registration and lab charges. It is reassessed every year.
100 merit scholarships
Undergraduate merit scholarships reward academic excellence. LUMS publishes the criteria on its merit scholarship page.
National Outreach Programme (NOP)
For talented students with financial need: at least 80% in Matric or equivalent O-Levels. Shortlisted students attend a summer coaching session, LUMS pays their test, and admitted NOP scholars get full support including tuition, hostel, meals and a stipend.
External scholarships
Including the PHEC Honhaar Scholarship, PEEF, and the Sekha Scholarship: a 100% tuition waiver for the top ten FSc position holders admitted to SBASSE.
Source: Financial Aid Options; National Outreach Programme: how to apply
The financial aid application is due on 22 February 2027. Applying for aid follows the same admission criteria as everyone else; NOP and direct applicants are judged the same way.
LUMS admission office contacts
Office of Admissions
Office of Financial Aid
Address: Lahore University of Management Sciences, Sector U, DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792.
Source: Office of Admissions contact details; Financial Aid Options
LUMS FAQs
What is the last date to apply to LUMS for Fall 2027?
20 January 2027 at 5:00 pm. Documents and the Rs 12,500 application fee are due by 21 January, and the financial aid application by 22 February 2027.
What is the LUMS fee per semester?
LUMS charges Rs 45,800 per credit hour in 2026-27. The first year of BSc Accounting and Finance costs Rs 1,867,200 and BS Computer Science Rs 2,182,200, including the one-time admission fee.
What is the minimum percentage for LUMS admission 2027?
For Fall 2027 you need 75% in Matric and 75% in FSc, ICS or ICOM (70% in FA), or an O-Level average of B with Mathematics, or A-Levels averaging 3 Bs.
Which test does LUMS accept?
The SAT, ACT or LCAT. Law applicants also need the HEC Law Admission Test. The LCAT is held once for Fall 2027, on 21 March 2027.
What SAT score do I need for LUMS?
LUMS does not publish a minimum SAT score. The average SAT for the Class of 2030 was 1400. Your SAT must be taken between March 2025 and 6 March 2027.
Does LUMS publish a merit list or closing merit?
No. LUMS makes individual decisions from April to July and keeps a small waitlist, but publishes no closing merit. The Class of 2030 averaged 89% in FSc or ICS and 93% in Matric.
What is the LUMS LCAT test pattern?
Two verbal and two maths sections of 40 minutes each, about three hours in total, on paper with no calculator. Registration costs Rs 7,500.
How do I get the LUMS NOP scholarship?
You need at least 80% in Matric or equivalent O-Levels and financial need. Shortlisted students join a summer coaching session, then apply to LUMS like everyone else; admitted NOP scholars get full financial support.
Official sources
Every figure on this page comes from these LUMS and HEC pages, checked on 20 October 2026. Fees and dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you pay. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
- LUMS Admission Calendar (Undergraduate Programmes)
- Undergraduate Admissions and Class of 2030 profile
- BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance: admission criteria, fee structure FY 2026-27, tests
- BS Computer Science: fee structure FY 2026-27
- Testing: admission test requirements
- Admission FAQs
- Financial Aid Options
- National Outreach Programme: how to apply
- Office of Admissions contact details