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Karachi University Admission 2027 and Fee Structure
Everything for University of Karachi admissions 2027 in one place: form dates for open merit, self-finance, reserved and evening seats, the 2027 fee per semester, the first closing percentages for BSCS, BBA and Pharm-D, and how the entry test works.
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- BSCS closing 2027
- 80.00%first list, 19 October 2026
- BSCS fee
- Rs 94,500per semester, morning, 2027
- Minimum to apply
- 45%in Intermediate or equivalent
- Entry test pass mark
- 50%100 MCQs, no negative marking
- Self-finance forms
- 30 Oct 2026last date, morning programmes
Karachi University admission 2027: dates and last dates
KU admits students for the 2027 session in separate rounds, each with its own online form on uokadmission.edu.pk. Entrance test based programmes (BSCS, BSSE, BS AI, BBA, Chemical Engineering, DPT, Pharm-D and others) held their test on 11 October 2026 and released the first admission list on 19 October. Open merit programmes take no test: KU ranks you on your Intermediate (or Bachelors, for BS 3rd Year) percentage. Self-finance, reserved seats and the evening programme have their own windows.
Upcoming admission dates
| Event | Dates | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit Morning Form Submission Deadline | 12 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Open now |
| Self Finance / Donor Seats Morning Form Submission Deadline | 20 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Open now |
| Claim Form Window (Test Based and Pharm-D) | 20 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Scheduled |
| Reserved Seats Morning Form Submission Deadline | 21 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Open now |
| Open Merit Morning Admission List Announcement | 30 Oct 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Upcoming |
| Evening Program Form Submission Deadline | 2 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Upcoming |
| Fee and Documents Submission (Test Based and Pharm-D) | 9 Nov 2026 to 19 Nov 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Upcoming |
| Evening BSCS / BSSE Entry Test | 22 Nov 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Upcoming |
| Evening Program Admission List Announcement | 26 Nov 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Upcoming |
| Evening Programme Fee Collection | 1 Dec 2026 to 10 Dec 2026 | University of Karachi Main Campus | Upcoming |
Source: University of Karachi Directorate of Admissions - Admissions Schedule 2027; Admission List (Test Based and Pharm-D) Admissions-2027 Instructions
Admissions 2027 schedule (morning and evening)
| Round | Online forms | Test | Admission list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance test based BS, B.E., DPT (morning) and Pharm-D | 21 Sep to 7 Oct 2026 (after extension) | 11 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Visual Studies (aptitude test) | 21 Sep to 7 Oct 2026 (after extension) | 10 Oct 2026 (moved from 3 Oct) | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Open merit BS 1st Year and BS 3rd Year (morning) | 12 to 21 Oct 2026 | No test | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Self-finance and donor seats (morning) | 20 to 30 Oct 2026 | KU entry test needed for test based programmes | Not given |
| Reserved seats (morning) | 21 to 31 Oct 2026 | Test based departments only if you took the KU test | Not given |
| Evening programme (BS 1st, BS 3rd Year, diplomas) | 2 to 11 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 (BSCS and BSSE only) | 26 Nov 2026 |
Source: Admissions Schedule 2027 (17 September 2026); Self Finance / Donor Seats Admissions 2027 notice (19 October 2026); Reserved Seats (Morning) Admissions 2027 notice (19 October 2026); Important Links for Under Graduate Admissions 2027; Test Based Admissions 2027: forms extended to 7 October (5 October 2026)
Fee and documents for the morning lists (test based, Pharm-D and open merit): 9 to 19 November 2026. Evening programme fees: 1 to 10 December 2026. The processing fee is Rs 5,000 per form. If your name is not on the test based list but you meet the closing percentage and test score, you can submit a claim form on the portal from 20 to 22 October 2026.
Karachi University closing percentage 2027 and 2026
For entrance test based programmes, KU first checks that you passed its test, then admits you on your Intermediate percentage (the "academic closing %"). The first 2027 list came out on 19 October 2026. The 2026 column is the list KU published on 2 November 2025. Both are for candidates with a test score of at least 50; KU publishes them for guidance only.
Academic closing % (test score 50 or more), morning
| Programme | 2027 (first list) | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharm-D (morning) | 84.27% | 82.45% |
| Pharm-D (evening) | 80.00% | 77.36% |
| Computer Science (BSCS) | 80.00% | 77.91% |
| Computer Science BS (AI) | 79.73% | 77.36% |
| Computer Science (BSSE) | 78.82% | 77.18% |
| Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 77.73% | 79.64% |
| Biotechnology | 75.27% | 73.64% |
| Karachi University Business School (BBA) | 73.82% | 73.09% |
| Commerce (with Intermediate Commerce) | 66.91% | 61.91% |
| Chemical Engineering (B.E.) | 63.64% | 60.00% |
| Public Administration | 61.91% | 62.09% |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 60.91% | 60.27% |
| Mass Communication | 60.18% | 60.73% |
| International Relations (Commerce or Science) | 60.09% | 60.18% |
Source: Closing Percentages, Test Based and Pharm-D Admissions 2027 (19 October 2026); Last Year Closing and This Year Fee Structure (Guidance for Admissions 2027)
Where seats were left, KU also admitted candidates with a lower test score in some programmes (for example 25, 35 or 40), each with its own closing percentage. The full list, including DAE seats, is in the official PDF.
Open merit programmes are ranked by category. K is for students who passed Matric, Intermediate or graduation from institutions in Karachi, S for the rest of Sindh, and P for outside Sindh. K candidates are considered first; S and P only fill seats that remain.
Open merit BS 1st Year 2026 closing %, category K (list of 15 November 2025)
| Programme | Closing % |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Marketing | 75.27% |
| Microbiology | 70.91% |
| School of Law LL.B. (HEC LAT score 50 or more) | 70.18% |
| Compulsory English with 60% or more (BS English) | 68.09% |
| Biochemistry | 67.73% |
| Economics and Finance | 65.36% |
| Genetics | 64.00% |
| Chemistry | 61.36% |
| Physiology | 59.91% |
| Public Health | 57.18% |
Source: Last Year Closing and This Year Fee Structure (Guidance for Admissions 2027)
Karachi University fee structure 2027 (per semester)
KU lists one admission and tuition fee per semester for each department for the 2027 session. Evening programmes cost more than morning ones. These are the official 2027 figures from the prospectus.
Morning programmes, BS 1st Year, 2027 (Rs per semester)
| Programme | Fee |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 223,000 |
| Pharm-D (evening shift) | 142,000 |
| Karachi University Business School (BBA) | 123,000 |
| School of Law LL.B. (includes Rs 3,000 PBC registration) | 101,000 |
| Computer Science BS (AI) | 99,000 |
| Computer Science (BSCS, BSSE) and Visual Studies | 94,500 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.E.) and Pharm-D (morning) | 86,000 |
| Public Administration | 66,000 |
| Commerce | 50,500 |
| Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science | 47,500 |
| Economics, English, International Relations, Mass Communication, Psychology, Sociology | 37,500 |
| History, Political Science, Pakistan Studies, Social Work, Education | 34,000 |
| Arabic, Urdu, Sindhi, Persian, Philosophy, Islamic Learning | 28,500 |
Source: Morning Programme Prospectus 2027; Last Year Closing and This Year Fee Structure (Guidance for Admissions 2027)
Evening programmes, BS 1st Year, 2027 (Rs per semester)
| Programme | Fee |
|---|---|
| Karachi University Business School (BBA) | 132,000 |
| Computer Science (BSCS, BSSE) | 114,000 |
| Food Science and Technology | 88,000 |
| Biotechnology, Criminology, Mass Communication, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology | 80,500 |
| Public Administration | 75,500 |
| Commerce, Psychology | 70,500 |
| Economics and Finance, English, Education, International Relations, Political Science | 61,000 |
Source: Last Year Closing and This Year Fee Structure (Guidance for Admissions 2027)
Self-finance seats: one-time amount per seat
| Programme | BS 1st Year | BS 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science BS (AI), Pharm-D, Chemical Engineering | Rs 800,000 | Not offered |
| Computer Science (BSCS, BSSE), Management and Administrative Sciences (BBA, Commerce, Public Administration) | Rs 650,000 | Rs 400,000 |
| Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Islamic Studies; Doctor of Physical Therapy | Rs 500,000 | Rs 400,000 (not DPT) |
Self-finance fees are paid in one lump sum at admission. If you take longer than the normal duration, KU charges a Rs 200,000 penalty for each extra year. Self-finance seats are limited, for example 25 in BSCS, 15 in BSSE, 5 in BS AI, 25 in BBA and 30 in each Pharm-D shift.
KU entry test 2027: pattern and passing marks
Format
100 multiple choice questions, all compulsory. There is no negative marking. One test covers the BS, B.E., DPT and Pharm-D programmes.
Passing marks
You need at least 50% in the test. Admission is then decided on your Intermediate (or equivalent) percentage, not the test score.
Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical (Group 1)
English, General Knowledge, Physics and Chemistry, plus Mathematics (Pre-Engineering) or Biology (Pre-Medical). 20 questions per subject.
Other groups
General Science and Humanities: English, General Knowledge and three subjects you studied. DAE, Home Economics and Commerce: English 20, General Knowledge 20 and a 60 mark paper from your own subjects.
Source: Test Paper Structure / Information 2027; Entrance Test Based Programmes advertisement 2027
KU posts sample papers for BS, B.Ed., B.E. and DPT, and for Pharm-D, on its Important Links page. The evening BSCS and BSSE test is on 22 November 2026.
Karachi University eligibility criteria
Test based programmes: required Intermediate and seats (morning)
| Programme | Seats | Required eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BSCS and BSSE | 100 each | Pre-Engineering, or Mathematics with Statistics and Computer Science, Statistics and Physics, or Physics and Computer Science, with 55%; DAE (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, CIT, Software) with 65% |
| Computer Science BS (AI) | 50 | As BSCS |
| Pharm-D | 200 morning, 150 evening | Intermediate Science (Biology group) with 60% |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 45 | Intermediate Science (Biology group) with 60% |
| Karachi University Business School (BBA) | 50 | Intermediate or A-Level with 50% |
| Chemical Engineering (B.E.) | 38 plus 2 DAE | Intermediate Science with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with 60%; DAE (Chemical) with 60% |
| Commerce | 30 plus 30 | Intermediate Commerce, or Arts or Science, with 50% |
- Third division or less than 45% in Intermediate (or the qualifying exam) is not eligible for any KU programme.
- Hafiz-e-Quran candidates get 20 extra marks for BS programmes with a certificate from a recognised institute.
- Your qualifying exam must be from the last five years. Only 3% of seats in each department go to older passes.
- A-Level and other non-Pakistani board certificates need an IBCC equivalence at least three days before the list.
- You can list up to five departments in order of preference, and cannot change them after submitting.
- Grace or condoned marks are not counted.
Source: Morning Programme Prospectus 2027; Entrance Test Based Programmes advertisement 2027
Studied O and A-Levels?
KU needs your IBCC equivalence before the admission list. Work out your equivalent marks first.
Karachi University scholarships and financial aid
Need-based
For morning programme undergraduates. Covers university tuition for one or two semesters, depending on funds and your results.
Need-cum-merit
Open to every enrolled student. Covers tuition plus a small stipend, subject to available funds.
Merit-based
For 3rd and final year undergraduates, as a fixed award.
Source: Morning Programme Prospectus 2027
KU says more than 1,500 morning programme students receive these scholarships each year, through its Students’ Financial Aid Office (SFAO).
How to apply to Karachi University
- Create your account on uokadmission.edu.pk and read the Portal Creation and Form Submission guidelines on the same page.
- Choose the right form: open merit and test based admissions use separate forms. Submitting two forms for the same category cancels both.
- Pay the Rs 5,000 processing fee through the Kuickpay ID the portal generates, before final submission.
- Upload scanned copies of your documents. Students awaiting results can apply, but must upload them at least three days before the list.
- Check the admission list on the portal on the announced date. If you are listed, print the enrolment form and fee voucher from your portal.
- Pay the fee and submit the enrolment form, fee receipt and documents at KU in person within the dates given, or the admission lapses.
Source: Entrance Test Based Programmes advertisement 2027; Admission List (Test Based and Pharm-D) Admissions 2027: instructions; Morning Programme Prospectus 2027
Karachi University admission office contacts
Directorate of Admissions
(021) 99261300-07 ext. 2479
(021) 99261376
admissions@uok.edu.pk
Address: University of Karachi, University Road, Karachi-75270. Self-finance applicants submit their printed form and pay order at the Directorate of Admissions, Old Administration Building, top floor, Room 54.
Source: Entrance Test Based Programmes advertisement 2027; Self Finance / Donor Seats Admissions 2027 notice (19 October 2026)
KU FAQs
What is the Karachi University fee per semester for BSCS?
The 2027 morning fee for BSCS and BSSE is Rs 94,500 per semester, and Rs 99,000 for BS Artificial Intelligence. The evening BSCS and BSSE fee is Rs 114,000 per semester.
What is the Karachi University closing percentage 2027 for BSCS?
The first 2027 list (19 October 2026) closed at 80.00% for BSCS, 78.82% for BSSE and 79.73% for BS AI, for candidates with a test score of 50 or more. In 2026 BSCS closed at 77.91%.
Is there negative marking in the KU entry test?
No. The test has 100 multiple choice questions and no negative marking. You need 50% to qualify; admission is then decided on your Intermediate percentage.
What is the last date for Karachi University admission 2027?
Open merit morning forms close on 21 October 2026, self-finance forms on 30 October, reserved seat forms on 31 October and evening programme forms on 11 November 2026.
What is the Karachi University self finance fee?
Self-finance is a one-time amount per seat: Rs 800,000 for BS AI, Pharm-D and Chemical Engineering, Rs 650,000 for BSCS, BSSE and management programmes such as BBA, and Rs 500,000 for most other departments and DPT.
What is the minimum percentage for admission in Karachi University?
You need at least 45% in Intermediate or equivalent; third division is not eligible. Many programmes ask for more, for example 55% for BSCS, 60% for Pharm-D and DPT, and 50% for BBA.
What do K, S and P categories mean at KU?
They apply to open merit seats. K is for students who studied in Karachi, S for the rest of Sindh and P for outside Sindh. K candidates are considered first. Test based programmes do not use categories.
When is the Karachi University evening admission 2027?
Evening forms run from 2 to 11 November 2026, the BSCS and BSSE evening test is on 22 November and the evening list on 26 November 2026. Fees are paid from 1 to 10 December.
Official sources
Every figure on this page comes from these KU 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.
- Admissions Schedule 2027 (17 September 2026)
- Morning Programme Prospectus 2027
- Last Year Closing and This Year Fee Structure (Guidance for Admissions 2027)
- Closing Percentages, Test Based and Pharm-D Admissions 2027 (19 October 2026)
- Admission List (Test Based and Pharm-D) Admissions 2027: instructions
- Test Paper Structure / Information 2027
- Entrance Test Based Programmes advertisement 2027
- Open Merit Based BS 1st Year and 3rd Year Intake Details 2027
- Self Finance / Donor Seats Admissions 2027 notice (19 October 2026)
- Reserved Seats (Morning) Admissions 2027 notice (19 October 2026)
- Important Links for Under Graduate Admissions 2027
- Test Based Admissions 2027: forms extended to 7 October (5 October 2026)