GCU TEST
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Application Status
Admission Test Type
National Admission Test
Deadline
Jun 13, 2025
The GCU Lahore undergraduate entry test generally comprises Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). For some programs like BS-CS, the format usually is:
- 50 MCQs with no negative marking.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Distribution (for BS-CS, may vary for other programs):Intermediate level Mathematics with IQ Questions: 25 Questions (50%)
- Analytical Questions: 15 Questions (30%)
- English Verbal Communication: 10 Questions (20%) (Paragraph Comprehension, Acronyms, Synonyms, Filling in the blanks, Word pair matching, etc.)
Test Benefits:
The admission test is a crucial component of the selection process at GCU Lahore. It helps the university assess the fundamental competencies and knowledge of prospective students related to their intermediate-level studies. It contributes significantly to the overall merit calculation for admission, often accounting for 30% of the selection criteria (e.g., for BS Management, Electrical Engineering, Sociology).
Degrees Valid Because of This Test:
The GCU Lahore admission test is generally required for admission to various undergraduate (BS/BFA/BSc Hons) programs offered by the university. This includes programs in faculties such as:
- Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences (e.g., Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Psychology, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Zoology)
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (e.g., Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics)
- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (e.g., Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology)
- Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning (e.g., English Literature, Islamic Studies, Persian, Punjabi, Urdu)
- Management Studies Department (for BS Management)
- Electrical Engineering
Apply Process:
The application process for GCU Lahore undergraduate admissions is typically online:
- Step 1: Account Creation: Register an account on the GCU online admission portal . You will need to provide personal details, CNIC/B-Form, date of birth, mobile number, and email.
- Step 2: Login and Fill Application Form: Log in to your account.
- Personal Information: Enter all required personal details.
- Academic Information: Provide details of your academic qualifications (Matriculation, Intermediate, etc.).
- Upload Photograph: Upload a recent scanned copy of your photograph.
- Step 3: Apply for Program and Generate Fee Voucher: Select the program(s) you wish to apply for and generate the online fee challan (voucher) for the admission test.
- Step 4: Pay Fee: Print the fee voucher and submit it to the nearest designated bank branch (e.g., Habib Bank). Keep the receipt.
- Step 5: Fee Verification and Entry Test Slip: Wait for 4-5 working days for fee submission verification. You will receive an email/SMS, or you can check the website for your Entry Test Slip. If not received, you may need to upload a scanned copy of the fee challan.
- Step 6: Print Entry Test Slip: Once verified, print your Entry Test Slip from the website.
- Step 7: Appear for Entry Test: Appear for the entry test according to the schedule printed on your slip.
- Step 8: Result and Merit List: If you qualify the entry test (secure at least 50% marks), and if you have your Intermediate result (with at least 50% marks), enter it online. Based on the merit aggregate, you may be called for original document verification.
- Step 9: Admission and Fee Deposit: If your name appears in a merit list, you will receive an admission fee challan. Deposit the fee in the bank and proceed to attend classes.
Important Notes:
- GCU has adopted HEC's new UG Policy, which includes a comprehensive written test evaluating fundamental competencies and knowledge.
- For intermediate admissions, GCU has abolished the entry test and admissions are made based on Class IX results. This policy change applies specifically to intermediate admissions, not necessarily to undergraduate degrees.