GIKI University
Apply for admission at GIKI University. Find deadlines and eligibility.
Application Status
Country
Pakistan
Deadline
Jul 15, 2025
GIKI (MAIN)
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
City: Topi
Address: Topi 23640, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Eligibility Criteria:
- For BS Engineering Programs:HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or A-Level or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks.
- HSSC (Pre-Medical) with Additional Mathematics and a minimum of 60% marks.
- For BS Management Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science Programs:HSSC (Pre-Engineering), HSSC (General Science), HSSC (ICS), HSSC (Pre-Medical), or HSSC (Humanities) with at least 60% overall marks.
- A-Level in three subjects with D grades or above in two principal subjects, and O-Level in eight subjects for local applicants (five for overseas), with an overall 60% or above equivalence as per IBCC formula.
- General Requirement: Applicants must have a sound academic record throughout their academic career. For O and A-Level qualifications, IBCC equivalence is required.
Necessary Documents:
- Printed copy of the online application form.
- Original receipt of the application processing fee (Rs. 3,500 for a single test, Rs. 5,000 for both, plus Rs. 1,000 if applying for financial assistance).
- Attested copies of:
- SSC/O-Level Certificate and DMC (Detailed Marks Certificate).
- HSSC/A-Level Certificate and DMC.
- One recent passport-size color photograph (blue background).
- Copy of CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or B-Form.
- Equivalence certificate from IBCC for O/A Level or other foreign qualifications.
- Admit Card (to be brought to the test center along with the original Matric/O-Level certificate and paid challan GIKI copy).
Required Entrance Tests:
- Candidates must pass one of the following tests:
- GIKI Admission Test: Conducted physically at GIK Institute. The pattern and syllabus are similar to the GRE General test, covering Physics, Mathematics (based on the Pakistani intermediate level syllabus), and English.
- ETS GRE (General): Candidates who have already qualified for the ETS GRE (General) are exempt from the GIKI Admission Test.
- HEC-ETC HAT Test: Candidates who have qualified for the HEC-ETC HAT Test are also exempt.
- For BS Management Sciences: Candidates will take the GIK Common Admissions Test (GCAT), which assesses reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Weightage for Admission: The admission merit is typically based on:
- 85% score in the Admission Test OR SAT-II.
- 15% HSSC/A-Level equivalent.
Scholarship Opportunities:
GIKI offers various scholarships and financial aid opportunities. You can optionally apply for these online during the application process. Some key scholarships include:
- GIK Merit Scholarship: Fully funded for top candidates based on merit in Engineering (18 seats) and Management Sciences (02 seats). Considered automatically.
- Financial Assistance by GIK Institute: Need-cum-merit basis (40 seats, fully/partially funded). Apply through the admissions portal.
- Financial Assistance for Top Female: Fully funded for top-merit female applicants in Engineering (07 seats) and Management Sciences (03 seats). Considered automatically.
- Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarship: For Punjab domiciled students with a family income less than Rs. 720,000 per annum. Apply online during admission.
- Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Scholarship: For KP domiciled students (including ex-FATA) with a family income less than Rs. 600,000 per annum. Apply online during admission.
- Other Scholarships: Habbah Trust Loan, Fast Cables Scholarship, HBL Platinum Scholarship (need-cum-merit), GIK Alumni Association Scholarship (for 2nd year onwards, need-based), Ihsan Trust Loan, Sindh Scholarship, Chief Minister Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship (CMEEF) KP, Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Scholarship, and scholarships from ICI, Lucky Cement, Bestway Educational Foundation, Abdullah Foundation, and BARD Foundation (most are applicable after joining GIKI).
- Financial Assistance (Interest-Free Loan): Can be applied for online during the admission process (additional processing fee of Rs. 1000 applies).
Complete Application Process (Undergraduate):
- Online Application: Go to the GIKI admissions website and create an account.
- Fill the Form: Log in and complete the online application form with all the required details.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent color photograph (blue background).
- Apply for Scholarship/Loan (Optional): Indicate if you wish to apply for any scholarships or financial assistance.
- Print Bank Challan: Download and print the bank challan form.
- Pay Processing Fee: Submit the application processing fee at any online branch of Habib Bank Ltd. in the specified account. You can also pay online through the HBL app or internet banking.
- Fill Payment Details: After payment, fill in the paid bank challan details in your online profile. If paying online, send proof of payment (screenshot or receipt) along with your admit card number and name to ug.payment@giki.edu.pk using your registered email ID.
- Appear for Entrance Test: Download your admit card from the portal and appear for the GIKI Admission Test at the specified date and time, bringing your admit card, original Matric/O-Level certificate, and the paid challan (GIKI copy).
- Check Results: Check your entry test results online through the admissions portal.
- Send Documents (if admission is offered): If you are offered admission, you will need to send the attested copies of the required documents to the admission office.