Overview
The National College of Arts (NCA), a Federal Chartered Institute under the Government of Pakistan, has officially opened admissions for its Postgraduate Programmes (Self-Support) for the Academic Session-2026. Applications are invited for specialized Master’s and MPhil degrees across various creative faculties.
Programmes Offered
As detailed in the advertisement image 1003698985.jpg, the following postgraduate programmes are available:
- Master of Multimedia Art
- Faculty: Faculty of Multimedia Art
- Timing: Morning and Evening Programmes
- Duration: 3 Semesters
- Master of Visual Art
- Faculty: Faculty of Fine Art
- Timing: Morning Programme
- Duration: 3 Semesters
- Master of Interior Design
- Faculty: Faculty of Architecture
- Timing: Evening Programme
- Duration: 3 Semesters
- MPhil Cultural Studies
- Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
- Timing: Morning Programme
- Duration: 3 Semesters
Admission Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Applicants must possess a minimum of 16 years of education or equivalent in the relevant field.
- Minimum Marks: At least 60% minimum marks from an HEC recognized institution are required to apply.
- Entry Test: The NCA Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) at par with GAT is mandatory as per NCA criteria.
Important Dates & Admission Schedule
- Deadline to Apply: 15th June, 2026
Test & Merit List Timeline:
| Programmes | Entry Test Date | List Displayed Date | Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Interior Design | 17th June, 2026 | 22nd June, 2026 | Will be announced later |
| MPhil in Cultural Studies | 17th June, 2026 | 22nd June, 2026 | Will be announced later |
| Master of Multimedia Art | 18th June, 2026 | 22nd June, 2026 | Will be announced later |
| Master of Visual Art | 18th June, 2026 | 22nd June, 2026 | Will be announced later |
Note: Dates of interview will be communicated later to those candidates who successfully pass the entry test.
Admission Procedure
- Online Form: View and fill out the online application form using a laptop or desktop computer at: http://admission2026.nca.edu.pk/.
- Fee Payment: Download the bank challan of PKR 3500/- (non-refundable examination fee for each programme). Pay it at any HBL branch into Account No. 00427992210203 in favour of “Principal NCA”. Upload the scanned copy of the paid challan slip to the portal.
- Hard Copy Submission: Send a hard copy of the completed application form along with duly verified documents via registered mail. Clearly mark the envelope with “Application For Admission” and address it to the NCA Admission Office by the given deadline.
Contact & Support Details
- Technical Support Helpline:
- Mr. Hannan: 0332-4216001 (Available 9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
- Mr. Kashif: 0332-6896942 (Available 9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
- Support Email: admission2026@nca.edu.pk / info@nca.edu.pk
- Official Website: www.nca.edu.pk
- Postal Address: National College of Arts, 4 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore.
- Phone / Fax: (042) 99210599, 99210601 / Fax: (042) 99210500
