Admissions Open — National College of Arts (NCA) 2026

Explore your creative future at Pakistan’s premier art institution

Degree Programs Offered

Applications are invited for admission to NCA Lahore and Rawalpindi campuses in the following programs:

5-Year Bachelor of Architecture
4-Year Bachelor of Fine Arts
4-Year Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication, Textile, Product)
4-Year Bachelor of Musicology
4-Year Bachelor of Film & TV
4-Year Bachelor of Cultural Studies
4-Year Bachelor of Interior Design
4-Year Bachelor of Ceramics Design
4-Year Bachelor of Multimedia Art

Eligibility Criteria

FA/F.Sc or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Equivalence certificate from IBCC required for non-intermediate qualifications
Maximum age: 20 years

Special Reserved Seats

Minorities, Physically Challenged, Overseas Pakistanis, Foreign Nationals
Quota-based seats allocated per government policy

Application Process

Apply online via www.nca.edu.pk
Submit separate applications for each program
Processing fee varies by number of programs applied
Deadline: As per official schedule (starting July 27, 2025)

About NCA & Its Historic Campus

Founded in 1875 as the Mayo School of Industrial Arts, NCA is the oldest art school in Pakistan and the second oldest in South Asia. The Lahore campus is housed in a stunning colonial-era building adjacent to the Lahore Museum, originally designed by John Lockwood Kipling, father of Rudyard Kipling.

This architectural gem features red-tiled pathways, Mughal arches, and Indo-Saracenic design elements. It has witnessed the evolution of art education in the region and continues to inspire generations of artists, architects, and designers.

In recent years, NCA has also restored the historic Tollinton Market as an extended cultural block, hosting exhibitions, musical evenings, and artisan workshops to preserve traditional crafts and promote cultural heritage.