LUMS - Lahore University of Management Sciences Admission Open | Apply for Fall 2025 PhD Programs

Organization Name	Lahore University of Management Sciences
Admission Title	LUMS - Lahore University of Management Sciences Admission Open | Apply for Fall 2025 PhD Programs
Admission Session	2025
Admission Valid From	01-04-2025	No Attachment
Admission Valid To	31-12-2025
Admission Start Date	01-04-2025
Admission Test Date	27-04-2025
Admission End Date	15-04-2025
Admission Result Date	31-07-2025
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Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Program	Eligibility
Electrical Engineering	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree program is required for applying to the PhD Electrical Engineering Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Electrical Engineering Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
Computer Science	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree program is required for applying to the PhD Computer Science Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. In addition, applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in their FSC exams. A-Level students must have at least 65% marks on the IBCC equivalence scale with at most 1 D grade. LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Computer Science Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
Mathematics	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree program is required for applying to the PhD Mathematics Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the following two (2) admissions tests in order to be considered for Fall 2025 admission: GRE - General Test; and GRE - Subject Test in Mathematics.
Physics	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree program is required for applying to the PhD Physics Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the following two (2) admissions tests in order to be considered for Fall 2025 admission: GRE - General Test; and GRE - Subject Test in Physics.
Biology	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree program is required for applying to the PhD Biology Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. Applicants with professional degrees (including, MBBS, BDS, Pharm-D) must have Second Division or above in their professional degrees and must also meet the above-mentioned requirement for their Master's degree in order to be considered eligible. LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Biology Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
Chemistry	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree program is required for applying to the PhD Chemistry Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Chemistry Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
Chemical and Environmental Engineering	A minimum of 18 years of education leading to a degree Program is required for applying to the PhD Chemical and Environmental Engineering Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (in the annual system) in their Master's degree and at least a CGPA of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or 60% marks in their Bachelor's degree. LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT); and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. Applicants residing outside Pakistan are required to take the GRE General Test through the Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
Management	A minimum of 18 years of education is required for applying to the PhD Management Program. As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (60% in the annual system) in their Master's degree (MPhil/MS/Equivalent). Applicants are required to take either GMAT or GRE General.

How to Register

Admission Process:

• Create an account on the LUMS Online Admissions portal;
• Select the Degree Program you wish to apply for;
• Submit your completed Admission Form by the deadline, as indicated in the Academic Calendar;
• Upload scanned copies of all required supporting documents as per the Document Checklist by the specified deadline;
• Ensure payment of an appropriate Application and Test Registration Fees (if applicable) by the due date;
• Submit your complete Financial Aid application (if applicable) along with supporting documents by the due date; and
• Ensure that your referees/evaluators submit the Teacher's Evaluations or Letters of Recommendation (if applicable) by the deadline.

Account Creation:

• Applicants who have previously created an account with LUMS Online Admissions within the last two years do not need to create a new one. You can apply for the Fall 2025 admissions using the same account by logging in with your previous credentials (Username and Password).
• If you are a new applicant, you can create a new account by visiting the LUMS Online Admissions Portal. Instructions for account creation are available at the top right corner of the Account Creation page.
• Applications for various degree programs can be managed through a single account. We strongly recommend creating only one account for your online application. This account can be used for future applications as well.
• Upon successful account creation, you will receive a verification email. Once verified, you can log in to the LUMS Online Admissions system using your Username and Password.
• For security, please ensure you keep your sign-in details (Username and Password) secure and do not share them with anyone. These credentials are essential for accessing and managing your application throughout the process.

Selection of Degree Program:

• Applicants must choose their preferred Degree Program to begin the application process for Fall 2025 admissions.

Submission:

• Carefully read the instructions provided at the top right corner of each section. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
• Provide accurate and complete information in each section of the Application Form. Applicants can complete the form in multiple sessions. The status bar will track the overall progress of the application.
• Before submitting, applicants should thoroughly review all provided information to ensure accuracy. The application must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Upload Scanned Copies of all documents:

• Applicants must scan and upload clear, legible copies of all required supporting documents, in accordance with the Document Checklist, by the specified deadline following the submission of the Application Form.
• Make the Payment
• Applicants must download the system-generated Fee voucher and make the payment for the Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration Fee (if applicable) on or before the deadline specified in the voucher.

Online Submission:

• Only applicants who indicate their intention to apply for LUMS Financial Aid (through the Online Admission Application), submit their admission application, and pay the required application processing fee by the deadline will be granted access to the Financial Aid application. The Financial Aid application for Fall 2025 admissions will be available on the online admission portal after February 07, 2025, once the above requirements are met. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for financial aid assessment for the 2025-26 academic year.

Submit Teacher's Evaluations/Letters of Recommendation:

• If applicable, at least two Teacher's Evaluations/Letters of Recommendation must be submitted by the referees on or before the specified deadline.

Note:

• LUMS will NOT consider applications that are incomplete, missing required documents, or not submitted by the specified deadline.
• Applications will be processed based on the information provided, by the applicant, in the Online Application Form; therefore, it is crucial to ensure that all details are filled out accurately and completely.
• For all enquiries, the preferred method of communication with the Office of Admissions is through the Ask Admissions link located at the upper right corner of your application. You can expect a response within two (2) working days.

Documents Required:

• Scanned copies of attested/verified Academic Transcripts/Certificates: Secondary, Post-Secondary, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or any other relevant qualifications.
• Standardized Test Scores: GMAT/GRE/NTS GAT (General) (if applicable).
• Work Experience Letters (if applicable).
• Research Statement (if applicable).
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters (if applicable).
• Curriculum Vitae (if applicable).
• Passport-sized photograph with a white background.
• A copy of the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or valid passport.

Admission Courses

Branch Name	Courses
LUMS - Lahore University of Management Sciences	Doctor of Philosophy In Biology Doctor of Philosophy In Chemical and Environmental Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Chemistry Doctor of Philosophy In Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy In Electrical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy In Management Sciences Doctor of Philosophy In Mathematics Doctor of Philosophy In Physics