Virtual University of Pakistan offers admission twice in an academic year namely spring in the month of February/March and fall in the month of August/September each year.
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| Admissions Open - Spring 2025 | Wednesday | January 15, 2025 |
| Option to Apply for the Change / Conversion of Study Program for existing Students | Tuesday | March 04, 2025 |
| Merit Based Program’s Admission Closing Dates [BS Bioinformatics, BS Biotechnology & BS Zoology] |
| Last Date to apply for Merit Based Programs' Admissions | Friday | March 07, 2025 |
| Last Date to deposit Admission Processing Fee (Rs. 500) | Monday | March 10, 2025 |
| Merit List and Fee Submission Dates of BS Bioinformatics, BS Biotechnology, BS Zoology Applicants |
| Display of 1st Merit List (Tentative Date) | Monday | March 17, 2025 |
| 1st Merit List fee submission deadline | Friday | March 21, 2025 |
| Course Selection Link Open for enrollment Spring 2025 | Monday | March 24, 2025 |
| Admission/Course Exemption Closing Dates of All Programs except Merit Based Programs |
| Last Date to apply for Admissions | Wednesday | March 26, 2025 |
| Last Date to apply for Course Exemption / Transfer of Credits | Wednesday | March 26, 2025 |
| Last Date to deposit Admission Processing Fee (Rs. 500) | Saturday | March 29, 2025 |
| Orientation for newly admitted students | Monday to Friday | March 31 - April 04, 2025 |
| Last date to apply for Change of Study Program for existing and newly admit students | Friday | April 04, 2025 |
| Commencement of Classes - Spring 2025 | Monday | April 07, 2025 |
| Last date for Course Selection to add/drop/replace course(s) | Thursday | April 17, 2025 |
Note: The University reserves the right to make any change(s) in the admission schedule.
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*Limited Seats on Merit Basis - Only within Pakistan.
*** Open Merit. However, selection of lab preference is necessary.
Note:
Students can apply only in designated city/region. Each city will have its own merit. If any student wants to apply for more than one city, he/she must apply separately. They will not allow to go for practical other than merit city after admission.
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LAB CITIES (For Biological Sciences Programs)
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Abbottabad
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Bahawalnagar
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Bahawalpur
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D.G.Khan
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Faisalabad
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Gujranwala
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Hyderabad
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Jhelum
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Karachi
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Lahore/Kala Shah Kaku
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Multan
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Peshawar
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Quetta
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Rawalpindi/Islamabad
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Sahiwal
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Admission Instructions
[ Spring 2025 ]
Admission Instructions for New Applicants:
- Eligibility Criteria for Admission
Applicants must comply with the minimum prescribed admission requirements for the desirous study program as published on the Virtual University's website. Applicants should ensure that they have the following:
- Valid CNIC/B-Form Number: Provide a scanned copy (not a mobile photo).
- Valid Email Address: Preferably the applicant's own.
- Cell Phone Number: Preferably the applicant's own.
- Applicant’s Photograph: Passport-size with a blue background, scanned (not a mobile photo).
- Educational Documents: Scanned copies with clear readability (not mobile photos).
- Equivalence Certificate: Required from IBCC or HEC for A/O Level or foreign degree holders, if applicable.
- Course Exemption Documents (if applicable):
- Original NOC from the previous institution.
- Original incomplete result card.
- Course content details for credit transfer applicants.
- Foreign or Dual National Applicants: Must complete all formalities with HEC and relevant authorities. Visit VU Foreign Admissions for details.
- INFORMATION FOR MERIT BASED PROGRAMS
- Biological Science Programs:
- Applicants for BS Bioinformatics, BS Biotechnology, BS Zoology, Diploma in Bioinformatics, and Diploma in Molecular Biology must select lab preferences carefully as merit is determined LAB-wise.
- Lab city preferences cannot be changed after admission confirmation.
- Merit List Publication:
- Merit lists for Biological Science will be published on the VU website as per the admission schedule.
- Fee Submission:
- Successful candidates must deposit fees within the specified date published in Admission Schedule.
- Admission through Course Exemption/Transfer of credit:
- General Route:
- Applicants with incomplete degrees from VU or other HEC-recognized universities/institutions may apply for transfer of credit hours/course exemptions as per the University policy.
- Such applicants will submit a hard copy of the Course Exemption Proforma with the original NOC, incomplete transcript, and course content at the time of application to the Registrar’s office, Lahore.
- BS Entry Route:
- Applicants holding a 2-year Associate Degree/BA/BSc may apply for 4-year BS programs as per the University policy.
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Admissions open and close as per the published schedule.
- Enter the correct CNIC/B-Form number during registration to avoid rejection.
- Late fee submission of the admission will not be entertained.
- Documents must be uploaded as per instructions.
- Incomplete application forms will be rejected; ensure all documents are clear and complete.
- Applicants already enrolled in VU must cancel previous admissions before applying again for a new admission.
- Submit the admission fee for only one program; submitting multiple program fees may lead to cancellation of all applications.
- Accurate information is mandatory. False information may lead to blacklisting and confiscation of fees/admission/degrees.
- The University reserves the right to reject incomplete applications or those re-submitted after the due date.
NOTE:
- Biological Science degree and diplomas programs are NOT available for overseas applicants.
- Zero Semester is not applicable for certain programs, including MS Computer Science, MBA (Eq. to MS), BS Biological Sciences programs, BS English, BS Mathematics and others listed on the VU website.
- Submission of Hard Copy Documents (Provisionally Admitted Students)
Provisionally admitted students must submit hard copies of the following documents before the mid-semester examinations for Spring 2025:
- Attested copies of educational documents (two sets).
- CNIC/B-Form (two copies).
- Two passport-size photographs with a blue background.
- Equivalence certificates (if applicable).
- Failure to submit required documents before the mid-semester exams Spring 2025 may result in admission cancellation
- Ensure clarity and accuracy when uploading documents to avoid inconvenience.
- The University reserves the right to reject incomplete applications without providing additional chances for completion.
- Admissions are not available for result-awaiting applicants in the current session.
Submission of Educational Documents:
All provisionally admitted students shall submit hard copy of their documents at the nearest selected Virtual University campus
OR the Registrar’s Office /Admission Office, Virtual University of Pakistan, Sir Syed Memorial Building, G-5/1, Ataturk Avenue, Islamabad
OR Virtual University of Pakistan, M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore.
Important Notes:
- Failure to submit required documents before the mid-semester exams Spring 2025 may result in admission cancellation
- Ensure clarity and accuracy when uploading documents to avoid inconvenience.
- The University reserves the right to reject incomplete applications without providing additional chances for completion.
- Admissions are not available for result-awaiting applicants in the current session.