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VU Admission Schedule

Here you can find the latest admission deadlines and important dates announced by the Virtual University. Make sure to stay updated and apply within the given timeline.

Admission Schedule

Admission Schedule

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.

Admission Schedule - Fall 2026



Description Day Date
Admissions Open - Fall 2026MondayJuly 06, 2026
Option to Apply for the Change / Conversion of Study Program for existing StudentsFridaySeptember 04, 2026
Last Date to Apply for MS/M.Phil AdmissionsMondaySeptember 07, 2026
Admission/Course Exemption Closing Dates of All Programs except Merit Based Programs
Course Selection Link Open for enrollment Fall 2026TuesdaySeptember 15, 2026
Last Date to apply for AdmissionsTuesdaySeptember 15, 2026
Last Date to apply for Course Exemption / Transfer of CreditsTuesdaySeptember 15, 2026
Entry Test for MS/M.Phil Programs AdmissionsFridaySeptember 18, 2026
Last Date to deposit Admission Processing Fee (Rs. 500)MondaySeptember 21, 2026
Orientation for newly admitted studentsMonday to MondaySeptember 28 - October 05, 2026
Last date to apply for Readmission (existing students)WednesdaySeptember 30, 2026
Last date to apply for Change of Study Program for existing and newly admit studentsFridayOctober 02, 2026
Commencement of Classes - Fall 2026MondayOctober 05, 2026
Last date for Course Selection to add/drop/replace course(s)ThursdayOctober 15, 2026


Note: The University reserves the right to make any change(s) in the admission schedule.


Academic Programs - Fall 2026


  1. Faculty of Arts
    1. BS Economics
    2. BS English (Applied Linguistics)
    3. BS Islamic Studies
    4. BS Mass Communication
    5. BS Psychology
    6. BS Sociology
    7. Associate Degree in Economics
    8. Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics)
    9. Associate Degree in Mass Communication
    10. Associate Degree in Psychology
    11. Associate Degree in Sociology
    12. Diploma in Applied Psychology
    13. Diploma in English Language Teaching
    14. Diploma in Linguistics
    15. Diploma in Television Production
    16. Economics
    17. English (Applied Linguistics)
    18. Mass Communication
    19. Psychology
    20. Sociology

  2. Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
    1. MS in Computer Science
    2. BS Computer Science
    3. BS Data Science
    4. BS Information Technology
    5. BS Software Engineering
    6. Associate Degree in Computer Networking
    7. Associate Degree in Computing
    8. Associate Degree in Data Science
    9. Associate Degree in Database Management System
    10. Associate Degree in Web Design and Development
    11. Diploma in Computer Science
    12. Diploma in Information Technology
    13. Information Technology
    14. Software Engineering
    15. Computer Science
    16. Data Science

  3. Faculty of Education
    1. BS B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
    2. BS B.Ed. (Hons.) Early Childhood Care and Education
    3. B.Ed. Elementary (2.5-Year)
    4. B.Ed. Secondary (1.5-Year Program)
    5. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education
    6. Associate Degree in Education
    7. B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
    8. B.Ed. (Hons.) Early Childhood Care and Education

  4. Faculty of Management
    1. Master of Business Administration (Equivalent to MS)
    2. BS Accounting & Finance
    3. BS Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
    4. BS Business Administration
    5. BS Commerce
    6. BS Public Administration
    7. Associate Degree in Accounting & Finance
    8. Associate Degree in Business Administration
    9. Associate Degree in Business Analytics
    10. Associate Degree in Commerce
    11. Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
    12. Associate Degree in Islamic Banking
    13. Associate Degree in Operations Management
    14. Associate Degree in Public Administration
    15. Associate Degree in Sales and Marketing
    16. Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management
    17. Diploma in Accounting
    18. Diploma in Accounting & Finance
    19. Diploma in Banking & Finance
    20. Diploma in Business Administration
    21. Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management
    22. Diploma in Finance
    23. Diploma in Human Resource Management
    24. Diploma in Marketing Management
    25. Diploma in Public Administration
    26. Accounting & Finance
    27. Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
    28. Business Administration
    29. Commerce
    30. Public Administration
    31. Specialization in Banking
    32. Specialization in Finance
    33. Specialization in Human Resource Management
    34. Specialization in Management
    35. Specialization in Marketing

  5. Faculty of Science & Technology
    1. BS Bioinformatics
    2. BS Biotechnology
    3. BS Mathematics
    4. BS Statistics
    5. BS Zoology
    6. Associate Degree in Biotechnology
    7. Associate Degree in Mathematics
    8. Associate Degree in Statistics
    9. Associate Degree in Zoology
    10. Diploma in Bioinformatics
    11. Diploma in Molecular Biology
    12. Bioinformatics
    13. Biotechnology
    14. Mathematics
    15. Zoology



LAB CITIES (For Biological Sciences Programs)
Abbottabad Bahawalnagar Bahawalpur D.G.Khan
Faisalabad Gujar Khan Gujranwala Hyderabad
Jalalpur Pirwala Jhelum Karachi Lahore
Lahore Multan Peshawar Quetta
Rawalpindi Sahiwal

[FALL 2026]

WHO CAN APPLY FOR ADMISSION:

The applicants who fulfill the minimum prescribed admission requirements for the particular study program as published at VU website. Such applicants must have the following:

  • Valid CNIC / B Form number (scanned copy not mobile photo)
  • Valid Email address (Preferably applicant’s own)
  • Cell Phone number (Preferably applicant’s own)
  • Photographs of applicant (Passport Size with Blue Background scanned not mobile photo)
  • Scanned copies of the educational documents with clear readability (not mobile photo).
  • Equivalence Certificate from IBCC or HEC in case the applicant having A / O Level Certificates or Foreign Degrees as applicable.
  • Course Contents, original NOC from Previous Institute/University and original Incomplete Result Card (Only for the applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of credit transfer/course exemption through General Route based on the Incomplete Bachelor’s Result Card).
  • Admissions to the Foreign or Dual National students will be offered after completing necessary codal formalities / confirmation from the respective offices (HEC, vetting agencies). Such applicants may visit VU website link https://www.vu.edu.pk/pages/AdmissionForeign.aspx for detailed information and necessary documentations to be provided to the University.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Admissions will open according to the published admission schedule.
  • Applicants are advised to enter their correct CNIC number(s) when filling out the Registration form during "SIGN UP" to avoid rejection of the admission form.
  • Admission forms submitted after the due date will not be accepted.
  • Documents must be uploaded in the Registration Interface according to the given instructions.
  • Incomplete admission forms will be rejected. Carefully upload readable, complete sets of documents to avoid any inconvenience.
  • If a candidate is already enrolled at VU and their admission status is regular/inactive, they must cancel their old admission before applying for a new admission or marking pass out.
  • Applicants should deposit the admission fee for one admission form only. If an applicant submits fees for multiple programs, the University is authorized to cancel one or all admissions and confiscate the deposited fees.
  • Applicants must provide accurate information without concealing any facts.
  • The University will blacklist and confiscate the fee/degree at any time if false information or bogus documents are found in the admission form.
  • The University reserves the right to disregard admissions for applicants with incomplete admission forms or those who have paid the admission form fee/dues after the due date.
  • Zero Semester is not applicable on the following Programs: MS Computer Science/MBA (Eqe.to MS), BS English (Applied Linguistics), Diploma in Linguistics, Diploma in English Language Teaching (ELT)., BS Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, BS Data Science, ADP Computer Networking, Database Management System, Web Design and Development, Computer Science, ADP Education, BS Bioinformatics, BS Biotechnology, BS Zoology, BS Mathematics, Diploma in Molecular Biology, Diploma in Bioinformatics.

Result Awaiting Students:

The Result awaiting students may apply for admissions on the basis of PART-I result card of the last/terminal Program with the following condition: -

The successful/selected applicants shall submit following documents at the nearest Virtual University Campus or directly courier the documents to the Admission Office, Virtual University of Pakistan, Sir Syed Memorial Building, G-5/1, Ataturk Avenue, Islamabad on or before commencement of classes (October 05, 2026): -

  • Educational Documents.
  • Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
  • Two Passport Size Photographs with blue back ground.
  • Equivalence Certificates etc. (If applicable)

NOTE: In case, successful/selected Result Awaiting Students fails to submit the above-mentioned documents within the stipulated time frame then the University may block Learning Management System (LMS) OR permanently cancel student’s enrolment.

 

COURSE EXEMPTION:

General Route

The applicants of the above category can apply for Course Exemption through general route:

  • Applicant(s) intend to apply for Course Exemptions based on already qualified courses or Incomplete Degree/Diploma/Certificate from VU; subsequent to admission eligibility of the desired program; qualified within last five years.
  • Applicants studying at any HEC recognized University/Institute and intend to transfer/exempt their qualified courses towards Virtual University of Pakistan.

NOTE: The applicants applying for Course Exemptions through General Route are required to submit Course Exemption Proforma in Hard Copy filled at the time of filling admission form along with original NOC, Original Incomplete transcript issued by the concerned authority of the University/Institute and Course Content of qualified courses.

BS Accounting & Finance Entry (only for CAF/CA Inter qualified students)

CAF/CA-Inter (ICAP) qualified students can apply for course exemption by online submission (only) of following documents:

• CAF candidates: (a) CAF passed Certificate; and (b) CAF Transcript

• CA-Inter candidates: (a) CA-Inter passed Transcript; and (b) CAF Equivalence Certificate.

BS Lateral Entry (Admission into BS Program)

    • The applicants who have completed Associate Degree/Bachelor’s degree e.g. BA/B.Sc./B. Com, Associate Degree and BS degree programs may apply for admission through BS Lateral Route option. However, such applicants shall meet the minimum prescribed admission eligibility criteria of the respective BS Program.
    • The applicants applying to the relevant BS program after the completion of ADP will directly go to the 5th Semester after determining the relevancy.
    • The applicant after the completion of ADP applies to the different BS program, first has to pass the bridging semester before going to the 5th Semester through the lateral entry route.
    • The applicant after the completion of BA/B.Sc. applies to the BS program, first has to pass the bridging semester before going to the 5th semester through the lateral entry route.
    • Credit Hours Transfer rules are given at, https://www.vu.edu.pk/Admissions/TransferStudents.aspx
    • Decision of the Equivalence Committee will be communicated to applicants via email.
    • Such applicants should pay the admission fee voucher after the decision of their BS Entry Route exemption application.

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