Question no 1: Can I apply using a paper application?
Answer: ITU only accepts online applications. Once admissions open, you can start working on your application by following the link: http://application.itu.edu.pk/

Question no 2: How can I create an Online Admission Application  Account?
Answer: Follow the link: http://application.itu.edu.pk/. You must have a gmail or yahoo account to create your Online Admission Application Account.

Question no 3: If I have already applied for Fall 2024 do I have to create a new account for THE YEAR 2025?
Answer: Yes, you will have to create a new account for each admissions cycle. The admissions portal is started afresh every year.

Question no 4: Are there any specific quotas for admission?
Answer: Information Technology University (ITU) is a young university which was set up in 2012. 

Question no 5: How competitive is admissions to ITU (BS Programs)?
Answer: Admission to ITU (BS Program) is entirely merit based and very competitive. Program wise details are available on the respective webpages.

Question no 6: Does it affect a student’s chance to get into ITU if he/she has appeared in the final exam privately?
Answer: No, applicants are evaluated on their academic grades regardless of the fact whether someone has appeared in the final examination as a regular or private student.

In the case of O’A’ Level/equivalent educational streams, an IBCC grade equivalence certificate is mandatory.

Question no 7: When does ITU offer admission for BS Programs?
Answer: ITU offers admission for all programs for the Fall Semester only. The cycle commences around April. Exact dates are published on the website and social media.

Question no 8: When does ITU offer admission for MS/PhD Programs?
Answer: ITU offers admission to graduate and undergraduate programs in the Fall semester.

Question no 9: I have received my transcripts for Bachelor’s/Master’s but I do not have the degree yet. Can I still apply to ITU?
Answer: Yes, your degree will be required for final admission confirmation but you are welcome to apply as long as the official documentary evidence is complete.

Question no 10: Is it possible to apply after the deadline?
Answer: No, applications submitted after the deadline are not accepted.

Question no 11: Is there any age limit for admission to the Bachelor’s/Master’s or PhD program at ITU?
Answer: No, there is no age limit restriction for admission at ITU.

Question no 13: Where is the ITU Admissions Test held?
Answer: The ITU Admissions Test 2025 will be held at both the Main Campus (Barki Road) and the City Campus, (Arfa Software Technology Park) Lahore. The test venue details will be made available on the roll no. slips after the registration deadline is closed.

Question no 14: Does ITU consider standardized tests for admission (NTS, SAT, etc.)?
Answer: For some undergraduate programs, applicants may take SAT/USAT/NTS/ECAT in lieu of the ITU Admissions Test. SAT is a standardized test conducted by Collegeboard USA (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat). The ITU institution code is 7537. USAT is conducted by HEC. NTS is conducted by National Testing Service. ECAT is conducted by UET.
Program wise details are available on the respective webpages.

Applicants to MS Development studies and MS Public Policy and Society may take the GRE/GAT in lieu of the ITU Admissions Test.
GRE is a standardized test conducted by Educational Testing Services USA (https://www.ets.org/gre). The ITU institution code is 4513. GAT test is conducted by National Testing Service.

Program wise detail are available on the respective webpages.

Question no 15: What is the SAT code for ITU?
Answer: The SAT code for ITU is 7537.

Question no 16: What is the GRE code for ITU?
Answer: The GRE code for ITU is 4513.

Question no 17: When do I bring my documents for verification?
Answer: Kindly bring your documents when you are invited for the admission interview.

Question no 18: Which documents do I need to bring along for verification?
Answer: Please bring the following documents for verification:

1. All original academic documents
2. CNIC/B-Form

Question no 19: When is the admission test?
Answer: The ITU Admission Test will be held around June/July. Please refer to the Admissions Calendar for exact details.

Question no 20: Can a student who is offered admission defer enrollment to another year?
Answer: No. Attending the first semester is compulsory and deferral is not possible for BS and MS students.

Question no 21: How is the undergraduate merit calculated?
Answer: Please refer to the Norms and Criteria on our website for more details.

Question no 22: How is the graduate merit calculated?
Answer: Please refer to the Norms and Criteria on our website for more details.

Question no 23: May I apply for admission if I have scored less than 60% in Matric?
Answer: For BSCS, BSAI, BSSE, BS FinTech, BS M&T the minimum score required to be considered for admission is 50% in Matric. For BSEDS, the minimum required score is 40% in Matric. For BSCE and BSEE, the minimum required score is 60% in Matric.

Question no 24: What is the total number of seat for BS programs?
Answer: There are different number of seat for each program.

However, ITU does not compromise on quality and will admit only those who fulfil the merit, which may not always result in class capacity being met.

Question no 25: What is the total number of seat for MS programs?
Answer: There are different number of seat for each program.

However, ITU does not compromise on quality and will admit only those who fulfil the merit, which may not always result in class capacity being met.

Question no 26: Which scholarships does ITU offer?
Answer: ITU offers merit and need based scholarships. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for further details.

Question no 29: Is ITU an HEC and PEC recognized university?
Answer: Yes, ITU is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and all its engineering programs are accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Question no 30: Does ITU provide hostel facilities?
Answer: Currently, ITU offers hostel facilities for male students at the Barki Campus.

Question no 31: Can I transfer my credit hours to ITU?
Answer: Currently ITU is not accepting transfer of credit hours.

Question no 32: Does ITU give any transport facility to the students?
Answer: Yes, ITU provides transport facilities between the City Campus (Arfa Software Technology Park) and the Barki road Campus.

Question no 33: What are the timings for the undergraduate programs?
Answer: Classes for the undergraduate programs are held on weekdays between 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Question no 34: What are the timings for the graduate programs?
Answer: Classes for the graduate programs are held on weekdays between 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

Executive MBA classes are held on weekends.

Question no 35: Does ITU offer admissions for the Spring semester?
Answer: All programs offer admission in the Fall semester.

Question no 36: When will admissions for the graduate programs open?
Answer: Admission for all programs will be opened around April. Dates will be announced via social and print media, as well as the ITU website.

Question no 37: Does ITU offer short courses?
Answer: yes, ITU offer short courses.

Question no 38: Is a PEC number required for admission to ITU?
Answer: Yes, for admission to the Engineering graduate programs a PEC Number is mandatory.

Question no 39: Can I apply for admission to PhD if I have not written a thesis in my Master’s program?
Answer: No, thesis work is mandatory for admission to PhD.