Lahore, Pakistan · BNU
Beaconhouse National University
A single profile of BNU's undergraduate admissions: the published cycle, BS programmes, entry-test pattern and semester fees.
- Deadline
- Opens 10 Nov 2026
- City
- Lahore
- Type
- Private
- Entry test
- Own entry test
Admissions
Spring 2027 - Early Admission
Registration opens 10 Nov 2026 and closes 15 Jan 2027.
BNU's official academic calendar sets the Spring 2027 early-admission announcement for 10 Nov 2026, application deadline 15 Jan 2027, tests & interviews 18-20 Jan, merit list 22 Jan and classes from 8 Feb 2027. (Regular round: apply by 20 Jan, test 21-22 Jan, merit 23 Jan, fee by 29 Jan.) Verified against the official calendar.
- Entry test
- 18 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027
- Merit list
- 22 Jan 2027
- Classes start
- 8 Feb 2027
Cycle timeline
- Registration opens10 Nov 2026
- Registration deadline15 Jan 2027
- Entry test18 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027
- Merit list22 Jan 2027
- Classes start8 Feb 2027
Other published cycles
| Cycle | Registration | Entry test | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Closed 30 Jun 2026 | 2 Jul 2026 – 9 Jul 2026 | Closed |
Programmes
24 programmes across 8 departments. This is the list the university publishes; it may not be exhaustive.
School of Visual Arts & Design (MDSVAD)
- BFA Visual Arts
- BDes Visual Communication Design
- BDes Textile, Fashion & Accessories Design
- BA (Hons) Design
School of Architecture & Built Environment
- B.Arch
- BID (Bachelor of Interior Design)
School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS)
- BS Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- BS Political Science
- BS Political Science + International Relations
School of Media & Communication (SMC)
- BS Journalism & Media Studies
- BS Communication & Immersive Media
- BS Theatre, Film & Television
School of Computing & Information Technology (SCIT)
- BS Computer Science
- BS Software Engineering
- BS Artificial Intelligence
- BS Management & Business Computing
School of Management Sciences (SMS)
- BBA (Hons)
- BS Business Intelligence & Analytics
- BS Economics
- BS Economics (Data Science)
- BS Economics & Finance
- BS Hospitality Management
School of Education
- B.Ed (Hons)
Institute of Psychology
- BS Applied Psychology
Fees
Published per-semester fee by department. Fees are set by the university and can change by intake; this table is not a quote.
| Department | Per semester | Per year | 4-year estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most programs | ₨321,000 | ₨642,000 | ₨2,568,000 |
| MDSVAD & RHSA programs | ₨437,000 | ₨874,000 | ₨3,496,000 |
Official BNU fee FY2026-27: Rs 321,000 per semester for most programs; School of Visual Arts & Design (MDSVAD) and RHSA programs Rs 437,000 per semester. Fees are charged per semester and vary by program. Source: BNU official.
Per year assumes two semesters; the four-year estimate assumes eight. Some programmes run different credit loads, and campuses can charge different amounts. Confirm the fee on the official page before you budget.
Entry test
The university publishes its own entry-test pattern. The sections below are what it publishes; confirm the current pattern before you sit the test.
Note
BNU's test format differs per school (Design, Architecture, Liberal Arts, Media, Computing, Business, Education, Psychology). Sample admission tests are published per school on bnu.edu.pk. Spring 2027 early-admission tests & interviews: 18-20 Jan 2027. Source: BNU official.
Computing
School of Computing & IT (SCIT).
Business / Management
School of Management Sciences (SMS).
Social Sciences
School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS).
FAQ
- How do I apply to BNU?
- Apply online only via BNU's admission portal at admission.bnu.edu.pk. There is no offline application. Source: BNU official admissions FAQs.
- How do I pay the BNU admission fee?
- Pay via the university's designated account (UBL a/c 00211650512685), or through blinq / 1Bill — a processing fee applies. Source: BNU official admissions FAQs.
- Are BNU fees per semester?
- Yes — BNU fees are charged per semester and vary by program. Most programs are Rs 321,000 per semester (FY2026-27); design/humanities programs (MDSVAD & RHSA) are Rs 437,000 per semester. Source: BNU official.
- Does BNU have sample admission tests?
- Yes — BNU publishes sample admission tests for each school (Design, Architecture, Liberal Arts, Media, Computing, Business, Education, Psychology) on bnu.edu.pk to help you prepare. Source: BNU official sample admission tests page.
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Sources
This page is built from the university's official admissions pages and published fee schedules. We record the official URL and the date the record was last updated. If a date or amount is not on the official page, it is not invented here. Closing-merit figures are the last published values UNiGUIDE holds.
Official site: www.bnu.edu.pk