Public (Federal)
Rank #1
National College of Arts
Lahore, Punjab
About NCA
The National College of Arts (NCA) is the most prestigious art and design institution in Pakistan, located on the historic Mall Road. Originally founded as the Mayo School of Industrial Arts in 1875, it preserves a legacy of colonial architecture and traditional craftsmanship. The college is famous for its liberal arts environment, the historic 'Banyan Tree' courtyard, and for producing the country's leading artists, architects, and filmmakers.
Founded in 1875 as the Mayo School of Industrial Arts, it was restructured as the National College of Arts in 1958.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
5 YearsVery High
127,320 PKR
1st Semester
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
4 YearsVery High
127,320 PKR
1st Semester
Bachelor of Design (Textile/Visual Comm)
4 YearsHigh
127,320 PKR
1st Semester
Bachelor of Film & TV
4 YearsHigh
135,000 PKR
1st Semester
Bachelor of Musicology
4 YearsModerate
127,320 PKR
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery
- NCA Archives
- Pottery & Ceramics Studios
- Digital Film Lab
- Sculpture Casting Foundry
- Rawalpindi Sub-Campus
Academic Departments
Fine Arts
Architecture
Design (Visual Communication, Textile, Product)
Film & Television
Musicology
Admission 2024
Application Period
July - August
Deadline
August 27, 2026
Entry Test
NCA Aptitude Test (Drawing & Design)
Test Date
October 12 - October 18, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
70,000 - 130,000 PKR
NCA operates on a subsidized model for 'Open Merit' students, costing approx 127,000 PKR per semester (including various funds). 'Self Finance' and 'Self Support' schemes require a significant one-time tuition payment (approx 760,000 - 960,000 PKR lump sum) plus regular semester charges.