Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How can we apply? Please share the application process.

  Please visit the BNU website and click on the “Fall 2022 Admissions Open” tab.
  Use valid email ID to fill out your admission application form.
  After submitting your Admission Application Form, please courier your complete application along with required documents or submit it in person at the Admission Office, Beaconhouse National University, 13 KM, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore

• What are the degrees on offer?

  Programs of study on offer/ Degrees that BNU offers: https://www.bnu.edu.pk/bnu/Academics/ProgramsofStudy.aspx

• How can I pay the application processing fee?

  The Admission Application Processing Fee can be paid through Pay Order / Bank Draft drawn in favor of “Beaconhouse National University” OR Through an online funds transfer to the Askari Bank A/c. # 00211650512685 OR At any branch of the UBL Bank

• What to do after payment of the application processing and upload of the processing fee details?

  Either take a print of the filled-in form, attach educational documents and a copy of paid application fees challan and send it to BNU Admission office via courier or drop it by hand at the following address:
  BNU Admission Office
  Beaconhouse National University, Tarogil Campus,
  13 Km, Off Thokar Niazbeg, Raiwind Road,
  Lahore – 53700.

• Do we need to visit the campus to submit the documents?

  In-person visit to the campus is not mandatory and up to the convenience of the applicant. Applicants can take a print of the filled-in online application form, attach the copies of educational documents and copy of paid application fee challan and send it to us via courier or can submit by hand to our postal address as follows:
  BNU Admission Office
  Beaconhouse National University, Tarogil Campus,
  13 Km, Off Thokar Niazbeg, Raiwind Road,
  Lahore – 53700.

• What is the fee for one semester?

  Fee structure is subject to the program you’re interested in. The per semester fees for 2022-23 are available over the link:

  Download Fee structure for Academic year 2022-23

• Will the university be offering regular classes from F2022 or it will be online?

  The university is set to commence the semester in the traditional on-campus setting (with safety measures) and with the flexibility to as swiftly alter between blended and physical classroom learning as and if the circumstances so require. However, the decision in this regard is pursuant to the directives from the government.

• Is BNU's admissions office open, so we can visit and submit the documents?

  Yes, you can as per your convenience. However, it is preferred to sort your query with us over the Admissions Helpline (042-38100156 ext.. 484/488/490/204) or via our Social Media :
  https://www.facebook.com/BeaconhouseNationalUniversity/.
  In case you’re not getting any response, you can also write to us on admissions@bnu.edu.pk.

• I’m living in a different city so what would be the entry test mechanism since travelling in these times would be difficult.

  It depends on the program you’re applying for. Most of the departments are conducting the on-campus test/ interview. However, you must cross check it through our website by scrolling down to the program you’re applying for. Admissions Schedule: https://www.bnu.edu.pk/bnu/Admissions/Admission-Schedule

• What is the admission merit/ criteria for FA/ F.Sc. / Intermediate students?

  FA / F.Sc. / Intermediate with at least 2nd division (i.e. 495 marks/45% marks) to apply except in the following departments:
  

  • School of Computer & IT, and Department of Economics a student needs to have minimum of 50% marks.
  • School of Business requires 60% marks as minimum eligibility criteria.

• What is the admission merit/ criteria for A-level students?

  A-level candidates with three pass subjects with an average of ‘C’ grade in all subjects. Result awaiting candidates are eligible to apply.

• What is the scholarship criteria?

  Our Need & Merit-based Scholarship Criteria are available over the link:
  https://www.bnu.edu.pk/bnu/Portals/0/uploads/Merit%20scholarship%202020-2021(1)-converted.pdf?ver=2020-07-01-153049-620 .

• Does BNU offer Sports-based scholarships?

  BNU does not offer Sports-based scholarship.

• I don’t have the equivalence certificate/ marks as there’s no A-level results as of now, but the admissions online application form is not submitting without it. Please guide.

  It is now optional, and you can submit the equivalence certificate before the commencement of classes in September.

• How will we know the application process completion confirmation? Will we be notified?

  You have to check your student portal for this confirmation.

• I have a failed a subject in intermediate part 1, can I apply at BNU?

  Yes, you are eligible to apply. However, you will only get the admission offer upon satisfying the university Admission Criteria..

• Where is the campus location?

  Beaconhouse National University, Tarogil Campus,
  13 Km Off Thokar Niazbeg, Raiwind Road, Tarogil, Lahore - 53700, Pakistan.
  Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/8kBhsgbLR2cPoXAPA

• I’ve done a Bachelor’s degree; can I apply for any MS degree program in Psychology at BNU?

  You need to have done an undergraduate degree in the relevant field of study to apply for MS program in Psychology. For MS in Clinical Psychology, you need to have completed a 4-year (Honors) degree in Psychology.

• What will be the entry test pattern?

  Please scroll down to the respective department you’re applying for, and you can download the entry test pattern from the link:
  https://www.bnu.edu.pk/bnu/Admissions/Admission-Schedule

• I applied in the early admissions but could not secure an admission. Can I apply in the same department again, or another department during the regular admissions intake?

  No, you cannot apply to any other degree program offered by the same department. However, you are eligible to apply to the degree programs offered by other departments of the University.

• Do you have any campus in Karachi/ Islamabad?

  Unfortunately not. We’re only located in Lahore, Pakistan.