Ghazi University is a public-sector university in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Established in 2012 and functional since 11 June 2014, it is the main public university for the Dera Ghazi Khan region — an affordable option for students from southern Punjab who want a recognised degree close to home.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab (College Chowk, near Pul Dat) |
| Type | Public sector, HEC-recognised (established 2012) |
| Programmes | 87 programmes: 50 BS, 22 MS/MPhil, 15 PhD |
| BS fees (Fall 2025, latest published) | Morning: Rs 31,500 first semester, Rs 22,500 per semester after; IT/CS/AI/Data Science Rs 40,200 / Rs 31,200; business Rs 33,500 / Rs 24,500; Evening: Rs 46,500 / Rs 37,500 |
| MPhil / PhD fees | MPhil Rs 58,500 first semester / Rs 49,500 after; PhD Rs 61,500 / Rs 52,500 |
| Application fee | BS Rs 1,000; graduate programmes Rs 1,500; graduate admission test Rs 1,000 |
| Fall 2026 BS last date | 21 August 2026 (Fall 2026 Phase-III MS/MPhil/PhD closed 6 October 2026) |
Programmes
Ghazi University offers 50 BS programmes including Biotechnology, Digital Agriculture, Climate Change, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Animal Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, English, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, Urdu, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, and BBA. It also runs 22 MS/MPhil and 15 PhD programmes. The university is known locally for agriculture and life sciences, reflecting the region's farming economy.
Admission and merit
BS admission is on merit without an entry test, and provisional admission is offered on Intermediate Part-I marks. For BS programmes, the minimum eligibility is generally 45% marks in Intermediate. MS/MPhil admission needs 50% in the NTS GAT-General or the university's own test; PhD needs 60% in the NTS GAT-Subject or the university test. Closing merits are not published as a single list — they vary by programme and by year, and the university's merit lists are posted on its own notice board and website. Scholarships available include the Prime Minister's Fee Reimbursement Scheme for less developed areas and the Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF). Fees are revised regularly, so confirm the current fee structure on gudgk.edu.pk before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghazi University HEC-recognised? Yes. It is a public-sector university chartered by the Government of Punjab and recognised by HEC.
What are the BS fees? Morning BS programmes cost Rs 31,500 in the first semester and Rs 22,500 per semester after (Fall 2025 published fees); IT, CS and AI cost more. Confirm the current fee before applying.
Is there an entry test for BS? No. BS admission is on merit, with provisional admission on Intermediate Part-I results.
When do admissions open? Fall admissions typically open in summer; the Fall 2026 BS last date was 21 August 2026. Check the university website for the next cycle.
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Sources and verification: Ghazi University official website (gudgk.edu.pk) fee structure and admission pages, verified October 2026 (BS morning Rs 31,500 first semester / Rs 22,500 after; IT/CS Rs 40,200 / Rs 31,200; Fall 2026 BS last date 21 August 2026). Fees change — confirm on the university website.