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NOP is an option that facilitates brilliant and deserving students to apply at LUMS. If a student is not shortlisted or is unable to clear the Summer Coaching Session then that particular student can still apply to LUMS for admission and can avail this scholarship through the regular admission process. For that they would need to fill out the online Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid Application. If he/ she clears the Admission Testing requirements and merit criteria and is granted admission to LUMS, then his/ her case will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. If the committee decides that the student qualifies for more than a 100% scholarship, he/ she may be awarded the NOP scholarship.
No, these students are not guaranteed admission. They will have to qualify on merit by performing well in their Intermediate/ A-Levels and the LUMS Admission Test. We admit students purely on the basis of merit through a very transparent and competitive process. The objective of this whole NOP Programme is to guide and mentor those who are talented and cannot afford the high cost of studying at LUMS. This will help them for applying to LUMS Programmes and meeting our admission standards.
The objective of this Summer Coaching Session is to prepare the short-listed candidates for the upcoming Admission Tests and to give them a hands on experience of life at LUMS.
We have been conducting this session for many years at the LUMS Campus which is located in Defense Housing Authority (DHA) Cantt, Lahore.
The Summer Coaching Session is arranged during the summers; in July and August when intermediate students are on vacation after their first year exams.
If a student fails to attend the Summer Coaching Session, his/ her admission application will not be processed through National Outreach Programme Stream. But he/she will have the option to apply through Regular Admissions & Financial Aid Stream.
All of the participants are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the Summer Coaching Session. Student's performance is evaluated on factors such as class participation, performances in the tests as well as quizzes, conduct in the class, punctuality, discipline etc. All classes during the Summer Coaching Session are mandatory for the participating students.
Summer Coaching Session is a two-week training at LUMS where candidates get guidance on the entry test, admission pipeline and financial aid process for admission into the LUMS Undergraduate programs. The objective of this Summer Coaching Session is to prepare the short-listed candidates for the upcoming Admission Test i.e. LCAT- LUMS Common Admission Test and to give them a hands-on experience of life at LUMS.
Due to the large number of applications, it takes almost 2 - 2.5 months for us to process the submitted applications and verifying their documentation. During the said time, you may be contacted for any missing documents or if clarity is required on anything by the relevant offices. Please note that all communication will take place over emails, hence, keep in touch with your emails (including the spam/junk folder) regularly during this period. Moreover, your status will also be updated on your application portal.
Those who are shortlisted will be informed of their invitation to attend the NOP SCS 2025 by June 2025. The coaching itself will be held in July 2025.
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You should pack smartly: include comfortable clothing keeping in view the weather of Lahore, personal hygiene items, Juvenile card and a water bottle.
Bedding is provided. However, bring your own towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, and other personal care essentials.
While meals and accommodation are covered. It is suggested having PKR 4000–5000. Moreover, you will pay for laundry yourself. The rates are revised every year and it is mentioned in the letters uploaded on your application portal after shortlisting.
The schedule is intensive, with academic classes, mentoring, personality grooming, and assessments throughout the day, starting early morning till evening.
Yes, three meals are provided each day, offering a variety of options to accommodate both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences.
If you are using LUMS accommodation then you are not allowed to go outside LUMS for student safety.
On-campus medical assistance is available. In case of emergencies, NOP team will coordinate with local hospitals and inform your guardians immediately. The cost will be covered by NOP Centre.
Stay open to learning, be respectful to others, manage your time well, and don’t hesitate to ask for help. You're not alone in this journey; NOP is always there to support you.
No, you are required to arrive on the same day as mentioned in your schedule. Accommodation will not be provided for early arrivals, and requests for early boarding will not be entertained.
A family member may accompany you to drop you off at the university or pick you up after the Summer Coaching Session ends. However, they will not be permitted to stay with you during the session.
Accommodation is provided to students who selected the ‘Accommodation Required’ option in their application. It is arranged within the LUMS campus, in the university hostels. Male and female students are accommodated separately in designated hostels located inside LUMS premises.
Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate’s family. LUMS will not be responsible for arranging or covering any travel costs.
The link for the NOP Online Application is given within the ‘How to Apply’ section on our webpage. You can also access the application through the following link: https://nopscs.lums.edu.pk
Please log on to the application domain and click on ‘Download Instructions’. Read though the document carefully and then proceed to filling out your form. All fields marked with an asterisk must be filled.
There is no charge or fees to apply for the NOP, you can freely create your account and submit your application. There is also no ‘test’ to apply, the NOP Centre will be matching your application with our eligibility criteria. In order to be eligible to apply you must have 80% or above in Matric/O-Levels and have the basis of financial need.
Once you submit your information for creating an account you shall receive an Account Creation email. Within this email there is a link, please click on the provided link. The email also contains your username and password. After clicking on the link, you can enter those and begin filling out your online application. Make sure that you check your junk/spam folder in case any emails land up there.
Your photograph must be under 2MB, it should have a clear white or blue background and should be either passport size or 2x2 inches in order for your upload to be successful. Please refer to the photo uploading instructions given within the application as well.
Your guardian is any family member who supports you financially. This can be your father, mother, brother, sister, cousin or uncle. If your father or mother is your guardian you must write the same information within the guardian fields.
If you do not have a landline number you can provide another valid mobile number.
If you have not yet given your First Year Intermediate/A-Level exams please click on the ‘Result Awaiting’ box within the section.
You will have to write down the Annual Fee amount, the amount given to you as a scholarship and once you minus these two figures, the remaining amount will be your Parents’ Contribution towards your education.
You can provide up to 2 references within the application. They must be authentic educational figures, such as your principal or teachers, who know you personally.
Since you have already provided all your personal information in the previous sections of the application, you do not need to include yourself when giving information about your siblings.
Since your sibling is not contributing in any way to the household income his/her income will not be considered as part of your family’s annual income.
Please choose the ‘Shared’ option when asked about Asset Ownership within the application.
Yes please download the PDF of your application through the ‘Print Application PDF’ tab so that you can check any errors within your application before submission.
No, you will not be able to make any changes once your application is submitted. Hence please check all your information before submission. However if you have made an error please write to helpdesknop@lums.edu.pk and you shall be guided accordingly.
After you submit your application you will be presented with a Document Checklist from which you will have to upload all the documents that are applicable to you before the deadline.
You are not required to send the hard copies of your documents through post or courier. Neither will we accept documents sent through email to us. The only way you can ensure that your online application is 100% complete is by uploading documents to the NOP Online Application Portal. You must upload clear and readable attested copies of your documentation on the NOP Online Application portal for further processing
Since the NOP Summer Coaching Session takes place in the summer of every year (July/August) all applicants will be intimated about their selection status by May/June via email.
It is required to add the details of your Higher Secondary. Please add another record and choose Higher Secondary level from the drop-down. While filling out the Higher Secondary Information, if you are in your first year of intermediate or A-levels then you are required to select 'NO' when asked if you have taken the first-year exam.
Once you complete all the application sections and submit the application, a document checklist tab will appear at the top. When you click on the tab, all applicable documents in accordance with the information you filled in the application will appear with an upload option in front of them. Kindly scan all the required documents and upload them onto the portal, once done you can save & submit the page. This will conclude your application submission process. Uploading documents is a necessary step, otherwise, your application will not be processed.
Please make sure that you upload the documents in supported formats i.e. PDF, JPG, or JPEG. For multiple pages, create and upload a PDF; for a single page, you can upload it in JPG or JPEG format. Ensure the file size does not exceed 2MB, as larger files or unsupported formats may cause errors.
If the issue persists, please try clearing your browser cache, using a different browser or device, and renaming the file before uploading. Avoid including characters while renaming the file.
While filling the application, the tabs having asterisk symbol (*) is mandatory to fill. On the other hand, the information without asterisk symbol (*) is not compulsory to fill. The passport number is optional, if you or your parents do not have that, you can leave that blank or write NA (Not Applicable). Moreover, if your parents do not have email ID, you can leave that blank or write NA.
The selection is based on your application and documents submitted.
There is no specific format required for the affidavit. However, the information that should be included in the document is given below.
For all incomes which do not have any formal documentation, get an affidavit made on Rs 50 stamp paper, stating the name, CNIC of the earning member along with his/ her profession, and mention their monthly income from the said profession. Upload this in place of the respective document in the checklist. You can mention the exact same details (name, CNIC, profession & monthly income) of multiple earning members on the same affidavit.
Affidavit can be easily obtained from nearby courts or vendors. Then, attest it from a relevant authority, notary public, or oath commissioner with their official stamp and signature. Once attested, take a clear picture or scan it in PDF format and upload it in the designated section of your application.
Unfortunately, the deadline for NOP application and document submission cannot be extended. However, you will have the opportunity to apply for financial aid while applying for undergraduate admission at LUMS during or after your second year of Intermediate.
LUMS undergraduate admissions typically begin in November each year. We encourage you to explore this option and visit www.lums.edu.pk for further details.
You need to upload an attested copy of the Matric Mark Sheet or O-Levels in your application. As we do not take original documents, we require the photocopies to be attested. Attestation is done by a government or school/ college official with his/ her official stamp and signature.
You cannot edit or make any changes after submitting the application. If you want to make any changes, please write to Ask NOP Centre or email at helpdesknop@lums.edu.pk (along with your application Tracking ID) regarding the information you want to replace.
Please follow the below-mentioned template for the data change request:
Email Subject: Change Request
- Section Name (Example: Financial Information Section)
- Field Name (Example: Guardian’s Contribution to Family Income)
- Old Data Value: (which you have mentioned in the form and want to edit)
- Replaced Data: (what do you want to write in the application)
If you have completed all the sections of your application and shows 90% progress. 90% indicates that your application is completed and ready to be submitted. To ensure your application is 100% complete, please click on the Submit button. Thoroughly review the information you have provided in the application, read the undertakings carefully and check them. Then click the on the ‘Submit Application’ button. Your application will not be considered submitted until this step is completed. After which you will be required to upload your documents.
NOP is not a course; it's a scholarship that LUMS offers at the undergraduate (Bachelors) level.
The best time to register is when you are in your first year of FA/ FSc. The selection process takes more than a year so by the time you finish your intermediate, and you are selected, you will be able to start your undergraduate classes at LUMS. For example, if you register for the National Outreach Programme Summer Coaching Session for the year 2026, you will be able to join the Undergraduate Programme at LUMS in September 2027
Second year students have the option of applying through the regular admission process. You would need to fill out the online Undergraduate Admission Application. You would also need to fill the Financial Aid section within the application. If you get admission in LUMS, your case will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. In case the committee decides that the student qualifies for more than a 100% scholarship, he/ she will be awarded the NOP scholarship which includes but is not limited to hostel accommodation expenses, book allowance and living allowance.
NOP is a need based scholarship. Only those students who can establish their eligibility as genuinely deserving candidates with 80% and above marks in matriculation and equivalent in O Levels are considered.
No. LUMS does not compromise on merit. NOP candidates have to fulfill the same academic criteria as other students applying through regular stream.
We do not have any annual quota for inducting the students through NOP into the LUMS Undergraduate Programmes. All candidates who fulfill the NOP eligibility criteria and qualify on LUMS merit are offered admission into the Undergraduate Programmes through the NOP Scholarship. Moreover, the NOP does not have any provincial or city based quota. That is, a student coming from any part of the country can make it to LUMS as long as that particular student meets the LUMS admission criteria.
LUMS Admission requirements are updated every year and information is made available to applicants about which test they will be required to take.
LCAT stands for LUMS Common Admission Test. For more information you can visit https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing-admissions
SAT stands for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. It is a standardized test offered by the American Testing Authority called College Board for students of 12th Grade or Equivalent. For more information, you can visit the following website: https://www.collegeboard.org/
For details on Admission testing requirements, please visit the following link: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing-admissions
The LCAT tests a student’s English and Mathematics skills.
Information on the LCAT is available on the following link: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing-admissions
The SAT with Essay is a 3 hour 50-minute exam (including an optional essay which takes 50 minutes), consisting of five sections: Reading, Writing, Math (with calculator), Math (no calculator), and Essay (optional). However, for admission to LUMS students have to opt for SAT with Essay.
Yes, the breaks are usually in between different sections
A Valid Passport or a Juvenile Card is compulsory for the test without which you won't be allowed to sit for the test. Moreover, a 2b pencil, rubber, and sharpener are required which will be provided by LUMS.
After getting shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the Summer Coaching Session (SCS), submission of the financial need assessment form, attending the Online Module of the Summer Coaching, and filing an application for LUMS Undergraduate Admissions, students are registered for the admission test. Test Registration and Application Processing Fee for the Undergraduate Programmes is waived off for successful SCS candidates. It is necessary for all successful candidates to apply for Financial Aid in their online admission application and to appear in the applicable admission tests. Finally, the NOP applicants who are offered admission at LUMS are interviewed by the NOP Committee in order to conduct a personality assessment and financial aid review after which they are granted the NOP Scholarship award.
For detailed information, please visit https://admission.lums.edu.pk/admission-support
Yes, it is absolutely necessary for you to state that you require financial assistance within the online admission application if you want to be considered for the award of scholarship. Once Admission is granted to an applicant, their Financial Aid request will be processed. For financial aid queries you can write to helpdeskofa@lums.edu.pk
You can write to admissions@lums.edu.pk if you have any queries related to the Online Admission Application.
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