LSE Entry Test 2026-27

The Lahore School of Economics admits undergraduates either on a qualifying SAT I score or through its own Lahore School Entrance Examination, followed by an interview. This page sets out the official requirements for 2026-27 and how to prepare. For fees and scholarships see the LSE university profile.

Which Test Is Required

• BBA (Hons), BS (Hons): SAT I with a minimum of 1200/1600 and at least 600 in Mathematics, OR the Lahore School Entrance Examination; plus an interview.
• BFA: the same test route plus an art aptitude test.
• No NTS NAT, HEC USAT or ECAT score is required.

Test Pattern

Eligibility

• 12–13 years of schooling with at most one gap year.
• Matric plus Intermediate with at least 60% marks, or American High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate, or O-Level (8 subjects) plus A-Level (3 principal subjects) with IBCC equivalence of at least 60%.
• A-Level candidates awaiting results may apply provisionally and submit results when declared.

Registration and Fee

1. Create an account at https://admissions.lahoreschool.edu.pk/ and complete bio-data, academic record and the application form.
2. Download fee vouchers from the portal’s receipts page: application form fee PKR 7,500 and processing fee PKR 7,500.
3. Submit SAT scores if using that route; otherwise await the emailed entrance test details.

Source: https://lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk/getProgramsAdmission/1.

Schedule

The 2027-28 cycle has not been published yet; expect a similar January-to-June window and check the official website.

Merit Formula

LSE does not publish a weighted merit formula. Selection combines academic record, the entrance test or SAT score, and the interview.

Preparation Tips

• If you have strong A-Level maths, take the SAT early — a 1200+ score with 600 in Maths removes the need for the LSE exam.
• Practise SAT-style quantitative reasoning and reading comprehension; both map closely to economics-school entrance tests.
• Revise intermediate Mathematics (algebra, functions, basic statistics) thoroughly.
• Read business and economic news to prepare for the interview.
• BFA applicants should assemble a small portfolio and practise drawing under time limits for the aptitude test.

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• LSE university profile
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Last updated: 19 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle — always confirm with the official university source.