LUMS Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
LUMS requires every undergraduate applicant to submit a SAT, ACT or LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) score, with the HEC LAT additionally required for law. LCAT is a paper-based test of four 40-minute verbal and maths sections. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for LUMS profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT), or SAT, or ACT; plus HEC LAT for BA-LLB |
| Conducted by | University itself (LCAT); College Board (SAT); ACT Inc. (ACT); HEC-ETC (LAT) |
| Applies to | All undergraduate programs at SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and School of Education require one of SAT, ACT or LCAT. BA-LLB (SAHSOL) additionally requires HEC LAT. No exemptions. |
| Eligibility | Matric 75%+ and FA 70%+ or FSc/ICS/ICom 75%+; or 8 O-Levels (incl. Maths) averaging B and 3 A-Levels averaging B; or US HSD 75%/GPA B; or IBDP 29/45; equivalence via IBCC/HEC. |
| Schedule | Fall 2027 cycle: online application deadline 20 January 2027 (5 PM PKT); documents/fee by 21 January 2027; SAT registration deadline 6 March 2027; ACT 10 April 2027; LCAT date to be announced; financial aid by 22 February 2027. |
| Merit weightage | No numeric formula; holistic assessment of academic background, admission test performance, online application, supporting documents and interview (if called). |
Test Format
LCAT: paper-based, 4 timed sections (2 verbal, 2 mathematics) of 40 minutes each, about 3 hours total, calculators not permitted; scores valid one academic year and not disclosed. SAT/ACT: standard international format; only best single attempt considered.
Eligibility
Matric 75%+ and FA 70%+ or FSc/ICS/ICom 75%+; or 8 O-Levels (incl. Maths) averaging B and 3 A-Levels averaging B; or US HSD 75%/GPA B; or IBDP 29/45; equivalence via IBCC/HEC.
How to Register
Apply online at https://admission.lums.edu.pk/; SAT via collegeboard.org (code 0513), ACT via act.org (code 7896); LCAT offered once per cycle on a date announced by LUMS; fee – check official website.
Test Schedule 2026-27
Fall 2027 cycle: online application deadline 20 January 2027 (5 PM PKT); documents/fee by 21 January 2027; SAT registration deadline 6 March 2027; ACT 10 April 2027; LCAT date to be announced; financial aid by 22 February 2027.
Merit Formula
No numeric formula; holistic assessment of academic background, admission test performance, online application, supporting documents and interview (if called).
Preparation Tips
- Decide early between SAT/ACT and LCAT – SAT gives multiple attempts, LCAT is held only once.
- For LCAT practise timed verbal (reading, grammar, vocabulary) and maths (algebra, arithmetic, data) sections without a calculator.
- Use the official LCAT sample paper on admission.lums.edu.pk to learn the pattern.
- Law applicants must separately register for HEC LAT via etc.hec.gov.pk.
- Keep academic grades strong – LUMS evaluates holistically, not on test alone.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- LUMS profile on Pak Student Hub
- Admission schedules and Merit Calculator
- How university merit is calculated
- ECAT vs NET vs NAT – which test to take
- All entry tests
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Test patterns, fees and dates are set by the university or test body and change every year. Always confirm on the official website before registering.
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