BS Development Studies – University of Gujrat

University of Gujrat offers the BS Development Studies as a four-year bachelor’s program under its Faculty of Social Sciences, taught at the Hafiz Hayat Campus on Jalalpur Road, Gujrat. Everything here is taken from UoG’s own admission pages for Fall 2026, so you can check eligibility, process and fee before you apply.

Program Overview

Development Studies examines poverty, inequality, gender, governance, rural and urban development, project planning and evaluation, development economics and the role of NGOs and donors. It is interdisciplinary and practice-focused, suiting students who want to work on social change and public policy in Pakistan.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

The official Admission Policy for Fall-2026 sets the bar for BS Development Studies at at least 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent, or a relevant DAE, from any group. Merit for this program is based on Intermediate/DAE marks; no entry test is mentioned in the policy for it. The general upper age limit for undergraduate admission is 25 years at the closing date (no limit for LLB). Candidates who have passed only first-year Intermediate may apply provisionally, but must meet the minimum percentage in the consolidated result or the admission is cancelled.

Admission Process

1. Register on the UoG admission portal and complete the online form for BS Development Studies.
2. Deposit the Rs. 200 processing fee per program via Bank of Punjab (official policy figure).
3. Submit the form; selection is on academic merit for this program.
4. Follow the admission calendar for merit list dates.
5. Pay dues by the deadline to secure the seat.

For Fall 2026 the official calendar listed the online application deadline as 7 August 2026, departmental tests and interviews on 8 August, the first merit list on 10 August and classes starting 7 September 2026 (Source: https://uog.edu.pk/en/admission/admission-schedule). Those dates have passed; the next cycle’s dates should be read from the same page. Our UoG Undergraduate Admissions 2026-27 record keeps the full schedule.

Fee Structure

The official UoG undergraduate programs page lists a figure of Rs. 38,500 against BS Development Studies (morning). On the department pages this figure is broken down as a first-semester payment made up of admission charges, refundable library security, tuition, examination charges and semester dues; transport is charged separately by route. Source: https://uog.edu.pk/degrees/c-tbv57cea53bc7eda/ndd57cea53bbba4e. Fees for later semesters, hostel and transport are not stated on that page, so check the official website or the department office before budgeting. See also our scholarships section for funding options.

Career Scope in Pakistan

Graduates find roles as program and M&E officers at NGOs and INGOs, in donor-funded projects, social protection programs such as BISP, local government, CSR teams and research organisations. The degree also supports preparation for CSS and PMS examinations.

Related Links

• University of Gujrat profile
• UoG Undergraduate Admissions 2026-27
• UoG entry test details
• Mandi Bahauddin sub-campus
• Browse all programs
• Admission guides

Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.