The Lahore School of Economics has no aggregate formula. Admission to its BBA, BS and BFA programmes is decided by SAT I (1200 out of 1600, with 600 in Maths) or the Lahore School Entrance Examination, followed by an interview. To apply you need at least 60% in Matric and Intermediate (or IBCC 60% for O/A Level) and no more than one gap year. Inter marks of 85% earn a 50% merit scholarship, and 80% earns 25%. For a profile-based admission like this, also see the LUMS eligibility checker.
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How LSE Admission Works (No Aggregate Formula)
The Lahore School’s own undergraduate admission page says admission is “regulated through i) SAT I (minimum 1200 out of 1600 with minimum 600 in Mathematics) or Lahore School Entrance Examination and ii) interview process.” Matric and Intermediate marks decide whether you can apply, but they aren’t weighted into an aggregate.
| Stage | What you need |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Matric and Intermediate with at least 60% each (or IBCC 60%), and at most one gap year |
| Test | SAT I with 1200/1600 and 600 in Maths, or the Lahore School Entrance Examination |
| Interview | Required for every candidate |
| BFA only | An art aptitude test as well |
Some calculator sites use a “10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% entry test” formula for LSE. We couldn’t find that in any Lahore School document, and the university doesn’t publish closing merits.
Lahore School of Economics Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Matric and Intermediate (FA / FSc / ICS / I.Com) | 60% in each |
| O Level and A Level | 8 O Level subjects and 3 principal A Level subjects, IBCC equivalence 60% |
| American High School Diploma | IBCC equivalence 60% |
| International Baccalaureate | IBCC equivalence 60% |
- You need 12-13 years of formal schooling with no more than one gap year.
- A Level: no credit is given for AS Level, General Paper or any half-credit course.
- A Level students awaiting results can apply for provisional admission and submit their results once declared.
- O Level, American diploma and IB students need an IBCC equivalence certificate.
LSE Merit Scholarships on Intermediate Marks
| Your marks | Scholarship | To keep it |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 85% (or IBCC 85%, or 3 A’s in A Level) | 50% Major Merit Scholarship | CGPA 3.75 each term (3.5-3.74 drops it to 25%) |
| Intermediate 80% (or IBCC 80%) | 25% Major Merit Scholarship | CGPA 3.5 each term |
| Intermediate 75% (or IBCC 75%) and financial need | Up to 50% Need Based Scholarship | CGPA 3.5 (3.0-3.49 drops it to 25%) |
- Scholarship percentages are a share of the tuition fee for the term.
- You can’t hold the Major Merit and Need Based scholarships together.
- The Need Based Scholarship needs a Financial Assistance Form and a home verification visit. The deadline is 15 July.
- Second-year Economics majors with a CGPA of 3.5 can also get a 50% Major Merit Scholarship.
LSE Admission Schedule 2027 (BBA, BS, BFA)
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form available | 4 January 2027 |
| Last date to apply | 21 June 2027 |
| Entrance tests | 3 and 4 July 2027 |
| Interviews | 19 to 30 July 2027 |
| Registration: A Level / FA-FSc | 19 August / 17 September 2027 |
| Classes start: A Level / FA-FSc | 19 August / 27 September 2027 |
Dates are from the Lahore School’s undergraduate admission page, read on 24 October 2026.
How to Apply to the Lahore School of Economics
- Create an online account at admissions.lahoreschool.edu.pk, select your programme and enter your academic details.
- Print the application form and get two letters of recommendation from two different teachers, signed and stamped.
- Pay the Rs 7,500 application form fee and the Rs 7,500 processing fee at any MCB branch or through 1BILL.
- Attach copies of your certificates, IBCC equivalence (if needed), SAT I result (if any), CNIC copies and a photograph.
- Submit everything at the Admissions Office, 104-C-II Gulberg III, Lahore. Entrance test details arrive by email within three working days.
Common LSE Admission Mistakes
- Calculating a 10/40/50 aggregate. The Lahore School decides on the test and the interview.
- Sending a SAT score without enough Maths. You need 600 in Maths as well as 1200 in total.
- Having two gap years. Only one gap year is allowed.
- Counting AS Level subjects. A Level credit is only given for full principal subjects.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lahore School of Economics merit formula?
There is no aggregate formula. Admission is through SAT I (1200 with 600 in Maths) or the Lahore School Entrance Examination, followed by an interview.
What percentage do I need for LSE?
At least 60% in both Matric and Intermediate, or an IBCC equivalence of 60% for O/A Level, American diploma or IB.
Does LSE accept SAT?
Yes. A SAT I score of at least 1200 out of 1600, with at least 600 in Maths, can be used instead of the Lahore School Entrance Examination. You still need the interview.
Can I get a scholarship at LSE?
Intermediate 85% (or 3 A’s in A Level) earns a 50% merit scholarship, and 80% earns 25%. Students with 75% and financial need can apply for a 50% need-based scholarship.
How much is the LSE application fee?
Rs 7,500 for the application form plus Rs 7,500 processing fee.
Is this the official LSE merit?
No. This is an independent checker built from the Lahore School’s own admission and scholarship pages. Its admission decisions are final.
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Official Lahore School of Economics Links
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Lahore School admissions
- Undergraduate admissionEntrance requirements, schedule and fees.lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk/getProgramsAdmission/1
- ScholarshipsMerit and need-based scholarships.lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk/getProgramsScholarship/1
- Undergraduate programmesAll majors and double majors.lahoreschoolofeconomics.edu.pk/getAcademicProgramsListings/1
- Online admissionsCreate an account and print vouchers.admissions.lahoreschool.edu.pk