LAHORE — University of the Punjab jacked up fee for undergraduate and Masters programs, causing concerns among students and parents already grappling with economic woes.
The lowest blow was for LLM students, whose fees jumped from Rs 18,300 to over Rs 26,000. Pharm-D students are also in the crosshairs, now forced to pay Rs 23,000 up from Rs 18,000.
LLB students will be paying 28% more in annual and exam fees. Medical graduation will get 16pc spike.
Punjab University Exam Old Fees Structure
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| B.A. / Associate Degree Arts (Per Exam) | 9,820 |
| B.Sc. / Associate Degree Science (Per Exam) | 11,340 |
| B.F.A. Part I & II | 12,420 |
| B.F.A. Part III & M.F.A | 14,100 |
| B.Sc Hons (Per Semester) / ADE | 8,520 |
| B.Sc. Physiotherapy, B.Sc. Medical Lab Tech, BCS, BSCS | 13,240 |
| B.Ed, B.S. Ed. I, II, III and Final | 12,580 |
| B.Com/Associate Degree-Commerce (Affiliated College) | 10,510 |
| B.Com/Associate Degree-Commerce (Private) | 13,240 |
| B.B.A / M.B.A | 13,240 |
| M.Ed | 12,780 |
| M.A Part I & II | 11,340 |
| M.Sc. Part I & II / M.I.T, M.Com (Part-I & II) | 13,220 |
| M.Sc / B.Sc. (Home Economics) | 14,110 |
| L.L.B. Part I & II | 11,860 |
| L.L.B. Part III, IV & V | 13,260 |
| L.L.M. | 18,300 |
| M.B.B.S / Pharm-D (1st to 5th Year) | 20,680 |
The decision was driven by soaring operational costs, but students are calling it an exploitation of their right to education. Many are demanding an immediate rollback and threatening campus-wide protests.
The move reflects a growing crisis, as public universities across Pakistan have raised fees by an average of 28%, fueling a national debate about the affordability of higher education.
