Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law (SZABUL), Karachi, has officially started Fall 2026 admissions for a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and PhD programs. Students interested in pursuing studies in Law, Business Administration, Criminology, and Management Sciences can now submit their online applications through the university’s admission portal.
The university is offering admissions in LLB (4-Year), LLM (2-Year), BBA (4-Year), BBA (2-Year), BS Criminology, Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology, MS Management Sciences, PhD Law, and PhD Management Sciences. Most postgraduate and PhD programs are offered in the evening session to facilitate working professionals.
According to the admission schedule, the last date to apply online is 3 August 2026, while classes will commence on 7 September 2026. Entry tests, interviews, and merit lists will be announced according to the official university schedule.
Candidates applying for LLB must have Intermediate or an equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks along with a valid LAT pass certificate. Applicants for LLM must possess an HEC-recognized LLB degree and qualify in the Law GAT or the university’s admission test.
For BBA and BS Criminology, applicants need Intermediate with a minimum of 50% marks. Admission to MS Management Sciences requires 16 years of relevant education, while PhD applicants must hold an MS, MPhil, or equivalent qualification with the required HEC-prescribed CGPA or marks.
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Important Admission Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 3 August 2026 |
| Entry Test | 10 August 2026 |
| Interviews | 18–19 August 2026 |
| Final Merit Lists | 21–24 August 2026 |
| Classes Begin | 7 September 2026 |
The application processing fee is Rs. 2,000 for LLB, BBA, BS Criminology, and PGD Criminology, Rs. 5,000 for LLM and MS Management Sciences, and Rs. 15,000 for PhD programs.
SZABUL is also accepting applications under Lawyer, Balochistan, Minority, Disabled, and Employee quotas, providing equal educational opportunities for eligible candidates. Students are advised to submit complete applications before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
