University of the Punjab makes admissions to different programs duly approved by the relevant bodies by adopting a procedure prescribed in the university calendar. A new program is initiated by the heads of the relevant departments and is duly approved by the Deans of the Faculties, Admission Committee of the University of the Punjab, the Academic Council and Syndicate. Most of the programs of the University of the Punjab were approved by the Academic Council in its meeting held on 24th April 1983 and the Syndicate in its meeting held on 3rd December 1983.

Subsequently, new programs were added by adopting the prescribed procedure. At present, the University of the Punjab is offering admission to following program in teaching Departments/Centers/ Institutes/Constituent and Affiliated Colleges under the rules, lastly approved by the academic council in its meeting held on 08-08-2011.

BS / B.Sc (Engg.) / BBIT / Pharm-D / B.Com / BBA / BFA / LLB (5 years) / B.Arch. / MA/ M.Sc/ MPA/ MBA.M.Com / MB ECON / MLS / MIOM MBSM / LLB (3 years) / Certificate / Diploma / Graduate Diploma / MBIT / MFA / M.Sc (Engg.) / LLM / MS / M.Phil / 1 ½ years MBA & M.Com / MD / Ph.D.

Notwithstanding anything to the rules contained in any of the University Regulations, admission for each academic year in the University Departments/Centers/ Institutes/Constituent/Affiliated Colleges shall be made in accordance with these Regulations.