GCU Lahore Kala Shah Kaku New Campus - Programs, Fee, Apply Now

Introduction

The Kala Shah Kaku New Campus of Government College University Lahore is a major extension of one of Pakistan's oldest and most prestigious public-sector institutions. Located in the Kala Shah Kaku area near Lahore, Punjab, this expansive campus was developed to accommodate the growing demand for higher education in the province. The campus operates under the same charter and administration as the historic Main Campus at Katchery Road, Lahore.

◆ Public-sector campus of Government College University Lahore.
◆ Located in Kala Shah Kaku, near Lahore, Punjab.
◆ Part of GCU Lahore, established in 1864.
◆ New campus built on over 370 acres of land.
◆ Offers intermediate, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.

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History

The Government College University Lahore was founded on 1st January 1864 and is one of the oldest seats of learning in Pakistan. The Kala Shah Kaku campus was developed as part of GCU's strategic expansion to accommodate more students and modernize its academic infrastructure. Phase-I of the new campus was completed in June 2021 at a cost of Rs. 997.608 million, featuring an academic block for 1,200 students, a boys hostel for 300 students, an administrative block, and residential apartments for staff. Academic activities commenced shortly thereafter, with eight departments initially shifting to the new campus.

◆ GCU Lahore established on 1st January 1864.
◆ Phase-I of Kala Shah Kaku campus completed in June 2021.
◆ Phase-I cost approximately Rs. 997.608 million.
◆ Initially housed eight departments including Botany and Chemistry.
◆ Phase-II construction involves three-floor academic block and hostel.

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Location

◆ Address: Government College University Lahore, New Campus, Kala Shah Kaku, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
◆ The campus spans over 370 acres of land.
◆ Free daily shuttle service operates between Main Campus and KSK Campus.

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Academic Programs

The Kala Shah Kaku campus offers a diverse range of programs at the intermediate, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. In the Fall 2026 admission cycle, the campus introduced a specialized two-year Associate Degree Program (ADP) in Computer Science designed to focus on market-driven technical skills.

◆ Intermediate Programs – Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, and Computer Science (Morning Shift).
◆ ADP Computer Science – 2-year associate degree program.
◆ BFA Programs – Graphic Design, Visual Arts, and Film & Digital Arts.
◆ BS Programs – Disaster Management, Geography, Mathematics, and Remote Sensing & GIS.
◆ MS/MPhil – Physical Education (Morning) program.
◆ BS Programs with 60% Scholarship – Agriculture, Archive Studies, Art History, B.Ed., Global Studies, History, Islamic Studies, and Physical Education.

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Admissions

◆ Admissions open for Fall 2026 – deadline is July 3, 2026 for most programs.
◆ Applications submitted online via the GCU admission portal.
◆ Intermediate admissions based solely on 9th-class BISE results – no entrance test.
◆ BS admissions based on Intermediate Part-I marks – most programs require no entry test.
◆ BFA and BS Physical Education require practical efficiency tests.
◆ MS/MPhil candidates must take the GCU-GAT entrance exam or provide valid HEC-approved test scores.
◆ 60% tuition scholarship available for selected disciplines at KSK Campus.
◆ For complete admissions details, please visit the official website.

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Contact Information

◆ Address: Government College University Lahore, New Campus, Kala Shah Kaku, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
◆ Main Campus: Katchery Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
◆ Phone: +92-42-111-000-010.
◆ Email: info@gcu.edu.pk.
◆ Admissions Email: additional.regs@gcu.edu.pk.
◆ Website: official website