LUMS has no merit formula. Once you meet the minimum marks (70% in Matric and 70% in FSc/ICS, or 65% in FA for SDSB and MGSHSS), LUMS evaluates your academic background, admission test (SAT, ACT or LCAT), application and interview together. The last admitted class averaged 93% in Matric, 88% in FSc/ICS and 1380 on the SAT.
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Does LUMS Have a Merit Formula?
No. LUMS does not publish an aggregate formula like 10% Matric + 40% FSc + 50% test. Its programme pages say applicants who meet the minimum eligibility “will be evaluated based on”:
- Academic background
- Performance in the admission test (SAT, ACT or LCAT)
- Online application and supporting documents
- Application review
- Interview (if called)
Any calculator that gives you a single “LUMS aggregate” is making up the weights. This page checks the parts LUMS does publish: the minimum marks and the profile of students it admitted.
Profile of Students LUMS Admitted
| UG Class of 2029/30 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average Matric score | 93% |
| Average FSc / ICS score | 88% |
| Average SAT | 1380 |
| Average O-Level grades | 8 A’s |
| Students admitted | 1,400+ |
| Female / male | 42% / 58% |
These are the averages LUMS published for its most recently admitted class. An average means many admitted students scored below it, so falling short is not automatically a rejection. But these figures show how competitive LUMS is.
LUMS Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Marks)
| Qualification | LUMS minimum |
|---|---|
| Matric + FSc / ICS / ICOM | 70% in Matric and 70% in FSc/ICS/ICOM |
| Matric + FA (SDSB and MGSHSS only) | 70% in Matric and 65% in FA |
| O-Level + A-Level | O-Level (8 subjects) average B; A-Level best three subjects 2 Bs and 1 C (AS not counted) |
| Result awaited | Matric 70% and Part-I 70% (FA Part-I 65%), with a conditional offer |
| American High School Diploma | 70% or B average |
| IB Diploma | At least 28 out of 45 |
| DAE | 70% or above, with IBCC equivalence |
Meeting the minimum only makes you eligible to apply; it does not guarantee admission. Marks below the minimum must be improved before the admission cycle (for example by November 2025 for Fall 2026).
LUMS Admission Test: SAT, ACT or LCAT
Every applicant to SDSB, MGSHSS or SBASSE must take one of these: the SAT, the ACT or the LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT).
| LCAT | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Paper-based, multiple choice, similar to the SAT |
| Sections | 4 (two verbal, two maths), 40 minutes each |
| Total time | About 3 hours |
| Calculators | Not allowed |
| How often | Only once per admission cycle |
For Fall 2026, the SAT had to be taken by 14 March 2026 and the ACT by 11 April 2026; the LCAT was held on 15 February 2026. Scores taken after the deadlines are not considered.
LUMS Admission Dates
| Fall 2026 cycle | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application deadline | 27 January 2026 |
| Supporting documents and fee | 28 January 2026 |
| LCAT | 15 February 2026 |
| Financial aid application | 28 February 2026 |
| SAT deadline | 14 March 2026 |
| ACT deadline | 11 April 2026 |
| Admission decisions | 15 April – 31 July 2026 |
LUMS admits undergraduates once a year, for Fall only. Admissions for Fall 2027 were listed as “opening soon” at the time of checking; expect a similar January deadline.
How LUMS Admission Works
- One application, two schools. You can apply to any two of SDSB, MGSHSS, SBASSE and SAHSOL, and state your major preferences.
- No quotas. LUMS says there are no admission quotas.
- Teacher evaluations. At least two are required, from teachers at your current or last institution.
- Financial aid is applied for separately, by the aid deadline.
- No deferment and no late applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LUMS merit formula?
LUMS does not publish one. It evaluates academics, the admission test (SAT, ACT or LCAT), the application and an interview together, after checking minimum eligibility.
What is the minimum percentage for LUMS?
70% in Matric and 70% in FSc, ICS or ICOM. For SDSB and MGSHSS, FA students need 65%.
What FSc marks do LUMS students have?
LUMS’s most recently admitted class averaged 88% in FSc/ICS and 93% in Matric.
What SAT score do I need for LUMS?
LUMS sets no minimum SAT. Its admitted class averaged 1380 out of 1600.
What is the LCAT?
The LUMS Common Admission Test: a paper-based, SAT-like test with two verbal and two maths sections (about 3 hours, no calculators), held once per cycle.
Can I apply to LUMS with A-Levels?
Yes. You need an O-Level average of B in 8 subjects and at least 2 Bs and 1 C in your best three A-Level subjects.
Does LUMS have quotas?
No. LUMS says it has no admission quotas.
Is this an official LUMS merit calculator?
No. LUMS has no official merit calculator. This independent checker uses the minimum requirements and admitted-class averages that LUMS publishes.
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Official LUMS Admission Links
These are LUMS’s own admission pages. They open in a new tab.
LUMS admissions
- Undergraduate AdmissionsProgrammes, admitted-class profile and dates.admission.lums.edu.pk/undergraduate-programmes
- Admission CalendarDeadlines for applications and tests.admission.lums.edu.pk/critical-dates-all-programmes
- Admission FAQsQuotas, schools, DAE and A-Level questions.admission.lums.edu.pk/admission-faqs
- Admission PolicyLUMS admission policy.admission.lums.edu.pk/admission-policy
- Apply OnlineLUMS online admission portal.admissions.lums.edu.pk