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National College of ArtsNCA
NCA is Pakistan's most prestigious art and design institution, established in 1875. CRITICAL: Admission is portfolio + aptitude test + interview based. No single fixed weighted aggregate. Academic marks have lower weightage compared to creative skills. This calculator provides a rough estimate only. Calculate your composite admission merit aggregate score instantly using the official NCA weightage criteria.
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Admissions at National College of Arts (NCA) are determined using a weighted composite aggregate of your academic qualifications and entry test performance.
To apply for undergraduate admission at NCA, applicants must satisfy minimum intermediate mark criteria (typically 50% to 60% depending on degree discipline) and appear in the designated entrance test.
NCA admission requires a portfolio of artwork, aptitude test (drawing/sketching), and interview. Academic marks have lower weightage compared to creative skills. No single fixed weighted aggregate is published.
Yes, NCA is highly competitive with acceptance rate under 5%. Focus on building a strong portfolio and developing artistic skills.