Institute of Management Sciences
Also known as IMSciences
Institute of Management Sciences is a private-sector institute in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Lahore |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.pakaims.edu.pk/ |
About
Institute of Management Sciences is a private-sector institute in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Institute of Management Sciences is a business and management institution, a segment where programme quality varies widely and accreditation is worth checking directly.
Location and Address
The institution is located at 23-E-III, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
Degree Programs
This university offers 1 engineering programmes. PEC accreditation is granted to a specific programme at a specific university — a degree accredited elsewhere is not automatically accredited here — so confirm the status of your chosen programme directly with the Pakistan Engineering Council before enrolling.
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree in Accounting and Finance (ADP) | — | ||
| Associate Degree in Artificial Intelligence (ADP) | — | ||
| Associate Degree in Business Administration (ADP) | — | ||
| Associate Degree in Computer Science (ADP) | — | ||
| BBA | — | ||
| BS Accounting and Finance | — | ||
| BS Artificial Intelligence | — | ||
| BS Computer Science | — | ||
| BS Information Technology | — | ||
| BS Software Engineering | — | ||
| MBA | — | ||
| MS Computer Science | — | ||
| MS Management Sciences | — | ||
| PhD Computer Science HEC no-objection certificate still in process | — | ||
| PhD Computer Science | — | ||
| PhD Management Sciences | — |
Admissions
Business admission generally rests on HSSC or A-Level results plus an institutional aptitude test, with some institutions accepting NTS or their own equivalent. Graduate admission commonly requires GAT or an in-house test. Because business schools are not subject to a single statutory accreditor in the way engineering and medicine are, prospective students should weigh factors the HEC record does not capture — faculty qualifications, placement outcomes and industry links — by asking Institute of Management Sciences directly. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Institute of Management Sciences as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. Applicants should confirm programme-level accreditation with the relevant council directly.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: 23-E-III, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
- Phone: +92-42-35751115-8, +92-42-35758664
- Official website: pakaims.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Institute of Management Sciences recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Institute of Management Sciences as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Institute of Management Sciences private or government?
Institute of Management Sciences is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to Institute of Management Sciences?
Business programmes usually require an institutional aptitude test or an accepted equivalent such as NTS, alongside HSSC or A-Level results. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Institute of Management Sciences is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Institute of Management Sciences located?
Institute of Management Sciences is located in Lahore, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.pakaims.edu.pk.