The National College of Arts, since its
establishment, has maintained a visionary
approach to the arts. From an industrial
polytechnic in 1875, to a contemporary arts college
starting with three major departments in 1958,
the college now boasts of an impressive number
of undergraduate, graduate, MPhil and PhD
programmes. There are nine undergraduate,
four graduate level and two post-graduate level
programmes currently offered by the college.
The NCA alumni form the pool of Pakistan’s best
artists, architects, designers, film makers, cultural
researchers and musicologists.
The college has evolved at par with international
standards engaging well with pedagogical
requirements of the current times. As we step
into this new academic year, filled with hopes and
dreams of scaling new heights, I proudly affirm
that with our experienced and dedicated teachers
and excellent infrastructure, National College of
Arts serves as a conduit to equip students with
the ability to learn at an accelerated pace within
a given timeframe, simultaneously instilling the
capacity to balance creativity with criticism.
Following the prevalent situation of pandemic,
NCA has taken relevant steps to promote the
safety and welfare of college community; including
our vaccine policies. COVID-19 Vaccine certification
is mandatory for all undergraduate and graduate
students on arrival, adherence to all SOPs while
in the college vicinity and carrying out awareness
about public health conditions including taking
necessary precautions. We have also enabled an efficient system to regulate online classes and this
year the students will also have the opportunity to
be guided by teachers in person and on campus
staff in ensuring the protocols in attending both
online and in-person classes responsibly.
The NCA in both of its campuses, Lahore and
Rawalpindi is making sure that students satiate
their curiosity by various means, to explore
creative avenues and critical thinking even in these
uncertain times. It has also effectively maintained
an inclusive approach, imparting progressive
ideals and disseminating awareness of art to the
public at large by participating in and initiating
multiple community outreach programmes
under the umbrella of skill development for the
underprivileged.
I am grateful to the faculty, staff, and students
who have ensured that NCA continues to engage
in education, research, scholarship, preservation,
and practice of art at the highest caliber despite
the challenges of the pandemic. We will greet
the new academic year with the prospect of being
able to support one another, and a continued
commitment to safeguarding our community’s
health. With hope and positive thoughts I invite
you all to be a part of an incredible learning
experience at this one-of-a- kind institution in the
country.
Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
Vice Chancellor
National College of Arts
Address:4, Shahrah-E-Quaid-E-Azam,
Lahore,Pakistan
Phone: +92 42 99210544, 99210599, 99210601 (Ext. 108, Ext. 175)
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Address: Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore-Pakistan