Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) is a college of computer science and information technology at the University of the Punjab located in Lahore, Pakistan. The college is located on the university's Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus) in Bahawalpur Block near old Anarkali and PUCIT Quaid-i-Azam Campus (New Campus) is located on Syed Kabeer Ali Shah road, Canal Bank, Lahore.
The college was established with the name Center for Computer Science in 1988. It was situated in the Center for Solid State Physics on the University of the Punjab's new campus. The first program offered was a year-long, two-semester postgraduate diploma for which 24 students were registered. This program was offered until 2000.
In 1991 the Center for Computer Science was upgraded to the Department of Computer Science and for the first time a full-fledged two-year MSc program (annual system) in computer science was offered. The first ever intake for the program was 15 students, which eventually increased to 30.[citation needed]
In December 2000, the department was upgraded to a full-fledged college under the new name of the Punjab University College of Information Technology.
Punjab University College of Information Technology (since 2001)
Campuses
2
Departments
4
Degree Programs
12
PhD Faculty
50+
Regular Faculty
65+
Total Faculty (including visiting)
150+
Non-teaching Staff
150+
Research Labs
9
Student Societies
7
Number of Applicants (FALL 2025)
30,000+
Number of Applicants (FALL 2024)
30,000+
Pass out Students (Alumni)
12,000+
On-Campus Students
2,500+
Number of Computers
1500+
Administration
The current Central Administrator is Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran Malik.[citation needed]
Departments
The following four Departments exists in the College:[1]
Department of Computer Science
Department of Information Technology
Department of Software Engineering
Department of Data Science
Academic programs
The following degree programs are offered by the College:
BS Computer Science.
BS Information Technology.
BS Software Engineering.
BS Data Science.
BS Artificial Intelligence
BS Cyber Security
M.Phil Computer Science.
M.Phil Artificial Intelligence.
M.Phil Data Science.
PhD Computer Science.
PhD Artificial Intelligence.
PhD Data Science.
Student societies
Computer Society (CS)
Sports Society (SS)
Event Management Society (EMS)
Literary Society (LS)
Drama Society (Pindaal) (DS)
Girls Society (GS)
Blood Donor Society (BDS)
Media Society (MS)
Health Welfare and Safety (HWS) Society
Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)
Library
PUCIT library is the first ever automated online Library in the public sector Universities. KOHA an open source library services management software is being said to facilitate the library users. Faculty members and students can access the library physical & digital resources from their home/work place. We also provide access to high quality, peer reviewed Journals more than 23000 by HEC Digital Library. This also includes full access to IEEE and ACM full text resources. We are committed to provide economical and efficient delivery of information to our users to impart quality education at FCIT. PUCIT library is enriched with the useful and related collection of over 24000 volumes comprising printed and electronic information sources. The library is managed by qualified and experienced staff, dedicated to provide high quality innovative services to its users..[citation needed][2]
The college has four computer laboratories providing students access to the internet. A total of 800 plus computers along with internet facilities are available for the students. For postgraduate students, a separate laboratory is present while an electronics laboratory is made for electronics and physics purposes.[citation needed]
Research labs
The college has eight computer laboratories providing students access to the internet. A total of 800 plus computers along with internet facilities are available for the students. For postgraduate students, a separate laboratory is present while an electronics laboratory is made for electronics and physics purposes.[citation needed]
National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), University of the Punjab
The National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), University of the Punjab is funded by Higher Education Commission of Government of Pakistan with a capital cost of PKRS 97.705 million. The central aim is to facilitate the researchers in the field of AI; help them establish and grow AI industry following international trends and seek solutions to the indigenous problems through AI.[citation needed]
Artificial Intelligence and Multidisciplinary (AIM) Research Lab
Artificial Intelligence and Multidisciplinary (AIM) research laboratory is established in May 2012 to design and utilize cross-disciplinary research tools and techniques for human understanding of such hidden mysteries and craft new artifacts based on research findings for the well-being of humanity. The Lab has secured research funding from various sources including National Information and Communication Technology Research and Development (ICT RnD) fund, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan etc.[citation needed]
Achievements
2004 ZABVISION - first in the All Pakistan On-spot Programming Competition[3]
2004 SOFTEC - third in the 9th All Pakistan SOFTEC' 04[4] - held at NUCES, Lahore
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