GC University Lahore Renamed to Government College Lahore

The Punjab government has officially directed GC University Lahore to revert to its historic title, Government College Lahore. This change is part of a broader legislative move involving six public sector higher education institutions across the province.

What does the new legislation mean?

The transition follows the enforcement of the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act, 2026. On October 23, 2026, the Punjab Higher Education Department issued a formal notification instructing vice-chancellors and rectors to implement these changes, which involve dropping the word “University” from their official designations.

Which institutions are affected?

Beyond the change at Government College Lahore, the following five institutions are also required to update their official identities:

• Government College Faisalabad
• Government College for Women Faisalabad
• Government College for Women Sialkot
• Government Sadiq College Bahawalpur
• Lahore College for Women

Will this affect students and degrees?

The provincial government has clarified that this renaming process is symbolic and reflects the historic identity of these establishments. The move will not alter the academic mandates, administrative responsibilities, or the functional authority of these institutions. Students currently enrolled or prospective applicants can expect no changes to their degree status or university operations.

Last checked: November 3, 2026. Please verify all institutional updates through the official Punjab Higher Education Department portal or your university's official notice board.