PAF College Lower Topa has announced admissions for Class 8 (Academic Session 2027). Eligible Pakistani and AJK students can now register online within the announced schedule to compete for admission to one of the Pakistan Air Force’s prestigious residential institutions.
PAF College Lower Topa, located in the Murree Hills, is an English-medium boarding institution operating under the Pakistan Air Force. The college prepares selected students through quality education and military-oriented discipline. Candidates who successfully complete the required education and training are expected to join the Pakistan Air Force as General Duty (GD) Pilots, subject to applicable service requirements.
Admission Snapshot
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution | PAF College Lower Topa |
| Admission Session | 2027 (Class 8) |
| Organization | Pakistan Air Force (PAF) |
| Registration Starts | 08 September 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | 04 October 2026 |
| Class Commencement | April 2027 |
| Location | Lower Topa, Murree Hills, Punjab |
| Official Portal Link | https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk |
| College Website | https://www.topians.edu.pk |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 3,500 |
| Official Helpline | 051-9547111, 051-9547015, 051-3752088 |
What Makes This Admission Program Different?
PAF College Lower Topa offers an educational environment designed around academic excellence, discipline, leadership, and physical development. Students admitted to the college receive comprehensive institutional support throughout their studies.
The institution provides:
- Free education
- Boarding and lodging
- Uniforms and textbooks
- Medical facilities
- Transport support
- Structured academic and character development
Selected students later undergo the required educational and training pathway leading towards induction as GD Pilots in the Pakistan Air Force, subject to successful completion of all prescribed requirements.
Academic and Age Benchmarks
Applicants must satisfy the announced educational and age conditions before submitting an online application.
Candidates should:
- Be Pakistani or Azad Jammu & Kashmir citizens.
- Be between 11½ and 13½ years of age on 01 January 2027.
- Have passed or be expected to pass Class 7 by April 2027.
- Students studying under the Cambridge education system are also eligible.
- Candidates using medical eyesight glasses are not eligible under the current admission policy.
Recruitment and Selection Roadmap
The admission process follows several evaluation stages before final selection.
Initially, registered candidates will appear in an academic examination followed by a computer-based assessment covering:
- Urdu
- English
- Mathematics
- General Science
- Intelligence Test
Candidates qualifying these assessments will proceed to the initial medical examination and interview conducted at designated centres.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Final Board Interview. Merit will be prepared after evaluating overall performance throughout every stage of the selection process.
Registration Charges and Prospectus Information
The bank challan form will become available from 27 July 2026 through both the official PAF website and the PAF College website.
Applicants must deposit Rs. 3,500 at any Habib Bank branch before 04 October 2026.
Printed prospectuses, subject to availability, can also be obtained from PAF Information & Selection Centres by submitting the paid bank receipt during office hours from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, excluding Sundays and public holidays.
Major PAF Information & Selection Centres
Candidates can receive assistance or appear at designated centres located across Pakistan, including:
- Rawalpindi
- Lahore
- Karachi
- Hyderabad
- Sukkur
- Peshawar
- Abbottabad
- Faisalabad
- Multan
- Quetta
- D.I. Khan
- Mianwali
- Gilgit
- Muzaffarabad
- Kharian
- Skardu
- Gwadar
- Wana
- District Kurram
Additional selection facilities have also been announced for various districts of Balochistan through designated educational institutions.
Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Visit the official registration portal: https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk.
- Complete the online admission form between 08 September and 04 October 2026.
- Download and print the registration slip after successful submission.
- Deposit the prescribed Rs. 3,500 fee through the official bank challan at Habib Bank before the closing date.
- Appear at the examination centre mentioned on the registration slip according to the scheduled date and time.
- Qualify the academic, intelligence, medical, and interview stages as announced by the Pakistan Air Force.
- Await the final merit list and Board Interview notification issued through official channels only.
