The National Institute of Psychology, established in 1976, was given the status of a Center of Excellence in 1983. The Institute offers M.Sc. M.Phil. And Ph.D. programs, besides special training courses. The Institute has focused its research on educational and social problems and its research is oriented towards understanding the existing social situation and suggesting recommendations for the solution of the problems. The institute also publishes monographs, books, and periodicals.
          The institute has been named Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Institute on the name of the famous Pakistan Psychology professor. The Syndicate approved the establishment of this institute in 1996. It is envisaged that teaching, training and research programs will be initiated in environmental science from 1977. It is proposed that the institute will also offer diploma in environmental sciences in the near future.