Narcissistic personality traits have become a growing concern among university students, as the academic environment can exacerbate these tendencies. This study aimed to provide a comparative analysis of narcissistic personality traits among university students in Pakistan, with a focus on gender and academic discipline. The study was grounded in the Five-Factor Personality Trait Theory, which posits that narcissism is associated with high levels of extraversion and low levels of agreeableness. A quantitative research design was employed, and data was collected from 300 university students across different institutions in Pakistan using a Big Five Inventory (Costa & McCrae, 1992). The significance of this study lies in its exploration of the prevalence and patterns of narcissistic personality traits within the Pakistani university context, which can inform the development of targeted interventions and support services to address this issue. The findings of this study revealed significant differences in narcissistic personality traits based on gender (Extraversion (t = 3.28, p = .001), Agreeableness (t = -9.50, p = .000), Conscientiousness (t = -3.06, p = .002), and Neuroticism (t = 2.98, p = .003). No significant difference was observed in Openness (t = 1.00, p = .318)). Significant differences were found on academic disciplines in Extraversion (F = 2.69, p = .033), Agreeableness (F = 3.12, p = .016), Neuroticism (F = 2.63, p = .035), and Openness to Experience (F = 2.42, p = .049). No significant difference was observed in Conscientiousness (F = 1.32, p = .261). The conclusions drawn from the study can contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors that shape narcissistic tendencies among university students in Pakistan. Based on the findings, the study recommends the implementation of comprehensive mental health programs and the integration of narcissism-related content into the university curriculum to promote self-awareness and healthy interpersonal relationships among students.