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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor Programs

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA-Honors)

    The Intermediate (Part I and II) examination of any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan. Applicants must have scored 50% or more marks.

    OR

    An examination equivalent to Intermediate. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad, before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    OR

    The GCE 'A' level examination with three subjects. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad, before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    Applicants awaiting results may be given provisional admission until the declaration of their respective results. Only those scoring 50% or more marks shall be considered. Those scoring less than 50% marks shall have their provisional admissions cancelled and shall be withdrawn from their respective programs.

    Applicants scoring minimum passing marks in the Intermediate or in GCE ‘A’ level or in any other examination equivalent to the intermediate are eligible for admission. Those getting partial pass results due to any reason, or who are required to appear in compartment/supplementary paper(s), are not eligible for admission even if their aggregate marks are 50% or more in their respective examination.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science Aviation Management (BS AviMgt)

    The Intermediate (Part I and II) examination of any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan. Applicants must have scored 50% or more marks.

    OR

    An examination equivalent to Intermediate. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad, before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    OR

    The GCE 'A' level examination with three subjects. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad, before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    Applicants awaiting results may be given provisional admission until the declaration of their respective results. Only those scoring 50% or more marks shall be considered. Those scoring less than 50% marks shall have their provisional admissions cancelled and shall be withdrawn from their respective programs.

    Applicants scoring minimum passing marks in the Intermediate or in GCE ‘A’ level or in any other examination equivalent to the intermediate are eligible for admission. Those getting partial pass results due to any reason, or who are required to appear in compartment/supplementary paper(s), are not eligible for admission even if their aggregate marks are 50% or more in their respective examination.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering / Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering / Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Computer Engineering

    Applicants must have passed: Intermediate (Part I and II) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan. Applicant must have scored 60% or more marks.

    OR

    An examination equivalent to Intermediate. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in Intermediate.

    OR

    GCE ‘A’ level examination with three subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Math.). The candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in Intermediate.

    Applicants awaiting results shall be given provisional admission until declaration of their respective results. Applicants scoring 60%. or more marks shall only be granted admission. Those scoring less than 60% marks shall have their provisional admission cancelled and they shall be withdrawn from their respective program. Upon announcement of results, only those applicants shall be granted admission, who pass ALL the subjects and score at least 60% marks. Applicants getting partial pass result, due to any reason, or required to appear in compartment / supplementary paper(s) shall not be eligible for admission, even if their aggregate marks are 60% or more.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 59.9% is considered 59.9% and NOT 60%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences (BSCS)

    Applicants must have passed: The Intermediate (Part I and II) examination with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Computer Studies from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan. Applicant must have scored 50% or more marks.

    OR

    An examination equivalent to the Intermediate. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter-Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    OR

    The GCE 'A' level examination with three subjects (Physics, Math and Chemistry or Computer Study). Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    Applicants awaiting results may be given provisional admission until declaration of their respective results. Only those scoring 50% or more marks are considered. Those scoring less than 50% marks shall have their provisional admissions cancelled and shall be withdrawn from their respective programs. Upon announcement of results, only those applicants shall be granted admission, which pass ALL the subjects and score at least 50% marks. Applicants getting partial pass result due to any reason, or who are required to appear in compartment/ supplementary paper(s), are not eligible for admission even if their aggregate marks are 50% or more.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)

    Applicants must have passed: The Intermediate (Part I and II) examination with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Computer Studies from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan. Applicant must have scored 50% or more marks.

    OR

    An examination equivalent to the Intermediate. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter-Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    OR

    The GCE 'A' level examination with three subjects (Physics, Math and Chemistry or Computer Study). Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    Applicants awaiting results may be given provisional admission until declaration of their respective results. Only those scoring 50% or more marks are considered. Those scoring less than 50% marks shall have their provisional admissions cancelled and shall be withdrawn from their respective programs. Upon announcement of results, only those applicants shall be granted admission, which pass ALL the subjects and score at least 50% marks. Applicants getting partial pass result due to any reason, or who are required to appear in compartment/ supplementary paper(s), are not eligible for admission even if their aggregate marks are 50% or more.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BSCybSec)

    Applicants must have passed: The Intermediate (Part I and II) examination with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Computer Studies from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan. Applicant must have scored 50% or more marks.

    OR

    An examination equivalent to the Intermediate. Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter-Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    OR

    The GCE 'A' level examination with three subjects (Physics, Math and Chemistry or Computer Study). Such candidates are required to submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Chairman Committee, Islamabad before the semester starts. This certificate must indicate the marks equivalent to marks in the Intermediate examination.

    Applicants awaiting results may be given provisional admission until declaration of their respective results. Only those scoring 50% or more marks are considered. Those scoring less than 50% marks shall have their provisional admissions cancelled and shall be withdrawn from their respective programs. Upon announcement of results, only those applicants shall be granted admission, which pass ALL the subjects and score at least 50% marks. Applicants getting partial pass result due to any reason, or who are required to appear in compartment/ supplementary paper(s), are not eligible for admission even if their aggregate marks are 50% or more.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor Studies in Accounting and Finance (BSAF)

    FA/FSc/I.Com/ICS or equivalent with minimum 50% marks

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science in English

    FA/FSc or equivalent with minimum 50% marks and at least 55% marks in the subject of English.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science in Physics

    F.Sc., Pre-Engineering OR equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects, minimum 50% marks.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

    F.Sc., Pre-Engineering OR equivalent with Mathematics as major subject, minimum 50% marks.

    The absolute value of percentage is considered as final; it is not rounded off to the next whole number, e.g., 49.9% is considered 49.9% and NOT 50%.

    The candidates who qualify the Admission Test will only be offered admission as per position in merit list.

Master Programs

  • MS /M.Phil in Linguistics and Literature

    Master in English or Four years Bachelor Degree in English with minimum 50% marks from HEC recognized institute or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • M.Phil in Education

    B.Ed four years/ BS in Education /B. Ed 1.5 with MA/ B.Ed 2.00 with BA/ M.Ed/ MA Education/ MA EPM with minimum 2.0/4.0 or 50% marks from any HEC recognized University/ Institute.

    GAT (General) Test (at least 50% Score) of AU Admission Test (at least 60% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidate will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • Master of Business Administration 1-1/2 Year

    BBA Hons (124-136 Cr. Hrs), with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in Master Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • MBA 2 Years

    Minimum 16 years of education in any discipline (includes Engineering, MBBS, Computer Sciences, and Arts etc.)

    Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks in annual system

    University Admission Test and Interview

  • Master of Business Administration (Executive) 2 Years

    14 years of education or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

    4 Years work experience is required

    Candidates who qualify the Admission Test will appear in an interview for final selection.

  • MS in Applied Physics

    Specialization in Renewable Energy / Nano Science & Technology / Computational Physics.

    M.Sc Physics / BS Physics / BS Engineering from HEC recognized institute with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • Master of Science in Computer Sciences

    16 years education with minimum 130 Credit Hrs in relevant subject (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Information Technology.)

    At least 50% marks or 2.00/4.00 CGPA

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

    Specialization in Fluid Dynamics/Solid Mechanics

    BE/ B.Sc. Engineering (Aerospace/ Aeronautical/ Mechatronics / Mechanical / Chemical) with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • Master of Science in Avionics Engineering

    Specialization in Communication Systems Engineering

    BE / B. Sc. Engineering (Electrical / Electronics/Avionics/ Computer/ Telecom), Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in an interview for final selection.

    Specialization in Signal and Image Processing Engineering

    BE / B.Sc. Engineering (Electrical/ Electronics/ Avionics/ Computer/ Telecom), Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in an interview for final selection.

    Specialization in Microwave Engineering

    BE / B.Sc. Engineering (Electrical/ Electronics /Avionics), Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in an interview for final selection.

  • Master of Science in Information Security

    BE / B.Sc. Engineering (Electrical / Computer), BE Software Engg, B.Sc. Computer Science, BIT (4 years), Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in an interview for final selection.

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

    B.E/B.Sc Engineering (Avionics/ Computer/ Electrical /Electronics/ Mechatronics /Telecom). Fresh graduates are eligible but some relevant industrial experience will help a student gain more from the program.

    Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in an interview for final selection.

  • Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

    BE/B.Sc. Engineering or similar qualification in a relevant discipline. Fresh graduates are eligible but some relevant industrial experience will help a student gain more from the program.

    Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent. Students from other disciplines may be required to take prerequisite courses determined by the Department.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in the interview for final selection.

  • Master of Science in Management Sciences (18 Months)

    Minimum 16 years of education in a business related field (MBA/MPA/M.Com /ACMA /ACA/B.Com 4 years program) and BBA Hons. 4 years program (124-136 Cr. Hrs.) with at least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or equivalent in last-earned degree from HEC Recognized University/Institute.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates who qualify the Admission Test will appear in an interview for final selection.

  • Master of Science in Mathematics

    16 years of education with Major in Mathematics, Minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear in the interview for final selection.

  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    specialization in Design Engineering/Fluid Power Engineering

    BE / B.Sc. Engineering (Aerospace/ Aeronautical /Mechatronics / Mechanical / Chemical) with minimum CGPA 2.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • Master of Science in Project Management

    Minimum 16 years of education (with124-136 Cr. Hrs.) with at least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or equivalent.

    GAT-General Test (at least 50% score). This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for the purpose of final selection.

  • MS in Strategic Studies (MSSS)

    16 years of education, preferably in (Defense & Strategic Studies, Political Science, Defense & Diplomatic Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Government and Public Policy Studies, Security Studies, War Studies, Pakistan Studies, Gender Studies, Energy, Environment, Climate Change Studies, and Area or Regional Studies) with at least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks in last-earned degree from HEC Recognized University/Institute

    The candidate would have to pass GRE International with 70th percentile or GAT General 50% or GAT Equivalent Test by the Department based on HEC guidelines with 60% score. Applicant would be required to appear for an admission Interview by the Department before grant of admission.

Ph.D Programs

  • PhD Engineering

    Master degree (18years education) in engineering (with at least 24 credit-hours course work plus 6 credit hours thesis) with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    The candidate must have cleared GAT Subject Test (minimum 60% cumulative score) or a GRE Subject Test (at least 60th percentile) before the date of admission to the PhD Program

    Candidates will appear for an interview for final selection.

  • PhD Management Sciences

    Master degree in Management Sciences (24 credit hours course work along with 6 credit hours for thesis) with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.

    The candidate must have cleared GAT Subject Test (minimum 60% cumulative score) or a GRE Subject Test (at least 50th percentile) before the date of admission to the PhD Program

    Candidates will appear for an interview for final selection.

  • PhD Linguistics and Literature

    M.Phil/MS in English or equivalent (24 credit hours course work along with 6 credit hours for thesis) with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent from an institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission.

    The candidate must have cleared GAT Subject Test (minimum 60% cumulative score) or a GRE Subject Test (at least 50th percentile) before the date of admission to the PhD Program

    Other requirements as stipulated by the Higher Education Commission.

    Successful completion of the University's admission procedure.

  • PhD Mathematics

    M.Phil/MS in relevant field (24 credit hours course work along with 6 credit hours for thesis) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent

    The candidate must have cleared GAT Subject Test (minimum 60% cumulative score) or a GRE Subject Test (at least 50th percentile) before the date of admission to the PhD Program

    Candidate will appear in an interview for final selection.

  • PhD in Physics

    M.Phil/MS in relevant field (24 credit hours course work along with 6 credit hours for thesis) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent

    The candidate must have cleared GAT Subject Test (minimum 60% cumulative score) or a GRE Subject (International) Test (at least 50th percentile) before the date of admission in PhD Program.

    Candidates will appear for an interview for final selection.

  • PhD Computer Science

    18 years M/Mphil degree in computer science or relevant field with minimum CGPA 3.0 At least 60% score in GRE/NTS GAT (subject) or equivalent Air University Test with at least 70 % score