Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Sciences

a) MPhil/MS (or equivalent degree with 18 years of education) from any HEC Recognized
University with minimum 3.0/ 4.0 CGPA in semester system and/or 60% in annual
system.
b) In case of foreign degree, if the CGPA/Grade is not mentioned on the transcript, the
applicant must produce equivalent weightage from the parent university.
c) The applicants holding foreign degrees shall provide equivalence degree certificate from
HEC.
d) The students having strong demonstrated pursuit for PhD degree, but their CGPA is
below 3.00 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or Second Division (in the annual system)
in the most recent degree obtained, may be admitted to a PhD program fulfilling the
following requirements:
i) Shall have studied additional courses of 9-12 CH of level 7 and have scored minimum
3.00 out of 4.00 GPA as recommended by FRAC. And
ii) The FRAC is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of primary area (level 7) has sufficiently
prepared him or her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral program.
iii) These requirements shall be in addition to any other requirement set in this policy for
admission to a PhD program
iv) Faculty Research Advisory Committee (FRAC) of discipline concerned may add
special eligibility conditions if necessary.