(1) Basic Academic Qualification:
a. Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year education (minimum 120 credit
hours) with at least 45% marks in the annual system or a minimum
cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00 (or an
equivalent letter or numerical grade) in the semester system post
Intermediate qualification or Equivalent shall be eligible for
admission in the MPhil/MS/Equivalent program.
b. The candidate possessing a degree in relevant subject from a
foreign University/ DAI shall provide a degree equivalence
certificate from HEC Pakistan.
c. In case the %age of marks or CGPA obtained by the candidate is
not mentioned on his/her transcript the academic qualification
marks shall be calculated as per USA evaluation policy.
(2) Admission Test:
The concerned academic department will:
a. Conduct a rigorous admission test as an eligibility condition for
admission toMS/MPhil/Equivalent programs, with a passing score
of 50%.
OR
b. Accept the GRE* /HAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score
of 50%.
c. The above-mentioned test result(s) should not be more than two (2)
years old at the time of seeking admission.
(3) Interdisciplinary Qualifications
The candidate may be allowed to pursue MS/MPhil degree in an interdisciplinary area, if the DRC is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of
primary area that has sufficiently prepared them to undertake
MS/MPhil/equivalent program and has taken additional 6 to 9 CH of
deficiency courses of level-6 after starting the program.
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