UoK - Evening Program : Introduction

The University of Karachi was established in June 1951 under the Karachi University Act and started its academic activities in a few dilapidated buildings in a congested area of Karachi. Later, an area of 1200 acres was acquired to set up a permanent Campus. After the completion of the first phase of construction, the University was shifted to the present location in 1960.

Today, the University is recognized as a premier centre of learning and research in the Sub-continent and in the Developing World. A number of scientists and scholars affiliated with the University are serving at important positions both within and outside Pakistan and have won recognition and fame for themselves as well as for their alma mater. One of the institutes of the University has got the distinction of being named as the Centre of the Third World Centre of Science & Technology. The high academic and research standards of the university attract not only local students from all parts of the country, but also students from foreign countries for acquiring postgraduate and doctorate degrees. Students from several foreign countries are also pursuing the Masters and Doctorate degrees. The ever-rising number of students at the varsity several years back necessitated the need to start academic activities also in the evening. Accordingly, Directorate of Evening Program was established in 1995 and ever since its inception, this Directorate has been functioning in B.S. and Masters level programs.

At present, six faculties share the academic and research responsibilities at the campus. These are the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Pharmacy. There are 52 departments and 19 research institute/centers, which are imparting education to more than 20,000 students including students from foreign countries. The faculty comprises of more than 600 highly qualified and experienced teachers; many of them with higher degrees from abroad and enjoying international repute. The non-teaching staff comprises of about 2000 employees to provide administrative and other services.

The University of Karachi is also an affiliating and examining body and at present more than 145 public and private colleges and institutions are affiliated with the University. The courses of studies for these institutions are approved by the University and examinations are also conducted under its auspices. The University conducts examinations annually of about 150,000 students studying in these colleges/institutes, prepares their results and awards degrees.

To look after students affairs and to supervise their co-curricular activities, an office of Advisor Students Affairs is situated at the first floor of the Administration block. Teachers and the staff are available for the guidance of students.

In order to help passing out students in securing jobs and solve their practical problems, a Students’ Guidance, Counseling and Placement Bureau is functioning at the first floor of a building facing Masjid-e-Ibrahim. The Bureau also conducts preparatory classes, every year, for those who wish to appear in the CSS examinations or to develop proficiency in the English language.

A discipline committee comprising of able professors maintains discipline at the campus to ensure a proper academic environment. The Committee takes notice of the cases of indiscipline and undesirable activities at the campus, and takes disciplinary action against the offenders. The Vice-Chancellor heads this Committee while the Advisor, Students' Affairs is its member secretary. The Committee meets several times a year to review the prevailing discipline situation and other related matters and takes appropriate decisions.

The Evening Program of the University of Karachi offers a number of subjects both at the Master and B.S. levels. The Program has been scheduled between 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It usually starts around 5:00 p.m. in those departments where laboratory courses are not offered. This provides an opportunity for in-service individuals to improve their academic qualification and enhance their career prospects along with fresh graduates.

There are two semesters in a year. Tuition fee is charged per semester. The fee ranges from Rs.11,500/= to 22,000/= per semester for different degree programs. During the holy month of Ramazan, the classes remain suspended to save students from any possible hardship due to fasting.

All the prospective students willing to join the University immediately to have an early start of their education in the Evening Program.
In-service candidates who are keen to improve their qualifications and skills.
Female students are encouraged to enroll. There are already 35% girls studying in the Evening program.
There is no restriction on year of passing. However, the pre-requisite examination must have been passed from a recognized Institution / University.
Minimum eligibility for admission is 2nd Division (45% marks), departmental details are laid down in Table I & II. Grace and Condonation marks shall not be counted.

The University follows the semester system. One academic year consists of two semesters (the details are given in the Academic Calendar at the end of this brochure).

There is a minimum attendance requirement (75%) to appear in the terminal examination of any subject/course. For details, please see “Semester Examination Rules” booklet that is available at the University Bookshop or the department.
A student will not be promoted to the next year unless he/she has cleared at least 80% of the courses. This rule is being strictly followed as per decision of the University's Academic Council.

Subject to eligibility, foreign students are admitted to this University on nomination from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan. Foreign students shall pay the prescribed fee shown in Table-III.