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MS/PhD & MS/MD Admissions 2010

MS/PhD & MS/MD Admission Program 2009-10

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Requirements for Admission to MS/PhD

 

Eligibility:

For M.S. only & M.S./Ph.D.   
At least sixteen years of studies (Master’s degree MA, MSc, MBA, MPA, MAS, MIS,  M.Com., 4 years’ BS, B.Pharm, Pharm-D, MBBS, BDS, DVM) or equivalent qualification with at least second division in the relevant field from a recognized University. However, holders of MBBS, BDS DVM or equivalent qualifications will be required to undertake 15 credit hour courses (300-600 level) in addition to 24 credit hour courses (700 level.)
 
For Ph.D.
M.S., M.Phil., M.Pharm., LLM or equivalent qualification.

(Students awaiting results are also eligible to appear in the entrance test. However, they will be required to submit their final result (transcript/proforma) latest by February 13, 2010.

Admission Procedure:

  1. The candidate is required to appear in University of Karachi Entrance Test 2009-10.
  2. The candidate shall submit following documents along with the Entrance Test Application Form:
    • Photocopy of the last transcript/marks statement.
    • Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
    • Two passport size photographs.
    • Copy of NTS/University of Karachi Entrance Test (19-10-2008) result (if available).
  3. i. The candidate will be given 20 percent weightage for NTS score, if valid, and they will be exempted from appearing in section I (English + Communication Skills) of the University of Karachi Entrance Test. However, they will have to clear section II (Subject knowledge and application of 80% marks.)
    ii. Students who have passed University of Karachi NTS Test held on 19-10-2008 will be exempted from appearing in test for this intake. However, they will have to apply on the prescribed form.
    • The test shall be comprised the following sections:
      Section-I         English + Communication Skills                     20%
      Section-II        Subject Knowledge and Application              80%
    • The candidate will be required to score atleast 50% marks in section I and section II separately to become eligible for consideration for provisional admission.
    • Qualifying the admission test is no guarantee to admission.
    • Merit for admission will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the last basic degree. (Master’s degree MA, MSc, MBA, MPA, MAS, MIS,  four years’ BS, B.Pharm, Pharm-D, MBBS, BDS, DVM or  equivalent.)
  5. After qualifying the entrance test, the candidate is required to submit the following along with duly filled admission form signed by the Chairman/Director of the department/institute/centre and the concerned Dean:
    • Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the Chairperson/Director of the Department/Centre/Institute concerned.
    • Attested photocopies of certificates/degrees from S.S.C. to Masters or the last pre-requisite exam.
    • Degree holders of other Universities are required to submit Migration Certificate.
    • An attested photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
    • N.O.C. and two year’s leave letter from the employer, if the candidate is in service or a certificate of non employment stating that during research no employment shall be undertaken, executed on a stamp paper worth Rs. 20/- (attested by Notary Public/Oath Commissioner). However, teachers and employees of organization where research work is done are exempted from leave.
    • In case of foreign students, N.O.C. from the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad and an attested copy of valid visa & passport.
    • Certificate from the Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi, in case, the accreditation status of the degrees is not clear.
    • The Admission & Tuition fee required: please see fee structure.

 

Provisional Admission:

Final list of the qualified candidates will be made the basis of merit of the candidate and availability of seats by the departmental research committee (DRC) which will be submitted to the BASR for the consideration of provisional admission.

Course Work:

  1. All selected candidates will be required to complete eight courses (3+0 or 2+1) of 24 credit hours in two semesters.
  2. Candidates are required to attend 75% classes of each course.
  3. The student has to pass the course work with CGPA 3.00 or more. In case the student fails to get the desired CGPA, he/she will be allowed to improve the grade. Only one chance for improvement will be given.
  4. If the student fails to improve his/her grade even after the improvement chance he/she will be given a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).

Confirmation of Admission:

  1. After passing the course work with CGPA 3.0 or more the student will apply through proper channel for confirmation of admission and approval of research title.
  2. The student will submit a synopsis along with research topic, bibliography, name of the Research Supervisor and a copy of the marks certificate issued by the Semester Examination Cell.
  3. Faculty members of University of Karachi/BASR approved supervisors holding M.Phil./Ph.D. degrees will be appointed as supervisors of M.S./ Ph.D candidates respectively.

Duration of Study:

The duration of M.S. or M.S./Ph.D. or Ph.D. program is as under:
a)         M.S.               
Minimum two and maximum five years from the date of provisional admission.

b)         Ph.D.              
(i) Minimum one and maximum five years from the date of conversion to Ph.D.
(ii)        Minimum two years and maximum five years for those admitted directly to Ph.D.

Note:

  1. The student may request for Re-admission before expiry of the maximum period.
  2. In case the maximum period has expired, the student will be required to apply for Fresh-admission within six months from the date of expiry of admission.

Evaluation & Award of M.S. Degree:

The thesis will be evaluated by two examiners and the supervisor. The viva voce examination will be conducted after receipt of positive reports from the examiners and approval by the BASR. On successful defence of the thesis, M.S. degree will be awarded.

Conversion to Ph.D.:

If the student passes the course work in CGPA 3.0 or more, he/she will be given a research project by the supervisor which will be processed through BASR. After one year of research, a student may apply for conversion from M.S./Ph.D. to Ph.D.

  1. During the research, the student has to publish at least one paper in one of the reputed journals and submit a copy of the paper or a letter of acceptance along with the thesis to BASR. However, he/she will be required to submit a copy of the published paper before the award of Ph.D. degree.
  2. Evaluation report of two foreign examiners of developed countries (subject to availability) and the report of supervisor will be required on thesis.
  3. The viva-voce examination will be conducted and the student will have to defend the thesis.
  4. On successful defence of the thesis and positive reports from the examiners, Ph.D. degree will be awarded.

Direct Admission to Ph.D.:

  1. The candidate already possessing M.S./M.Phil., M.Pharm and LLM or its equivalent is eligible to apply for direct admission to the Ph.D. program.
  2. During the research, the student has to publish at least one paper in one of the reputed journals and submit a copy of the paper or a letter of acceptance along with the thesis to BASR. However, he/she will be required to submit a copy of the published paper before the award of Ph.D. degree.
    • Evaluation report of two foreign examiners of developed countries (subject to availability) and the report of supervisor will be required on thesis.
    • The viva voce examination will be conducted and the student will have to defend the thesis.
    • On successful defence of the thesis and positive reports from the examiners, Ph.D. degree will be awarded.


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