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MS/PhD & MS/MD Admissions 2011

MS/PhD & MS/MD Admission Program 2011

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Requirements for Admission to MS/PhD

 

A.           Eligibility:

For M.S. / Ph.D.        At least sixteen years of studies (Master’s degree-MA., M.Sc., MBA, MPA, MAS, MIS, M.Com, 4 years’ B.S,  B.Pharm; Pharm-D, MBBS, BDS, DVM.) or its equivalent qualification with at least second division in the relevant field. However, candidates with 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).

B.      Admission Procedure:

M.S./Ph.D.

  1. The candidate is required to appear in the University of Karachi Entrance Test 2011.
  1. The candidate shall submit the following documents along with the Entrance Test Application form:
    1. Photocopy of the last transcript/marks statement.
    2. Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
    3. Two passport size photographs.
    4. Copy of valid NTS/University of Karachi Entrance Test.
  1. i.The candidate will be given 20 percent weightage for Graduate Assessment Test (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 passed University of Karachi Entrance Test held on 24-1-2010 will be exempted from appearing in the entrance test for 2011. However, they will have to apply on the prescribed form.
  2. a)  The test shall comprise of the following sections:
    Section-I            English + Communication  Skills        20%       
    Section-II           Subject Knowledge and Application  80% 
    b) The candidate will be required to score at least 40% marks in section I and 50%marks in section II separately to become eligible for consideration for provisional admission.
     c)  Qualifying the admission test is no guarantee to admission.

5.   All students who qualify the test will be required to appear in interview to be conducted by Departmental Research Committee.

C.      Provisional Admission:

  1. Applications for provisional admission will be considered on the basis of eligibility, merit, availability of seats and supervisors.
  2. Upto 20% admission will be given to candidates who completed their last degree from institutions other than Karachi University.
  3. Final admission list will be prepared by Departmental Research Committee (DRC) according to the following formula:
    1. 80% weightage will be for the marks obtained in the last basic degree.
    2. 20% weightage will be for the marks obtained in the interview by the Departmental Research Committee of the concerned Department/ Center/ Institute. Distribution of Interview marks is given in Annex-I.

D.      Submission of Forms For Provisional Admission:

Selected candidates for provisional admission are required to submit the following along with duly filled admission form signed by the Chairperson/Director of the department/institute/center and the concerned Dean:

    1. Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the Chairperson/Director of the Departments/Institute/ Centres concerned.
    2. Attested Photocopies of certificates/ degrees from S.S.C. to Masters or the last pre-requisite exam.
    3. Degree holders of other Universities are required to submit Migration Certificate.
    4. An attested Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
    5. 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 organizations where research work is done are exempted from leave.
    6. In case of foreign students, N.O.C. from the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad and an attested copy of valid visa and passport.
    7. Certificate from the Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi, in case, the accreditation status of the degrees is not clear.
    8. The Admission & Tuition fee, required (Please see fee structure)

E.       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. In each semester there will be 4 courses of 3 credit hours (3+0 and /or2+1) each.
  3. Each student will be required to take 4 interdisciplinary courses and 4 courses from the parent department on the recommendation of the research supervisor.
  4. Candidates are required to attend 75% classes of each course.
  5. 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 of each course studied will be given in the subsequent year.
  6. All students will be required to complete their course work within two years of provisional admission.
  7. If the student fails to improve his/her grade even after the improvement chance he/she will be given a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).

F.         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 Section duly forwarded by the Supervisor, Chairperson & concerned Dean.

G.       Duration of Study:

The duration of M.S or M.S. / PhD or PhD program is as under:

  1. M.S. Minimum two and Maximum five years from the date of provisional admission.
  2. Ph.D.
    1. Minimum one and maximum five years from the date of conversion to Ph.D.
    2. Minimum two years and maximum five years for those admitted directly to Ph.D.

H. Evaluation & Award of M.S. Degree:

The thesis will be evaluated by two external examiners and the supervisor appointed by the BASR. The MS degree will be awarded after receipt of positive reports from the examiners, supervisor, successful oral defense of the thesis and approval by the BASR.

I.      Conversion to PhD:

After one year of research, a student may apply for conversion from M.S. /Ph.D. to Ph.D. in consultation with the Supervisor. The application should be duly forwarded by the Chairperson and recommended by the concerned Dean.

REQUIREMENTS/ PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO PhD

A.        Eligibility:

  1. M.S., M.Pharm., M.Phil., LLM or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from a recognized University.
  2. The admission will be granted on the basis of Test/Interview by Departmental Research Committee as per detail given in Annex-II.

C.        Evaluation and Award of PhD Degree:

i.     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 research paper before the award of Ph.D. Degree.
ii.      The thesis will be evaluated by two foreign examiners from developed countries (subject to availability) and the supervisor appointed by the BASR.
iii.     The Ph.D. degree will be awarded after the receipt of positive reports from the examiners, supervisor, successful oral defense of the thesis and approval by the BASR.

APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISOR:

Faculty members of University of Karachi/BASR approved supervisors holding M.Phil. / Ph.D. degree will be appointed as Supervisors of M.S., Ph.D. candidates respectively.

 

 
     
 
 
 
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