Admissions

ADMISSION POLICY 2007

Admissions in Karachi University are given according to merit. There is no Discretionary Quota for admissions. However, certain seats are reserved for disabled persons, FATA, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Armed Forces, Sports and Children of University Teachers and Employees. For reserved seats also merit is the only criterion.

Note:Subject to eligibility admissions on reserved seats for FATA and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are granted through the Kashmir Affairs & Northern Areas Division, Government of Pakistan , Islamabad.

Admissions on Merit Seats

Since the number of applicants is much higher than the number of available seats under the University rules the applications have been divided into three categories i.e. K,S, and P.

1.                 Category "K". Comprises those applications, who have passed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examinations from an educational institution situated in Karachi and also recognized by the University.

2.                 Category "S" comprises those applicants who have passed their pre-requisite examinations from a recognized educational institution in the Province of Sindh (Excluding Karachi).

3.                 Category "P" comprises those applicants who have passed their pre-requisite examinations from a recognized educational institution outside the Province of Sindh.

Preference in admissions is given to "K" category candidates. In case seats are left "S" category candidates are considered. If seats are still available then consideration is given to "P" category candidates.

Admission in the University are given strictly as per above mentioned criterion of categories.

Changes of Category

Candidates who fulfill the following conditions can apply for change of category from S or P to K.

1.                 Those students whose father or mother is domiciled in Karachi, but who have passed the pre-requisite examination from any registered National or International Institution outside Karachi or from any Pakistani Board or University which conducts examinations in foreign countries and they have passed their examination form abroad such candidates will have to produce their father's or mother's domicile certificate and a copy of CNIC with their applications.

2.                 Students whose parents are employees of the Federal or Sindh Government, or of autonomous or Semi-autonomous bodies or of Government Corporations, or Armed Forces, who have been posted in or transferred to Karachi within the last two years. Such applicants will have to produce the appointment letter or transfer letter of their father/mother together with their application.

3.                 3% seats in each department will be allocated for those candidates who have passed their pre-requisite examination from a recognized educational institution located outside Karachi but they have their initial education including Matric/Intermediate from Karachi. Such candidates should have Karachi P.R.C. and their parents should have Domicile and N.I.C. of Karachi. Candidates below the age of 18 years are required to submit photocopy of 'B'-Form.

Marking System

Marks for 3 Credit Hour would be 100 (2+1)
Theory 80 : Practical 20
Marks for 4 Credit Hours would be 150 (3+1)
Theory 100 : Practical 50

 

Eligibility

Intermediate Science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths) with at least 60% marks.

Candidates fulfilling eligibility condition will be required to pass an entrance test. Merit list shall be prepared as per following weightages:

i)Intermediate Science Marks.......50%

ii)Entrance Test Marks.................50%

The candidates who have passed their requisite examination in 2003 or later are eligible to apply for the admission.

Number of seats.........................40

Interview

Candidate who qualifies for admission has to appear in Interview with original documents failing which his/her right of admission would be cancelled.

 

 

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