Posted at 4:53 AM Friday, August 13, 2010 by Khan
College of Art and Design: B.Arch. and BFA Admissions

College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab has invited applications for admission to following Bachelor programs, details of which are given below.
Prospectus along with entry Test/Admission forms will be available from August 12, 2010. Last date for receiving the entry test forms is August 20, 2010 by 4:00 pm. Last date for receiving the Admission forms fully filled and with all required documents will be September 10, 2010.
BFA in Graphic Design, Textile Design and Painting (Morning and Evening Replica Programs)
Eligibility

  • Intermediate or equivalent
Basic Criteria
  1. All applicants will have to pass an entry test of Drawing.
  2. Only those who pass the test will be eligible for admission.
  3. The age limit shall be 24 years.
  4. 40 marks will be given to those students who have done relevant diploma from University College of Art and Design.
Test Dates for BFA
  • August 27-29, 2010 (9:00 am)
For further details contact: 042-99211608 Fax: 042-99211604
Bachelor of Architecture B.Arch. (5 years professional degree accredited by PCATP)
Eligibility
  1. Minimum requirement for admission to B.Arch. is 50% marks in Intermediate, A-Level or equivalent with combination of any three of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Fine Arts, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology.
  2. I.Com., D.Com. holders are not eligible.
  3. Two seats are reserved for the applicants who have passed 3 years Diploma in Architecture from a recognized Polytechnic Institute.
  4. All applicants will have to pass entry tests of Drawing, English and Mathematics. Only those who pass all the tests will be eligible for admission. All applicants who qualify entry tests will have to appear in an interview.
  5. The age limit will be 24 years.
  6. For the purpose of determining merit 30% weightage will be given to the tests and 70% to the academic achievements of the student.
  7. Decision of the admission Committee shall be final.
Test Dates for B.Arch.
  • English and Math Test August 24, 2010
  • Drawing Test: August 25, 2010
For further details contact: 042-99213593, Fax: 042-99213593

Posted at 4:52 AM by Khan
Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine: BDS Admissions

Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine has admissions open to BDS program. The Institute is recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. The Institute is affiliated with the University of Karachi.
Altamash Institute has collaboration arrangement with Karolinska Institute Medical University, Sweden.
Eligibility

  • At least 60% marks in Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical Group) / A-Level / American High School / or equivalent examination.
  • Applicants awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
  • Foreign students with Biology, Chemistry and one science subject are eligible.
  • Foreign students with SAT score of 550 with Biology and Chemistry are exempted from Entry Test.
Admission Schedule
  • Last date for submission of Application Forms: Friday, August 13, 2010
  • Entrance Test for local students: Sunday, August 22, 2010
Seats are reserved for overseas Pakistanis and foreign students.
Contact Details
For further information on offered programs, admission guidelines and queries, you may please contact:
Mrs. M. Bhadha, Director Admissions
Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine
2-R Sunset Boulevard, Defence Housing Authority,
Phase IV, Karachi-75500, Pakistan.
Telephone: (+92 21) 35872000, 35821955
Fax: (+92 21) 35874074
E-mail: info@altamash.edu.pk
Website: www.altamash.edu.pk

Posted at 1:12 AM Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by Khan
University of South Asia: Admissions 2010

University of South Asia, Lahore has admissions open for 2010 session. Students can study partly at the University of South Asia and partly in America, UK, Australia.

The University offers 100% job guarantee from 2nd year of studies to students of BCS/BSCS, BIT and BMS.

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

— Sadiq Institute of Management Sciences

  • Masters in Business Administration, MBA (Professional)
  • Masters in Business Administration , MBA Executive
  • Masters in Business Administration, MBA (4 years after BBA)
  • Bachelors in Business Administration, BBA Hons
  • Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.)

— Executive Development Centre

  • Diploma in Executive Training
  • Diploma in Spoken English

Faculty of Arts

— Lahore School of Fashion

  • Masters in Fashion and Interior Design (MFID)
  • Bachelors in Fashion and Interior Design (BFID)
  • Bachelors in Fashion Design (BFD) Hons.
  • Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch.)

— Department of Media Studies

  • Masters in Media Studies
  • Bachelors of Media Studies
  • Certification in News Casting and News Anchoring

Faculty of Engineering

— Lahore College of Engineering and Technology

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Faculty of Computer Sciences

— National College of Computer Sciences

  • BCS/BSCS

Faculty of Law

— USA College of Law

  • B.A. + LL.B (after intermediate)
  • LL.M

Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)

Faculty of Humanities

— National Institute of Teaching and Social Sciences

  • Masters in Teaching
  • Masters in English
  • Masters in International Relations
  • Masters in Political Sciences
  • Bachelors in Teaching

— National College of Intermediate Studies

  • F.A., F.Sc., I.C.S., I.Com., Home Economics.

Facilities

  • Separate campus for girls.
  • Transport and hostel facilities available.

Contact Details

For further information on offered programs, admission guidelines and queries, you may please contact:

University of South Asia
47- TufaiI Road, Lahore Cantt.
Telephone: (+92 42) 36672942-5
E-mail: admission.usa.edu@gmail.com
Website: www.usa.edu.pk

Posted at 1:09 AM by Khan
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology: Admissions Fall 2010

Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar has admissions open for Fall 2010.

Sarhad University is chartered by the government and recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC). The University was awarded W category (the highest category) by HEC. Electrical engineering program is accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council. Sarhad University is recognized by Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.

Admissions are open to following programs:

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

— BE (Electrical Engineering) with specialization in Telecom / Electronics / Power.

— BE (Civil Engineering)

— BE (Mechanical Engineering)

Faculty of Life Sciences

— Pharm-D (5 years Doctor of Pharmacy degree program)

Salient Features

  • Impressive campuses, situated in University Town and Ring Road (Hayatabad).
  • Matchless laboratories with ultra modern and latest equipment / machines and other facilities.
  • More than 150 full time faculty members out of whom 70 hold Ph.D. / M.Phil. – MS degrees.
  • Entrepreneurship Development Center functioning in collaboration with SMEDA to facilitate students for establishing their own businesses.
  • Soft skill training for capacity building of graduates.
  • Sufficient opportunities for research work.
  • Training in CISCO and Oracle Academies at university premises for selected students.
  • Well-stocked library with thousand of books, large number of research journals and access to the HEC digital library.
  • Spacious cafeteria of international standard, providing hygienic food stuff on subsidized rates.
  • Transport and hostel facilities.
  • Foreign collaboration: Joint study programs with North West Polytechnic University (NPU), California, USA.

Scholarships

  1. 100% concession in tuition fee for top three positions in BISE / University.
  2. 20 % discount in tuition fee for those having 80% and above marks in intermediate.
  3. 15 % discount in tuition fee for those having 70% to 80% marks in intermediate.
  4. Kinship (real brother or sister) — one person would get 10% concession in tuition fee.
  5. From 2nd semester onward, 20% concession in tuition fee for topper and 15% concession.

Contact Details

For further information on offered programs and obtaining prospectus, you may please contact:

University Town Campus:
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology
36-B, Chinar Road, University Town,
Peshawar, Pakistan.
Telephone: (+92 91) 5846508-09, 5705222, 5846517, 5702918

Ring Road Campus:
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology
Hayatabad, Ring Road, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Telephone: (+92 91) 5230931-3

Islamabad Office
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology
SUIT Liaison Office, 50 Main Margalla Road,
F-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Telephone: (+92 51) 2253366, 2264784, 2262445

Mobile phone: (+92 321) 9038002, (+92 322) 5001932
E-mail 1: info@suit.edu.pk
E-mail 2: admissions@suit.edu.pk

Website: www.suit.edu.pk

Posted at 11:57 PM Tuesday, August 10, 2010 by Khan
Jinnah University College: Admissions to A-Level and University of London Programs

Jinnah University College (JUC) has admissions open to A-level and University of London, External System degree programs.

Salient features of A-level program are:

  • Renowned and experienced faculty all major.
  • All level Subjects offered Excellent Sports and Extra Curricular Programs
  • Air-conditioned lecture halls, seminar rooms, auditorium and libraries.
  • Comprehensive multimedia facilities.
  • Well equipped science and computer labs.
  • Liberal, merit and need based scholarships available.

University of London, External System 3-year degree programs offered at JUC are:

— B.Sc. Accounting and Finance

— B.Sc. Economics and Management

— B.Sc. Business

— B.Sc. Management

— B.Sc. Economics

Eligibility: A-level

Scholarships available for high achievers.

Contact Details

For further information on offered programs, admission guidelines and queries, you may please contact:

Jinnah University College
22-23, Shaheed-e-Millat Road,
Karachi, Pakistan.
Telephone: (+92 21) 37643654, 34938034
E-mail: info@juc.edu.pk
Website: www.juc.edu.pk

Posted at 1:44 AM Sunday, August 8, 2010 by Khan
Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan and FATA

Introduction

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) in its meeting held on 22-Oct-2007 approved the project titled ‘Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan and FATA’. Scholarship program will provide financial assistant to 1300 undergraduate and 700 postgraduate talented students of Balochistan and FATA on merit basis over a period of seven years.

Applications are invited for the award of scholarships for 4-years Undergraduate and 2-years Postgraduate program.

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply.

Objectives

Qualitative Objectives of the Project:

  • To provide opportunities to students belonging to Balochistan and FATA.

  • Enhancing participation rate at different levels of education.

  • To provide opportunity to the talented students coming with less privilege background.

  • To provide grooming & learning opportunities and better job chances to the less privileged class of the areas.

  • To ensure a micro & macro economic change and social uplift of the areas.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Age: Maximum 22 years as on 13th August 2010 for Undergraduate program.
  • Domicile: Balochistan or FATA.
  • Academic Qualification:
    • Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc/I.Com/A-Level or equivalent ) with minimum 60 % marks.
    • Bachelor (B.A/B.Sc or equivalent in any discipline) with minimum 45% marks.
Other Related Information

How to Apply:

  • Download Application form.
    4-years Undergraduate program.
    2-years Postgraduate program.
  • The application forms completed in all respect along with all the required documents should be reach by the registered post or courier service till 13th August 2010 during office hours i.e. (4:00 pm).

  • Attach attested photocopies of following documents with application form:
    • SSC / O-level certificate and marks sheet.
    • HSSC / F.Sc /A-level certificate and marks sheet.
    • B.A / B.Sc. or equivalent degree and marks sheet (for postgraduate program only)
    • Applicant’s Computerized NIC or Form B
    • Applicant’s Domicile Certificate
    • Father’s or Guardian’s Computerized NIC.
    • Father’s or Guardian’s Domicile Certificate.
    • Two attested passport size recent photographs.
    • Equivalence Certificate from IBCC (in case of O-level/A-level)

  • An amount of Rs. 500/- as application processing fee (non-refundable) may be deposited in the HEC Online A/C No. 17427900133401 in Habib Bank Limited, Shalimar Recording Company Branch, Sector H-9, Islamabad (Attach Original receipt with application form)

  • O-level / A-level applicants will have to provide equivalence certificate and proof of grades/percentage from IBCC (Mandatory).

  • Application forms received after above mentioned date and time will not be received/ considered.



  • Download Sample Paper for Under Graduate
  • Download Sample Paper for Post Graduate
General Information:

  • Test will be conducted (through NTS) at Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi. The tentative date for NTS test is 28th or 29th August 2010. Roll No. slips will be available online only and applicants are advised to download their roll No. slips from HEC and NTS websites (www.hec.gov.pk/balochistan-fata and www.nts.org.pk) after 23rd August 2010.

  • Preference will be given to those candidates who are already admitted in Public Sector Universities/Institutions

  • Selection will be based on merit and observing regional/ district/ agency quota as prescribed by the respective Governments.

  • Merit Formula for Undergraduate students:
    (% in SSC X 0.2) + (% in HSSC X 0.3) + (% in NTS test X 0.5)

  • Merit Formula for Postgraduate students:
    (% in SSC X 0.2) + (% in HSSC X 0.2) + (% in Graduation X 0.2) + (% in NTS test X 0.4)

  • 60 % seats will be for Balochistan and 40 % seats will be FATA.
    Selection will be based on merit and observing regional/ district/ agency quota as prescribed by the respective Government.

  • HEC will facilitate the fresh students for admission but the final responsibility to secure admission at any Public Sector University / Degree awarding Institute lies at the candidate himself.

  • HEC reserves the right to accept or reject any application without giving any reasons.

  • Incomplete applications or applications received after due date and time will not be entertained.


Financial Details:

Final awardees of the scholarship program will be entitled for the following benefits:

Tuition Fee per semester: Tuition fee up to Rs. 20,000/- for undergraduate and Rs.30,000/- for postgraduate scholars (at the maximum).

Monthly Living Allowance: Rs. 5,000/- per month for undergraduate and Rs.6,000/- per month for postgraduate scholars.

Book Allowance: Rs. 3,000/- per annum for undergraduate and Rs.5,000/- per annum for postgraduate scholars.

Initial Settlement Allowance: Rs. 8,000/- for undergraduate and Rs. 10,000/- for postgraduate scholars (once).


Traveling Allowance: Rs. 2,000/- per annum for undergraduate and postgraduate scholars (both).

FAQs

1. What is foundation course?
The main objective of the foundation courses is to enhance the communication skills and introduction of computer applications along with refreshing the knowledge in the subjects like Mathematics, English, Pakistan and Islamic Studies.

2. Can I apply for foundation course without waiting for result?
Yes, soon after the Higher Secondary School examination (Part II); Anyone can apply for foundation course without waiting for the result. Applications for the foundation course will be called by HEC through advertisement in leading National Daily News papers. The selection of candidates for foundation course will be made through NTS Test.

3. What are Balochistan In / Out and FATA In/Out?
The candidates who have studied in the institutions located within the districts of Balochistan or Agency or FRs of FATA fall under the category BALOCHISTAN IN and FATA IN respectively. Those who have studied in the institutions out side Balochistan and FATA/FRs fall under BALOCHISTAN OUT and FATA OUT category respectively.

4. What’s distribution of scholarships for Balochistan In / Out and FATA In/Out?

Balochistan In & FATA In : 90 % scholarships

Balochistan Out & FATA Out: 10 % scholarships

90% scholarships will be awarded on population basis to those students, who have done FA/FSc/I.Com/A Level or equivalent from the districts / agencies / FRs of FATA and Balochistan and they will fall under category FATA In and Balochistan In.

10% scholarships will be awarded for Balochistan Out and Fata Out Category.

5. What is the maximum age limit for undergraduate program?
Maximum age limit for undergraduate program is 22 years on closing date of advertisement. No age relaxation will be allowed.

6. What is the requirement of marks?

For Undergraduate program:

F.A/F.Sc/A- Level or equivalent with minimum 60 % marks.

For Postgraduate program:

B.A/B.Sc or equivalent in any discipline, at least second division (45% marks).

You cannot apply for scholarship if your percentage is less than the required percentage.

7. Will students be eligible for scholarship award test, if they have not attended /applied for foundation course?
Yes, students who have not attended the foundation course and even those who have not applied for foundation course will be eligible for scholarship award test, on fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

8. If I have already cleared the NTS Test, would it be necessary to take NTS Test of HEC for this Scholarship?

Yes, NTS test is advertised and conducted by HEC for award of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship.

9. Can I get admission in any University / Institute of Pakistan?
No scholarship will be awarded in private University / Institute. HEC will facilitate the students for admission but it will be their own responsibility to secure admission in any Public Sector University / Degree Awarding Institutes.

10. Does HEC entertain the individual application for scholarship?
No, HEC does not entertain the individual application; it offers scholarships through advertisement in the leading newspapers and at HEC web site.

Posted at 1:39 AM by Khan
USAID Funded Merit and Need Based Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria
  • Financial assistance & scholarships are available to study at graduate level(MBA/MS (Agriculture)}.

  • The eligibility for the program is assessed on the neediness of the candidate & his/her family background.

  • Student should be able to compete for securing admission in the approved discipline at the participating institution as per admission policy of the institution and be enrolled in Graduate (2 Years) programs.

How to Apply

HEC & USAID looks forward to support needy students in sharing educational expenses. However please note that under this scholarships scheme the funds are not transferred directly to students by HEC or USAID. The payment is made to needy students through participating institutions .Please note the partial scholarship for already enrolled students is currently not covered under this project.

Scholarship Award Process

  1. After securing admission, a student has to fill out scholarship form provided by the Scholarship Aid Office of the participating institutions and submit it along with the supporting documents at the institution.

  2. Data and supporting documents of the potential candidate are reviewed by Institutional Scholarship Award Committee (ISAC).

  3. The ISAC recommends potential candidates to HEC Scholarship Management Committee (SMC).

  4. The cases are presented to Scholarship Management Committee (SMC) that approves the cases after through review. The committee includes top Executives of HEC, representatives from the participating institutions, eminent scholars and a senior member from USAID, Pakistan. After finalization of awardees’ list, the scholarship fund for the selected students are transferred to participating institutions for onward disbursement to students.
Introduction

HEC aims to elevate the socio-economic position of the needy & deserving students by providing access to quality education through needs-based scholarships. Government of Pakistan has also duly acknowledged the financial constraints barring students from acquiring higher education and has thus earmarked substantial funds for the improvement of education sector.

In pursuance of the Government’s initiative of providing financial relief to meritorious but deprived students, an agreement of US$ 7.33 million in July 2004 is signed with United State Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide grant for scholarships in the field of Agriculture and Business Administration at undergraduate & graduate level.

Objectives

Scholarship Details

The scope of the project includes 1407 number of scholarships for the students who meet the eligibility criteria. The scholarships are bifurcated as follows:

Under-graduate Graduate
Agriculture (756) 285 471

Business Administration (651)

240 411

Total 1407

The Merit and Needs based Scholarship Project has been in operation since 2004. Eleven (11) public & private institutions are participating in the program while more than 990 scholarships have been successfully awarded at the participating institutions.

*The undergraduate scholarship slots have been fully utilized only graduate level {MBA/MS (Agriculture)}scholarship slots are currently available

Scholarship Offering

Comprehensive scholarship is offered under the program. The scholarship provides funds for the following expenses:

1. Tuition fee, 2. Lodging
3. Transportation, 4. Books
5. Incidental costs.


Students at both private & public sector institutes have found the scholarship extremely helpful in sustaining their educational expenses.

Terms & Conditions

Participating Institutions

Eleven leading national institutes are participating under the current phase of Merit and Needs based Scholarship Project. Details of the participating institutions are as under:

Agriculture

  1. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

  2. NWFP Agriculture University, Peshawar.

  3. Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam.

  4. University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi

    Business Administration

  5. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

  6. Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.

  7. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Karachi.

  8. Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Sukkur.

  9. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore.

  10. Balochistan University of Information Technology & Management Sciences, Quetta.

  11. Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar.


    All candidates who have secured admissions at the participating institutions and intend to apply for said scholarship program may contact the below mentioned focal persons of the participating institutions regarding further information:

    S#

    Institution Name

    Focal Person Name

    Telephone Number

    Ext

    E-Mail

    1

    University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

    Brig.(Retd) Muhammad Javed Anwar

    041-9200161-70

    2003 & 3605

    dd_uaf@yahoo.com

    2

    NWFP Agriculture University, Peshawar.

    Prof. Dr. M. Afzal.

    091-9216532

    mafzaldt@yahoo.com

    3

    Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam.

    Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Solangi

    0221-766356/ 765870

    316

    planning@sau.edu.pk

    4

    University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi. .

    Dr. Ikram Ali

    051-9062202, 9290406,

    fao@uaar.edu.pk; ikram@uaar.edu.pk

    5

    Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

    Ms. Farah Naz

    051-90642005

    zulfiqar@qau.edu.pk

    6

    Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar.

    Mr. Shaheryar Khan

    091-9217452/ 9217404

    sheheryar@imsciences.edu.pk

    7

    IBA, Karachi.

    Mr. Moeed Sultan

    021-9243414, 111422422

    270

    msultan@iba.edu.pk

    8

    SZABIST, Karachi.

    Mr. Anwar-ul-Haq

    021-5830447-8, 111-922-478

    anwar@szabist.edu.pk

    9

    IBA, Sukkur.

    Mr. Zahid Hussain Khand.

    071-5630272,5633490

    zahid@iba-suk.edu.pk

    10

    LUMS, Lahore.

    Ms. Shamaila Kanwal

    042-5722670-9

    2869

    shamaila@lums.edu.pk

    11

    BUITMS, Quetta.

    Mr. Muhammad Shah Khan

    081-2880585/880432

    465

    muhammad.shah@buitms.edu.pk