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For BSc (Hons) in Physics/Mathematics/

Statistics/Electronics/BS(CS), the candidate
must have passed his/ HSSC Examination with
Mathematics from any Board of Intermediate
and Secondary Education Securing at least
50% marks.
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2016-2020:
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Admission Policy (Undergraduate Programmes)
vii.
BSc (Hons) Applied Management
This Programme builds up on the old 2-Year
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BSc/BCom) and enables
students to earn a 4-Years BSc (Hons) Degree by
studying for another 2 years at the Management
Studies Department. Applied Management
graduates can apply directly to any Master's
Programme in Pakistan or in any foreign university. In
terms of scope, these graduates would compete for
the top public and private sector positions and would
be eligible to apply for a Master's Degree
Programme abroad.
Eligibility Criteria for BSc(Hons) Applied
Management:
Ÿ 2-Years Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Qualification.
Ÿ Minimum 2nd division in Annual System or 2.3
CGPA in Semester System with minimum 60
credit hours earned.
Ÿ Credit transfers are accepted from recognized
institutions.
Ÿ Result Awaiting candidates can also apply.
Documents to Accompany Application
For admission to this Programme, the candidate may
download Application Form from our website:
www.gcumsd.edu.pk/hbn/msd-downloads.htm
1. Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent
2. HSSC or equivalent
3. Graduation or equivalent Degree (if applicable) 4
recent photographs
4. Computerized National Identity Card (or
Certificate of Domicile if CNIC is not issued)
5. Certificate of Equivalence and Marks from IBCC
(if applicable)
Forms can be sent directly to the department along
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with bank draft (Rs. 500) for admission processing.
BS (Computer Science)
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must fulfil the following criterion for
admission to BS (CS):
l Intermediate or equivalent with a minimum of
50% marks OR
l A-Level/equivalent with at least 3 subjects
BSc Electrical Engineering
Admission is open to Pakistani male and female
candidates and there is no age restriction. The
applicants will be selected for admission on the
basis of merit. A candidate having any of the
following minimum qualifications can apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e. Diploma of Associate Engineer/BTech.(Pass) in
Electrical / Electronics / Instrument Technology /
Telecom / Avionics / IT / Precision Mechanical &
Instrument / Radar Technology / Radio Technology
/ Automation / Instrumentation Process Control.
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must meet the following requirements
to be eligible for admission to the BSc in Electrical
Engineering Degree Programme.
These requirements are applicable to all
categories of admission:
a. The applicant should have obtained at least 60%
marks in Intermediate or Diploma of Associate
Engineers/BTech (Pass) in Electrical / Electronics /
Instrument Technology / Telecom / Avionics / IT /
Precision Mechanical & Instrument / Radar
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Technology / Radio Technology / Automation / v. Equivalence of Certificates up to

Instrumentation Process Control.
Higher Secondary School Certificate
b. (HSSC) Level

c.

Requirements for Diploma

Holders/B Tech (Pass) Degree
a.

Board of Technical Education.

b. vi. Determination of Merit
The following marks will be used in determining the
merit for admission:
a. Marks of entry test and the Marks of the following
Requirement for Holders of BSc Degree examinations, as applicable:
a.

b.
b.

iv. Equivalent Foreign Examinations

c. These marks will be adjusted to give credit for
Hafiz-e-Quran or deduction for exams passed by
parts (if applicable).

a.
vii.Credit for Hafiz-e-Quran

b.

c.
a. Filled in the necessary column provided in the
Application Form;
d. b. Appeared in and passed the Hafiz-e-Quran test and
interview carrying 10 marks each, arranged by this
University.
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viii.Reduction of Marks for Examination d. For applicants having B Tech. (Pass) as the highest
Passed by Parts qualification
If an applicant has passed any examination by parts,
10 marks will be deducted for that examination while B Tech. (Pass) 35%
calculating the composite score for merit.
ix. Merit of Intermediate (Pre-Medical) Diploma of Associate Engineer 35%
with Mathematics including Hafiz-e-Quran marks
In determining the merit of an applicant having Entry Test Marks 30%
Intermediate (Pre-Medical) with Mathematics as an
additional subject:
xi.Determination of Merit in Case of Equal
a. It is deemed that s/he has passed the examination
by parts. Composite Score
b. The marks obtained in the subject of biology are If two or more applicants have equal composite
replaced by those obtained in Mathematics. score (rounded to 3 decimal places), they shall be
x. Computation of Composite Score treated at par for the purpose of admission. In case
The merit of applicants will be determined by there is a tie for the last seat, then all the candidates
calculating a composite score by combining various who have secured equal composite scores shall be
grades in different proportions as detailed below:
granted admission. However, no transfer or new
a. for applicants with Intermediate (Pre-Engineering)
entry shall be considered unless the actual number of
or equivalent as the highest qualification:
candidates already admitted falls below the number
70% of seats allocated for that discipline/category.
BCom (Hons)
Eligibility Criteria
30%
I. The applicant (Male/Female) applying for
b. For applicants with BSc as the highest qualification: admission to BCom 4-years (Hons) programme
must hove passed his/her HSSC (Pre-
BSc 35%
Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS, Gen. Science,
Intermediate or equivalent exam 35% ICom and DCom) with at least 50% marks or A-
including Hafiz-e-Quran marks level / 12 Grade or equivalent in three subjects in
Entry Test Marks 30% first annual examination of the year of admission
or in the preceding year of the admission.
c. ii. There is no age limit for an applicant seeking
admission to BCom (Hons).
iii. Admission will be strictly on merit which shall be
Diploma of Associate Engineer 70% determined on the basisi of overall marks, test
including Hafiz-e-Quran marks and interview.
Entry Test Marks 30%
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design)
Eligibility Criteria
I. The applicant (male/female) seeking admission
to BFA (Graphic Design) programme must have
passed his/her intermediate with atleast 45%
marks or A’level/12 grade or equivalent.
ii. Admission will be strictly made on merit. the
merit shall be determined on the basis of overall
marks, test and interview.
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MA/MSc
MA/MSc Programmes are being offered in the Chemistry,Geography,Botany from HEC
following subjects to both Male & Female recognized University.
candidates:
Faculty of Science Botany, d. MSc Statistics
& Technology Mathematics i. Candidates must have minimum 45% marks
in Statistics.
Faculty of Arts & History, Physical Education
ii. Candidates must have Mathematics of 200
Social Science (Sports Science),Political
marks at degree level.
Science, Psychology, Statistics
Faculty of Languages, ELT (English Language e. MSc Psychology
Islamic & Oriental Teaching), English, Urdu i. Candidates must have studies Psychology as
Learning an elective subject at Degree Level.
ii. Candidate must have minimum 60% marks in
1. Eligibility Criteria Psychology.
General Eligibility (For all MA/MSc
Programmes) 2. Disability
i The applicants both male/female seeking i 2% seats are reserved for special applicants.
admission to MA/MSc must have passed Such applicants should attach ”Disability
his/her BA/BSc with at least second division/or Certificate” obtained from District Disability
equivalent. Board, with the Admission Form.
ii. Admission will be made strictly on merit. The ii There is no age limit for special/disabled
merit shall be determined on the basis of over students.
all marks, test and Interviews.

a. MA English
i. Candidate must have minimum 45% marks in
English
ii. Minimum 50% marks in written test to be
eligible for interview.
iii. Candidate must have passed English
Literature or compulsory English Carrying
200 marks.

b.MA ELT
i Candidate must have minimum 45% marks in
English
ii. Minimum 50% marks in written test to be
eligible for interview.
iii. Diploma holders in ELT from any other
University may also apply for exemption from
MA Year-I and get enrolled in MA in ELT, Year-
II (Semester III&IV).

c. Msc Botany
i Bsc with any combination including Zoology,
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MBA
Eligibility Criteria
Ÿ Admission shall be open to both male and
female candidates.
Ÿ The applicant must also take either the GMAT
or the GCUMAT conducted by the MSD. EMBA
Those who pass the test will be called for Eligibility Criteria
panel interview.
i Both male and female candidates are eligible
Ÿ 4-Years Bachelors Degree or equivalent to apply.
qualification. ii Applicant must have at least 2nd division in
Ÿ Minimum 50% marks in Annual System or 2.3 his/her Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any
CGPA in Semester System. discipline.
iii Four years of work experience is required for
Ÿ Result awaiting Candidates can also apply.
applicants having bachelor’s degree (14 years
Selection Criteria of education).
Weighted average will be 20% iv Two years work experience is required for
Candidates having Master's/Bachelor's 4-Year applicants having Master’s/Professional degree
Degree will be given 15 marks for obtaining (16 years of education)
50% marks/2.00 CGPA (on a scale of 4.00), v Applicant should be currently employed.
and 20 marks for obtaining 1st Division/60%
marks/3.00 CGPA (on a scale of 4.00). Selection Criteria
Candidates having Bachelor's (3-Year) Degree Admission will be offered strictly on the basis of
will be given 10 marks for obtaining 1st the weighted score obtained in the criterion given
Division. below:
Note: The list of eligible candidates for the Criterion Weighted Score
interview will be displayed by the Director Academic Record 20%
MSD on the Departmental Notice Board and EMBA entrance test/GMAT 30%
website. Entrance Exercise 20%
Panel Interview 30%