PhD Admission in Pakistan - Detailed Guide for PHD Students!

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Date University/College Location Contact# Course Name Fee
01-Nov-2024Abasyn University IslamabadAbasyn University IslamabadNo. 210, Street# 6, I-9/2 Islamabad+92 51 8438320 Ext: PhD Business AdministrationN/A
31-Oct-2024Allama Iqbal Open UniversityAllama Iqbal Open UniversityRegional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, 346 Raza Block, Allama Iqbal Town, LAHORE042-99260026-7PhD Special Education (MPhil based)N/A
30-Oct-2024Hitec University TaxilaHitec University TaxilaHITEC University, Taxila Cantt+92 51 4542746-50, EPhD Electrical EngineeringN/A
28-Oct-2024Peoples University Of Medical & Health Science For Women NawabshahPeoples University Of Medical & Health Science For Women NawabshahShaheed Bhutto Rd, Nawabshah0333 2629400PhD PharmacologyN/A
23-Oct-2024Federal Urdu University Of Arts, Science And Technology IslamabadFederal Urdu University Of Arts, Science And Technology IslamabadSector G-7/1, Near Zero Point,Islamabad.051-9252860-64PhD EconomicsN/A
22-Oct-2024The University of Lahore SargodhaThe University of Lahore Sargodha10-KM, Lahore Sargodha Road+92 48 3881101,02,03PhD English (Applied Linguistics Stream)N/A
18-Oct-2024Indus University KarachiIndus University KarachiST-2D, Block-17, Adjacent to National Stadium Gulshan-e-iqbal, Karachi+92 42 111-400-300PhD Electrical EngineeringCOURSE FEE Rs. 15,000
15-Oct-2024Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University IslamabadShaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University IslamabadPIMS, Islamabad(051) 9107687PhD Bio ChemistryN/A
15-Oct-2024Kohat University Of Science & Technology, KhyberKohat University Of Science & Technology, KhyberKohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan0922-554563-65PhD Botany48,300
09-Oct-2024Indus University KarachiIndus University KarachiST-2D, Block-17, Adjacent to National Stadium Gulshan-e-iqbal, Karachi+92 42 111-400-300PhD Electrical EngineeringCOURSE FEE Rs. 15,000
08-Oct-2024Abasyn University IslamabadAbasyn University IslamabadNo. 210, Street# 6, I-9/2 Islamabad+92 51 8438320 Ext: PhD Business AdministrationN/A
07-Oct-2024National University of Sciences and Technology NUST IslamabadNational University of Sciences and Technology NUST IslamabadNational University of Sciences and Technology. NUST Campus, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan+92 51 111116878PhD - Manufacturing & Engineering Management88,500
04-Oct-2024Quaid-E-Awam University Of Engineering, Science & Technology (Quest), NawabshahQuaid-E-Awam University Of Engineering, Science & Technology (Quest), NawabshahSakrand Road, Nawabshah 67450+92 244 9370381-5PhD Civil EngineeringN/A
04-Oct-2024Iqra National University (Inu) PeshawarIqra National University (Inu) PeshawarPhase-II, Hayatabad Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa+92 91 5822852, 5822PhD - Management SciencesN/A
04-Oct-2024Sarhad UniversitySarhad University36B Chinar Road, Unviersity Town, Peshawar, Pakistan+92-915846508-9PhD in Management science70,684
01-Oct-2024Allama Iqbal Open UniversityAllama Iqbal Open UniversityRegional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, 346 Raza Block, Allama Iqbal Town, LAHORE042-99260026-7PhD Special Education (MPhil based)N/A
30-Sep-2024Abasyn University IslamabadAbasyn University IslamabadNo. 210, Street# 6, I-9/2 Islamabad+92 51 8438320 Ext: PhD Business AdministrationN/A
29-Sep-2024Riphah International UniversityRiphah International University25 Raza Saeed Rd, Bhabra Block M Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab 25-M Block, Lahore, 54660, Pakistan042-111-747-424PhD Clinical Medicine & SurgeryN/A
25-Sep-2024University College of Medicine & Dentistry, LahoreUniversity College of Medicine & Dentistry, LahoreRaiwind Road Campus, 1-KM Raiwind Road Lahore PakistanN/APhD PhysiologyN/A
25-Sep-2024Iqra National University (Inu) PeshawarIqra National University (Inu) PeshawarPhase-II, Hayatabad Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa+92 91 5822852, 5822PhD - Management SciencesN/A

The students who are looking forward to admissions in Ph.D. are advised to fulfill the eligibility criteria requirements. They should then get an admission form from their desired University. The admission form includes documentation of all the previous academic records, including the entry tests before admission as well. After completing the admission form you have to submit it within the due dates. Admission forms are now also available at the official websites of the University. After the closure of admission, students have to wait for a while for merit lists. 

Eligibility Criteria

The enrollment criteria for Ph.D. according to HEC is that a candidate must possess eighteen years of education (Master’s degree) in the relevant field from a recognized University. Candidates should a minimum 3.0 CGPA in their master’s degree. They should pass a GAT exam with a minimum of 60% marks. The GAT test should be cleared before enrolling in Ph.D. Further, it is mandatory for every candidate to appear and pass the entry test and the interview conducted by the department.

Admission Intake

Admission intake usually occurs twice a year. The first round of admission occurs in the fall session (September) and the second round occurs in spring session (April). But, it depends on the institute as well if they offer the particular degree in spring sessions or not. 

Entry Test

A candidate who has completed their master’s degree and wants to pursue a Ph.D. in their relevant field. They are required to undergo an entry test before applying for admission to Ph.D. The most common and widely used entry tests are GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). The students have to opt for the tests according to their fields and their requirements. 

The graduate assessment tests include multiple-choice questions. There is no such defined syllabus but the paper is field-based with different analytical, research, logical, and reasoning questions. 

GMAT:

The GMAT (graduate management test) is an entry test used at various universities for admission to masters or Ph.D. degrees. It is a computerized test that consists of various sections of the analytical assessment, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and integrated reasoning. GMAT is mostly applicable for students of business studies. 

GRE:

The graduate record examination test is used for admission at various international universities as well. GRE is not limited to a specific field but it works for many fields. The test includes quantitative, analytical, and verbal reasoning questions. 

Merit Lists

After the admission process, the students are required to wait for the merit list. The merit list declares the students who meet all the requirements for admission and are successful in gaining admission.

Fee Structure

The fee structure varies among different institutes. The major difference seen in fee structure is among the public and private sector universities. The public sector universities often have a low fee structure as compared to the private sector universities of Pakistan. The fee structure also varies for full and part-time students of Ph.D. For instance, the fee for Ph.D. at Government College Lahore Ph.D. is 378,300 whereas, the Ph.D. fee in UMT is 699000

List of Institutions for PHD in Pakistan:

Some HEC recognized institutes that offer a Ph.D. are:

Public Sector:

  • Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
  • Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
  • Bahria University, Islamabad
  • COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
  • Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
  • Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
  • Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences & Technology Islamabad
  • Government College University, Lahore.
  • International Islamic University, Islamabad
  • King Edward Medical University, Lahore
  • Kohat University of Science and Technology
  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
  • National Defence University, Islamabad
  • National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad.
  • National University of Science & Technology
  • Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Islamabad.
  • Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
  • University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • University of Agriculture, Peshawar
  • University of Health Sciences, Lahore
  • University of Karachi
    University of Peshawar, Peshawar
  • University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Private Sector:

  • Lahore Institute of Management Sciences
  • University of Management and Technology
  • University of Central Punjab
  • Aga Khan University, Karachi
  • Riphah International University 
  • Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
  • National College of Business Administration & Economics, Lahore
  • The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
  • University of Lahore
  • Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Sciences & Technology, Karachi

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