TOP 5 UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR ADMISSION CRITERIA IN PAKISTAN

The top 5 universities in Pakistan are as follows:

1. University of Punjab (PU)
2. National University of Computer and Science (FAST)
3. Aga khan university
4. COMSATS University
5. University of Management and Technology (UMT)

1. University of Punjab (PU)

 Introduction

The University of Punjab is Pakistan's biggest and oldest institution of higher study, having been founded in Lahore in 1882. It was the first to be founded in a region of the subcontinent with a high concentration of Muslims.

Campuses of Punjab University

• Quaid-e-Azam (New campus)
• Allama lqbal  Campus ( old campus)
• Khanspur Campus
• Gujranwala Campus

The University's operations are split between the Quaid-e-Azam Campus (New Campus), which is about twelve kilometers to the south, and the Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus).

Allama Iqbal 

 The Allama Iqbal Campus bears the name of the esteemed poet-philosopher from South Asia. Along with the most historic Oriental College, the original incarnation of the University that was founded in 1870, it is home to colleges of art and design, IT, and pharmacy in its Indo-Islamic architecture. It is situated on Lahore's Mall Road.

Quaid-e-Azam

Quid E Azam Campus was created by renowned Greek architect A.C. Doxiadis, who also created Islamabad. It is situated in an area spanning 1800 acres of lush green terrain. 

Khanaspur Campus

 The University also maintains a summer campus in Khanaspur, which is situated in the Himalayan range close to Ayubia at a height of roughly 7,000 feet. In addition to housing research facilities, this campus serves as a gathering place for both staff and students.

Gujranwala Campus

The University has also developed its satellite campuses in Gujranwala and Jhelum. Business administration, commerce, law, and information technology are among the major academic fields offered at these institutions. These campuses are gradually adding newer fields. The Campus is made more beautiful by a canal that separates the academic buildings from the dorms for the students.

Admission Criteria

Candidates with an F.A./F.Sc. degree or equivalent qualification who are under 24 years old are eligible for admission to the B. Ed. (Hons.) Elementary and B.S. (Hons). 

Up to five late sessions, two marks will be subtracted from the percentage of the excess academic marks.

The Foundation for Advancement of Sciences and Technology (FAST)

 Introduction

The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences known as the “Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology”(FAST)

              It was established in July 2000, and the National University of Computer and Emerging Science is a premier University in Pakistan. University has 5 Modern Campuses located in cities of Pakistan

1. Karachi
2. Islamabad
3. Lahore
4. Peshawar
5. Chiniot-Faisalabad

Department:

The university has 4 departments on each of its campuses. There are:

1. Department of Electrical Engineering
2. Department of computer science
3. Department of management science
4. Department of Humanities and science

Degree programs:

The Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar campus offers the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of science
• BBA(Bachelor of Business Administration)
• Bachelor of Accounting Finance
• Computer science
• Computer Networking
• Software Project Management
• MBA(Master of Business Administration)

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Admission Criteria

A score of at least 60% on the NTSSubject GAT or the International GRE Subject Test AND a 50th percentile or higher.Interview (to determine research potential) (to assess research potential)

Aga Khan university

A nonprofit organization and part of the Aga Khan Development Network is Aga Khan University. It was established as Pakistan's first private university in 1983 It is one of the few universities in Pakistan that offers undergraduate students access to research facilities. The institution has a research office to direct and aid university-sponsored research. Grants are also funded by a University Research Council through a competitive review procedure assisted by a Grants Review Committee. Additionally, community-related health sciences research is given special attention. AKU hosts national and international research seminars and workshops.

Admission criteria

Students may apply for admission if they successfully complete the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (or its equivalent) annual examination from the AKU-EB or any other recognized Board / University with a minimum aggregate of 60 percent marks in the Science Group or a minimum of 55 percent in the General Group.

Admission criteria for MBBS

Additionally, all qualified candidates must have earned a score of at least 70% on their Higher Secondary School Certificate exam. Candidates will need to have completed physics, chemistry, biology, and one of those three disciplines as a requirement for their Higher Secondary School diploma.

 

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) 

NUST, also known as the National University of Sciences and Technology, was founded in 1991 and has since been recognized as one of Pakistan's top developing universities. It is located in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city. The university offers professional and doctoral degrees in addition to graduate and undergraduate degrees. The NUST admittance test is quite challenging, and there are a lot of rivalries because students from all around Pakistan apply. At NUST, acceptance rates are 4 percent.

Campuses

NUST has the five best campuses:

1. Islamabad Campus
2. Karachi Campus
3. Gujranwala Campus
4. Rawalpindi Campus
5. Lahore Campus

Admission criteria

Minimum of 60% aggregate marks in SSC and HSSC OR equivalent exams (as per IBCC equivalence).

Candidates from the FA/FSc stream can apply for NET based on FA/FSc Part-I, but admission is conditional on the provision of an FA/FSc certificate or Detailed Marks Certificate.

 COMSATS University (CUI)

The public institution COMSATS University Islamabad, also known as the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), was founded in 1998. It was the first dedicated institute of information technology when this institution was founded. 

Comsats is a university with multiple campuses; the main campus is in Islamabad, but there are other campuses in Lahore, Sahiwal, Abbottabad, and Attock. The university provides a wide range of undergraduate degrees, including those in business administration, accounting and finance, civil engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, geology, economics, environmental sciences, and electrical engineering, among many others.

Campuses

COMSATS University  currently has seven physical campuses

• Islamabad (1998)
• Abbottabad (2001)
• Wah (2001)
• Lahore (2002)
•  Attock (2004)
•  Sahiwal (2006)
•  Vehari (2008)
• Virtual Campus (2012)

 Admission criteria

Admission to the BS(AF) program requires an intermediate or equivalent ('A' Level) diploma with a minimum of 50% marks from an accredited institution.

NTS-NAT test score of at least 50 percent is required.

 Duration and Semesters: The minimum time required to complete this degree is eight semesters (04 years), with a maximum of twelve semesters (06 Years). The degree will be granted after completing at least 135 credits with a CGPA of at least 2.0/4.

Documents Required:

The following documents must be attached to the admission form:

 

• Any bank can issue a demand draught in favor of CUI Islamabad.
• MATRIC / O-Level mark sheet certificate & Equivalence (photocopy back to back).
• FA/FSc/A-Level mark sheet, certificate, and equivalence (photocopy back to back).
• Copy of NIC / B form
• Photographs.
• Valid NTS result (photocopy) [if the test has already been given].
• Hope Certificate/Affidavit (to be notarized on Rs. 20/- Stamp Paper) required only for applicants awaiting results.
• All applicants must sign an undertaking (to be notarized on Rs. 20/- stamp paper).

University of Management and Technology (UMT)

A project of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Trust is UMT. 

Leading educators, professionals, and businessmen founded ILM in 1990 to boost both group and individual effectiveness.

Campuses

In Lahore, UMT has two additional campuses: 

• Quaid-e-Azam Campus
• Raiwind Campus

The Quaid-e-Azam Campus, which includes the Schools of Commerce and Accountancy, and the Raiwind Campus, which houses the school of Health Sciences and the School of Pharmacy. The university has a branch campus in Sialkot.

Academics

The university offers more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including management, technology, textile design, banking, computer science, economics, education, engineering, aviation, liberal arts, information technology, artificial intelligence, media and communication, languages, and mental and physical health sciences.

Documents Required:

• Matriculation or O-Level Result+ Equivalence Certificate
• Intermediate Results or A-Level Results+ Equivalence Certificate
• 2 Photographs (Name mentioned on the back of each picture)
• 1 copy of the candidate's CNIC.
• 1 copy of the parent/CNIC guardian's
• Copy of the candidate's domicile

 

Entry test requirements

 UMT entry test at the undergraduate level is waived for candidates who have passed the SAT/NAT with a score of 50 percent or higher. In addition to other academic requirements, a candidate must pass the UMT entry test with a score of 50% or higher to be considered for admission to UMT.

Conclusion:

There are many different types of universities, and each has advantages and disadvantages. As a result, one must prioritize and make decisions properly.

Each individual who meets certain criteria, and interests meet, should apply in their respective fie. If you want to get more information about universities checks out this link.

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