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PhD Admissions  Question: When Admissions in PhD at NUST are advertised? Admissions in PhD are advertised semi- annually for spring semester and Fall semester.
(nust.edu.pk>Admissions>PhD Programs>PhD Admissions) Question: Which Documents are required for PhD admission?
(1) NOC
from the Service HQ if serving in the Armed Forces of Pakistan /
NOC from organization (If employed).
(2) Hard
copy of the Research Proposal.
(3) SSC
Certificate / DMC or equivalence.
(4) HSSC
Certificate/DMC or equivalence.
(5) Photocopy
of Bachelor’s transcripts and Degree.
(6) Photocopy
of MA/MSc (16-year education) transcripts and degree.
(7) Photocopy
of MS/MPhil (18-year education) transcript and degree (with
CH details including CH
of coursework + CH of thesis
works) duly
verified from HEC /
Controller of Examination of the University.
(8) Photocopy
of Domicile Certificate.
(9) Photocopy
of CNIC (NADRA).
(10)
HEC Equivalence for MS/MPhil (for Foreign degree)
(11)
Photocopy of passport (for foreigner candidate).
(12) For
International/National Students: valid Score of GRE (General)
conducted by ETS, USA OR
GAT-Subject test conducted by NTS OR
GRE Subject Type Test
conducted by NUST (as applicable). Question: If my application is selected at initial scrutiny what will be the next step? You will be called for interview and test (if applicable) by the
respective institution/department. Question: If I cleared my interview/test what will be the next step? Your case will be presented in PPCM (PhD Processing Committee Meeting)
at Main Office, NUST. The committee will take the final decision in light of
institution recommendation, eligibility Criteria, relevancy etc. Question: What are the stages for selection of PhD candidate Admission are at NUST? There are three major steps.
1.
Initial
scrutiny of eligibility.
2.
Interview/test
(if Applicable) at department/ institutions.
3.
Deliberation
of recommended PhD student by PPCM at
Main Office, NUST.
It is also mentioned that the student
can be rejected at any of the above mentioned steps. Question: How I will be informed if my admission is confirmed? You will receive email by PGP Directorate main office, NUST. Furthermore
you can call at 051-90851068 during office house for update on PhD
admission. Question: If I have very urgent issue and not getting reply of email what should I do? The PhD section will reply you in due course of time after processing of
your request/query. Although you can call at 051-90851068 and 051-90851047
during office hours or visit room 318, PGP Dte, Main office NUST further
details. Question: Is it necessary to clear GAT (Subject) prior to admission in NUST? Yes, Passing of relevant GAT subject test with valid score is prerequisite for find notification admission in PhD at NUST. However online application to PhD Admission can be done without GAT score, which has to be provided before start of semester classes. Question: Can I apply for admission if I have not cleared GAT subject Test but I have registered for GAT Subject Test? Yes, you can process your online application but you
have to provide result card at PGP directorate NUST Main office before the commencement
of classes. Otherwise, you would not be allowed to attend the classes.
Question: What are passing marks in GRE / GAT (Subject) tests for admission in PhD? For
National/International Students
GAT
(Subject) Test for Direct PhD program by NTS (Score => 60%) IF NTS
(Subject) Test is not offered in particular subject then NUST
local GRE Subject type test (Score => 70%) OR GRE
(General) conducted by ETS, USA, with following minimum score separately in
each section:-
Description
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Scale
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Quantitative
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151/170
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Verbal
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146/170
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Analytical
Writing
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3.5/6.0
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MS/MPhil/Equivalent
degree must be approved by HEC.
Question: I have got first division in may MPhil degree. Am I eligible to apply for PhD admission? Yes, Candidate having MS/MPhil degree with CGPA > 3.0 out of 4.0 or First division are eligible to apply for admission in PhD Programs. Question: How can I apply for admission to NUST? Question: Do I have to attach copy of the paid fee challan with the online application? You only have to mention the name of the HBL (Habib Bank Limited) branch and date of deposit in the online form. Question: What are the disciplines in which NUST offers PhD Programs? For details on NUST PhD Programs you may visit our website www.nust.edu.pk link ‘Admission’->’PhD Programs‘->’Programs of Study’.
Question: What are the fees for the PhD Programs? For fee and funding details, please visit our website ‘www.nust.edu.pk” link ‘Admissions’ ‘PhD Programs’ ‘Fee and Funding'. Question: I have been withdrawn from PhD programme at NUST, can I apply again for PhD admission? Yes, you can apply for PhD admission, however you have to clear all the earlier outstanding dues, prior to applying afresh. Furthermore you will not be allowed to avail the facility of credit transfer of already completed courses during previous registration. Question: What is the registration process for the NTS organized GAT (Subject)? One can register for the test, online, on
the NTS website www.nts.org.pk.
Question: Can I transfer my credits earned from other University / Institute? No migration or transfer of credit from other university is allowed in PhD Program at NUST. Question: Can I apply for PhD admission if my result is awaited? You can apply for PhD admission with the transcript upto last semester completed, provided you are able to submit your complete final result before commencement of classes. Question: I have done DAE (in lieu of FSc), Bachelors of Engineering and MS (Engg). Am I eligible for admission in PhD Program in relevant engineering discipline? Yes, you are eligible for admission in the PhD programme of relevant engineering discipline. Question: Is there any scholarship or financial support to PhD students at NUST? Question: If I am selected for admission in fall semester, can I defer my admission to next fall semester? Yes, you can defer your admission for one semester i.e next semester. Question: Do I fall under the expatriate student category? If you are temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than Pakistan, and hold either a Pakistani passport, or dual nationality (one of them being Pakistani), you fall under the expatriate student category. Question: How can I apply at NUST if I am an expatriate student? An expatriate holding either Pakistani passport or dual nationality can apply for online admission whenever admissions are advertised Question: I am a born Pakistani with a foreign passport, can I apply as an expatriate student? An expatriate having single foreign nationality cannot apply for admission as expatriate. However you can apply as international candidate. Question: Is it mandatory to upload Research Proposal? Yes, it is
mandatory to upload research proposal in PDF form. However, candidate can
change/refine their proposal after admission in NUST PhD Program. Question: Can I choose any one of two tests, GAT Subject NTS and GAT subject by NUST? NO, you have to qualify GAT Subject NTS. If
NTS does not offer the test of that
particular subject, then NUST will conduct its own GAT Subject test. Question: Is it candidate’s choice to select/attend either NTS subject test or NUST local GRE Test? No, candidate
has to attend NTS subject type test. If in case, NTS subject test is not
offered in particular discipline then NUST will conduct local GRE test. Details
list of department/ program wise is mentioned in FAQs. Question: What will be the process after submitting online forms? Following steps will be informed via email
1.
Verification of your challan form.
2.
Scrutiny of your application form.
3.
If accepted, you will be called for interview and test (if
applicable) by the Institute.
Question: Is it mandatory to upload research proposal for online application? Yes, it is necessary to upload research proposal
for online application. Although, you can refine/change the research proposal after
the admission in PhD Program. Question: Which GAT Subject Test of NTS is valid for which program at NUST?
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S/No
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College/
School/
Centre
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Discipline
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Required for GAT
Subject
Test Conducted by NTS
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1
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MCS
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Software Engineering
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Computer Science,
Computer Engineering
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Electrical
(Telecomm) Engineering
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Telecom Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
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Information Security
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Computer Science
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2
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C of E&ME
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Electrical
Engineering
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Electrical
Engineering
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Mechatronics
Engineering
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-
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Engineering
Management
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-
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Software Engineering
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Computer Science
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3
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PNEC
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Electrical
Engineering
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Telecom Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
& Management
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4
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SNS
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Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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5
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ASAB
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Applied Biosciences |
Agriculture-Food
Sciences, Agriculture-
Plant Genetics, Bio Chemistry,
Bioinformatics, Botany, Chemistry,
Veterinary (Animal Sciences),
Microbiology, Zoology
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6
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SCEE
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Transportation
Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Environmental
Engineering
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Environmental
Sciences
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Environmental
Science
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Environmental
Sciences
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Urban & Regional
Planning
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Remote Sensing and
GIS
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Water Resources Engineering
& Management
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Construction Engineering
& Management
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Civil Engineering
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Structural
Engineering
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| Geotechnical Engineering |
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7
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SEECS
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Electrical
Engineering
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Telecom Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
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Information
Technology
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Computer Science
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Computer Science
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Computer Science
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Information Security
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Computer Science
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8
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RCMS
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Computational
Science & Engineering
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Bioinformatics, Computational Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry,
Applied Mechanics, , Computer Science, Communication Systems &
Network, Biology, Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Botany, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,
Computational physics, Software Engineering, Information Technology,
Information security, Telecom Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering,
Pharmacy, Physics, Statistics & Zoology
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9
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SCME
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Materials and
Surface Engineering
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Metallurgical and
Material Engineering
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Energetic Materials Engineering
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-
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Chemical Engineering
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Nanosciences & Engineering
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10
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NBS
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Management Sciences
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Management Sciences
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11
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SMME
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Design &
Manufacturing Engineering
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-
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Robotics and
Intelligent Machine Engineering
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Biomedical Sciences
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Biomedical
Engineering
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12
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S3H
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Economics
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Economics
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Psychology
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Psychology
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13
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CIPS
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Peace & Conflict
Studies
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14
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USPCAS-E
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Energy System
Engineering
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Chemistry,
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,
Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Material Engineering and Physics
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| Thermal Energy Engineering |
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| Electrical Engineering (Power) |
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15
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CAE
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Avionics Engineering
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Computer science, Electornics, Electrical Engineering
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Aerospace
Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
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16
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MCE
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Geotechnical
Engineering
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