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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: 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 Students
a. 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%).
For International Students
b.
GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA, with following minimum score
separately in each section:-
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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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c. 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? ·
Merit based scholarships and research grants are given to selected PhD
students each year pursuing studies in approved disciplines.
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Selected PhD awardees are paid monthly stipend of
Rs. 30,000/- . PhD Awardees / Institutions are also paid Lab/
Research Funds & remuneration for supervisors.
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Students having good academic record and high research potential are given
merit based scholarship to augment their academic & research progress.
For
more details, kindly check http://www.nust.edu.pk/Admissions/Scholarships/Pages/Merit-Based-PG-Scholarships.aspx 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
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Verification of your challan form.
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Scrutiny of your application form.
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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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MCS
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Software Engg
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Computer Science
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Electrical (Telecomm) Engg
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Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering
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Information Security
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Computer Science
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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 Engg
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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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Electrical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mfr Engg & Mgmt
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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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Virology & Immunology
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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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-
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Remote Sensing and GIS
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Water Resources Engg & Management
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Construction Engg & Mgmt
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Civil Engineering
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Structural Engineering
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7
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SEECS
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Electrical Engineering
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Electrical 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 Sc & Engg
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Bioinformatics, Computational Biomedical
Engg, Computational Chemistry, Applied
Mechanics, Computer Science,
Communication Systems & Network
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9
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SCME
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Materials and Surface Engg
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Metallurgical and Material Engineering
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Energetic Materials Engg
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Chemical Engg
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Nanosciences & Engg
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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 & Mfr Engg
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-
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engg
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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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-
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14
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USPCAS-E
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Energy System Engineering
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15
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CAE
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Avionics Engineering
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Aerospace Engineering
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16
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MCE
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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