MPhil Phd Admissions

PhD/MPhil/MS

Venue of Entrance Test

Computer Science/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence
Entrance Test Date: Wednesday 12-10-2022
Test/Reporting Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: PUCIT, PU, Old Campus, near Anarkali Bazar Lahore
For more information please visit: www.pucit.edu.pk
It is mandatory to bring Print out of the the conformation email, Copy of the first page of your application form and original Picture Identity: CNIC, Passport, Driving License on above mentioned test venue / Schedule

The applicant must pass the entrance test . This test will be based on the following areas:

  • Discrete Structures
  • Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Reasoning

For MS/MPhil Admissions

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 50% score in this test 

For PhD Admissions

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test.

Name of Faculty MS / M.Phil. / M.Sc. (Engg / Hons) PhD Written Test Interview
(Date & Time) (9:00 a.m. to
(8:00 a.m. (11:00 a.m. (3:00 p.m. 05:00 p.m.)
to to to
11:00 a.m.) 1:00 p.m.) 5:00 p.m.)
Computing and Information Technology Computer Science Computer Science 12-10-2022 26/10/2022
Data Science Data Science 12-10-2022 26/10/2022
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence 12-10-2022 26/10/2022
i)
Online Form is available at http://admissions.pu.edu.pk , http://111.68.103.22/admissions The candidate will submit his/her online form along with scanned copies of academic certificates upto 05-10-2022 (11:59 p.m.) and the Written Test/Interview will be held in the concerned department (by observing all Covid-19 SOP’s) at the time and date given above / as informed by the department.
ii)
The incomplete applications in any respect will not be entertained.
Announcement of Test Results
24-10–2022
Interview of successful candidates in GRE based written test
26-10-2022 To 02-11-2022
Display of General Merit List & 1st Merit List
14-11-2022
• Last Date for depositing fee
16-11-2022
Display of 2nd Merit List
17-11-2022
• Last Date for depositing fee
21-11-2022
Display of 3rd Merit List
22-11-2022
• Last Date for depositing fee
24-11-2022
Display of Final Merit List
25-11-2022
• Last Date for depositing fee
25-11-2022
Admission Closed:
25-11-2022
Commencement of Classes:
03-12-2022

Eligibility Criteria (M.Phil. CS & PhD CS)

 

Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Graduate Programs at Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab

1- Eligibility Criteria for Admission in MPhil (CS):

 

To secure admission in MPhil (CS), at the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab, the eligibility criteria is as follows.

The candidate must have 16 years of education, and must have obtained one of the following degrees (or their equivalent, as decided by the Equivalence Cell of University of the Punjab) from an HEC recognized university:

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Software Engineering
  • BS Data Science
  • BS Artificial Intelligence
  • BS Cyber Security
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Information Technology

The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following core areas of computer science:

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

 

 To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 50% score in this test.

2- Eligibility Criteria for Admission in PhD (CS) (after 16 years of education):

 

To secure admission in PhD (CS), at the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab, the eligibility criteria is as follows.

The candidate must have 16 years of education, and must have obtained one of the following degrees (or their equivalent, as decided by the Equivalence Cell of University of the Punjab) from an HEC recognized university with a minimum of 3.0 / 4.0 CGPA:

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Software Engineering
  • BS Data Science
  • BS Artificial Intelligence
  • BS Cyber Security
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Information Technology

The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following core areas of computer science:

 

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

 

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test.

3- Eligibility Criteria for Admission in PhD (CS) (after 18 years of education):

 

To secure admission in PhD (CS), at the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab, the eligibility criteria is as follows.

The applicant must have 18 years of education, and must have obtained one of the following MS / MPhil degree (or their equivalent, as decided by the Equivalence Cell of University of the Punjab) from an HEC recognized university with a minimum of 3.0 / 4.0 CGPA:

  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Information Security
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering

The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following subjects from core areas of computer science:

 

 

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

 

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test

Eligibility Criteria (MS Data Science)

 

Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Graduate Programs at Department of Data Science, University of the Punjab

Eligibility Criteria For MS Data Science

Admission Eligibility Criteria for MS Data Science

A degree of M.Sc/BS (DS/CS) as per HEC curriculum. Students with 16 years of education in following domains (Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics) are eligible to apply provided that they have to take following deficiency courses.

  1. Programming Fundamentals (Core Programming Course)
  2. Data Structures & Algorithms OR Design & Analysis of Algorithms
  3. Database Systems

The minimum requirements for admission in a Master degree program are

  • A degree earned after sixteen years of education in computing or a related discipline, AND
  • At least CGPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0) or 60% Marks

The Applicant must pass and entrance test conducted by the Department of Data Science , University of the Punjab .

This test will be based on the following areas:

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 50% score in this test.

Program of Studies

  • M.S DS Degree will be of four semesters. In 1st and 2nd semesters, 24 credit hours course work and in 3rd and 4 th semesters 6-credit hours thesis being offered.
  • It will be mandatory for a Student have to earn 15 credit hours and pass Research Methodology course before registering thesis.

 

 

Duration of the Program

  • The minimum duration for completion of MS degree is two years.
  • The PU allows a maximum period of three years to complete MS degree requirements.

Admission Eligibility Criteria of PhD DS:

The admission eligibility of criteria are the following:

  • MS / M.Phil.  in Data Science/Computer Science/Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Artificial Intelligence with minimum CGPA ≥ 3.0 out of 4.0 / first division as per HEC and PU rules.
  • No 3rd division in the career.
  • The candidates must have to qualify the written test (GRE based designed by the departmental HEC approved committees) with 70% marks for PhD.
  • Candidates without thesis in MS/MPhil can be admitted but they have to complete deficiency of 06 credit hours research thesis.
  • The PhD scholar shall complete coursework of at least 48 credit hours (as per new PhD policy guidelines) of which the majority shall be fulfilled through regular classes.
  • If candidate admitted from other allied disciplines, including Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering/ Artificial Intelligence then deficiency courses must be taken by the PhD scholar to meet the requirement/s as recommended by the respective DDPC /Board of studies of the Department / Institute / College / Centre / School.
  • Equivalence is required before admission: From PU required (Qualification from Institutions other than the University of the Punjab will be equalized by the Equivalence Committee of the University of the Punjab). Candidates have to apply to equivalence cell.
  • Equivalence of Degrees Awarded by chartered foreign universities will be also required from HEC Pakistan. PU equivalence is also required.
  • Compulsory Prerequisite Courses: The candidates who have not studied the following three compulsory courses will be required to complete their courses before submitting the synopsis to DPCC and ASRB for approval.
    • Tools and Techniques for Data Science
    • Statistical and Mathematical Methods for Data Analysis
    • Machine Learning
  • The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Computer Science, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following subjects from core areas of computer science: Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning. To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test

Eligibility Criteria (MPhil and PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 

Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Graduate Programs at Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab

1- Eligibility Criteria for Admission in MPhil (AI):

To secure admission in MPhil (AI), at the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab, the eligibility criteria is as follows.

The candidate must have 16 years of education, and must have obtained one of the following degrees (or their equivalent, as decided by the Equivalence Cell of University of the Punjab) from an HEC recognized university:

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Software Engineering
  • BS Data Science
  • BS Artificial Intelligence
  • BS Cyber Security
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Information Technology

The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following areas:

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

 

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 50% score in this test.

2- Eligibility Criteria for Admission in PhD (AI) (after 16 years of education):

To secure admission in PhD (AI), at the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab, the eligibility criteria is as follows.

The candidate must have 16 years of education, and must have obtained one of the following degrees (or their equivalent, as decided by the Equivalence Cell of University of the Punjab) from an HEC recognized university with a minimum of 3.0 / 4.0 CGPA:

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Software Engineering
  • BS Data Science
  • BS Artificial Intelligence
  • BS Cyber Security
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Information Technology

The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following areas:

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

 

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test.

3- Eligibility Criteria for Admission in PhD (AI) (after 18 years of education):

To secure admission in PhD (AI), at the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab, the eligibility criteria is as follows.

The applicant must have 18 years of education, and must have obtained one of the following MS / MPhil degree (or their equivalent, as decided by the Equivalence Cell of University of the Punjab) from an HEC recognized university with a minimum of 3.0 / 4.0 CGPA:

  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Information Security
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering

The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab. This test will be based on the following areas:

Discrete Structures, Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning.

To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test

Required Documents for MS/M.Phil/PhD Admissions:

 

Students that have appeared in the merit lists of  M.Phil/PhD Admission Fall 2021 are required to submit the following documents (original) in Admission Office. The challan form for payment of fee will be issued after the submission of these documents:

      1. Matric
      2. Intermediate
      3. BS/M.Sc
      4. M.Phil in case of Admission in PhD
      5. Undertaking Form (Take a Print out of this form on Rs 50/- Stamp paper, duly attested by Magistrate /  Grade-1 civil judge)
      6. NOC for candidates of universities other than Punjab University. (Aspirant students are advised to start the process of taking NOC)
      7. Equivalence Certificate for the students of universities other than Punjab University.
      8. Copy of CNIC
      9. Medical Certificate ( on letter head of Registered medical Physician)
      10. 4 Pictures with blue background
      11. Please bring your Signed Original Admission Form for Submission.

Note: Please submit copy of paid chalan form in Admission Office.