Mphil/Phd Admission Criteria
Eligibility Criteria (M.Phil. AI & PhD AI)
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Graduate Programs at Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab
Besides general criteria for admission in graduate programs at the University of the Punjab, the Department of Information Technology will also apply the following criteria as well.
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 in Computer Science
- BS in Information Technology
- BS in Software Engineering
- BS in Artificial Intelligence
- BS in Data Science
- BS in Cyber Security
- BS in Bioinformatics
- BS in Information Systems
- BS in Multimedia and Gaming
- BS in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor in Business and Information Technology (BBIT)
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Information Technology
The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab.
To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 50% 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
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cyber Security
- Bioinformatics
- Information Systems
- Multimedia and Gaming
- Computer Engineering
- Business and Information Technology (MBIT)
The applicant must pass an entrance test conducted by the Department of Information Technology, University of the Punjab.
To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 60% score in this test
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:
Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Theory of Automata.
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 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:
Undergraduate Level Courses:
Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Theory of Automata.
Graduate Level Courses:
Advanced Theory of Computation, Advanced Analysis of Algorithms, Advanced Operating Systems, Advanced Computer Architecture.
To further remain in the admission process, the candidate is required to secure a minimum of 70% score in this test
Eligibility Criteria (M.Phil. DS & PhD DS)
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Graduate Programs at Department of Data Science, University of the Punjab
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.
- Programming Fundamentals (Core Programming Course)
- Data Structures & Algorithms OR Design & Analysis of Algorithms
- 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 5 (on a scale of 4.0) or 60% Marks
As per approved by BOS DS:
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 ≥ 0 out of 4.0 / first division as per HEC and PU rules.
- No 3rd division in the
- The candidates must have to qualify the written test (GRE based designed by the departmental HEC approved committees) with 70% marks for
- 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
- 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 /
- 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
- Equivalence of Degrees Awarded by chartered foreign universities will be also required from HEC 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
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:
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- Matric
- Intermediate
- BS/M.Sc
- M.Phil in case of Admission in PhD
- Undertaking Form (Take a Print out of this form on Rs 50/- Stamp paper, duly attested by Magistrate / Grade-1 civil judge)
- NOC for candidates of universities other than Punjab University. (Aspirant students are advised to start the process of taking NOC)
- Equivalence Certificate for the students of universities other than Punjab University.
- Copy of CNIC
- Medical Certificate ( on letter head of Registered medical Physician)
- 4 Pictures with blue background
- Please bring your Signed Original Admission Form for Submission.
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Note: Please submit copy of paid chalan form in Admission Office.
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