UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

A World class institution of higher education and research

M.Phil., M.S., Ph.D., M.S.(Surgery) and M.D.(Medicine) ADMISSION PROGRAMS-2018

The University of Karachi is a premier institution of higher education and research with its 57 teaching departments and 17 research centers/ institutes the University caters to
the needs of more than 37,000 students. Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing post-graduate degree programs at the University of Karachi.
FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES: ELIGIBILITY:
Arabic, Criminology, Economics, English Literature, English Language Teaching (ELT) & Applied Linguistics For M.Phil.(with Course and Research Work) & M.S.(with Course
(M.Phil. only), General History, International Relations (M.Phil. only), Islamic History, Mass Work “Terminating degree”):
Communication, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sindhi, Social Work, Sociology, Urdu. At least Sixteen Years of Studies (M.A., MLIS, M.Sc., M.B.A., B.B.A.(4-year), M.A.S., M.Com.,
FACULTY OF SCIENCE: B.S.(4-year), B-Pharm, Pharm-D.,M.B.B.S., B.D.S., D.V.M., B.S./B.E. Engineering) or equivalent
Agriculture & Agribusiness Management, Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology, Applied Physics, qualification with at least second division in the relevant field from an HEC recognized
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science
university/institution. However, candidates with M.B.B.S., B.D.S., D.V.M. or equivalent
qualification will be required to successfully complete 15-Credit Hour Courses (300-600 Level)
& Technology, Genetics, Geography, Geography (GIS), Geology, Health Physical Education & Sports
before undertaking M.Phil. Courses (700 Level)
Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology.
For M.S. (Surgery) & M.D. (Medicine):
FACULTY OF EDUCATION: M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. or equivalent qualification from a recognized University in addition to one year
Education, Special Education, Teacher Education house job with valid PMDC Registration.
FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES: For Ph.D.:
Qur’an & Sunnah, Usooluddin, Islamic Learning M.S., M.Pharm., M.Phil., M.B.A.(with four year B.B.A.) LL.M. (applicable only for Faculty of Law)
or its equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an HEC recognized university. Those
FACULTY OF PHARMACY & PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES: students who have not done the research work of 6 credit hours of M.Phil. thesis are not eligible
Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry for admission in Ph.D.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES: Admission will be granted on the basis of test and interview to be conducted by the respective
Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce Departmental Research Committee in accordance with the instructions given in the Admission
FACULTY OF LAW: Prospectus-2018.
School of Law (Ph.D. only) IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE: I. Admission Prospectus and Form can be downloaded from the website (www.uok.edu.pk).
Complete application form along with the required documents & processing fee (non-
M.S. & M.D. refundable) of Rs. 4,000/- (Pay Order) in favor of University of Karachi should be submitted
INSTITUTES / CENTERS: in the respective departments from April 20 to April 30, 2018. Applicants for Ph.D. (Law)
M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programs are also offered by the following Research Institutes/Centers of and M.S./M.D. are required to attach processing fee (non-refundable) of Rs. 7,500/- (Pay
University of Karachi. Order) in favor of University of Karachi to be submitted in the School of Law and BASR
 Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (Biotechnology-KIBGE) Section respectively. Incomplete, late applications & through postage or courier will not be
 Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine (Molecular Medicine) entertained.
 HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry (Chemistry-HEJ) II. The Karachi University Entrance Test 2018 is mandatory for all the candidates. List of
eligible candidates for appearing in Karachi University Entrance Test will be displayed on
 Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization (Botany-ISHU)
website on May 08, 2018.
 Marine Reference Collection and Resources Centre
III. Candidates eligible for Karachi University Entrance Test will be required to collect Admit
 National Nematological Research Centre (Nematology) Cards from May 08 to May 11, 2018 from the respective Departments/Centers/Institutes.
 National Centre for Proteomics (Biochemistry-NCP) IV. The Karachi University Entrance Test will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
 Institute of Space & Planetary Astrophysics (ISPA) Candidates are required to report at 9:30 a.m. at the respective
 Centre of Excellence for Women’s Studies (Women’s Studies) Departments/Centres/Institutes with Admit Card and Original CNIC. For further
 Institute of Marine Science information/details, visit KU website (www.uok.edu.pk )
 Institute of Environmental Studies V. List of candidates who passed the Karachi University Entrance Test will be announced on
 Center for Plant Conservation the University of Karachi website on May 17, 2018.
 Pakistan Study Centre Dr. Munawwer Rasheed
 Shaikh Zayed Islamic Research Centre REGISTRAR
Degree holders of HEC-recognized Pakistani private/foreign institutions other then the University of Karachi must submit an equivalence certificate of
Important Note: the degree obtained from the Office of Deputy Registrar (Academics) of the University of Karachi before the provisional admission.