PhD Admission in Pakistan - Detailed Guide for PHD Students!

Latest PhD Admissions

Date	University/College	Location	Contact#	Course Name	Fee
25-Apr-2024	Pakistan Institute Of Engineering And Applied Sciences Islamabad	PIEAS, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan	+92 (51) 1111	PhD Engineering Science	N/A
24-Apr-2024	The University Of Poonch Rawalakot (Upr)	Rawalakot	+92 5824 960052-3, 0	PhD Botany	N/A
22-Apr-2024	Sarhad University	36B Chinar Road, Unviersity Town, Peshawar, Pakistan	+92-915846508-9	PhD in Management science	70,684
21-Apr-2024	Pakistan Institute Of Engineering And Applied Sciences Islamabad	PIEAS, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan	+92 (51) 1111	PhD Engineering Science	N/A
15-Apr-2024	Quaid-E-Awam University Of Engineering, Science & Technology (Quest), Nawabshah	Sakrand Road, Nawabshah 67450	+92 244 9370381-5	PhD Civil Engineering	N/A
15-Apr-2024	Institute Of Space Technology Islamabad	Institute of Space Technology, P.O. Box 2750, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan	+92-51-9075406	PhD Aerospace Engineering	Total Per Semester Charges Local Students 79,205 Total Per Semester Charges Intal Students 5,643
08-Apr-2024	Institute Of Space Technology Islamabad	Institute of Space Technology, P.O. Box 2750, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan	+92-51-9075406	PhD Aerospace Engineering	Total Per Semester Charges Local Students 79,205 Total Per Semester Charges Intal Students 5,643
07-Apr-2024	Institute Of Space Technology Islamabad	Institute of Space Technology, P.O. Box 2750, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan	+92-51-9075406	PhD Aerospace Engineering	Total Per Semester Charges Local Students 79,205 Total Per Semester Charges Intal Students 5,643
01-Apr-2024	Bahria University Karachi	BAHRIA UNIVERSITY 13, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan	+92-21-111-111-028	PhD
26-Mar-2024	Bahria University Karachi	BAHRIA UNIVERSITY 13, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan	+92-21-111-111-028	PhD
19-Mar-2024	Qurtaba University Of Science & Information Technology, D.I. Khan	Qurtaba University of Sciences & IT Sheikh Yusuf Road Dera Ismail Khan, N.W.F.P Pakistan	92-961-714007-8	PhD Computer Science	N/A
17-Mar-2024	University Of Balochistan Quetta	Sariab Road, Quetta	(081) 9211008	PhD Management Sciences	N/A
14-Mar-2024	Karakuram College of Commerce and Modern Sciences VU Campus Gilgit	Halli chock near CSO office Jutial Gilgit	05811-59875	PhD Mathematics	N/A
13-Mar-2024	University Of Karachi	University Road, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan	92-21-99261300-06	PhD Computer Technology	N/A
11-Mar-2024	University Of Swat	Saidu Sharif, District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Postal Code. 19130	+92 946 9240066, 724	PhD in Botany	N/A
11-Mar-2024	Iqra University Islamabad	5, Khayaban-e-Johar, H-9 Islamabad	+92 51 111-264-264	PhD Computer Science	Total 1st Semester Fee 71,320
10-Mar-2024	Aga Khan University Karachi	Stadium Road P. O. Box 3500 Karachi 74800, Pakistan	+92 21 3493 0051?	PhD Doctor of Philosophy Health Science	996,000
08-Mar-2024	Allama Iqbal Open University	Regional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, 346 Raza Block, Allama Iqbal Town, LAHORE	042-99260026-7	PhD Special Education (MPhil based)	N/A
07-Mar-2024	Qurtuba University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar	K-1, Phase III, Hayatabad, Peshawar, N.W.F.P Pakistan	92-92-5812117	PhD in Political Science	N/A
06-Mar-2024	University Of Karachi	University Road, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan	92-21-99261300-06	PhD Computer Technology	N/A

The students who are looking forward to admissions in Ph.D. are advised to fulfill the eligibility criteria requirements. They should then get an admission form from their desired University. The admission form includes documentation of all the previous academic records, including the entry tests before admission as well. After completing the admission form you have to submit it within the due dates. Admission forms are now also available at the official websites of the University. After the closure of admission, students have to wait for a while for merit lists. 

Eligibility Criteria

The enrollment criteria for Ph.D. according to HEC is that a candidate must possess eighteen years of education (Master’s degree) in the relevant field from a recognized University. Candidates should a minimum 3.0 CGPA in their master’s degree. They should pass a GAT exam with a minimum of 60% marks. The GAT test should be cleared before enrolling in Ph.D. Further, it is mandatory for every candidate to appear and pass the entry test and the interview conducted by the department.

Admission Intake

Admission intake usually occurs twice a year. The first round of admission occurs in the fall session (September) and the second round occurs in spring session (April). But, it depends on the institute as well if they offer the particular degree in spring sessions or not. 

Entry Test

A candidate who has completed their master’s degree and wants to pursue a Ph.D. in their relevant field. They are required to undergo an entry test before applying for admission to Ph.D. The most common and widely used entry tests are GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). The students have to opt for the tests according to their fields and their requirements. 

The graduate assessment tests include multiple-choice questions. There is no such defined syllabus but the paper is field-based with different analytical, research, logical, and reasoning questions. 

GMAT:

The GMAT (graduate management test) is an entry test used at various universities for admission to masters or Ph.D. degrees. It is a computerized test that consists of various sections of the analytical assessment, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and integrated reasoning. GMAT is mostly applicable for students of business studies. 

GRE:

The graduate record examination test is used for admission at various international universities as well. GRE is not limited to a specific field but it works for many fields. The test includes quantitative, analytical, and verbal reasoning questions. 

Merit Lists

After the admission process, the students are required to wait for the merit list. The merit list declares the students who meet all the requirements for admission and are successful in gaining admission.

Fee Structure

The fee structure varies among different institutes. The major difference seen in fee structure is among the public and private sector universities. The public sector universities often have a low fee structure as compared to the private sector universities of Pakistan. The fee structure also varies for full and part-time students of Ph.D. For instance, the fee for Ph.D. at Government College Lahore Ph.D. is 378,300 whereas, the Ph.D. fee in UMT is 699000

List of Institutions for PHD in Pakistan:

Some HEC recognized institutes that offer a Ph.D. are:

Public Sector:

• Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
• Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
• Bahria University, Islamabad
• COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
• Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
• Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
• Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences & Technology Islamabad
• Government College University, Lahore.
• International Islamic University, Islamabad
• King Edward Medical University, Lahore
• Kohat University of Science and Technology
• Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
• National Defence University, Islamabad
• National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad.
• National University of Science & Technology
• Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Islamabad.
• Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• University of Agriculture, Peshawar
• University of Health Sciences, Lahore
• University of Karachi
  University of Peshawar, Peshawar
• University of the Punjab, Lahore
• The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Private Sector:

• Lahore Institute of Management Sciences
• University of Management and Technology
• University of Central Punjab
• Aga Khan University, Karachi
• Riphah International University 
• Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
• National College of Business Administration & Economics, Lahore
• The National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
• University of Lahore
• Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Sciences & Technology, Karachi