Eligibility Criteria for All Programs

Eligibility Criteria (BS Programs)

Faculty of Social & Administrative Sciences
Department Program Eligibility Criteria
Law LLB  
Management Sciences  BBA FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
BS Accounting & Finance FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
BS Public Administration & Governance FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Psychology BS Psychology (Hons) FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Linguistics and Literature BS English Language & Literature FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
History & Politics BS Political Science FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
BS International Relations  FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Economics BS Economics  FA/FS.c or Equivalent with at least 45 % marks
Education Bachelor of Education (Hons) FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Islamic & Religious Studies BS Islamic & Religious Studies FA/FSc. or equivalent with minimum 45% marks
Faculty of Information Technology & Numerical Sciences
Information Technology BS Computer Science Minimum 50 % marks in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical) , ICS with Physics or Statistics or Economics, General Science with Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. A-Level / Equivalent with Minimum B Grade / Equivalence certificate from IBCC 
BS Software Engineering Minimum 50 % marks in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical) , ICS with Physics or Statistics or Economics, General Science with Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. A-Level / Equivalent with Minimum B Grade / Equivalence certificate from IBCC 
BS Artificial Intelligence Minimum 50 % marks in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical) , ICS with Physics or Statistics or Economics, General Science with Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. A-Level / Equivalent with Minimum B Grade / Equivalence certificate from IBCC 
BS Telecom & Networking Minimum 45 % marks in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical) , ICS with Physics or Statistics or Economics, General Science with Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. A-Level / Equivalent with Minimum B Grade / Equivalence certificate from IBCC 
BS Data Science Minimum 50 % marks in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical) , ICS with Physics or Statistics or Economics, General Science with Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. A-Level / Equivalent with Minimum B Grade / Equivalence certificate from IBCC .
Physics BS Physics Minimum 45 % Marks OR 2nd Division in FSc. (Pre Eng/Pre Medical/ICS / 3 Year Diploma in any Engg. From Poly technique institutes)
Mathematics and Statistics BS Mathematics FA/FSc or its equivalent with minimum 45 % Marks OR 2nd Division in FSc. 
BS Statistics FA/FSc or its equivalent with minimum 45 % Marks OR 2nd Division in FSc. 
Faculty of Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology BS Botany  F.Sc/HSSC or equivalent (12 years education) certificate with science subject in any combination (with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) from any recognized institution/board with at least 2nd division. Students with no Biology combination in FSc/HSSC may need to study deficiency courses as will be decided by the Departmental Committee
BS Zoology F.Sc/HSSC or equivalent (12 years education) certificate with science subject in any combination (with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) from any recognized institution/board with at least 2nd division. Students with no Biology combination in FSc/HSSC may need to study deficiency courses as will be decided by the Departmental Committee
BS Biochemistry F.Sc/HSSC or equivalent (12 years education) certificate with science subject in any combination (with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) from any recognized institution/board with at least 2nd division. Students with no Biology combination in FSc/HSSC may need to study deficiency courses as will be decided by the Departmental Committee
Medical Lab Technology BS MLT F.Sc Pre. Medical or FSc Allied Health Science preferebly MLT
BS Doctor of Physical Therapy (5 years) F.Sc Pre. Medical or Equivalent with 60% Marks
BS Surgical Technology F.Sc Pre. Medical or Equivalent 
BS Dental Technology F.Sc Pre. Medical or Equivalent
BS Radiology Technology F.Sc Pre. Medical or Equivalent
BS Anaesthesia Technology F.Sc Pre. Medical/Allied Health Sciences 
Microbiology BS Microbiology (Hons) Minimum 45% marks OR Second Division in FSC (Pre Medical or Equivalent)
Public Health & Nutrition BS Public Health  Minimum 45% marks OR Second Division in FA/FSC or equivalent
  BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Minimum 45% marks OR Second Division in FSC or equivalent
Sport Science & Physical Education BS Health & Physical Education Fa/FS.c or Equivalent qualification, with at least 45 % marks
Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences
Agricultural Departments B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture Minimum 45% marks OR Second Division in F.Sc (Pre Medical / Pre Engineering/ Computer Science /DAE)
Soil & Climate Science BS Climate Change FA/FSc/ICS & DAE with at least 45% Marks
Earth Sciences BS Geology Minimum 45% marks OR Second Division in F.Sc (Pre Medical / Pre Engineering/ Computer Science /DAE)
Environmental Sciences BS Environmental Sciences 1. F.Sc. or equivalent; 2. Intermediate (Geography, Economics, Mathematics, and Computer Sciences); 3. Minimum 2nd division in F.Sc. or Intermediate.
Food Science & Technology BS Food Science & Technology F.Sc. pre-medical/pre-engineering/ICS/ICT, three year’s post- secondary diploma in Food Science/Food Technology/Food Science & Technology/Dairy/Veterinary or relevant, from any recognized institute.with 50% marks (with no Third division). 
Chemistry BS Chemistry F.Sc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering/DAE with chemistry: 3 years)
or equivalent with at least 2nd division or  equivalent grade based
on minimum 45% marks for other than annual system
Forestry & Wildlife Management  BSc (Hons.) Forestry & Wildlife Management  HSSC with at least 45% marks (Pre- Medical/ Pre-Engineering/ General Science Group (all combinations); DAE (Civil Engineering atleast 45% marks); ADS atleast 45% marks (admission in 5th Semester of BSc Hons. Forestry)  

Eligibility Criteria (MS/M.Phil/M.Sc (Hons) Programs)

Departments

Name of degree Program

Eligibility Criteria

Agronomy

 

M.Sc (Hons)

BSc (Hons) Agriculture with relevant  specialization. The applicant will also be required to qualify the University of Haripur conducted General (Non-subject) entry test (with minimum 50% marks)

Plant Breeding & Genetics

 

M.Sc (Hons)

B.Sc (Hons) PBG, B.S Genetics (4 years) and M. Sc/B.S (4 years) Botany and B.S (4 years)  Forestry and wild Life management, Seed Science and Technology,  Agricultural Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Engineering and genomics. The applicant will also be required to qualify the University of Haripur conducted General (Non-subject) entry test (with minimum 50% marks).

Food Science & Technology

M.Sc (Hons)

BS/B.Sc. (Hons) in Food Science/Food Technology/Food Science & Technology/Food Safety/Human Nutrition & Dietetics, equivalent to 16 years of education from any recognized institution. The candidates will take extra courses (deficiency courses of 6 – 9 credit hours), wherever required and recommended by the host department at the time of admission.

Entomology

M.Sc (Hons)

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture in the relevant subject or BS.Zoology (4 Years) or M.Sc. Zoology (2 Years) with CGPA of at least 2.50/4.00.Must have passed Departmental test with 60% marks.

Horticulture

 

M.Sc (Hons)

BSc (Hons) Agriculture with relevant  specialization

Soil Science

 

M.Sc (Hons) Soil Science

 

 

 

MPhil Climate Change

B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture/B.Sc (Hons.)in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science, BS in Chemistry / Geology / Environmental Sciences, MSc. Chemistry / MSc. Botany / MSc. Environmental Sciences with 2.5 CGPA or 2nd division under Annual System from HEC recognized Universities/Institutes

16 years education in any of the following disciplines (Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences/Disaster Management with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or at least 2nd division (45% marks)

Biology

MPhil Biochemistry

MSc Biochemistry, BS/BSc Hons / Agriculture (4-years) or its equivalent degree from HEC recognized university, MBBS / DVM / Pharm-D and BSc (Hons) degree holder in Medical Laboratory Technology with CGPA 2.50/4.00 are also eligible. The candidate must qualify UoH conducted General test with at least 50% score + interview conducted by Graduate Admission Commitee.

MPhil Zoology

MSc/BS/BSc.Hons (4-years) in Zoology/ Animal Biochemistry/ Animal Biotechnology/ Environmental Sciences with Zoology or its equivalent degree from HEC recognized university with CGPA 2.50/4.00 are also eligible. The candidate must qualify UoH conducted General test with at least 50% score + interview conducted by Graduate Admission Committee.

Education  

M.Phil

M.A Education / M.Ed / B.Ed (1.5 and 2 years) / 4 years degree in Education.

Microbiology

MPhil Microbiology

MSc Microbiology, BS/BSc Hons. (4 years) in relevant field (Life Sciences) or its equivalent degree from HEC recognized university, MBBS/ DVM/Pharm-D are also eligible.

M.Phil Food & Dairy Microbiology 16 years of education in any area of Biological Sciences.
Forestry and Wildlife Management

 

M.Phil Forestry

 

 

 

 

M.Phil Wildlife  Management

At least 2.5/4.0 CGPA in: Bachelors (16 years)  in Forestry/ Forestry & Range Management/Wildlife Management /Agriculture (Major: Soil Science; Horticulture; Extension/Entomology/Biotechnology) /Environmental Science/ Botany/Zoology/Biological Sciences/DVM/GIS& RS/ Livestock Management/ Disaster Management/ Watershed Management and allied subjects including MSc Forestry 16 years from PFI Peshawar

At least 2.5/4.0 CGPA in: Bachelors (16years) in Wildlife Management Zoology/Biological /Forestry/ Forestry & Range Management /Env. Science/DVM and allied subjects

Mathematics & Statistics

 

M.Phil Mathematics

4-years B.S degree in Mathematics or MA / M.Sc in Mathematics.

MPhil Statistics

4-years B.S degree in Statistics or MA / M.Sc in Statistics

Environmental Science

 

MPhil

  • 16 years of education in Environmental Sciences or relevant fields including Physical/Biological Sciences, Disaster Management, GIS and Remote Sensing, Geology, Geography, urban and regional planning, climatology, Forestry and Wildlife management, Public health and medical and clinical sciences.
  •  Candidates having 16 years of education with following majors can also apply.
  • Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Law and Policy
  • Sustainable Development
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Environmental Education

              -      Ecotourism
Note: The candidates will take extra courses, wherever required and recommended by the host Department at the time of admission.

Information Technology

 

MS Computer Science

BS in Computer Science / BS in Information Technology/ Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Computer Science/ Master of Information Technology/ MSc (Computer Science) / Computer Engineering/ Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering/ Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology / Bachelor of Engineering (Computer & Information System)/ BSc Computer System Engineering / BS (CS) or Computer Science Conversion Course 2 years Degree Program referred to BCS-3 years Degree Program- student will be required to complete the deficiency of difference of total earned credit hours and 130 credit hours.

Management Science

MS (Management Science)

 

MBA

 

Public Policy & Governance

 

MBA (Non-business)

Candidates having 16-year of business education, MSc Economics, ACMA, ACA, and other relevant equivalent qualification with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 2.50 out of 4 or 1st division wherein GPA system is not implemented, are eligible to apply. However, the candidates will also be required to have valid NTS or University of Haripur Entry Test (with minimum 50% marks).
 Eligibility requirement is the same as in MS Management Sciences
Candidates having 16-year of Public Policy/ Public Administration, and other equivalent qualification with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 2.50 out of 4 or 1st division wherein GPA system is not implemented, are eligible to apply. However, the candidates will also be required to have valid NTS or University of Haripur Entry Test (with minimum 50% marks)
Candidates having 16-year qualification with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 2.50 out of 4 or 1st division wherein GPA system is not implemented are eligible to apply. However, the candidates will also be required to have valid NTS or University of Haripur Entry Test (with minimum 50% marks).

Earth Sciences

MPhil (Geology)

BS / Equivalent in Geology /relevant subjects with minimum 55 % marks /2.5 CGPA

Psychology

MS

The basic academic qualifications to enter the program is 4 years BSc. H in Psychology (with CGPA of 2.50+ or 60% marks in annual system) or MSc in Psychology (1st Div.) from a University, recognized by HEC. The candidate must have passed NTS (GAT) with a minimum score of 50% score or entry test conducted UoH with 50% marks.

Linguistics

MPhil (English Literature)

MA English, BS English with 50%. GAT General+ Departmental Test/Interview or UoH conducted entry test with 50% score+ Interview conducted by Graduate Admission Commitee

Chemistry

MS Chemistry

MSc/BS (4-years) degree in Chemistry or its equivalent with specialization in Inorganic/ Analytical or Organic or Physical Chemistry from HEC recognized university with CGPA 2.50/4.00 and candidate must have passed NTS (GAT) with a minimum score of 50% score or entry test conducted UoH with 50% marks+ Interview conducted by Graduate Admission Commitee

Islamic & Religious Studies M.Phil Islamic & Religious Studies BS 4 Years/Masters in Islamic Studies with at least second division

Sports Science & Physical Education

MPhil Sports Science & Physical Education

MA/MSc/MPED/M.P.E/BS Honor in Health & Physical Education degree or an equivalent qualification. Minimum GPA in semester system must be 2.00 out of 4.00 or at least 2nd Division in annual system. Applicants need to pass GAT (General) test with 50% score conducted by NTS or Entry Test and interview conducted by the University.

Eligibility Criteria (Ph.D Programs)

Departments

Name of degree Program

Eligibility Criteria

Agronomy

 

Ph.D

MSc (Hons) Agriculture with relevant   specialization. The applicant will also be required to qualify University of Haripur conducted General (Non-subject) entry test (with minimum 60% marks) and interview conducted by Graduate Admission Committee.

Plant Breeding & Genetics

 

Ph.D

M. Sc (Hons) PBG, M. Phil Genetics, M. Phil Botany and M. Phil/MS Forestry and wild life management, Seed Science and Technology,  Agricultural Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Engineering and Genomics. The applicant will also be required to qualify  University of Haripur conducted General (Non-subject) entry test (with minimum 60% marks) and interview conducted by Graduate Admission Committee.

Food Science & Technology

Ph.D

BS 16 years schooling with CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 60% marks in annual system in Food Science & Technology or relevant field is the minimum criteria for admission in PhD Program  or M.Sc (Hons) or an equivalent degree (18 years of education) in Food Science / Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Safety / Agricultural Sciences / Biological Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Human Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant field, from any recognized institution. The relevancy will be evaluated through the host departmental (Department of Food Science & Technology, The University of Haripur) assessment; as well as under the rules and regulations of The University of Haripur, if available.

Entomology

Ph.D

M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / M.Phil. Zoology with CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00 in the relevant discipline. The Ph.D. applications must be accompanied by comprehensive project proposals. Must have passed Departmental test with at least 70% marks. The in service candidates have to get NOC from their employer and study leave for this purpose.

Horticulture

Ph.D

MSc (Hons) Agriculture with relevant   specialization

Soil Science

 

Ph.D (Soil Science)

M.Sc. (Hons.) / M.Phil. in Agriculture / Soil Science / Environmental Sciences / Geology / Botany / Plant Sciences / Microbiology / Chemistry with 3.00 CGPA or First Division in the Annual System from HEC recognized Universities / Institutes

Education  

Ph.D

M.Phil/M.S in Education

Microbiology

Ph.D Microbilogy

18 years of education in Microbiology or any relevant field of Biological sciences. The applicant will also be required to qualify  University of Haripur conducted General (Non-subject) entry test (with minimum 60% marks) +  interview conducted by Graduate Admission Committee to qualify for admission.

Ph.D Food & Dairy Microbiology 18 years of education in any area of Biological Sciences.
Forestry and Wildlife Management

 

PhD Forestry

 

 

PhD Wildlife Management

At least 3.0/4.0 CGPA in BS/B.Sc Hons./MS/ M.Sc Hons.//M.Phil in Forestry/ Forestry & Range Management/Agriculture (Major: Soil Science; Horticulture; Extension/Entomology/Biotechnology) /Environmental Science/ Botany/Zoology/Biological Sciences/DVM/GIS& RS/ Livestock Management/ Disaster Management/ Watershed Management and allied subjects

At least 3.0/4.0 CGPA in BS/B.Sc Hons./MS/ M.Sc Hons.//M.Phil Wildlife Management Zoology/Biological /Forestry/ Forestry & Range Management /Env. Science and  allied subjects

Mathematics & Statistics

 

Ph.D

M.Sc in Mathematics with 3 CGPA out of 4 or 60% marks in annual system, entry test qualified by the candidate conducted by UoH with 60% score and interview by the Graduate Admission Commitee

Environmental Science

 

Ph.D

1.  MS/M.Phil or equivalent in Environmental Sciences or relevant fields including Physical/Biological Sciences, Disaster Management, GIS and Remote Sensing, Geography, Climatology, Urban and regional planning, Geology, Forestry and Wildlife management, Public health and medical and clinical sciences.
2.  Candidates having 18 years of education with following specialization can also apply.

  • Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Law and Policy
  • Sustainable Development
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Environmental Education
  • Ecotourism

Note: The candidates will take extra courses, wherever required and recommended by the host department at the time of admission.

Information Technology

 

PhD (Computer Science)

MS/MPhil degree with Thesis of 6 credit hours or its equivalent degree with Thesis of 06 credit hours in the relevant field from accredited institution with minimum CGPA of 3.0/ 4.0 (semester system) or 70% marks (annual system), and no third division (annual system), or ‘D’ grade (semester system) throughout the academic career, GRE (non-subject) test as per HEC policy or similar non subject type test conducted by University of Haripur with minimum 60% score and interview by Departmental admission committee  OR
18-year education i.e., MS / M.Phil in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering or equivalent with thesis and minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in the Semester System or 1st Division in the Annual System. For any other qualification, which corresponds to 18 years of education but does not fall under semester system or annual system or degree obtained from foreign country, then the student should obtain degree equivalence certificate from Higher Education Commission (HEC) to determine the academic eligibility for PhD.
Each candidate is required to qualify GRE type non-subject entry test conducted by UoH with minimum 60% marks along with interview and presentation of research proposal

Management Science

PhD (Management Science)

 

Earth Sciences

PhD (Geology)

MPhil in Geology or relevant subject with 3.00 CGPA out of 4 in semester system. The applicant will also be required to qualify  University of Haripur conducted General (Non-subject) entry test (with minimum 60% marks) along with interview and presentation of research proposal

 Psychology

PhD Psychology

BS 16 years schooling in Psychology or relevant fields with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 60% marks in an annual system or
18 years of education in the field of Psychology from an HEC recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (Semester System) or 60% marks (Annual System). NTS-GAT (Non-Subject) or GRE (General) test passed with minimum 60% marks in an entry test conducted by UoH.

Linguistics

PhD English

Minimum requirement for admission in the Programme shall be Bachelor’s degree (16 year) or Master’s degree (minimum 17 year). The Master’s degree should be obtained after completion of minimum of 30 credit hours (including 24 credit hours graduate-level course and 6 credit hours of thesis-related work) from an HEC-recognized university/DAI. In either case the candidate must have obtained a minimum 3.0 CGPA (Semester System). Further:
The terminal degree must be in the relevant field.
Those having completed prior degree in a different discipline may be considered for admission provided that the Postgraduate Admissions Committee is satisfied that:
The individual has a strong interest in pursuing a PhD degree in the discipline he/she has applied for admission.
The applicant’s prior education has sufficiently prepared him or her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral programme or the preparation can be deemed satisfactory by taking a few additional courses after starting the programme.
Those having obtained Master's degree from any foreign universities shall be  required to submit an equivalence of the degree issued by the HEC to this effect.
NTS-GAT (Non-Subject) or GRE (General) test conducted by UoH with minimum 60% marks in the  test + interview conducted by Graduate Admission Commitee is must to qualify for admission

Islamic & Religious Studies PhD Islamic & Religious Studies M. Phil in Islamic Studies and the GRE subject test

Sports Science & Physical Education

PhD Sports Science & Physical Education

The candidate must have an M.Phil/MS Degree in Sports Science & Physical Education or an equivalent qualification. Minimum CGPA in semester system must be 3.00 out of 4.00 or at least 1st division in Annual system. Applicants need to qualify GRE type General test conducted by the university with at least 60% score plus interview conducted by Graduate Admission Committee to qualify for admission

Note: Preference will be given to those students who availed/got their MPhil/MS degrees with research work. 

Eligibility Criteria (5th Semester BS Programs)

Department Program Eligibility Criteria
Psychology BS Psychology (5th Semester) BA/BSc or equivalent with minimum 2nd Division
Linguistics BS (English) 5th Semester (1) BA/BSc with minimum 2nd Division having relevant courses.      (2) AD with minimum 50% marks having relevant courses
History & Politics BS Political Science  (5TH Semester) (1) BA/BSc with minimum 2nd Division having relevant courses.      (2) AD with minimum 50% marks having relevant courses
  BS International Relation  (5TH Semester) (1) BA/BSc with minimum 2nd Division having relevant courses. (2) AD with minimum 50% marks having relevant courses
Economics BS Economics  (5TH Semester)  
Islamic & Religious Studies BS Islamic & Religious Studies  (5TH Semester) Completed 4th Semester with minimum 2.5 CGPA or BA/BSc with 2nd Division or an equivalent degree from any recognized institution, with at least a second division (45.00% in annual system) or its equivalent grade based on minimum 50% marks for other than annual system, as per semester rules.
Physics BS Physics (5th Semester) Minimum 2nd Division in BSc (Math A& B/Statistics/Computer Science)
Microbiology BS (5th Semester) Microbiology Completed 4th Semester with minimum 2.5 CGPA or BSc with 2nd Division or an equivalent degree from any recognized institution, with at least a second division (45.00% in annual system) or its equivalent grade based on minimum 50% marks for other than annual system, as per semester rules.
Environmental Sciences BS Environmental Sciences (5th Semester) The candidates holding B.A/B.Sc./Associate Degree (Science) (14-Years of Education) or equivalent qualification with at least 2nd Division and age not more than 26 years are eligible for admission. The candidate holding 3rd division in terminal degree is not eligible for admission.
Food Science & Technology B. Sc (Hons) (5th Semester intake) Food Science and Technology.  Post higher secondary associate degree  in Food Science & Technology or two years  Associate degree in Agricultural Sciences.