5.         ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

5.1
Admissions in Ph.D. program shall be advertised by the Registrar-University of Balochistan as per policy.
5.2 
Applications on prescribed forms for Ph.D. program will be submitted by the candidates  in  their  respective  Departments  /Centers  for  Admissions  in different subjects announced by the University.
5.3
For pursuing a Ph.D. degree, a 30 credit hours M.Phil/MS degree with first division or CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or overall 60% marks in annual system or equivalent in the relevant subject is a prerequisite from any recognized University. In case of foreign degree, it will be ascertained that it is equivalent to Pakistani M.Phil/ MS degree from any recognized University / Institution.
5.4
Ph.D. degree program will be open for all candidates/incumbents meeting the admission criteria. However, serving candidates will have to submit an N.O.C from their respective departments with the application form. A study leave document from their respective employer for a period of three years has to be submitted at the time of registration. The candidate will be a full time regular student for three years to cover the course work and the research.
5.5

*A subject test conducted by National Testing Service/GRE/ETS or University of Balochistan in the area of specialization (chosen at the PhD level must be cleared prior to admission) with a minimum 60% score will be requird at the time of admission in to PhD

Selection of a candidate shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit that will be determined by reviewing the candidate’s previous academic records, written test and interview. The allocation of marks will be as follows:
  Academic Qualification: 70%
  Aptitude & Proficiency Test: 20%
 
Interview:
10%
5.6
Selection shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit determined from previous academic degree(s)/certificate(s) CGPA/average (semester system/annual system), and marks obtained in the written entry test with following weights.
  i. Academic Qualifications:  70%
  ii.  Entry test:   30%
5.7
The  weight  distribution  for  academic  qualifications  shall  be  based  on  the following table.
 
 
"P" represents the obtained percentage in the respective academic qualification
5.8
Final approval for admission/registration of candidates will be considered from the date on which Advanced Studies & Research Board meeting is held.
 

*On the recommendation of GSMC, the Academic Council in its 77th meeting held on 4th November 2017 at item No. 14 (Sub-Item V) approved the amendment.