2. DEFINITIONS:

In these Regulations, unless the context requires, following expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them, respectively:

2.1
“University” means the University of Balochistan, Quetta.
2.2
“M.Phil/MS” stands for Master of Philosophy/Master of Science.
2.3
“Board” means Advanced Studies and Research Board as constituted under section 5(1) of the 2011 Statutes of the UniversityAct-1996 (as amended).
2.4
“Departmental Admission Committee”, means a Committee constituted by the Competent Authority for M.Phil/MS and Ph.D. admission.
2.5
“Supervisor” means a Supervisor appointed for a research scholar.
2.6
“Research Scholar” means a scholar enrolled in M.Phil/MS degree program.
2.7
“Examiners” means the Examiners as appointed as per these Regulations.
2.8
“Thesis” means a thesis report encompassing original research performed by a scholar.
2.9
“Head” means Chairman/Chairperson of Department or Director of Center or Institute, or Principal of the constituent college.
2.10
“Related Subjects” means subject(s) conducted by institution other than the one in which the scholar is enrolled.
2.11
“Institution” means a Department, Center, college or an Institute of the University.
2.12
“Center” means a Center on the Campus Affiliated with the University.
2.13
“Secretary” means Registrar of the University.

All other terms and expressions shall have the same meanings as assigned to them under schedule Section-2 of the University of Balochistan Act - 1996 or explained in these Regulations.