1.         PREAMBLES TO Ph.D. PROGAM OF STUDIES:

1.1      
HEC Rules and Regulations will be followed in letter and spirit.
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All of the faculty Deans/Departmental Chairmen/Chairpersons will develop their Entry Tests in their respective Faculties/Departments/Centers/Institutes for the applicants.
1.3
On-Service   applicants   will   produce   an   N.O.C.,   lien/deputation;   leave documents along with their study leave.
1.4
Weightage will be given to course work that is of 18 credit hours for Ph.D. in one year.
1.5
Ph.D.  scholars  are  bound  to  complete  two  (02)  years  research  within  the prescribed period.
1.6
Scholar will submit his/her thesis along with one research paper published or accepted in any of the HEC recognized Journals (Category W,X,Y) or in any Impact Factor Journal from his/her thesis. Listed below are the criteria for research  publications  accepted  by  the  University  for  the  Award  of  Ph.D.
degree in various fields:
  i.
For Physical and Natural Sciences: One research paper in any Impact Factor or “W” Category HEC recognized journal(s) which must be published/accepted from thesis.
  ii.
For Social Sciences, Literature and Linguistics: One research paper in “Y” Category HEC recognized journal(s) which must be published / accepted from thesis.
1.7
The assessment tests & interviews for admission in Ph.D. program of studies will be conducted through Departmental Admission Committee (DAC). DAC will sort the applicants; verify their documents in order to ensure the suitability of the candidates to pursue their higher degrees.
1.8
For pursuing a Ph.D. degree, M.Phil/MS degree with 30 credit hours 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.
1.9
A Research Supervisor can enroll up to Five (05) Ph.D. candidates. This number may increase to Eight (08) candidates with subject to a prior approval from HEC.
1.10
The core and elective courses will be designed by each Department/ Center / Institute by keeping in view the rules of the semester system.
1.11
For the award of Ph.D. degree, a course work of at least 18 credit hours; followed by a Comprehensive Examination and open thesis defense, after positive evaluation by at least two foreign experts from technologically advanced countries will be essential.
1.12
75% attendance is mandatory for appearing in semester’s examinations. This also applies for research work, Lab Work and Field Work in Ph.D.
1.13
A  plagiarism  test  of  Ph.D.  thesis  is  essential  through  Quality  Assurance Directorate, University of Balochistan.
1.14 
Ph.D. dissertation must be evaluated by at least two foreign experts from technologically advanced countries and from one examiner within the parent country .i.e. Pakistan.
1.15
Meet all other pre and post requirements of the University of Balochistan and HEC.