PhD Admissions Open at Bahauddin Zakariya University

  • Posted on December 20, 2024
Organization Name Bahauddin Zakariya University
Admission Title PhD Admissions Open at Bahauddin Zakariya University
Admission Session 2024-2025
Admission Valid From 24-11-2024 No Attachment
Admission Valid To 28-02-2025
Admission Start Date 24-11-2024
Admission Test Date 26-12-2024
Admission End Date 23-12-2024
Admission Result Date 31-12-2024
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Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Program

Eligibility

Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Candidates must hold M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Equivalent.
  • The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) required is ≥3.0 out of 4.0 or ≥4.0 out of 5.0 under the semester system.
  • A subject-based Admission Test is mandatory for admission. The test will be conducted by the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at BZU, Multan.
    Alternatively, candidates can also submit a valid GAT (Subject-Based) conducted by NTS (National Testing Service) for admission.
Pharmacology
  •  The candidates must have completed their MS/M.Phil. in the relevant field as per criteria of HEC.
Pharmacy Practice
  • MPhil in Pharmacy Practice or Equivalent.
Pharmaceutics
  • MPhil in Pharmaceutics or Equivalent.
Pathology
  • MSc(Hons)/ MPhil Pathology/ any other MPhil degree in the domain of Veterinary Sciences or equivalent as determined by the BOS of the Department.
Parasitology
  • MPhil Parasitology/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Medical Sciences/ Zoology/ any other M. Phil degree in the domain of Veterinary Sciences or equivalent as determined by the BOS of the Department.
Pakistan Studies
  • The candidates must have completed their MS/M.Phil. in the relevant field as per criteria of HEC.
International Relation
  • Admission shall be held once in a year as per schedule notified by the University. All candidates having the MPhil degree in the relevant subject with at least 3.00/4.00 CGPA under semester system will be eligible to apply for admission.
  • The Department of International Relations follows criteria prescribed by the University Admission Committee for both open merit and reserved seats.
Agricultural Engineering
  • He/she should have passed the M.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 from a recognized University.
  • Admission test (Subject-based) conducted by Department of Agricultural Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
  • A Ph.D. scholar is required to complete coursework of up to 18 credit hours. All applicants have to fulfill the conditions laid by HEC from time to time.
  • The students admitted in the Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering degree program may/can be directed to take deficiency courses accordingly with the consent of the supervisor.
Agronomy
  • The candidates must have completed their MS/M.Phil. in the relevant field as per criteria of HEC.
Mathematics
  • MS/M.Phil. in Mathematics with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 under (semester system) or First Division (under annual system) or equivalent degree in Physics, Engineering, Economics or Computer Science (with M.Sc./BS Mathematics) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 under (semester system) or First Division (under annual system); ii) Qualify Admission test (As per University Policy/GAT (Subject
Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • An applicant seeking admission to Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
  • He/she should have passed the M.Sc. (Hons.)/M.Phil. in the relevant subject or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 from a recognized University.
  • International GRE (Subject) or equivalent test passed before admission.
  • A Ph.D. Scholar is required to complete course work of up to 18 credit hours and must qualify. All applicants have to fulfill the conditions laid by HEC from time to time.
Dairy Technology
  • He/she should have passed the M.Sc. (Hons.) Dairy Technology or equivalent qualification, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 from a recognized university.
  • Admission test (subject-based) conducted by the Department/University passed before the admission or International GRE (Subject).
  • A Ph.D. scholar is required to complete coursework of up to 18 credit hours and must qualify.
  • All applicants have to fulfill the conditions laid by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) from time to time.
Civil Engineering
  • MSc Civil Engineering
Entomology
  • MSc (Hons.)/M.Phil. Entomology
Plant Pathology
  • M.Sc. (Hons.)/ M.Phil. Agriculture with any Major Subject in Agriculture (Deficiency courses will be given where needed) M.Phil. in Botany, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences (as decided by the Board of Studies of the Department with Deficiency courses)
Soil Science
  • The candidates must have completed their MS/M.Phil. in the relevant field as per criteria of HEC.
Horticulture
  • An applicant seeking admission to Ph.D. in Horticulture must fulfill the following eligibility requirements: a) He/she should have passed the M.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture or equivalent qualification, with minimum CGPA of 3.0 from a recognized university.
  • International GRE (Subject) or any other test arranged or conducted by the Department/University passed before the admission.
  • A Ph.D. scholar is required to complete Department of Horticulture course work of up to 18 credit hours and must qualify.
  • All applicants have to fulfill the conditions laid by the HEC from time to time.
Forestry
  • M.Phil. in Forestry and Range Management
Plant Breeding & Genetics
  • He/she should have passed the M.Sc. (Hons.) in Plant Breeding and Genetics or equivalent qualification, with minimum CGPA of 3.0 from a recognized University.
  • Admission test (Subject based) conducted by the Department/University passed before the admission or International GRE (Subject).
  • A Ph.D. scholar is required to complete course work of up to 18 credit hours and must qualify. 
  • All applicants have to fulfill the conditions laid by HEC from time to time.

How to Register

Application Guidelines:

  • All admissions will be made online.
  • Online applications are invited  through university website: www.bzu.edu.pk
  • Applicants will upload paid challan slip/vouchers on University Website by 4.00 p.m. on closing date.
  • Successful candidates will submit original application form along with paid challan and necessary documents to the concerned Department at the time of admission.
  • Applications received after due date and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
  • Admission will stand cancelled at any stage without any notice if a student fails to fulfill eligibility criteria OR degree/certificate proves to be fake/unrecognized.
  • University is not obliged to start any program in a particular discipline if it finds any inadequacy.
  • Only online applications will be considered.

Admission Courses

Branch Name Courses
Bahauddin Zakariya University - BZU
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Agricultural Engineering
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Agronomy
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Civil Engineering
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Dairy Technology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Forestry
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Horticulture
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In International Relations
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Islamic Studies
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pakistan Studies
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pharmaceutics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pharmacology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Pharmacy Practice
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Plant Pathology
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Soil Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Entomology
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Mathematics
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Parasitology
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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