Admission Open – PhD Programs at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi Campus

Organization Name	Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Admission Title	Admission Open – PhD Programs at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi Campus
Admission Session	2025
Admission Valid From	20-01-2025	No Attachment
Admission Valid To	31-12-2025
Admission Start Date	18-02-2025
Admission Test Date	22-02-2025
Admission End Date	20-02-2025
Admission Result Date	24-02-2025
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Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Program	Eligibility
PhD Management Science	A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA, and have passed GRE/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subjective)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview.
PhD Computing	A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA, and have passed GRE/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subjective)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview.
PhD Social Science (International Relation, Economics, Psychology, Sociology)	A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA, and have passed GRE/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subjective)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview.
PhD Educational Leadership and Management	A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA, and have passed GRE/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subjective)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview.
PhD Biosciences	A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA, and have passed GRE/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subjective)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview. For Ph.D. Biosciences, SZABIST's own GAT Subject test has to be cleared with 70% score at the time of admission.

For PhD Programs:

• GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score / GRE (subject) with 640 score.
• GAT (subject) is mandatory for PhD students with minimum 60% score.
• The PhD applicant has to submit statement of Purpose at the time of admission registration.
• The statement of purpose shall, at least, include the following:
• Title of the potential research proposal.
• Clear articulation of the current understanding of the intended field and ideas for potential research .
• Explanation of the intended impact of the proposed research.
• The prospective candidates shall demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the area of research.

How to Register

Admission Process:

• Start filling your application online.
• The application requires filling out your personal, academic, work information etc. You can complete your application in multiple sessions, as long as you keep saving your work.
• You can not update your application once it has been submitted.
• However, you may update at any point before the final submission.
• You can send your documents through courier or drop it off by hand to the SZABIST F-108 Clifton, Karachi .
• After filling the online admission form, applicants will get their fee deposit slip/challan from the portal.
• The application processing fee is to be paid through this challan which is acceptable at all branches of Habib Bank Limited throughout Pakistan via cash/pay order/demand draft, the paid deposit slip of the bank along with all documents are to be submitted to the admission office for issue of admit cards.
• Rs. 1,500/- for Pakistani nationals
• $ 45/- or equivalent Pak Rupee for Foreign nationals
• You can print the Admit Card / Interview Slip using SZABIST Admission System after completing your application form. Admit Card / Interview Slip can only be printed after the Admission Office approves your application. You will needAdobe Acrobat Readerto view and print all documents.

Admission Guidelines:

• All applicants will be required to appear in an entrance test and interview/group discussion held by SZABIST University.
• Conversion of A-Level grades or equivalent must be 50% and above for all undergraduate programs.
• Intermediate students are required to get their SSC and HSSC certificates attested by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
• Equivalency from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) is mandatory for O & A Levels/High School Diploma/IB Diploma or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) students appearing for examination from Pakistan shall have to pass Islamiat, Pakistan Studies & Urdu either with O Levels or SSC.
• Verification of last degree from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is mandatory for all Masters, MS, & PhD students.
• Equivalency of international degrees from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is mandatory for all Masters, MS, & PhD students.
• Students waiting for results can also apply.
• Admission of Foreign students are subject to clearance from the relevant Agencies/NOC from HEC.

Admission Courses

Branch Name	Courses
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi Campus	Doctor Of Philosophy In Computing Doctor Of Philosophy In Education Leadership and Management Doctor Of Philosophy In Social Sciences with specialization In International Relations, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology Doctor of Philosophy In Biosciences Doctor of Philosophy In Management Sciences