Admissions Open for PhD Programs at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad Campus

Organization Name	Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Admission Title	Admissions Open for PhD Programs at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad Campus
Admission Session	2024-2025
Admission Valid From	02-12-2024	No Attachment
Admission Valid To	28-02-2025
Admission Start Date	02-12-2024
Admission Test Date	29-12-2024
Admission End Date	28-12-2024
Admission Result Date	30-12-2024
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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 GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. The candidates can also appear in GAT Subject equivalent internal test at SZABIST with minimum passing score of 60%. The candidate may be asked to complete other pre-requisite /deficiency courses/thesis before taking the required courses. The decision on number of pre-requisite courses is taken by the Admissions Committee at the time of interview. For non-relevant degrees, the candidate will be required to register for additional Masters level courses as pre-requisites as per the guidance provided by the Admissions Committee. The PhD applicant has to submit Statement of Purpose at the time of admission. The statement of purpose shall 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.
PhD Computing	The candidate must possess a 17.5 to 18 year of education in the relevant field of study with minimum 60% marks /CGPA 3.00 from an Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university. GAT Subject with minimum 60% score is mandatory for admission in PhD (Computing).
PhD Psychology	Candidate with MS/M. Phil with minimum 18 years of formal education in the field of psychology from HEC recognized local or foreign university will be eligible for admission in PhD Psychology Candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA in previous degree of MS/M.Phil. Psychology or equivalent degree of psychology. Required to pass GRE/Equivalent internal test /GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT (Subject) / GRE/ Equivalent internal test is mandatory for admission in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission committee for interview. A student may be asked to complete pre-requisite /deficiency courses/ thesis before taking the degree courses. The decision on number of pre-requisite courses is taken by the Admissions Committee of relevant department at the time of admission

Distribution Of Marks:

• Admission Test: 50%
• Interview: 30%
• Previous Academic Qualification: 20%
• GAT-Subject (60% score) is a mandatory requirement for PhD Psychology

How to Register

Application Process:

• Prospectus 2024-25 can be downloaded from: https://szabist-isb.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/Prospectus/Prospectus.pdf
• Application shall be submitted through online portal by uploading the scanned copies of the required documents, photographs and admission processing fee paid challan or pay order of Rupees. 2000/- (Non- refundable) in the name of SZABIST Islamabad.
• The candidates are required to submit hard copies of all the requisite documents through courier service at the following address: Admissions Office, SZABIST, Plot # 67, Street # 9, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad.
• The documents can also be dropped by hand in the Admission Office during office hours.
• The candidates who are seeking exemption from entry test on the basis of NAT/SAT or GAT-Gen/HAT are required to submit the result card.
• While filling the application form, use your name as it appears on your matriculation or O-level certificate. HEC does not accept any change in the name, when degrees are submitted for attestation.
• Candidates can apply in more than one program and submit application processing @ Rupees 2000/- for each application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Admission Tests and Interview:

• Admission tests is held on-campus followed by an on campus interview.
• Merit list is prepared for Undergraduate and Master/MS programs as per marks distribution in Para-I above.
• Candidates for undergraduate programs who have done SAT-I with minimum 1100/1600 score can upload their SAT-I result and their admission test is exempted.
• Candidates for MS/Master of Media Science programs who have passed GAT (General) /GRE /HAT relevant with minimum 50% marks are exempted from entry test. NAT result with minimum 50% score is also acceptable.
• GAT (Sub) with minimum 60% score is a mandatory requirement for shortlisting of PhD-Psychology interview candidates.
• The list of successful candidates (merit/waiting) will be posted on the website and applicants will also be notified through SMS.

Admission Courses

Branch Name	Courses
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad Campus	Doctor Of Philosophy In Computing Doctor Of Philosophy In Psychology Doctor of Philosophy In Management Sciences