Admission Policy

Admission

POLICY

INTRODUCTION

"Not with standing anything contrary to the provisions of The University of Faisalabad Ordinance, 2002, the University shall offer Under & postgraduate, degree programs approved by the Competent Authority. This policy described hereunder shall be called “The University of Faisalabad Admission Policy” and shall come into force with immediate effect. The Policy is amendable from time to time with the approval of the Academic Council as and when required.”.

Academic Prosrams & Minimum Eligibilitv Criteria

All the under-and-postgraduate programs are being offered under internationally recognized semester system of teaching and assessment. The candidate seeking admission to the following degree programs must have passed the examination shown against each course or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto from a recognized lnstitution securing minimum marks indicated with each. Wherever a candidate has equivalent qualification, s/he is required to submit equivalence certificate issued by the lnter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) in the case of HSSCE and its beyond from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Provided that the degree programs, duration and*minimum eligibility requirements may be amended from time to time by the Academic Council without a rior notice:-

TIME OF ADMISSION

The admission will be carried out in Fall semester of each academic year. However, these will also be announced in Spring semester, as and when required.

Scholarship Policy 2O22

Following Scholarship Policy is proposed for admissions Fall 2022

1. SCHOLARSHIPS
  • HUMA AIUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: Huma filumni Scholarship (named after the first student regislcrcd in TUF)
    • Program Name Waiver % on Tuition Fee
    All post graduate programs 15%
  • KINSHIP SCHOLARSHIP: The kinship of alumni/ae and existing participants (brother, sister, husband, wife, son and daughter)
    • Program Name Waiver % on Tuition Fee
    All Programs 10%
  • SIR SYED SCHOLARSHIP: Special/disabled applicants will be awarded Sir Syed Scholarship
    • Program Name Waiver % on Tuition Fee Eligibility Criteria
    Semester 1 Second and Subsequent Semesters based on CGPA
    All Programs 10% to 30% 50% marks or equivalent in lntermediatc or Graduation >= 7.0
  • JAHANGIR KHAN SCHOLARSHIP: outstanding sportsmen/ women having national Color will be awarded Jahangir khan Scholarship (named after World # 1 professional Square player from Pakistan)
    • Program Name Waiver % on Tuition Fee Eligibility Criteria
    Semester 1 Second and Subsequent Semesters based on CGPA
    All Programs 50% to 100% 60% marks or equivalent in lntermediatc or Graduation >= 2.5
    • Winner of board level event (should be part of winning team of board level event)
    • winner of HEC event (should be part of winning team of HEC events)
    • National Player (Active player of concerned national sports federation)
    • international Player (Participant of international sports event)
    • Age of the candidate at the time of admission in undergraduate program must be 2l years and for postgraduate 35 years.
  • NOORI SCHOLARSHIP: 100% waiver in degree fee as Noori Scholarship (named after Sahibzada Ata-ul Mustafa Noori, a religious scholar and philanthropist) will be awarded to the students from SOS village and student.
  • QUAID-E-AZAM SCHOLARSHIP: Merit based scholarship will be awarded at the time of admission to a student who demonstrates academic excellence in following degree programs:
    • Degree Program Waiver in Tuition Fee Intermediate Marks Percentage
    Faculty of Management Studies
    • BBA
    • BS lnternational Relations
    • BS Mass Communication
    • BS Aviation Management
    Faculty of lnformation Technology
    • BS Computer Sciences
    • BS Software Engineering
    • BS lnternet of things
    • BS Artificial Intelligence
    Faculty of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences
    • Doctor of physical therapy
    • BS Optometry
    • BS Dietetics & Nutritional Sciences
    25% 95% and above
    20% 90% and above
    15% 85% and above
    10% 80% and above
  • Special Scholarship students from Flood Affected Regions
    • 1. 25% concession in semester fee for two masters
    2. 25% concession in hostel fee for two semesters
    3. Other charges will be collected in installments
  • Special Scholarship students from Flood Affected Regions
    • Scholarship will be paid to supplement tuition fee only. All other charges (where applicable) will be paid by the student.
    • A student will be eligible for one scholarship only. tn case a student is eligible for two or more scholarships, the one with highest amount will be awarded and the rest will bc withdrawn. However, kinship will be attached to any other scholarship (if applicable).
    • It is mandatory for every scholarship holder to finish his/ her enrolled program in the prescribed minimum duration of the program. No extension of award will bc provider beyond the standard duration of the course/degree as well summer semester.
    • For the entitlement of sportsmen/women scholarship, candidate must have certificate from concerned department/sports organization. Trial test will be conducted by TUF Sports Department to determine the eligibility for the scholarship
    • Award of scholarship will be withdrawn if
      • Attendance falls below 75%.
      • The GPA/CGPA falls below the prescribed limit as mentioned in each clause
      • The student gets "F" grade in any subject
      • if student is involved in any disciplinary case i.e involvement in political, unethical and anti-state activities etc.
    • Admission students from flood affected areas will be on provisional basis. Their admission will be confirmed after verification
    • However the restrictions mentioned in clause "e (i) & (ii)" will be removed in that respective semester in which the student meets the criteria and so on.
    • on the recommendation of committee, competent authority will approve the continuation/ reduction in scholarship on case to case basis (when required).
    • Note: This policy is subject to change as and when required by the competent authority

PROCEDURE OF FEE PAYMENT

The candidate is required to apply for admission through online admission portal after following the prescribed procedure by visiting website www.tuf"edu.pkladmission. S/he can apply in three programs simultaneously in order of preference. The candidates are advised to select degree program according to their qualification and minimum eligibility criteria at their own before submitting online application. The applications which were submitted in a degree program, found not matching with entrant criteria will not be considered even after grant of provisional admission at any stage without assigning any reason' They are required to submit scanned copies of following documents through online portal. lncomplete applications, without personal email, mobile number, important data or those received after due date will not be accepted without any prior notice. No column of form should be left blank:-

  • Passport size photograph with blue background having not more than image of 2MB
  • Copy of candidate CNIC/Form-B(if age is less than 18 years) as well father/guardian (in case father is not alive)
  • Copy of Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or equivalent certificate/detail marks
  • Copy of Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSSCE) or equivalent certificate/ detail marks
  • Bachelor or equivalent degree and detail marks for admission to Master/MPhil programs
  • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree and detail marks for admission to PhD programs
  • Equivalence certificate in case of possessing equivalent qualification issued by the IBCC in the case of O, A level and HEC in the case of Bachelor, Master, MPhil. lf the result is awaited, candidate shall be required to submit prescribed equivalence certificate within four weeks of the commencement of the semester, failing which admission shall stand cancelled without any prior notice.
  • Character certificate issued by the Head of lnstitution last attended
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Migration certificate (if passed lntermediate/equivalent examination from Board other than Punjab)
  • The children of overseas Pakistanis shall submit copy of passport of his/her father with work permit. A foreign national shall submit copy of passport having valid entry visa in Pakistan

After provisional selection, the candidates are required to submit attested copies of following documents as a part of completion of admission formalities: -

  • Three attested photocopies each of:
    • Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or equivalent certificate/detail marks. Those who submitted detail marks are required to produce certificate immediately on receipt of same from Board concerned
    • Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSSCE) or equivalent certificate/detait marks. Those who submitted detail marks/ downloaded result are required to produce certificate immediately on receipt of same from Board concerned.
    • Bachelor or equivalent degree and detail marks for admission to Master/MPhil programs
    • MS/MPhil or equivalent degree and detail marks for admission to PhD programs
  • Two attested photocopies each of:
    • Self CNIC or Form B (in case age is less than 18 years)
    • CNIC of father/guardian (in case father is not alive)
    • Domicile certificate
    • Migration certificate (if applicable)
    • Passport/work Permit
  • Six passport size photographs with blue background attested from back and bearing the name of the applicant
  • Affidavit/undertaking on judicial paper worth Rs.200/- duly signed by the candidate, father/guardian (in case father is not alive), two witness, for abiding by the existing Rules, Regulations, Policies, guidelines and those framed hereinafter by the University from time to time.
  • Prescribed undertaking for accepting existing decision/policies of HEC/ Professional Councils or those framed/circulated hereinafter.
  • Original character certificate issued by the Head of lnstitution last attended .
  • Depositing of Rs.3,000/- (non-refundabte) for processing fee.
  • Hostel accommodation application form, if required accommodation in University hostel.
  • Payment of 1't semester University dues prescribed for each program.
  • Submission of postdated cheques on account of dues for entire degree program.
  • Prescribed fee concession application out of Zakat Fund or Need Based awarded by Madinah Foundation.
  • Qualifying entry test or interview (where applicable)
Note:

The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual without assigning any reason. A candidate shall not be entitled to claim admission as a matter of right even if s/he is otherwise eligible.

MS/MPHIL AND PHD PROGRAMS

MS/MPhil candidates must qualify University Entrance Test or GAT (General) securing minimum 50% marks and PhD candidate must qualify entrance test as specified with minimum 70% marks (This criterion is subject to revision as per HEC instructions).

UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

Candidates are required to appear and pass admission test and interview conducted by University, Merit list shall be prepared with folloraring weightage formula:-

  • Matric or Equivalent 10%
  • Intermediate or Equivalent 40%
  • Admission Test 40%
  • Interview 10%

CONFIRMATION OF ADMISSION

  • Selected candidates are required to confirm their acceptance of admission by depositing the prescribed fee, completion of documents and submitting the postdated cheques ds per Fee Policy
  • The admission in the University will be provisional subject to the verification of the certificate/degrees of the students
  • Applicants should be aware that submission of incorrect/ false/ forged/ fabricated/ fraudulent document(s) or information is a criminal offence and the University reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings in addition to cancellation of admission from retrospective effect at any stage without any prior notic

FEE STRUCTURE

  • Fee structure for each degree program may be perused from University website.
  • The tuition fee and other dues would be increased annually to cover the inflationary trend in the country. Although the inflation rate is up to 10% to 2O%., yet a moderate increase of upto 3% in tuition fee will be charged annually
  • The applicants are advised to plan their financial obligations realistically before joining a particular degree programs, so that they may not face any problems for paying dues during remaining study duration.
  • Applicants doubtful of fee status should seek clarification from the Admission Office or Accounts Section. No excuse whatsoever shall be accepted later on.
  • Students defaulting on payments within due dates may be suspended and/or debarred from attending classes and appearing examinations until the clearance of dues in accordance with the Policy of the University.
  • The fee for the entire degree program will be received at the time of admission in the form of postdated cheques. The students shall be required to submit additional cheques whenever there is a raise in the fee or seek permission to pay dues of a semester in installments.
  • Those desire to pay fee in cash should obtain prescribed fee voucher from the Accounts Office minimum five (5) working days prior to last date and get postdated cheque on submission of fee payment proof.
  • Security is refundable only through cross cheque in the name of father/ guardiap either on completion of entire degree program or on permission to leave the studies at any stage.
  • Comprehensive 'Fee Policy' may be perused from University websie

REFUND OF DUES

After seeking admission/enrolment of a semester, if a student withdraws from the academic program, the fee will be refunded as per percentage and time limit given below according to 'National Fee Refund Policy' of HEC adopted by TUF:-

  • Full (100%) refund of total dues/ hostel dues (if deposited) excluding admission fee Upto 7th day of convene of classes or depositing of dues whichever is later (*)
  • Half (50%) refund of total dues/ hostel dues (if deposited) excluding admission fee From 8th to 15th days of convene of classes or depositing of dues whichever is later (*)
  • No Refund From 16th day of convene of classes or depositing of dues whichever is later (*)

(*) in case where dues were deposited after commencement of classes, the next day from depositing dues will be considered as convene of classes

INTER PROGRAM TRANSFER

A student registered in a program after paying dues, may be transferred to another program in the University subject to the condition that s/he has applied in the program of 2nd choice and falls on merit (if applicable) with the permission of the concerned Dean/HOD and Registrar or nominee within fifteen (15) days of commencement of classes. Afterwards, no permission for inter program transfer will be accepted in any case. ln the case of transfer of program, the fee of new program will be charged/adjusted accordingly

SEMESTER FREEZE

The freezing in first semester is not possible. However, under special circumstances, freezing can be allowed in first semester. The detailed Regulation for freezing semester may be perused in the Semester Rules and Regulations.

CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION

  • lf a student absenting himself/herself from the classes for ten (10) consecutive working days, his/her name shall be struck off from the rolls of the University. Provided that a student whose name has been struck off the University rolls due to said continuous absence may if desire seek re-admission with the permission of the Registrar on the recommendations of the HOD upto the time within which s/he could complete prescribed attendance requirements in lecturers and practicals of each sriblect separately. lf a student fails to do so under any circumstances, will be treated as discontinued studies without prior permission of the Competent Authority and his/her request for continuation of studies, if received, will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 13.4 governing semester freeze.
  • After commencement of classes of a semester on the notified date, if a student fails to attend any lecture/practical under any circumstances during the first four weeks, his/her admission shall stand cancelled without any prior intimation/notice. S/he shall not be allowed to seek re-admission during that semester. Such student shall be considered discontinue studies without prior permission and shall be dealt with as per provisions of Regulation 13.4 governing semester freeze
  • A student may be allowed re-admission twice during the entire degree program.

MIGRATION/TRANSFER OF CREDITS

The Rector, on the recommendations of the Head of Department through the Registrar may allow migration/transfer of credits of a student earned from HEC recognized lnstitutions to this University, subject to fulfi I ment of fol lowing conditions/submission documents:-

  • The applicant concerned should fulfill minimum entrant criteria of the program of this University. No migration will be allowed in first two semesters. Similarly, migration within the District is not permissible.
  • The applicant will submit application on proper form giving genuine and plausible reasons for migration through his parent lnstitution to the Registrar office alongwith required documents.
  • The application complete in all respects will be referred to the Head of Department concerned who shall securitize the same and determine (i) whether the applicant fulfill the entrant criteria (ii) semester in which s/he be allowed migration (iii) deficiency course(s) to be studied by the applicant during his/her stay in this University, if allowed or declare course(s) as exempted, so that his/her studies at parent lnstitution could be declared at par with the students of this University. Such recommendations shalt be submitted by the HOD concerned to the BOF for endorsement and onward consideration of the Registrar.
  • The request of applicant who has been dropped out, rusticated, expelled, br whose entry in the parent lnstitute was banned for the reasons whatsoever at any time during his/her academic career, shall not be consider
  • Credits hours will be transferred on course to course basis i.e. a person taking course A at University X is allowed to transfer his/her credits to University Y provided that course A is equivalent to course B taught at the Y UniversitY
  • Courses with credit hours and course contents equivalent to the degree program at this University, shall be considered for transfer.
  • Exempted courses along with their credit hours shall be depicted on the final/official transcript but their grades obtained from the parent lnstitution will not be displayed. Such subjects will be marked as "Transferred Credits" (TR).
  • The applicant should have to complete minimum 50% of the courses from the University of Faisalabad. No credit hours of a course will be transferred if the grade is 'C' or less for undergraduate and 'B' or less for graduate programs.

The Rector has the powers to regret any request for migration after recording proper reason(s) or relax any of the above condition(s) to be determined on caseto case basis, if situation warrants.