Admission Policy

ADMISSION

POLICY

ADMISSION PROCESS

  1. All applications must be submitted online through the TUF Online Admission Portal. Applications received after the due date will not be entertained
  2. Scanned copies of all required documents, certificates, transcripts, and degrees must be attached to the online application to verify the provided information.
  3. Any information supported without any documentary evidence will not be accepted for admission. Moreover, all documents submitted during admission will not be returned.
  4. University reserves the right to select the most suitable candidates for provisional admission in relevant degree Programs.
  5. All candidates MUST fulfill minimum requirements set forth by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, and the eligibility criteria indicated against each degree program.
  6. Regardless of citizenship, TUF holds all applicants to the same admission standards and evaluates them according to the same standards.
  7. TUF aims to provide equal access to qualified candidates from every category of society.
  8. “ The submission of inaccurate, false, forged, tampered, fabricated, or fraudulent information or documents for provisional admission or financial aid by a candidate is a criminal offense. Such applicants are informed that the University reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against them, which may include but is not limited to the cancellation of admission/financial aid, an offer of admission, or enrollment at any stage of studies from retrospective effect without any prior notice.” It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide complete, correct, and timely information to the Admissions and Accounts Office. Applications without complete and correct information or documents will not be processed.
  9. The age limit for provisional admission to undergraduate programs is 21 years, and the maximum age limit for postgraduate programs is 35 years. However, the Rector may approve relaxing the upper age limit on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation of the Admission Committee.

The University has the right to modify admissions dates and deadlines. Applicants must stay updated on any changes by regularly checking the TUF website.

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. The candidate is required to apply for admission through online admission portal after following the prescribed procedure by visiting website admission.tuf.edu.pk
  2. S/he can apply in three programs simultaneously in order of preference.
  3. The candidates are advised to select the degree program(s) in which they are eligible according to qualification and minimum eligibility criteria possessed by them before submitting an online application. The excuse for not perusing requisite minimum criteria, shall not be accepted in any case.
  4. The submitted applications shall not be considered if found that the qualification possessed by the candidate does not match with entrant criteria before or after the grant of provisional admission at any stage without assigning any further reason.
  5. The applicants are required to fill all fields of the line application and attach a scanned copy of all documents including a passport-size recent photograph with a blue background and uploaded data should not be more than 2MB.
    Note: Incomplete applications, without personal email, mobile number, or important data, or those received after the due date will not be accepted without any prior notice. No column of the form should be left blank.
  6. After provisional selection, the candidates are required to submit attested copies of all the following documents as a part of the completion of admission formalities:

DOCUMENTS LIST UNDERGRADUATE

After provisional selection, a candidate is required to submit hard copies of documents as detailed below in the Admission Office as a part of the completion of admission formalities/records: -

Serial Document/Description for Undergraduate
1.
Two attested photocopies each of:
Secondary School Examination (SSCE) or equivalent certificate/detailed mark sheet
Higher Secondary School (HSSCE) Examination or equivalent certificate /detailed mark sheet
CNIC or Form B (if age less than 18 years) and father/ authorized guardian (if father not alive)
2. The original character certificate of the applicant issued by the Institution last attended
3. Six passport-size photographs having blue background attested at the back and bearing the name of the applicant
4. Applicants submitting A/O level certificates are also required to submit original equivalence certificates issued by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) at the time of admission
5. The foreign or candidates having dual nationality shall have to submit a copy of the first three pages of self passport and page of entry visa in Pakistan, a copy of his/her father's passport, a copy of his work permit, and National Identity Card of Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)
6. Migration certificate (in case of Intermediate from a Board other than Punjab)
7. Affidavit/undertaking on judicial paper worth Rs.100/- duly signed by the candidate, father/guardian (in case the father is not alive), two witnesses (with copies of their CNIC), for abiding by the existing Rules, Regulations, Policies, guidelines and those framed hereinafter by the University from time to time.
8. Prescribed undertaking for accepting existing decisions/policies of HEC/ Professional Councils or those framed/circulated hereinafter.
9. Hostel accommodation application form (compulsory for every student who is not a resident of Faisalabad).

DOCUMENTS LIST POSTGRADUATE

Serial Document/Description for Postgraduate
1.
Two attested photocopies each of:
Secondary School Examination (SSCE) or equivalent certificate
Higher Secondary School (HSSCE) Examination or equivalent certificate
Bachelor or equivalent transcript and degree (for MS/MPhil programs)
Master or equivalent transcript and degree (for PhD programs)
Character Certificate issued by the Institution last attended
Self CNIC or Form B (if age less than 18 years) and father/ authorized guardian (if father not alive)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Published Research Paper
4. In case of possessing an equivalent certificate/degree, an equivalence certificate issued by the IBCC for SSCE and HSSCE and Higher Education Commission Pakistan, are also required to be submitted
5. Six passport-size photographs having blue background attested at the back and bearing the name of the applicant
6. The foreign or candidates having dual nationality shall have to submit a copy of the first three pages of the self-passport and page of entry visa in Pakistan, a copy of his/her father's passport, a copy of his work permit, and a National Identity Card of Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)
7. Affidavit/undertaking on judicial paper worth Rs.200/- duly signed by the candidate, father/guardian (in case the father is not alive), and two witnesses (with copies of their CNIC), for abiding by the existing Rules, Regulations, Policies, guidelines and those framed hereinafter by the University from time to time.
8. Prescribed undertaking for accepting existing decisions/policies of HEC/ Professional Councils or those framed/circulated hereinafter.
9. Hostel accommodation application form (compulsory for every student who is not a resident of Faisalabad).
10. Two attested photo copies of domicile certificate
11. NOC from last degree awarded institute
12. Curriculum Vitae
13. Published Research Paper

REGISTER AS A NEW APPLICANT

  1. Register as a new applicant (fill in the tabs, provide your CNIC mobile number, and degree in which you are interested, and click register)
  2. A page will appear with a pop-up of a successfully create account. The candidate will also get a confirmation email on their submitted email account.
  3. Once candidates get a confirmation email, they are requested to verify their email address by clicking on the red highlighted option
  4. If you don’t receive an email with the verification link, you can click the provided option for requesting another one.
  5. Once your email id is verified, you will lead to the login page again.

FOUR STAGES OF APPLICATION

By logging in, applicants will lead to four stages of How to apply.

  1. Personal information (Name, Email address, Mobile number, Date of birth, CNIC, Nationality, State, Marital Status, Religion, Country, City, Residential address, etc.).
  2. Choose a degree: candidates will select degree of their choice
    Note: An applicant can apply in three programs at a time.
  3. Academic Information: Give details about qualification, institution, obtained marks, passing year and also upload their latest picture. Students will have to give at least two academic details (lower to higher).
  4. Family information: Details about your Father, mother, and sibling.
  5. After the submission process, candidates will be notified by the university about the approval of their Application.

APPROVAL OF APPLICATION:

  1. Applicants with incomplete documents will not be considered for admission.
  2. The university reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual without assigning any reason.
  3. Students will not be allowed to claim admission as a matter of right even if they are eligible for admission.

CONFIRMATION OF APPLICATION:

Selected candidates are requested to confirm their Admission by depositing the admission and tuition fee within the specified dates.
Note: Voucher showing payment of Rs.3, 000/- as a non-refundable processing fee.
Qualifying entry test/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.

ENTRANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS:

Under Graduate Programs Candidates are required to appear and pass admission test and interview conducted by University, Merit list shall be prepared with following weightage formula:

Serial Degree Weightage
Matric or Equivalent Intermediate/Equivalent Interview Admission Test
1. BBA - 60% 20% 20%
2. BS Computer Sciences 10% 40% 10% 40%
3. BS Nursing - 60% 20% 20%
4. Post RN Nursing - - 20% 30%

MS/MPhil and PhD programs candidates must qualify for GAT (General) and GRE conducted by any authorized testing authority or University Entrance Test securing a minimum qualifying score of 50% for MS/MPhil and 60% for PhD (This criterion is subject to revision as per HEC guidelines).

CONFIRMATION OF APPLICATION:

  1. Selected candidates are required to confirm their acceptance of admission by depositing the prescribed fee and completing other admission formalities.
  2. The admission in the University will be provisional subject to the verification of the certificate/ degrees of the students
  3. The applicant must be aware that submission of any inaccurate, false, forged, tampered, fabricated, or fraudulent information or document(s) for provisional admission or financial aid by a candidate is a criminal offense. Such applicants are informed that the University reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against them, which may include but is not limited to the cancellation of admission/financial aid, an offer of admission, or enrolment at any stage of studies from retrospective effect without any prior notice.

TUF accepts transfer students from accredited institutions at the undergraduate level. Applicants interested in transferring to the TUF Undergraduate Programs should be enrolled in an Undergraduate Program at a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized institution and have completed one year or expected to complete one year before joining as a full-time student. Transfer is offered twice a year before the Fall and Spring semesters, respectively.

On the recommendations of the Head of Department through the Registrar may allow migration/transfer of credits of a student earned from HEC recognized institutions to this University, subject to fulfillment of following conditions/submission documents: -

  1. The applicant concerned should fulfill the minimum entrant criteria of the program of this University. No migration will be allowed in the first two semesters. Similarly, migration within the District is not permissible.
  2. The applicant will submit an application on proper form giving genuine and plausible reasons for migration through his parent institution to the Registrar's office along with the required documents
  3. The application complete in all respects will be referred to the Head of the Department concerned who shall securitize the same and determine (i) whether the applicant fulfills the entrant criteria (ii) the semester in which s/he be allowed migration (iii) the 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 institution could be declared at par with the students of this University. Such recommendations should be submitted by the HOD concerned to the BOF for endorsement and onward consideration of the Registrar.
  4. The request of the applicant who has been dropped out, rusticated, expelled, or whose entry in the parent institute was banned for the reasons whatsoever at any time during his/her academic career, shall not be considered.
  5. 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.
  6. Courses with credit hours and course contents equivalent to the degree program at this University, shall be considered for transfer
  7. The applicant should have to complete a minimum of 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.
  8. The Rector has the power to regret any request for migration after recording proper reason(s) or relax any of the above condition(s) to be determined on a case-to-case basis if the situation warrants.

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

  1. If a student absenting himself/herself from 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 desired seek re-admission with the permission of the Registrar on the recommendations of the HOD up to the time within which s/he could complete prescribed attendance requirements in lecturers and practical of each subject separately. If 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 concerning semester freeze.
  2. After the 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 students shall be considered to discontinue studies without prior permission and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the Regulation concerning semester freeze.
  3. A student may be allowed re-admission twice during the entire degree program.
  1. Academic Qualification: Sport students are required to meet the minimum admission requirements of the program.
  2. Athletic Ability and Performance: Admission based on the sport will be done on performance in trials being set up by the university. Sports departments will review the student’s sports achievements, performance records, participation in competitive events, certificates, etc.
  3. Sports Portfolio and Resume: Sports students are required to provide a sports portfolio or resume that highlights their athletic accomplishments, including details such as sports participation, achievements, awards, and leadership roles.
  4. Interviews: Interviews will be conducted for short-listed students.

SCHOLARSHIP:

Category ATHLETIC LEVEL FEE SCHOLARSHIP
A National / International 100% Scholarship
B Regional / All Pakistan / Inter-Board 70-100% Scholarship
C District Inter / Interuniversity 50% Scholarship
D Trial Selected 50-100% Scholarship

Selected Students are required to meet the minimum CGPA 2.00 requirements as per the University at the end of each Semester. The monthly scholarship will be given only to the players who will bring a medal to the university.

SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES:

Given below are the scholarship policies for sports students:

  1. National/International Level:The candidates of this level will have to present their certificates and data in accordance with the championships they have participated into the sports committee.
  2. Inter-board:The students from this level will show the certificates allotted by their respective schools and colleges. They will also show their institution’s head/ coach/ trainer a written recommendation statement.
  3. Intervarsity: The students who were previously admitted based on their scores and have been playing within the university or in inter-university sports competitions would be given a 70-100% scholarship based on their performance and improvement.
  4. Trial selected: The students from this category are selected by trials conducted by the University’s Deputy Director of Sports/coach/sports manager. They will be selected based on their performance, sportsman skills, and leadership skills.

AGE LIMIT FOR SPORTSMEN:

UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE
Minimum 18 years 23 years
Maximum Maximum 35 years

FINANCIAL RULES AND FACILITY TO SPORTS STUDENTS:

Only for matches representing the University.

Sr. Event Facility / Stipend Category
A B C D
1. Travelling allowance AC coach by road irrespective of distance no ticket required
2. Medical allowance All sports medicines e.g. sprays, painkillers, etc. will be free of cost
3. Refreshments outside of university competitions All refreshments e.g. juices, water bottles will be free
4. Daily Allowance with in competition days food arrangement for per player out of cities for three meal 1200
5. Uniforms/ Kits Tracksuits will be provided to the official player of TUF once a year White Kits for only cricket Official Players
6. Scholarship for University students 30k-25k-20k/- per year to every medalist player (Gold, Silver, and Brown)
7. Hostel Facility + Mess Free of Cost (out of station students)
8. Inside Faisalabad Tournaments TA/DA 500/- Per day one meal Transport Charges both ways
9. Gym Facility Free of cost within the campus
10. Sports equipment’s Provided by the university, free of cost
Note:
  • In case University sports officials such as Director Sports / Assistant Manager / Coach / Caretaker also participate in any sports event remuneration/stipend as mentioned for category A are provided.
  • In case of a gold medal from the university team, the coach/sports manager will receive 15000/-
  • In the case of a silver medal, 10,000/-
  • In the case of bronze, 7000/-

LENIENCY WITH ATTENDANCE & EXAMINATIONS:

  1. The attendance of a sports student will be lowered to a minimum of 50% on the recommendation of the Deputy Director of Sports/Manager sports/ Coach with proper Justification that the individual has been involved in sports competitions, Training, and Practice matches.
  2. If the student has to participate in any competition, re-conducting of exams for such students will be requested during the midterm examinations.
  3. The student will be allowed by their respective teacher to leave the classes for training.

FOR STUDENTS FROM OTHER CITIES THAN FAISALABAD:

Any sportsman / Woman who is also a student living out of the station will be provided with a hostel free of cost.

Eligibility:

Sports-based scholarships are applicable for all programs in BS Psychology, BBA, BS Dietetics & Nutrition, Doctor of Physical Therapy, BS Computer Science, BS Islamic Sciences, BS Accounting, BS Urdu, BS Microbiology, BS Biotechnology, BS Biochemistry, BS International Relations.

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.