Tuesday 18 November 2014

Lahore University of Management Sciences

 LUMS Schools:

LUMS has three schools namely:LUMS Undergaraduate Programmes
  • Suleman Dawood School of Business – SDSB
  • School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law – SHSSL
  •  School of Science and Engineering – SSE
And provides BS, BSc (Honours), BA (Honours) 4-years and also BA-LLB (5-years) programs.

Schools Information:

  • About three schools are housed in LUMS and each and every, regardless of whether more than 2 years older or only TWO years, have got evidently created a tag in their particular career fields.
  • A  leading Suleman Dawood School of Business a differewas started in 1986.. It’s different educating techniques, just like the case study procedure, get ready learners academically, individually, and by professionals for flourishing professions and offers possibilities to generate pleasant.
  • A  School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Law (previously School of Arts and Sciences) will be the biggest school at LUMS with a optimum share of the LUMS student entire body. They have created a wonderful factor in direction of the nation’s repertoire of remarkable multidisciplinary education and learning in the liberal arts.
  • The particular latest add-on to LUMS profile may be the School of Science & Engineering which usually as a result of its entire world-school science and engineering graduates and higher good quality, industrially related analysis, will certainly catalyze authentic industrial progression in the area.

 

BS Admission:

LUMS School of Science and Engineering provides 4-year undergraduate programs in the areas  which are given below.
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
The particular objective of the program is to modify the experience of education and learning in Pakistan along with the region. By way of its world-class science and engineering graduates and higher good quality, industrially related analysis, it’ll catalyze real industrial progression in the region.


 

Admission Schedule

Freshmen Fall 2015 (BA / BS / BSc / BA-LL.B)

Activity Deadline
Deadline to take SAT (for the first round of admissions) January 24, 2015
Deadline to apply for admission (online) February 17, 2015 - 05:00 PM (Pakistan Std. Time)
Deadline to submit supporting documents February 18, 2015 - 05:00 PM (Pakistan Std. Time)
LUMS SBASSE Subject Test March 07, 2015
Deadline to take SAT (for the second round of admissions) May 02, 2015
Score submission deadline - SAT of May 2015 May 28, 2015
First round of offers May 2015
Classes start September 2015      
    


Tuition Fees

 
Pakistan Rupees
Cost per credit hour:

  • Undergraduate
21,000 per credit hour
  • Graduate
19,500 per credit hour
Standard Tuition Fee:

  • Undergraduate full time (12-20 credit hours)
252,000 per semester
  • Graduate (6 credit hours)
117,000 per semester
  • MBA
343,500 per semester
  • EMBA
320,750 per semester 

Other Fees

 
Pakistan Rupees
Admission Fee
 
  • Undergraduate programmes
58,800 one-time charge
  • Graduate programmes
54,500 one-time charge
  • MBA/EMBA
70,000 one-time charge
Registration Fee
 
  • Undergraduate programmes
18,750 per semester
  • Graduate programmes
17,400 per semester
  • MBA/EMBA
18,750 per semester
Reading Material:

  • MBA
15,775 per semester
  • EMBA
22,050 per semester
Lab Charges (For SBASSE Undergraduate programme only)
48,500 per semester
MBA SOP Charges
17,100 one-time charge
Security Deposit (Refundable)
16,000 one-time charge

Hostel Fees

 
Pakistan Rupees
Hostel Charges
 
  • Double Occupancy
28,125 per semester
  • Triple Occupancy
18,250 per semester
Hostel Registration Fee
1,700 per year
Hostel Security (Refundable)
14,000 one-time charge
Laundry Charges
3,100 per semester
Hostel Charges for Summer Orientation Programme
 
  • Double Occupancy charges
2,830 one-time charge
  • Laundry charges
620 one-time charge

Admission Application and Related Fees

 
Pakistan Rupees
Application Processing Fee (BSc/ BA (Honours)/ BS/BA-LL.B/MBA/EMBA/MS Economics/PhD Management Programmes)
4,700 per program
Application Processing Fee (SBASSE MS/PhD Programmes)
750 per program
LUMS SBASSE Subject Test Registration Fee (SBASSE Undergraduate Programmes)
1,750
LUMS Placement Test Registration Fee for MS Economics Programme (1.5 Year)
3,500
LGAT and LUMS SBASSE Subject Test Registration Fee (SBASSE MS/PhD Programmes)
750


Notes:

  • Tuition at LUMS - for all programmes except MBA and EMBA - is based on the number of credit hours taken.
  • MBA and EMBA have a standard full-time tuition per semester.
  • The cost per credit-hour at LUMS for undergraduate programmes for 2015-16 is PKR 21,000. Students will be responsible for buying their own books and other reading material.
  • The cost per credit-hour at LUMS for graduate programmes (except MBA and EMBA) for 2015-16 is PKR 19,500. Students will be responsible for buying their own books and other reading material.
  • 50% Merit Scholarship will be applicable on Tution Fee only for MS Physics, MS Chemistry, MS Biology and MS Mathematics programmes only
  • For all undergraduate programmes at LUMS, full-time status requires 12 credit hours per semester. Students who have paid full-time tuition can take up to a maximum of 20 Undergraduate credit hours per semester without any additional charge (i.e., a student who has paid full-time tuition can take between 12-20 credit hours per semester without any extra charge).
  • At the graduate level (except MBA and EMBA) tuition is calculated on the basis of credit-hours taken. Typically, full-time students enrolled in graduate degrees take 6 credit hours per semester.
  • The tuition for the MBA programme is PKR 343,500 per semester and for the EMBA programme is PKR 320,750 per semester.
  • SBASSE undergraduate students will be charged Lab charges for the maximum of 4 years only. SBASSE students who require to take courses beyond this will not be charged any additional Lab charges (if 4 years have already been charged).
  • Part-time students are not eligible for financial aid or for on-campus accommodation.
  • Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
  • Fees for Transfer, Visiting and Auditing students will be charged according to the standard per credit hour rate.
  • Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee (if Student Payable exceeds Rs. 200,000/- per annum excluding the amount refundable).
  • Advance tax paid on fee is adjustable at the time of filing of Income tax return. LUMS will issue Advance Tax Certificate in this regard at year-end.
  • In case of withdrawal from the program, fee will be refunded according to the refund policy available at LUMS website.
  • University fees are usually announced once each year, for the following academic year. However, tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Fee payment instructions are given on the fee voucher; LUMS also has an online payment facility.

Friday 14 November 2014

Nust Closing Merit Positions

We will post the closing merit positions of 2014 soon.

Closing Merit Positions of Engineering/Computer Science – 2013
Following merit positions do not guarantee admission in session 2014 as this only is a reference to choose the preferences in order of priority. The merit positions vary every year.
Prog Code Description Merit Position
101 Civil Engineering (Risalpur) 2289
102 Environmental Engineering (Islamabad) 3564
103 Civil Engineering (Islamabad) 1461
104 Geo Informatics Engineering (Islamabad) 3778
111 Mechanical Engineering (Islamabad) 604
201 Electrical (Telecom) Engineering (Rawalpindi) 2902
202 Computer Software Engineering (Rawalpindi) 2636
301 Electrical Engineering (Rawalpindi) 692
302 Mechanical Engineering (Rawalpindi) 761
303 Computer Engineering (Rawalpindi) 3166
304 Mechatronics Engineering (Rawalpindi) 1391
401 Electrical Engineering (Karachi) 3059
402 Mechanical Engineering (Karachi) 1464
404 Mechanical Engineering (Winter Session) (Karachi) 3068
405 Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (Karachi) 3944
501 Avionics Engineering (Risalpur) 1273
502 Aerospace Engineering (Risalpur) 731
604 Electrical Engineering (Islamabad) 792
605 Software Engineering (Islamabad) 1991
606 Computer Science (Islamabad) 3062
991 Chemical Engineering (Islamabad) 1700
992 Material Engineering (Islamabad) 2904

Sunday 2 November 2014

Lahore Medical and Dental College

Programs Offered
Lahore Medical and Dental College currently offers the following education programmes :

Undergraduate Medical Education (MBBS)
Students are accepted in the first year class for the five years program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine  and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S).

Undergraduate Dental Education: (BDS)
Students are accepted in the first year class for the four years program leading to the degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery (B.D.S.).

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)  
Students are accepted in the first year class for the five years program leading to the degree of  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
 
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Students are accepted in the first year class for the five years program leading to the degree of  Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

B. Sc. Allied Health Sciences
Students are accepted in the four year class for the four years program leading to the degree of B. Sc. Allied Health Sciences.
Ancillary Educational Programs:
Preparations are underway to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing, Medical Technology, Computer Sciences.

Paramedic Training Institute:
A Paramedics training Institute has been established in the college and is offering Paramedical Courses in different disciplines that is Dental Hygienist Dental technician, lab technincain, O.T.A's and others.


Eligibility
The study and practice of medicine requires integrity, compassion, scholarship, responsibility, devotion and intellectual curiosity. The individual€™s educational and other life experiences prior to medical school should demonstrate and strengthen these qualities.

Qualifications For Acceptance Into Medical School:
A Strong academic record in Matric and Premedical F. Sc. Courses (or equivalent) is necessary but not sufficient criteria for admission. The admission Committee looks for evidence of scholarship in the form of research or advance study beyond the classroom, service to the community, leadership abilities, integrity and excellent interpersonal skills. Lahore Medical and Dental College seeks students who value human diversity, exhibit a love of learning, have an appreciation of science and art of medicine and are called to serve others.

Pakistani:
1. The students age at the time of admission should not be more than    25 years and not less then 17 years. This is in line with the admission regulations of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.
2. Bsc and M.Sc, with 60 percent marks in aggregate, provided the applicant has completed intermediate or equivalent certification in Pre - Medical group achieving not less than 60 percent marks.
3. A minimum of 60 percent score in Premedical F.sc. Course is required as the basis of application for admission into Lahore Medical and Dental College course. An entry test, a series of interviews and Medical clearance certificates are other important components of the admission process.

British:
British A level (and 6 O levels) in three subjects including Biology, Physics and Chemistry. There should be no failure in these three subjects.

American - Canadian:
American or Canadian high school diploma certifying formal schooling of 12 years with a minimum of CGPA Three.
International Baccalaureate:
International Baccalaureate with biology and chemistry and physics as the major subjects.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an equivalence certificate from Chairman of Inter Board Committee, Islamabad or a fully chartered university. Applicants must understand that meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting a completed application are no guarantee for admission.

 Fee Structure
College Fee:
Applicants are advised to study carefully the rates of various fees to be paid to the college, before making an application for admission. They have to ensure that sufficient financial arrangements exist for a course of study that lasts for at least 5 years for M.B.B.S. and 4 years for B.D.S.

Foreign Tuition Fee:

All students coming from foreign countries will have to pay their fees in US dollars. Furthermore, whether or not foreign national, all students whose sustaining parents source of income is outside Pakistan, will be required to pay foreign rate of tuition fee in US dollars. There are no exceptions to this rule.

1. In the event of imposition of sales tax, value added tax or any other tax by the government, university or any other lawful authority, the institution shall be authorized to charge    these taxes from the date of imposition of these taxes.  
2. The institution has the right to revise the fee and other charges at any time in case of unusual and high inflation or  rise in the cost of services.
3. The students are allowed to pay the college charges through demand draft or pay order drawn in favor of Lahore
Medical & Dental College, Lahore.
4. The college will refund tuition fee in accordance with the policy of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council.
5. The students are bound to pay their outstanding dues at proper time and college is not obliged to remind for the same.
6. The college notifies fee payments date well in time through notices. Any delay in the payment will render the student liable for paying fine and their annual examination forms are also likely to be withheld.
7. No student will be allowed to appear in the university examination unless he/she has cleared all  college dues  before the registration date of examinations.

8. The students shall pay all additional charges levied by the government, university or any other regulatory authority and also he/she will pay the revised fee structure,   hostel and transport charges, necessitated by the extra ordinary circumstances.

Delay in Payment: 
It is mandatory for all students to pay annual tuition fee and other charges by the due date positively. In case of non-payment by the due date, the fine will be imposed as under depending upon the delay in paying the tuition fee and other charges.
 
a. A fine of Rs. 100/- per day will be charged from the students if fee and other charges are paid within 30 days of due date. 
b. A fine of Rs. 200/-per day will be charged from the students if fee and other charges are paid after 30 days of due date.
c. If a student fails to pay fee and other charges after 60 days of due date without any valid reason,he will be suspended from attending classes till he/she pays the dues   with fine.
d. If a student does not pay fee and other charges after 90 days of due date without solid reason, his/her name will be struck off from the college rolls. In case of re-admission  he/she will have to pay full admission fee.  

Accounts Department:
Accounts Department of the college may be contacted at 042-36582201-06 Ext no. 409/109 for details of information relating to fee structure for Pakistani Nationals, Overseas Pakistanis, Foreign Nationals and Hostel Charges.
 
 


Scholarship & Financial Aid
Positions Holders in University Examination will be awarded scholarships by the University of Health Sciences, Lahore.
 
  

 
  Procedure
The Admission session usually starts in the month of November/December depending upon the declaration of the result of F.Sc. (Pre-medical) by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. Admission process will start in August/September every year and advertisement will come in the leading dailies. Applications from the eligible candidates are invited on prescribed form separately for 1st Year MBBS and BDS. Short-listed candidates are called for interview. Selection is made on merit. Required academic qualification for admission is as under:-

1.        A candidate must have passed F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% marks from any Board or University.
2.      A candidate who has passed an examination equivalent to (F.Sc.) Intermediate Science / HSSC Examination level of Pakistan from a foreign university or examination body or foreign education system with three subjects out of which Biology and Chemistry are essential subjects with 60% marks in aggregate as certified by IBCC in the above terms shall be accepted in aggregate and the candidate shall be eligible for admission in the MBBS/BDS course with any study group whichever the IBCC may write.
3.        A candidate must have appeared in the Provincial Entrance Test of their respective province of domicile and the foreign students have the alternate option to pass SAT-II examination with minimum score of 550 in each of three science subjects of which two shall be Biology and Chemistry.

NOTE: Admission process can be seen on Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Islamabad website: www.pmdc.org.pk